Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount is a comprehensive, independent, coeducational Catholic university located just minutes from the nation's capital. Its hallmarks include liberal arts education, values and academic quality.
Marymount is dedicated to academic excellence. Our faculty are scholars and practitioners in a wide array of fields; but above all else, they are committed to excellence in the classroom. They join with our staff and administration in making this commitment: At Marymount University, students come first.
This 18-credit program prepares students to practice in the core areas of human resources. The program consists of a set on integrated human resource courses that reflect a systems perspective and strategic approach to managing human resources.
This 18-credit program prepares students to deliver effective and innovative leadership practices in an unpredictable organization environment.
This 18-credit program prepares students for leadership postions in the rapidly growing nonprofit sector. The certificate offers students the business skills needed to solve the complex managerial problems faced by managers of nonprofit enterprises.
This 18-credit program prepares students for the increasingly recognized and valued discipline of project management.
Marymount's MA in Human Resources Management prepares individuals to excel as specialist or generalist human resource professional, manager, or consultant. Students will acquire competencies in all of the core human resource management functional areas, within a systems perspective and relating strategically to the overall organization performance. This program is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).
Marymount's MBA program prepares students for success in today's competitive business environment. The program offers an integrated curriculum that will empower students to think critically, strategically, ethically, and globally, while enhancing their understanding of the total business enterprise. Marymount MBA students benefit from a student-centered learning environment as they gain an interdisciplinary understanding of the various business concepts and practices from both a scholarly and a real-world perspective. Marymount also offers dual degrees: the M.B.A./M.A. in Human Resource Management, the M.B.A./M.S. in Information Technology, and the M.S. in Health Care Management/M.B.ATo provide support for individual career goals, the program offers specialized tracks:
The program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
A majority of our working MBA candidates complete their MBA degree within three years by taking courses two evenings a week, on Saturdays, or online. Our flexible class schedules have been designed to meet the needs of the busy lives of working students.
The dynamics of managed competition and the continued restructuring of federal health care programs have altered the traditional fee-for-service delivery and payment system for health care in all segments of the health care industry (hospitals, physician services, suppliers, insurers, payors and human resources). These ongoing changes will demand individuals with advanced skills to manage and direct in this dynamic environment.
The Master of Science in Health Care Management (HCM) in the School of Business Administration provides an advanced level of understanding of the financing, managing and changing reimbursement processes; and of the future national policy goals and their legal implications for the United States' health care system. The HCM program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
In today's dynamic and constantly changing workplace, managers at all levels are taking on increasingly complex and challenging roles. Middle managers are often active participants in strategy formation and execution and are key players in the continual repositioning of organizations for ongoing success.
The master's degree program in Management at Marymount University can help rising and mid-level managers who are focused on the effective practice of management. Coursework is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge and develop the skills and attributes necessary for forward-looking, practicing managers; empower participants to make and communicate strategic, result-driven decisions; and develop competencies in strategic thinking, building and maintaining relationships, and managing effective work groups.
Students in the Master of Science in Management program have the option of choosing one of three tracks to complete their degree:
The MBA/MS in Health Care Management dual degree program is designed to meet the needs of those students desiring a strong business background with a prominent emphasis on the US health care industry. A dual degree will prepare students for middle- to senior-level positions in a hospital or other health care setting.
The MBA/MA in Human Resource Management dual degree program is designed to meet the needs of those students desiring a strong business and human resource management background. A dual degree will prepare students for executive-level professionals to better understand the business context within which HR decisions are made.
The MBA/MS in Information Technology dual degree program is designed to meet the needs of those students desiring a strong business background with an emphasis in information technology. A dual degree will prepare students for management responsibilities in today's IT industry in a global and competitive business environment.