Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing is the application of information, computation, automation, devices, software, sensing, and networking to the manufacturing process. It can include cutting edge materials and emerging technologies that are enabled by the physical and biological sciences, involving both traditional and tailored solutions to enhance manufacturing for existing and new products. Students complete a professional portfolio as part of the program.

Agile Lean

This 12-semester hour certificate program is designed for the student with a desire to understand the principles and practices of Agile Lean. The student will be provided with a thorough understanding and application of Agile Lean frameworks used in the project management and product development domains. The certificate in Agile Lean requires 12 semester hours in Agile Lean and successfully complete (pass) one or more industry certifications.

Analytics

This 36-semester hour program prepares the student by providing depth in analytics during the first year and focused functional study during the second year that can be applied to any discipline or any interdisciplinary area. Data analytics brings an interdisciplinary perspective to information and analytics, enabling highly-collaborative, data-driven organizations.

Analytics AI

This 12-credit hour certificate program in Analytics and AI gives the student a foundation in statistical thinking and ethical concepts underpinning AI. The certificate also allows the student to develop a specialized AI skill such as working with LLMs with Natural Language Processing or with AI systems with machine learning. A student may complete this program as a non-degree graduate student or as a Master of Science degree-seeking student.

Biomanufacturing

This 12-semester hour certificate program prepares the student for a supervisory or managerial role within a Biomanufacturing company or contract manufacturing organization (CRO). Completing this certificate program provides the student with the essential skills of industrial bioprocessing, including principles underlying the recovery, purification, and formulation of biomolecules.

Biotechnology

The 36-semester hour Master of Science degree in Biotechnology provides a comprehensive work-oriented curriculum that explores the industrial, medical, and regulatory underpinnings of the biotechnology field. With a focus on industry-relevant projects, case studies, and real-world scenarios, the program graduates are prepared with the skills and technical expertise to confidently cater to the needs of an ever-growing biotechnology sector.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a multi-disciplinary program that incorporates the foundations of biology, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, and chemistry. The program focuses on the manipulation of living organisms, their products, and their processes to further knowledge, improve quality of life, and engineer new tools and applications. Biotechnology is applied to a broad range of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical, agricultural, and food development and manufacturing.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

This 12-semester hour certificate program is designed for the student with an interest in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency technology. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency are an innovative academic subject with an area of growing jobs and employment. A student may complete this program as a non-degree graduate student or as a Master of Science degree-seeking student.

Business Administration

This forward-thinking program prepares students for success in today's competitive and rapidly evolving global economy by blending technical expertise, analytical skills, and leadership development. Students develop critical skills such as strategic decision-making, managing diverse teams, fostering innovation, and implementing transformative solutions in organizations.

Computational Science and Engineering

The Computational Science and Engineering Ph.D. program at Harrisburg University is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary initiative designed to foster innovative research at the intersection of computational science and engineering. This program equips the student with the intellectual skills necessary to navigate and contribute to the rapidly evolving landscapes of both disciplines.

Computer and Information Sciences

This major helps the student gain core knowledge of information sciences in order to integrate business and real-world perspectives, interpersonal and team skills, and the competencies that lead to a career in computer and information sciences. Graduates are able to design solutions that integrate data representation, algorithms, programming, data security, hardware, and software engineering within one unified framework. The program is ABET accredited.

Computer Information Sciences

The 36-semester hour Master of Science degree in Computer Information Sciences provides a challenging opportunity of pursuing a versatile course of study reflecting the student's desire, background and future responsibilities. The program includes a variety of specialties that are covered in depth to probe the frontiers of scientific and engineering knowledge in the domain.

Cybersecurity Operations and Control Management

The 36-semester hour Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Operations and Control Management focuses on architecture and engineering of computer network security. The student acquires the skills to secure network information, design computer security architecture, and data security engineering as well as obtain leadership skills, understanding of ethics, and compliance knowledge.

Cybersecurity Operations and Management

This program prepares students to become cybersecurity leaders in defending organizations against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Students learn to secure IT environments and infrastructure, design secure programs, lead forensic investigations across an organization, and manage cyber risks. Courses help students prepare for industry-leading certifications such as the CISSP and are aligned with the NICE framework and NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence criteria.

Data Sciences

Our Data Science PhD program is a research-focused degree geared towards guiding students to independent research and practical problem solving by applying principles of Data Science to diverse domain applications. The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. Students complete upper-level coursework, a comprehensive exam, a doctoral research seminar, and doctoral studies culminating in the completion and defense of a final dissertation.

Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

This degree consists of a strong core of courses in applied advanced mathematics, statistics, and computational science. The structure of the program allows the student to choose between two broad areas of study that are, at their root, highly mathematical: data sciences and engineering sciences. The purpose of the program is to provide foundational and hands-on experience in applied problems associated with the two disciplines.

Entertainment Technology

The Entertainment Technology certificate helps students gain a competitive advantage in the working world and provides equitable access to any student who would like to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Coursework covers audio engineering, video editing, and game audio using industry-standard technology. The certificate requires 15 semester hours.

Environmental Science and Sustainability

This program produces a well-prepared student to deliver novel and sustainable solutions to the increasingly challenging environmental and natural resource problems of the future. The interdisciplinary set of courses gives the student career-ready experience in field work, analysis, communication, and management. Students use tools such as field methods, biological and chemical analysis, service-based learning techniques, and professional communication approaches.

Esports Management, Production and Performance

This program prepares passionate students for a successful career in the evolving esports industry. Students learn how to manage, produce, and contribute to the esports market by building unique skills and insights applicable to new and established organizations. Rather than training players, the program combines business administration, media production, and analytics to build an industry pipeline for the next generation of esports decision-makers.

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science PTA Pathway Program offers innovative educational opportunities that respond to societal needs and gives Physical Therapist Assistants the opportunity for degree and career advancement. The program fosters graduates who are competent, autonomous, and contemporary exercise physiologists focused on the health, fitness, and quality of life of diverse populations across their lifespan. Graduates integrate evidence-informed strategies into client management.

Forensics

The Forensics Program offers an interdisciplinary hands-on forensic science curriculum that focuses on mock casework and crime scenes to promote critical thinking skills and prepare the student for a professional and ethical career in public and private forensic laboratories, research facilities, and medicolegal death investigations. Core forensic courses include physical evidence analysis, crime scene investigation, legal considerations, and ethics and responsibilities.

Game Design

Game Design students gain an understanding of what it takes to be a professional game designer, including the capacity to articulate the industry's needs and constraints. Graduates are able to work in a diverse set of environments as professional game designers, capable of specifying and creating engaging and immersive gameplay experiences using industry-standard tools, processes, and methods.

Geospatial Technology

The Geospatial Technology program prepares the student with a cross-disciplinary education that promotes the development of computer science and geospatial technology competencies through conceptual, experiential, and technology-based learning. Students use leading-edge software and hardware tools to address current and industry-driven geospatial needs, and develop application development and spatial database skills.

Healthcare Informatics

The 36-semester hour graduate program in Healthcare Informatics provides clinicians with knowledge and experience that allows them to function as valued team members selecting, installing, adopting, employing, evaluating, and optimizing healthcare-related IT systems, such as Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), in today's healthcare delivery systems.

Healthcare Informatics

This 15-semester hour certificate program in Healthcare Informatics prepares the student with the basics of healthcare informatics in order to function effectively as project champions for healthcare information technology implementations and other basic informatics functions. A student may complete this program as a non-degree graduate student or as a Master of Science degree-seeking student.

Human-Centered Interaction Design

The 36-semester hour graduate program in Human-Centered Interaction Design is designed to promote the human-centered collaborative mindsets that are required for careers in the research, specifications, and development of technologically-driven experiences. The program is interdisciplinary, bringing together the application of knowledge drawn from the social and behavioral sciences, information science, software engineering and project management.

Information Systems and Information Technology

This program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on Information Systems, Information Technology, and Computer Sciences. It combines traditional computer science topics with cutting-edge ISIT practices and applications, preparing students with hands-on practical knowledge of the building blocks of today's information systems and their underlying technologies, including computer hardware, networking components, mobile devices, and cloud/virtual environments.

Information Systems Engineering and Management

The 36-semester hour graduate program in Information Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) is designed to educate the leaders who can plan, architect, integrate, and manage the systems needed to support modern digital enterprises.

Information Systems Engineering and Management

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems Engineering and Management focuses on contributing new theories and concepts, or novel applications of existing theories, to a discipline or area of professional practice. This terminal degree produces researchers and academicians who will add to the body of knowledge in ISEM.

Information Systems Engineering and Management

The Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) in Information Systems Engineering and Management focuses on devising solutions for new complex private, public, national, or global ISEM-related problems. This terminal degree produces practitioners who can lead, plan, implement, and manage the advanced technology-driven public and private organizations of today and tomorrow. The final product from the program is a complex project solution.

Integrative Sciences

This program produces a well-prepared student who is able to contribute to the local, regional, and global community on current scientific topics. An environment favorable to interdisciplinary learning in science is provided, and through classroom and experiential learning opportunities the student develops interests in areas where different disciplines overlap.

Interactive Media

Interactive Media programs are where creativity meets technology. The program is structured into four key categories: technical development, design and visual arts, interactive experiences, and user engagement. Each category is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this rapidly evolving field.

Learning Technologies and Media Systems

The Learning Technologies and Media Systems is a 36-semester hour program that provides the student with leading-edge approaches and skills to aid in the application of existing and emerging learning technologies in a variety of learning environments.

Medical Biotechnology

This 12-semester hour certificate program prepares the student for a career in several fields in the healthcare industry. This certificate program addresses the basics of clinically relevant product development, biomedical devices, diagnostics technologies, regenerative medicine, and molecular diagnostics. A student may complete this certificate program as a non-degree graduate student or a Master of Science degree-seeking student.

Nursing

The 36-semester hour Master of Science degree in Nursing consists of advanced training in research, evidence-based practices, quality improvement, process improvement, the foundation in nursing education, leadership, and best practices in the field of nursing. Course offerings in this program will give students a broad understanding of diverse topics in current trends in nursing. The program will prepare nurses for careers in clinical and non-clinical healthcare settings.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

This 36-semester hour Master of Science degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Harrisburg University consists of advanced training in characterizing drug action and disposition. Courses offered in this program will give the student a broad understanding of diverse topics in pharmaceutical science that range from established paradigms to emerging technology and applications.

Physical Therapy

The Harrisburg University Doctor of Physical Therapy program meets the needs of a diverse student population. The program offers innovative educational opportunities that respond to societal needs and fosters diverse graduates who are competent, autonomous, and contemporary-movement specialists with a foundation in evidence-informed practice and clinical reasoning. The program prepares critical thinking and reflective practitioners who provide culturally responsive patient-centric care.

Project Management

The 36-semester hour graduate program in Project Management provides each student with a focused, applied and rigorous experience in creating, developing, implementing and assessing projects and the resulting products. The complexities of modern product development and project management require a professional with specific technical knowledge with strong project management and leadership skills.

Project Management

This 18-semester hour program is designed for an individual with a goal of a certificate in Project Management and an industry certification from the Project Management Institute [either Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)]. The certificate in Project Management program requires 18 semester hours in Project Management, a non-credit PMP preparation course, and the successful completion of the PMP exam or CAPM exam.

Regulatory-Legal Affairs in Biotechnology

This 12-semester hour certificate program prepares the student for supervisory, administrative, or other leadership positions within the Biotechnology industry. Courses within this program will explore market dynamics, public policy, and technology, along with key legal concepts and policies that govern the biotechnology industry's research, development, and commercial activities.

Techpreneurship

This 36-semester hour Master of Science in Techpreneurship combines technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The student explores the skillsets to build start-ups or innovate new products or processes in an existing organization. Techpreneurship is a flexible program that allows the student to choose elective courses from any existing graduate program to leverage their previous education and work experience.