Reflections Magazine Issue #87 - Fall 2018 | Page 23

Feature Article
New Academic Programs Launch at SHU
Master of Business Administration
Siena Heights started a Master of
Business Administration (MBA) degree
program. The first classes began in Janu-
ary 2018, and are completely online.
SHU Dean for Graduate and Profes-
sional Studies Dr. Cheri Betz said before
designing its MBA, Siena Heights first
asked employers and business leaders
about their current and future needs.
Using their input, SHU developed a cur-
riculum focused upon ethical and sus-
tainable business practices.
“We have designed Siena’s MBA pro-
gram to train strong, ethical business
leaders who can leverage the markets in
a manner consistent with our Dominican
values,” Dr. Betz said. “Siena's reputation
for developing students who genuinely
live its mission of being more compe-
tent, purposeful and ethical makes for
a distinction among existing business
programs.”
“It made sense to offer the MBA as
an online program, since we have built
an outstanding reputation nationally in
online education,” said SHU President
Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD. “Adding the
MBA to our online offerings will be a
winning combination.
In September 2017, Dr. Eboni Mathis
was hired as the new director of the
MBA program.
“Siena's MBA program will provide
students with a convenient and chal-
lenging educational experience,” said Dr.
Mathis. “Our MBA will produce highly
skilled thought leaders to their respective
business communities, rich in dynamic
problem-solving skills needed to lead or-
ganizations. MBA graduates of Siena will
be even more competent, purposeful and
ethical and will respect the dignity of all.”
SHU’s MBA is open to not only those
students with a BBA, but also to students
in many other majors, including nursing
and engineering. No prerequisite entry
courses are required. A Health Care Ad-
ministration specialization path was also
introduced for fall 2018.
In addition to the traditional MBA,
the University also introduced the Accel-
erated MBA.
The Accelerated MBA is geared for
Adrian undergraduate students. Students
accepted to the program are eligible to
take up to three MBA courses as part of
their undergraduate program – at the
undergraduate tuition rate. Unlike many
other programs, SHU’s is open to stu-
dents in many different majors, includ-
ing business, engineering, the sciences
and humanities.
Global Studies
Global Studies is a rigorous interdis-
ciplinary program that provides students
with the theoretical and practical tools
to critically analyze the ongoing pro-
cesses of cultural, economic and politi-
cal change in the world. The major will
prepare students for a variety of careers
in the international arena as well as for
further graduate study programs such as
international affairs, international busi-
ness and peace studies. It is available to
undergraduate students on the Adrian
campus starting in fall 2018.
Theatrical Design and Technology
This major is designed for under-
graduate students who are interested in
in pursuing a career in theater, but who
are not interested in performing. Stu-
dents can choose to concentrate in one
or more of the following areas: Scenery,
Costumes, Lighting, Sound and Techni-
cal Direction. It is available to students
on the Adrian campus starting in fall
2018. u
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