Franklin Pierce University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
MBA in Leadership MBA in Human Resource Management MBA in Information Technology MBA in Sports Management MBA in Energy and Sustainability Studies MS in Information Technology Management MBA in Health Administration
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The Franklin Pierce University Graduate Business Programs have been offered since 1996 and have been offered online since 2005. FPU is currently an Educational Member of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education and has applied to be a Candidate for Accreditation. Online and hybrid classes are taught by full time faculty and adjunct faculty who have experience in the real world. Online classes are offered in an asynchronous format to accomodate the many needs of students.
School type	Private
Terms	Quarter
AACSB accredited	No
ACBSP accredited	No
IACBE accredited	No

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs	7
Concentrations with highest demand
Health Care Administration Human Resources Management Leadership Management Information Systems Sports Business
Concentrations offered
Health Care Administration Sports Business Human Resources Management Technology Leadership Other Management Information Systems

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses	38
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.	No

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	N/A
Yellow Ribbon Program member	N/A
SOC Member	N/A
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	N/A

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	6 full-time; 14 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	83% full-time; 57% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	0
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A

Class Size

Average class size	15
Maximum class size	22

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No face-to-face students
Students enroll as online students	Yes, they are bound to courses as online students after enrollment
Credits earned online equal earned on campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	Majority
Same curricula for online and campus students	Most
Dedicated business school career center	No
Access to same career services as on-campus business students	Yes

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	1.5 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years