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Villanova University

Villanova UniversityVillanova University is a Roman Catholic institution that offers dynamic and professional education programs that you can complete from any location with Internet access. Villanova was recently ranked the #1 University for the 17th time by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Universities--- Master's North Region". Choose from several individual programs that offer valuable skills and knowledge to promote your success in today's constantly changing job market. Villanova offers several comprehensive professional programs in areas such as project management, IS security, business analysis, human resource management, finance, and leadership.

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Villanova University offers advances Internet technology and Virtual Classroom environments with dynamic elements such as email, message boards, streaming video, and online chat rooms. This allows for effective communication with faculty and other students. There is also IT technical support through phone, email, or live chat.

Two Augustinians from Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia founded Villanova University in 1842 in Villanova, PA. The university was called the Augustinian College of Villanova. The college was closed in 1845 due to the 1844 Philadelphia Nativist Riots that burned the church. The college reopened in 1846 and was given the power to award degrees in 1848. The school closed during the Civil War and reopened in 1865 and where it has operated without interruption since. Villanova began as an all male school until 1918 when evening classes were offered to nuns. When the nursing school opened in 1958, women began permanently attending the school and Villanova become fully coeducational in 1968. The university continued to grow and expand throughout the 20th century. Villanova University is the largest and oldest Catholic University in Pennsylvania. Villanova currently has over 17,000 students with 82,000 alumni.

Villanova University is located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania. Radnor Township is a suburb northwest of Philadelphia.

Accreditation

Villanova and its programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Computing Science Accreditation Board, and the AACSB International.

Schools of Education

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences promotes academic inquiry and rigorous education programs. The college strives to instill mature judgment, critical insight, and independent thinking to its students by providing programs that are aimed at complete individual growth. It provides bachelor and master degree programs in a variety of areas such as art, biology, communication, criminal justice, economics, education, history, and philosophy.

The Villanova School of Business strives to create business leaders for a better world. It offers undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and executive education. The school is known for its creativity and innovation, academic rigor, and hands-on and service educational opportunities. The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, business administration, and economics. The school also offers an executive MBA program.

The College of Engineering is dedicated to provides learning opportunities to achieve greater technical competence. The college offers bachelor and master degree programs in chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. A doctorate degree in engineering is also offered.

The College of Nursing is focused on human services and strives to provide excellent programs that prepare students to become compassionate and caring nurses. The school focuses on spiritual health along with physical health. The curricula integrate academic elements with clinical practice.

The School of Law is committed to respecting human dignity and offers programs based on responsibility, honesty, and integrity, and provides the essential skills and knowledge for students to become compassionate lawyers.

Scholarships Offered

Villanova offers several scholarships based on academic merit including Villanova University Grant, St. Martin de Porres Grant, Presidential Scholarship, Villanova Scholarship, Commuter Scholarship, and Villanova National Merit Scholarship. Villanova also offers ROTC scholarships for Air Force, Army, and Navy. Private scholarships from outside organizations are also offered such as the Sallie Mae Fund, National Society of Collegiate Schools Scholarship, and Campus Discovery Scholarship.

Financing Options

Villanova participates in federal financial aid programs such as Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) and Federal PLUS Loans, and Federal Graduate PLUS Loans. State financial aid is also available such as the PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) Grant. Students may also apply for private loans and grants. The Villanova Tuition Payment Plan is also available. Villanova also offers military and veterans education benefits.

Credit Earning Options

Villanova University allows up to 60 transfer credits that are evaluated on an individual basis. The university also encourages independent study by offering a Credit by Exam and accelerated course options. You can also receive credit from College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations.

 

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Certificate

  • Master Certificate in Applied Project Management
  • Master Certificate in Business Analysis
  • Master Certificate in CISSP® Security Management
  • Master Certificate in Commercial Contract Management
  • Master Certificate in Government Contract Management
  • Master Certificate in Human Resource Management
  • Master Certificate in IS Security
  • Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management
  • Master Certificate in Organizational Leadership
  • Master Certificate in Six Sigma - Financial Services
  • Master Certificate in Six Sigma - Healthcare
  • Master Certificate in Six Sigma - Information Technology
  • Master Certificate in Software Testing
  • Master Certificate Six Sigma

Training

  • Advanced Contract Management
  • Advanced Strategic Project Management
  • CISSP Advanced Security Management
  • Essentials of Business Analysis
  • Essentials of Commercial Contract Management
  • Essentials of Government Contract Management
  • Essentials of Information Systems (IS) Security
  • Essentials of Project Management
  • Essentials of ROI Methodology
  • Human Resource Management
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Mastering Business Analysis
  • Mastering Contract Management
  • Mastering Organizational Effectiveness
  • Mastering Project Management
  • PMP Exam Prep
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Financial Services
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Healthcare
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Information Technology
  • Strategic Organization Leadership

Courses

  • Advanced Contract Management
  • Advanced ROI Methodology
  • Advanced Strategic Project Management
  • CISSP Advanced Security Management
  • Essentials of Business Analysis
  • Essentials of Commercial Contract Management
  • Essentials of Government Contract Management
  • Essentials of Information Systems (IS) Security
  • Essentials of Project Management
  • Essentials of ROI Methodology
  • Essentials of Software Testing
  • Human Resource Management
  • ISTQB® Software Testing Capstone
  • Mastering Business Analysis
  • Mastering Contract Management
  • Mastering IS Security+™
  • Mastering Project Management
  • Mastering ROI Methodology
  • Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness
  • Maximizing Team Effectiveness
  • PM Capstone
  • PMP Exam Prep
  • Project Management for IS/IT Professionals
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Financial Services
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Healthcare
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Information Technology
  • Strategic Organization Leadership

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  • Institutional Accrediting
    Villanova and its programs have received accreditation through the Middle States Association of Colleges and secondary Schools, the AACSB International, and the Computing Science Accreditation Board.
  • Address
    Villanova University Online
    c/o University Alliance
    9417 Princess Palm Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33619
  • Institution Type
    Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education
  • Calendar Type
    Classes start monthly.
  • Delivery Format
    All of the Villanova University courses and programs are completed 100% online.
  • Carnegie Classification
    Master's College or University I
  • On-Campus Requirement
    There are no on-campus requirements for any of Villanova University's 100% online certificate programs.
  • Credit-earning Options
    The Villanova Office of Continuing Studies issues Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the university's online certificate programs. As a registered education provider for PMI®, Villanova is also authorized to issue Professional Development Units (PDUs).

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