Holy Family University (Accelerated Business Administration)

Accelerated BS in Business Administration Program at Holy Family University

The Accelerated BS in Business Administration program at Holy Family University helps students gain the theoretical and practice knowledge needed to excel in a variety of business settings.

Its 123-credit curriculum consists of liberal arts courses, foundational business courses, and business concentration courses. The curriculum integrates rigorous coursework with students' work and life experiences to create comprehensive learning experiences.

Courses are offered over 5-week or 8-week sessions and generally include a 4-hour class once per week. The university's transfer policy allows students to transfer up to 84 credits, thus helping them complete the program at an even faster pace.

BS in Business Administration - Marketing Concentration

The marketing concentration consists of 45 credits of general education courses and 33 credits of foundational business courses. It also includes 24 credits of concentration courses and 21 credits of general elective courses.

BS in Business Administration - Human Resource Administration Concentration

The human resource administration concentration consists of 45 credits of general education courses and 33 credits of foundational business courses. It also has 27 credits of concentration courses and 18 credits of general elective courses.

BS in Business Administration - Accounting Concentration

The accounting concentration consists of 45 credits of general education courses and 33 credits of foundational business courses. Additionally, it includes 30 credits of concentration courses and 15 credits of general elective courses.

BS in Business Administration - Criminal Justice Concentration

The criminal justice concentration consists of 45 credits of general education courses and 30 credits of foundational business courses. In addition, it has 30 credits of concentration courses and 18 credits of general elective courses.

BS in Business Administration - Administration Concentration

The administration concentration consists of 45 credits of general education courses and 33 credits of foundational business courses. It also includes 24 credits of concentration courses and 21 credits of general elective courses.

BS in Business Administration - Program Goals

Graduates of the BS in Business Administration program are skilled at putting management theories into practice. They are also adept at identifying, implementing, and administering management policies and systems in diverse settings. In addition, they all have a broad view of the global business environment, which allows them to manage businesses beyond local boundaries.

Additionally, graduates have strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, so they are successful at developing innovative solutions for business problems. They are skillful at researching, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, accurate, and decisive manner.

Financial Assistance at Holy Family University

Holy Family University helps students achieve their goal of receiving a first-rate education. In fact, more than 85% of its undergraduates receive some form of financial aid.

Students in its accelerated undergraduate programs may qualify for federal grants and loans, state grants, or university grants and scholarships as well as private scholarships. Additionally, they may be eligible for employer tuition-reimbursement programs.

The university also provides a no-interest, deferred tuition program that makes it possible for students to pay tuition over the course of a semester.

Student Life at Holy Family University

The accelerated academic programs at Holy Family University are designed for professionals who are balancing college with personal and career responsibilities.



The university provides the services and resources that students need to achieve academic and career success including academic advisement, library, career, and computer services. It also provides counseling services, healthcare services, and a Campus Ministry that help students maintain physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Furthermore, accelerated students participate in committees, special events, service activities, and curricula development activities that meet their unique needs.

Expert Faculty Members at Holy Family University

Holy Family University employs faculty members who prepare students to "perform with purpose." They are accomplished practitioners and scholars who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Dr. Melissa Fender is an assistant professor of management in the School of Business Administration. Her research focuses on the impact that after-hour connectivity plays in employees' job attitudes, job performances, work-family conflicts, and stress levels.

Donna Conrad relies on her extensive experience as an entrepreneur and consultant to integrate business theory and application to her teaching of management and human resource courses.

Holy Family University

Founded in 1954, Holy Family University provides higher education in the Roman Catholic tradition. It offers over 40 degree programs to more than 3,000 students.

The university is known for its rigorous programs that integrate theory, research, and practice with principles of integrity, moral concern, service, and responsibility.

In fact, "US News and World Report" ranks Holy Family University as one of the top schools in the northern region of the United States.

The Holy Family Community

Holy Family's main campus is located in the Northeast Philadelphia sector of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is in the northeastern region of the country.

Its close-knit campus is situated in a suburban-like setting, thus offering students a peaceful campus environment only miles away from the excitement that this historic city offers.

Philadelphia is known for its cultural offerings including the Please Touch Museum, Independence Hall, and the National Constitution Center.

Additional Locations

Holy Family University also has campuses in Newtown and Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

The Newtown facility houses the Center for Graduate Programs in Counseling Psychology and Learning Resource Center as well as classrooms, laboratories, and a chapel.

The Woodhaven facility is located in Bensalem and includes the Division of Extended Learning that administers the BS in Business Administration program. It has classrooms, administrative offices, a computer lab, and meeting rooms.

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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,270
• Accepted896
• Acceptance Rate70%
• Enrolled2,122
• Female Applicants954
• Females Accepted671
• Female Acceptance Rate70%
• Male Applicants316
• Males Accepted225
• Male Acceptance Rate71%
• Applying
• Application Fee$25
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  Minimum high school GPA of 2
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman2.98
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Yes
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 497 430 510
• SAT Math 514 420 500
• SAT Writing 489 420 500
• ACT Composite
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$23,900
• Out-of-state tuition *$23,900
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$650.00
• Room and board *$11,750.00
• Room only *$6,500.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,122
• Male Student Percentage27%
• Female Student Percentage73%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino6.41%
• Black or African American7.21%
• White or Caucasian64.14%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.14%
• Asian4.34%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.09%
• Two or more races%
• Unknown17.15%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.52% representing 10 other countries
• Out-of-state Students17% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled, Cooperative housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 15%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Yes
• Most popular organizations Students at Your Service (S.A.Y.S.), student government, Campus Ministry Team, Habitat for Humanity, Tri-lite
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other video surveillance

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading No No No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No Division 2 Yes
• Lacrosse No No No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Skiing No Division C No
• Soccer No Division C Yes
• Softball No No No
• Swimming No Division C No
• Tennis No No No
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Football No No No
• Golf No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 2 Yes
• Rugy No No No
• Skiing No Division C No
• Soccer No Division C Yes
• Softball No Division 2 Yes
• Swimming No Division C No
• Tennis No Division 2 Yes
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 Yes

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty370
• Full-time Percentage25%
• Part-time Percentage75%
• Female Percentage54%
• Male Percentage46%
• Student:Faculty Ratio12:1 or 2,197 students to 186 faculty