Advance Your Professional Development

Are you interested in Stonehill’s master's degree and graduate certificate business programs, offered through our Meehan School of Business, but not sure you’re ready for an advanced degree?

Our non-degree option gives you the unique opportunity to take up to two graduate-level courses to get to know Stonehill before formally applying to enroll in a program. Credits earned count toward your degree if you decide to matriculate in the program.

Whether you're seeking a master's degree, graduate certificate, or you wish to advance your professional development with a single course, Stonehill can help you reach your goals.

5 Reasons to Take a Course

  1. Accelerate your career advancement
    Stonehill College’s graduate business courses provide you with relevant industry knowledge and valuable skills that can help you earn a promotion, transition to a new field or strengthen your expertise in your current role.
  2. Flexible learning formats
    We understand the demands of balancing work, life and education. That’s why we offer online and hybrid evening classes to accommodate your schedule, allowing you to pursue your degree without disrupting other commitments.
  3. Learn from industry-experienced faculty
    Courses are led by our exceptional Meehan School of Business faculty, who are accomplished business leaders renowned for their skills in areas like entrepreneurship, critical thinking and ethical leadership. Their industry experience brings real-world perspective to the classroom.
  4. Earn your degree from an AACSB-accredited business program
    Stonehill’s business program is accredited by AACSB International, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business programs worldwide. This accreditation reflects our commitment to high-quality education and prepares students for leadership roles in competitive industries.
  5. Apply credits earned to a degree or certificate
    Make the most of your professional development by earning credits at Stonehill that apply toward a degree or professional certificate, moving you one step closer to your academic and professional goals.

Fall Term 2 Graduate Business Courses (October 19–December 6)

An intermediate statistics course focusing on techniques used in data analytics. Introduces key statistical methods for applying data analytics. Introduces statistical thinking - starting with an question and using data and software tools to form a reasonable conclusion. Covers statistical analysis of both categorical and quantitative data. Most analysis will be performed using SAS software. Topics include statistical distributions, probability density functions, model accuracy analysis, bootstrapping, and sampling techniques.

This course runs online and on campus on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

Practical survey course covering database and data warehouse fundamentals. Emphasizes SQL (simple and complex queries), the Extract-Transformation-Load (ETL) process, relational versus non-relational databases (and why relational databases can be a problem for analysis), an exploration of different database systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.), data warehousing concepts, normalization/de-normalization, and cloud data warehousing. Course provides practical skills for database querying and allows provides a foundational knowledge of database concepts so that students can work better with the database administration staff.

This course runs online and on campus on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

This course develops skills for current or emerging leaders in any field with an emphasis on leading teams, developing and implementing a strategic vision, and communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders. Students will explore the critical role of leadership in shaping organizational success and navigating the complexities of contemporary business environments. Leadership theories, styles, and strategies will be explored, with an emphasis on their practical application in managing teams and organizations. The course combines theoretical frameworks utilizing practical, real-world case studies and experiential learning to develop students' leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive organizational performance in a dynamic business environment.

This course runs on campus on Wednesdays from 4–6:30 p.m. and online on Mondays from 7–9:30 p.m.

The course explores the development and management of human resources in international, multinational, global, and transnational firms. It explores the complexity, challenges, and choices managers encounter and their strategies to effectively develop and manage their international workforce in culturally and geographically diverse environments. The course examines key topics such as global talent management, international labor laws, diversity and inclusion, expatriate management, and conflict resolution in an international business context. The course emphasizes the role of effective communication in managing a global workforce, fostering collaboration across cultures, and navigating the complexities of international HR policies.

This course runs online on Thursdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course provides an in-depth examination of economic and financial management principles as they apply to the healthcare industry. Students will explore the unique financial structures of healthcare organizations, economic theories shaping healthcare markets, and the impact of policy decisions on healthcare costs and access. Key topics include supply and demand, labor issues, healthcare spending, reimbursement models, financial management, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, the role of government and private entities in healthcare financing, and techniques for economic evaluation in healthcare. Students will gain an understanding of basic financial management principles, capital planning and financing, financial statements, and budgeting in healthcare organizations and will use these functions for decision-making. Through case studies, data analysis, and financial modeling, students will develop the analytical and decision-making skills needed to navigate the complexities of healthcare economics and finance as effective managers and leaders.

This course runs online on Thursdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of marketing in the context of a creative and innovative program design. Students will learn techniques for improving the flexibility and originality of their thinking and will explore approaches used by marketing practitioners to create and sustain organizational innovation.

This course will run at Stonehill on Cape Cod at the Riverview School in Sandwich on Tuesdays from 6–9 p.m.

This course examines the consumer decision process and the effect on consumer decision making of external environmental influences (culture, sub-culture, social class, reference groups, family, and personal influences) and of internal psychological influences (personality and lifestyle, learning, motives, perception, and beliefs and attitudes). Applications of psychological, sociological, anthropological, and economic theories and models to the understanding of buyer behavior and the development of a marketing strategy.

This course runs online and on campus on Mondays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course is designed to allow students to understand and develop marketing strategies for a real-world business or organization. Through case studies and in-class discussion, students will analyze the opportunities and challenges of selecting effective and efficient platforms and promotional tools. Special emphasis will be put on the synergies and effectiveness of the marketing mix.

This course runs online and on campus on Thursdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course explores several aspects of the new digital marketing environment including topics such as digital marketing analytics, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and 3D Printing. It will provide richer understanding of the foundations of the new digital marketing landscape and a new set of stories, concepts, and tools to help the students digitally create, distribute, promote, and price goods and services.

This course runs online and on campus on Wednesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course is designed to help the students understand how marketing has changed due to the rise of social media and changes in various underlying contextual factors such as dramatically increased speed of information dissemination across consumers and brands. The emphasis of this course is on understanding consumers' social interactions, examining the various social media channels available to marketers, learning how to build social marketing strategies, and practicing how to track their effectiveness.

This course runs online and on campus on Mondays from 4–6:30 p.m.

Featured Courses

Strategic Innovation & Creative Problem Solving

October 19–December 6
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of marketing within a creative and innovative program design framework. You will develop techniques to improve the flexibility and originality of your thinking while exploring innovative approaches to market analysis,
customer insights and idea generation. The course examines how business practitioners combine creative thinking and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technologies to develop and sustain organizational innovation. You will also explore the ethical issues surrounding AI use, including effects on workplace integrity, the environment, fairness, and data privacy and governance.

This course is perfect for any business professional looking to infuse practical innovation into their role, as well as anyone who wants to incorporate both human and AI tools into their problem-solving skill set.

Business Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees for the business programs are calculated on a per-credit basis. Additional fees may apply.

 

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