Modular Master of Science

Program Description

Cedar Crest College’s Modular Master of Science is an innovative program that provides working professionals with targeted choices that fill a need for in-demand credentials desired by employers and prepares graduates for life and work in a cutting-edge marketplace and an ever-changing world. The Modular Master’s – a 30-credit hour, fully online program – allows learners to select two graduate certificates and create their own customized curriculum relevant to today’s market and their interests and career goals. The stackable certificate/modular approach is geared toward today’s busy professional who may be looking for a more convenient, flexible, and specialized alternative to a traditional MBA or other graduate program.

Learners pursue two complementary 12-credit graduate certificates in the content areas of their choice. The remaining 6 credits to complete the master’s degree consist of two core courses: a 3-credit Managerial and Leadership Skills course and a 3-credit Integrated Practicum capstone course. The entire master’s degree can be completed in as few as 12 months on a full-time basis, or at the student’s own pace on a part-time basis. There are three certificate options currently available to students interested in completing a Modular Master of Science degree, with more certificates to be offered soon.

Upon completion of the two certificates and the two three-credit Modular Master’s core courses, students will graduate with a master’s degree that combines their two chosen content areas.

For example: Strategic Leadership & Analytics Certificate + Human Resource Management Certificate + 2 Modular Master’s core courses = Master of Science in Strategic Leadership & Analytics and Human Resource Management.

Certificates Available:

Dietetic Internship (Available through Department of Nutrition)
Diversity and Women’s Leadership (under MBA, above)
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems (Directed Study Only)
Strategic Leadership (under MBA, above)
Future Offerings to Be Determined

Graduates will develop and demonstrate the skills and competencies needed to:

Demonstrate the ability to integrate and synthesize knowledge across two distinct fields of study and developed skills needed to conduct professional work.
Create an integrative career plan: share and integrate knowledge, present a formal project proposal, and create a strategic plan for his/her career future.
Cooperate and collaborate with professionals in each of the fields of study to build a professional network.

Program Mission Statement

The Modular Master of Science at Cedar Crest College provides working professionals with targeted choices that fill an articulated need both by employers and prospective students. This program complements traditional graduate study with multidisciplinary applied studies that allow the learner to select two stackable certificates (12 credit hours each) combined with a 3-hour Managerial and Leadership Skills (BUA 500) and an Integrated Practicum (BUA 650) bridging the learner’s two areas of concentration.

Program Requirements

To complete the MMS degree, a student in the program must take a minimum of 30 credits, complete two graduate certificates the required core courses, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

General Admissions Requirements

Students are admitted to graduate programs at Cedar Crest College on the basis of individual qualifications. Requests for application materials and all correspondence relating to admission should be addressed to:

Cedar Crest College 
School for Adult and Graduate Education 
100 College Drive 
Allentown, PA 18104-6196 
Phone: 610-740-3770 
Email:  
Fax: 610-740-3786 
Online Application Materials: www.cedarcrest.edu/graduate

On campus, the main office for the School for Adult and Graduate Education is located in Blaney Hall, Room 105 and is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to – 4:30 p.m.

The general admissions requirements for the Modular Master of Science program are as follows:

An applicant must possess a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
Complete an application form.
Send official transcripts to the School of Adult and Graduate Education.
Submit one letter of recommendation.
Submit flex requirement: one additional letter of recommendation, GRE or GMAT score, or have two years’ professional work experience.
Submit a copy of your resume.

Submit a statement of your goals (approximately 500 words).

It is recommended that the applicant have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level:

One semester of economics.
One semester of management or leadership.
One semester of statistics.

*GMAT or GRE test may be required if the applicant does not meet criteria established by the program.

Admissions Decisions

Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and obtain a graduate degree. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first term of academic study. The date of matriculation is the first day of classes in the term in which the student is enrolled after having satisfied all matriculation requirements. Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event a graduate course reaches its enrollment maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

If students do not maintain matriculation, they must request a leave of absence (see below).

Transfer Credit Policy

Students entering the program may transfer up to 6 credits of coursework. The transferred coursework, however, must be equivalent to courses listed in the curriculum and must have been completed within ten years of the date of enrollment in the program (the first day of classes of a student’s first academic year). Once matriculated in the program, students must take all remaining coursework at Cedar Crest, except for external consortium courses taken with advisor approval.

Degree Program Retention Policy

Students must maintain a B or 3.0 average. Students who receive a C or withdraw from a course are only allowed to repeat the class one time. If students do not maintain a 3.0, they will be dropped from the program. Students receiving three or more grades of C or below will be dropped from the program. Students receiving a grade of F in a course taken for the first time will be put on probation and can be dropped from the program. Students committing a substantial and documented academic integrity violation may be dropped from the program.

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Students wishing to take a leave of absence from the program may request to do so in writing to the Director of the program. The granting of the requested leave is at the discretion of the Program Director.

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

To successfully complete the MMS, a student must adhere to the following:

Complete all required coursework with a 3.0 average.
Apply to the Registrar for graduation by the published application deadline.
Fulfill all financial responsibilities to the College.

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Application fee (non-refundable) $50.00 
Tuition, per credit $865.00 
Student Activity Fee, per semester $20.00 
Full-Time Technology Fee, per semester $100.00
Part-Time Technology Fee, per semester $50.00

Note: The College reserves the right to change fees and charges as necessary. Books, supplies, lab materials and other program costs are not included in the tuition.

Courses Required

BUA 500 Managerial and Leadership Skills (3 credits)
BUA 650 Integrated Practicum (3 credits)

Completion of any two 12-credit graduate certificates offered at Cedar Crest (24 credits)

Graduate Program Handbook

Each student will be given a copy of the Graduate Program Handbook prepared specifically for the Modular Master of Science program. The purpose of the handbook is to provide students with information pertaining to the curricular requirements, policies, and procedures associated with the program. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the information presented in the Graduate Program Handbook. MMS students are also bound by policies established by Cedar Crest College for graduate students, as indicated in the Graduate Catalog, Faculty Handbook, or other official college publications. Questions regarding the content of the handbook or other graduate student policies should be directed to the MMS Program Director.

MMS Program Course Registration

Course registration is available to graduate students in good financial standing with the College. If a student is not financially eligible to register, the student may not register online or with a completed registration form in the Registrar’s Office until that hold is removed. A copy of the registration will be kept in the Registrar’s Office until notification of a change in the student’s status is received from Student Financial Services. Policies pertaining to online course registration vary across programs.

Health Care Management Graduate Certificate

Program Description

The Cedar Crest College graduate certificate in Health Care Management (HCM) is a 12-credit program, delivered in accelerated sessions. Students may complete the program in as little as one year. Classes are offered in an entirely online format, though some courses may be offered on campus as well. The program is intended for individuals with an undergraduate degree and mid-career professionals seeking to advance their career or start a new one in the field of business. Students may optionally transfer their coursework into the Modular Master of Science program upon completion of the certificate or complete the certificate as a stand-alone credential. Students in the HCM program work collaboratively with their faculty advisor to develop their career plan as they build portfolio-ready projects demonstrating their health care management skills to share with potential employers.

Graduates will develop and demonstrate the skills and competencies needed to:

Create strategies for healthcare organizations to successfully assess population health and enhance quality outcomes by leveraging appropriate processes and policies.
Assess operational requirements for healthcare organizations, such as budgeting, scheduling, quality control, supply logistics, legal compliance, and working with vulnerable populations.
Leverage budgeting and financial decision-making techniques, including allocation of financial resources, understanding the revenue cycle, and interpretation of financial statements.
Develop strategies for organizational redesign, including staffing budgets, outsourcing, job design, and strategic resource pools.
Develop strategies for continued organizational compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as positive organizational ethics.

Program Mission Statement

The Health Care Management graduate certificate will enable students understand the challenges related to healthcare delivery at the operational, logistical, and strategic levels, and allow them to develop industry and environment-focused organizations that can succeed and potentially grow even in the face of public health challenges.

Program Requirements

To complete the Health Care Management certificate, a student must take a minimum of 12 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

General Admissions Requirements

Cedar Crest College 
School for Adult and Graduate Education 
100 College Drive 
Allentown, PA 18104-6196. 
Phone: 610-740-3770 
Email:  
Fax: 610-740-3786 
Online Application Materials: www.cedarcrest.edu/graduate

On campus, the main office for the School for Adult and Graduate Education is located in Blaney Hall, Room 105 and is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The general admissions requirements for the Health Care Management graduate certificate program are as follows*:

An applicant must possess a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
Complete an application form.
Send official transcripts to the School of Adult and Graduate Education.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Submit a copy of your resume.
Submit a statement of your goals (approximately 500 words).

It is recommended that the applicant have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level:

One semester of economics.
One semester of accounting.
One semester of statistics.

*GMAT or GRE test may be required if the applicant does not meet criteria established by the program.

Admissions Decisions

Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and obtain a graduate degree. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first term of academic study. Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a graduate course reaches its enrollment maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

If students do not maintain matriculation, they must request a leave of absence (see below).

Certificate Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

To successfully complete the Health Care Management certificate, a student must adhere to the following:

Complete all required coursework with a 3.0 average.
Apply to the Registrar for graduation by the published application deadline.
Fulfill all financial responsibilities to the College.

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Note: The College reserves the right to change fees and charges, as necessary. Books, supplies, lab materials and other program costs are not included in the tuition.

Courses Required

HCM 523—Population Health and Quality Indicators (3 credits)
HCM 558—Healthcare Management and Logistics (3 credits)
HCM 640—Healthcare Finance and Administration (3 credits)
HCM 670—Healthcare Compliance, Strategy, and Ethics (3 credits)

Graduate Program Handbook

Each student will be given a copy of the Graduate Program Handbook prepared specifically for the Human Resource Management program. The purpose of the handbook is to provide students with information pertaining to the curricular requirements, policies, and procedures associated with the program. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the information presented in the Graduate Program Handbook. HCM students are also bound by policies established by Cedar Crest College for graduate students, as indicated in the Graduate Catalog, Faculty Handbook, or other official college publications. Questions regarding the content of the handbook or other graduate student policies should be directed to the Program Director.

HCM Program Course Registration

Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate

Program Description

The Cedar Crest College graduate certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) is a 12-credit program, delivered in accelerated sessions. Students may complete the program in as little as one year. Classes are offered in an entirely online format, though some courses may be offered on campus as well. The program is intended for individuals with an undergraduate degree and mid-career professionals seeking to advance their career or start a new one in the field of business. Students may optionally transfer their coursework into the Modular Master of Science program upon completion of the certificate or complete the certificate as a stand-alone credential. Students in the HRM program work collaboratively with their faculty advisor to develop their career plan as they build portfolio-ready projects demonstrating their human resource management skills to share with potential employers.

Graduates will develop and demonstrate the skills and competencies needed to:

Examine the impact of digital management tools and workflow on the human resources profession.
Assess metrics and techniques for evaluating work performance at the individual, group, and organizational levels.
Assess an organization’s level of compliance with employment, compensation, and workplace laws and regulations, and develop strategies to reduce risk.
Develop organizational training strategies to leverage diversity and inclusion and foster a culture of inclusiveness.

Program Mission Statement

The graduate program in Human Resource Management at Cedar Crest College will equip students with the skills needed to strategically analyze and apply data gathered from human resource information technologies to enhance an organization’s productivity.

Program Requirements

To complete the Human Resource Management certificate, a student must take a minimum of 12 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

General Admissions Requirements

The general admissions requirements for the Human Resource Management graduate certificate program are as follows*:

An applicant must possess a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
Complete an application form.
Send official transcripts to the School of Adult and Graduate Education.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Submit a copy of your resume.
Submit a statement of your goals (approximately 500 words).

It is recommended that the applicant have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level:

One semester of economics.
One semester of accounting.
One semester of statistics.

*GMAT or GRE test may be required if the applicant does not meet criteria established by the program.

Admissions Decisions

Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and obtain a graduate degree. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first term of academic study. Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a graduate course reaches its enrollment maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

If students do not maintain matriculation, they must request a leave of absence (see below).

Certificate Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

To successfully complete the Human Resource Management certificate, a student must adhere to the following:

Complete all required coursework with a 3.0 average.
Apply to the Registrar for graduation by the published application deadline.
Fulfill all financial responsibilities to the College.

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Note: The College reserves the right to change fees and charges, as necessary. Books, supplies, lab materials and other program costs are not included in the tuition.

Courses Required

HRM 600—Human Resource Information Systems (3 credits)
HRM 610—Employee Metrics and Performance Assessment (3 credits)
HRM 630—Legal and Regulatory Compliance (3 credits)
HRM 640—Diversity and Inclusion Leadership (3 credits)

Graduate Program Handbook

Each student will be given a copy of the Graduate Program Handbook prepared specifically for the Human Resource Management program. The purpose of the handbook is to provide students with information pertaining to the curricular requirements, policies, and procedures associated with the program. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the information presented in the Graduate Program Handbook. HRM students are also bound by policies established by Cedar Crest College for graduate students, as indicated in the Graduate Catalog, Faculty Handbook, or other official college publications. Questions regarding the content of the handbook or other graduate student policies should be directed to the Program Director.

HRM Program Course Registration

Management Information Systems Graduate Certificate*

*Currently Offered Only Through Directed Study

Program Description

The Cedar Crest College graduate certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS) is a 12-credit program, delivered in accelerated sessions. Students may complete the program in as little as one year. Classes are offered in an entirely online format, though some courses may be offered on campus as well. The program is intended for individuals with an undergraduate degree and mid-career professionals seeking to advance their career or start a new one in the field of business. Students may optionally transfer their coursework into the Modular Master of Science program upon completion of the certificate or complete the certificate as a stand-alone credential. Students in the MIS program work collaboratively with their faculty advisor to develop their career plan as they build portfolio-ready projects demonstrating their management information systems skills to share with potential employers.

Graduates will develop and demonstrate the skills and competencies needed to:

Create strategies for leveraging management information systems to create competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and enhanced responsiveness to market change.
Assess core information technologies and alternatives to accomplish the tasks of collecting, processing, and outputting data.
Leverage and assess project management techniques that are applicable to all business situations, as well as those particular to management information systems.
Develop strategies for determining appropriate data architecture and management techniques for enterprise data.
Develop strategies for negotiating disruptive innovation to organizations and markets and leveraging business automation such as intelligent agents.

Program Mission Statement

The graduate program in Management Information Systems at Cedar Crest College will enable students to assess, leverage and manage technology innovations to increase organizational efficiency, and compete effectively in a global information economy.

Program Requirements

To complete the Management Information Systems certificate, a student must take a minimum of 12 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

General Admissions Requirements

The general admissions requirements for the Management Information Systems graduate certificate program are as follows*:

An applicant must possess a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university
Complete an application form
Send official transcripts to the School of Adult and Graduate Education
Submit two letters of recommendation
Submit a copy of your resume
Submit a statement of your goals (approximately 500 words)

It is recommended that the applicant have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level:

One semester of economics.
One semester of accounting.
One semester of statistics.

*GMAT or GRE test may be required if the applicant does not meet criteria established by the program.

Admissions Decisions

Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and obtain a graduate degree. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first term of academic study. Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a graduate course reaches its enrollment maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

If students do not maintain matriculation, they must request a leave of absence (see below).

Certificate Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

To successfully complete the Management Information Systems certificate, a student must adhere to the following:

Complete all required coursework with a 3.0 average.
Apply to the Registrar for graduation by the published application deadline.
Fulfill all financial responsibilities to the College.

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Note: The College reserves the right to change fees and charges, as necessary. Books, supplies, lab materials and other program costs are not included in the tuition.

Courses Required

MIS 567—Management Information Systems (3 credits)
MIS 570—Project Management for Technology (3 credits)
MIS 572—Data Engineering and Management (3 credits)
MIS 576—Workplace Automation and Disruptive Innovation (3 credits)

Graduate Program Handbook

Each student will be given a copy of the Graduate Program Handbook prepared specifically for the Management Information Systems program. The purpose of the handbook is to provide students with information pertaining to the curricular requirements, policies, and procedures associated with the program. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the information presented in the Graduate Program Handbook. MIS students are also bound by policies established by Cedar Crest College for graduate students, as indicated in the Graduate Catalog, Faculty Handbook, or other official college publications. Questions regarding the content of the handbook or other graduate student policies should be directed to the Program Director.

Program Description

Program Mission Statement

Program Requirements

General Admissions Requirements

Admissions Decisions

Matriculation

Transfer Credit Policy

Degree Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Courses Required

Graduate Program Handbook

MMS Program Course Registration

Health Care Management Graduate Certificate

Program Description

Program Mission Statement

Program Requirements

General Admissions Requirements

Admissions Decisions

Matriculation

Certificate Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Courses Required

Graduate Program Handbook

HCM Program Course Registration

Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate

Program Description

Program Mission Statement

Program Requirements

General Admissions Requirements

Admissions Decisions

Matriculation

Certificate Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Courses Required

Graduate Program Handbook

HRM Program Course Registration

Management Information Systems Graduate Certificate*

Program Description

Program Mission Statement

Program Requirements

General Admissions Requirements

Admissions Decisions

Matriculation

Certificate Program Retention Policy

Leaves of Absence and Course Withdrawals

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

Graduate 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Courses Required

Graduate Program Handbook

MIS Program Course Registration