Sacred Heart University

Master of Business Administration ( MBA )

1. Age of participants: from 21 years

2. Duration of education: 1-1.5 years (standard program)

3. Start of classes: January, April, July, end of August - beginning of September

4. Level of English: AP English / TOEFL PBT: 550 / TOEFL iBT: 80 / IELTS: 6.5 / EIKEN Pre-1 / GTEC: 1200 / Cambridge Advanced English: 58

5. Level of education: bachelor's degree

6. Language of instruction: English

7. Format of the education: part-time, online.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Jack Welch College of Business is designed to prepare people for a successful career in the challenging business world. The program prepares leaders who are global thinkers, socially responsible decision makers. The MBA program is based on several basic principles:

• Leadership
• Development of modern and advanced knowledge of business disciplines
• Ethical responsibility
• Global awareness.

The MBA program is focused on the development of certain key competencies:

• High workmanship and continuous improvement due to attention to detail, careful analysis and decision making
• Responsibility for team and individual decisions and actions
• Quality communication that is clearly articulated, frank, concrete and leads to action.
• Personal and professional interest and the belief that everyone deserves space and dignity.

The program includes a set of compulsory and elective subjects, courses on the development of leadership and responsibility, specialized courses. The MBA is suitable for both specialists with senior management experience and yesterday's undergraduate students - teachers find an effective approach to each student, regardless of their level of competence.

Successful completion of the program leads to a master’s degree and a Master of Business Administration degree. Graduates of Sacred Heart University are highly valued by employers and easily find a prestigious and well-paid job.

Tuition at the MBA program: from $ 15,660 / semester, from $ 31,320 / year.

Doctoral program

1. Age of participants: from 21 years

2. Duration of studies: from 3 years

3. Start of classes: throughout the year

4. Type of training: full-time

5. Level of English: AP English / TOEFL PBT: 550 / TOEFL iBT: 80 / IELTS: 6.5 / EIKEN Pre-1 / GTEC: 1200 / Cambridge Advanced English: 58

6. Education: Master’s degree

7. Language of instruction: English.

Sacred Heart University provides students with the opportunity to receive the highest academic degree of doctor in one of the following areas:

• Business (Doctor of Business Administration)
• Clinical practice in health care
• Family nurse
• Finance.
• Leadership in Health
• Care
• Nursing practice
• Physiotherapy.

Programs are developed very carefully and contain a complex of subjects, classes and a large amount of independent work and research. Students are engaged in individual and group projects, write research papers, present reports and presentations, and participate in debates. Pupils in medical programs gain invaluable experience of practice in health care facilities. Graduates receive a state diploma and doctoral degree, successfully realizing their potential in labor and professional terms.

The cost of training for doctoral programs: from $ 30000 / year.

Online training programs

1. Levels: Bachelor, Master, Doctorate

2. Format: 100% online

3. Duration of training: depending on the level of the program

4. Level of English: AP English / TOEFL PBT: 550 / TOEFL iBT: 80 / IELTS: 6.5 / EIKEN Pre-1 / GTEC: 1200 / Cambridge Advanced English: 58

5. Level of education: school certificate / bachelor’s degree / master’s degree

6. Language of instruction: English.

In addition to individual courses and subjects online, 100% online programs are available at Sacred Heart University in several areas (at the undergraduate and graduate levels):

• Leadership in Clinical Care
• Community psychology
• Family nurse
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Care
• Nursing education
• Nursing and executive management
• Nursing practice
• Psychology
• Social work.

Education is available at all levels - undergraduate, graduate, doctorate. This type of study is convenient for those students who cannot attend university for certain reasons. The curricula are not inferior as standard, the teachers thoroughly analyze each question / topic with the students. Much attention is paid to active independent work and research, students must be responsible in their studies and responsibilities. In case of successful implementation of all requirements, students receive a diploma of the established sample and the appropriate degree.

Certificate ( Level undergraduate) (Undergraduate Certificate)

1. Age of participants: from 21 years

2. Duration of studies: from 1 semester

3. Level of English: AP English / TOEFL PBT: 550 / TOEFL iBT: 80 / IELTS: 6.5 / EIKEN Pre-1 / GTEC: 1200 / Cambridge Advanced English: 58

4. Language of instruction: English.

Certificate programs allow students to expand their professional competencies, increase their knowledge and skills, gain additional qualifications and solve a number of related tasks. Directions of programs:

• Accounting
• Business
• Computer science
• French
• Game Design and Development
• The health and well-being of older people
• Home Health Management
• Italian
• Spanish.

Each program includes a set of subjects that provide comprehensive knowledge of the chosen specialty.

Certificate (Master's level) ( Graduate Certificate )

1. Age of participants: from 21 years

2. Duration of studies: from 1 semester

3. Level of English: AP English / TOEFL PBT: 550 / TOEFL iBT: 80 / IELTS: 6.5 / EIKEN Pre-1 / GTEC: 1200 / Cambridge Advanced English: 58

4. Level of education: bachelor's degree

5. Language of instruction: English.

Certificates allow students to improve their education, acquire professional competencies, and gain valuable knowledge and skills necessary for work. Directions of programs:

• Accounting
• Business
• Informatics and coding
• Cyber security
• Digital marketing
• Education (management, leadership, teacher certificates)
• Finance
• Game Design and Development
• Health Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Network security
• Care.

Bachelor’s-Master’s Program

• Age – from 18 years old,
• The training period is five to six years.

Dual degree programs offer students to obtain both bachelor's and master's degrees in an accelerated format. The curricula of the programs are an intensive academic load through lectures and seminars, research and project activities individually and in groups. Some specialties imply a mandatory internship to obtain professional skills.

Some of the dual programs are:

• Clinical mental health counseling,
• Higher education, student activities,
• Journalism, media production,
• School counseling,
• Sports communications, media,
• Strategic communications, public relations,
• Teaching
• Business Administration,
• Healthcare Management,
• Public administration,
• Public Health,
• Accounting
• Sports training,
• Business Analytics,
• Chemistry.

English Language Course

• Age – from 15 years old,
• The training period is from eight weeks.

The English Language Institute (ELI) at SHU offers high-quality English language instruction to international learners. As one of the few CEA-accredited Intensive English programs in the state of Connecticut, the ESL course maintains high standards to promote student achievement by providing up to 20 hours of in-person, evening, and online instruction.

The basis of the curriculum is the basic skills necessary for comfortable learning: reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension. With the help of classroom communication, project work, interactive classes, students quickly assimilate knowledge and practice it more often in a supportive environment.

Each ESL teacher has a master's degree in TESOL, has significant experience in this field. Teachers strive for excellence in teaching, providing all the necessary conditions for the speedy adaptation of foreign students to American culture.

Courses are designed for students aged 15 and over and are offered at a variety of proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Eight weeks are allocated for mastering each level. The average class size is 10-15 students, which allows teachers to give individual attention to each student.

Pathway Program, Undergraduate Pathway Program

• Age – from 18 years old,
• The duration of training is from one semester.

The Pathway Program is an introductory program for international students who are not yet ready for direct admission to undergraduate majors. The curriculum is aimed at students who speak English at the Advanced or High Intermediate level.

Depending on the level of English proficiency, students will study 1-3 academic courses, earn credits in their chosen specialty, studying up to ten hours a week in intensive, academically oriented English. The course is designed to improve skills in writing research papers, listening and speaking in class, planning and delivering presentations, understanding American culture, and expectations that may differ from native culture.