Undergraduate Programs

In addition to completing a 45-credit core liberal-arts curriculum, all business students will complete 36 credits of core business courses, an additional 24 to 42 credits of specialized study in their major, and up to nine credits of business electives. (Actual credit hours vary by major.)

Accounting
Accounting is an excellent career for students with good math abilities, strong computer skills, and the ability to analyze and present complex financial information. The accounting program at Holy Family University prepares students for entry-level positions in corporate, government, or public accounting, emphasizing an overall global business perspective and understanding of business ethics and standards of social responsibility for the profession.

Some of the classes you will take as an accounting major include:
Cost Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Intermediate Accounting I and II
Advanced Accounting I and II
Business Law
Principles of Finance
Taxation
Principles of Marketing
Auditing

For students seeking the designation of certified public accountant (CPA), we offer an optional 18 to 21 credits in elective courses to help you qualify for the exam in states that require 150 college credits.
Also see Course Requirements.

Computer Management Information Systems (CMIS)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information systems management is one of the nation’s hottest occupations. The CMIS major at Holy Family University prepares you to oversee a broad array of computer resources and technology issues for organizations of all sizes. Our graduates have secured jobs in the areas of software and hardware installation, programming and systems design, network design and maintenance, systems analysis, database management, Internet and intranet planning, and more.

For a CMIS major, specialized course work will include database management, systems analysis and design, operations management, and structured programming. Within your area of concentration, you may choose electives in Web design, information security, programming, and more.
Also see Course Requirements.

Digital Forensics
The field of Digital Forensics is thriving, both regionally and nationally, because of the ever increasing threats to national security and information systems. It is no longer adequate to provide a defense against these attacks. The sources of cyber attacks must be identified and eliminated. Digital Forensics plays a major role in achieving this goal.

Students completing the Digital Forensics Program will be prepared to enter the field of Digital Forensics in a public or private environment as computer crime investigators, computer crime analysts, Digital Forensics investigators, Digital Forensics technicians, Digital Forensics analysts, Internet security technicians, Internet security analysts, and database security investigators. Individuals currently working in this or a related field will also be able to substantially enhance their knowledge and skills.

Finance
The finance program at Holy Family University is an excellent choice for students considering a career in banking, insurance, corporate finance, or professional investment advising. In addition to helping you develop analytical skills, our program promotes understanding of the latest financial analysis methods and technology, with emphasis on a global business perspective and standards of social responsibility for the profession.

Your specialized course work will include:
Financial Management I and II
Options and Futures Markets
Treasury Management
Financial Statement Analysis
International Finance
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Introduction to Taxation
Mergers and Acquisitions

Also see Course Requirements.

Fire Science and Public Safety Administration
The fire science and public safety administration major at Holy Family University is designed for transfer students with at least 27 credits in the field. Our curriculum prepares you for leadership positions in fire service and prevention, emergency management, and public safety. You will master techniques for rapidly responding to emergencies and develop skills in communication, critical thinking, decision making, and management. Graduates of this program have found positions with urban and suburban fire departments, airports, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, state and federal forest systems, and hazardous materials units.

Classes in this major include:
Major Incident Analysis
Public Risk Analysis
Emergency Services Administration
Contemporary Public Safety Issues

Also see Course Requirements.

International Business
If you want to prepare for worldwide opportunities with multinational firms, financial institutions, or government agencies, the international business program at Holy Family provides the comprehensive skill training you need. Our program helps you master the basics of working in a global economy, emphasizing theory and practice in accounting, management, law, and marketing.

Classes in this major include:
International Management
International Marketing
International Business Practices and Cultures
International Finance
International Business Law
Seminar in International Business

Also see Course Requirements.

Management-Marketing
The management-marketing program at Holy Family University is ideal for students seeking employment in sales, advertising, market research, product development, and sales promotion—or those who wish to attend graduate or professional school full time after undergraduate school. Our graduates work for organizations such as Fortune 500 corporations, advertising agencies, and market research firms.

Management-marketing classes include:
Strategic Marketing
Human Resource Management
Labor and Employment Law
Consumer Behavior
Entrepreneurship and the New Economy
Principles of Advertising

Also see Course Requirements.

Sport Marketing-Management
Sport marketing and management is a unique field that requires specialized education and skills. If you choose this major at Holy Family, you will study basic principles of marketing and apply learned theories to the dynamic field of professional and amateur sports marketing. You will learn about strategies and techniques in sport marketing, sport consumers and their behaviors, sport marketing research, and more.

Classes in this program include:
Sociology and Psychology of Sport
Journalism I
Introduction to Sport Media Relations
Sport Facility and Event Management
Legal Issues in Sport

Also see Course Requirements.