Elevate your business potential with a MBA degree

Take your business expertise to a higher level with this unique, interdisciplinary degree that offers the opportunity to examine both the theoretical and practical aspects of business administration. 

Earn a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree in this accredited program that is offered in both accelerated and flexible formats. Learn corporate social responsibility and ethical practices that permeate throughout this highly relevant and academically rigorous curriculum.

MBA tracks are available in:

• Fraud and Forensics
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Management
• Project Management

Also available, is our online Executive MBA.

Accreditation

The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Business Management, Accounting, and Ethics at Carlow University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education(IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page: Accreditation Status (iacbe.org)

IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement[pdf]

For a list of accredited programs and retention information, see Accreditations.

The Master of Arts in Art: Painting and Drawing concentration

In this program, you will build on what you mastered in your undergraduate degree program, refining your technical and aesthetic abilities through guided independent study. The Master’s in Painting and Drawing is geared toward students looking to expand their portfolio at the graduate level, and to further their studio practice in an academic environment. Small class sizes provide for one-on-one relationships with faculty and cohort members.

You can tap into Pittsburgh’s thriving arts scene to facilitate your professional growth and enjoy course visits with industry professionals such as curators, art dealers and artists. 

Master’s in Painting and Drawing curriculum 

The curriculum includes six consecutive studio-based seminar courses, an elective in a different medium such as clay or digital art, an art history or contemporary art research study tailored to your studio art practice, and a thesis and graduate exhibition. In optional 1-credit courses, you can learn about professional practice for creative freelancers and develop a project around a field trip to New York City. Full-semester and accelerated options are available. 

The graduate program focuses heavily on concept, and you will be encouraged to experiment with multimedia processes and collaborate with peers.

Quick facts

• Tailor your learning experience to your academic and professional interests with one-on-one guidance
• Take evening classes for schedule flexibility
• Connect with faculty and cohort members with small class sizes
• Gain gallery experience in Carlow’s on-campus art gallery

Alternate degree completion options

Accelerated

Fast track your way into this master’s program by taking graduate courses as a Carlow undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.

Admission requirements and application process

You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.

Painting & Drawing faculty

Amy Bowman-McElhone, PhD Department Chair; Director & Curator at Carlow University Art Gallery; Assistant Professor

Kimberly McMahon, MA Adjunct Lecturer

The Master of Arts in Art: Ceramics concentration

You can develop your technical and aesthetic abilities in ceramics while adapting your learning experience to suit your research interest with a master’s in Ceramics. The master’s in Art program is geared toward graduate-level students interested in expanding their portfolio in an academic setting and practicing K-12 teachers. Small class sizes provide for one-on-one relationships with faculty and cohort members. The program emphasizes the pursuit of creativity while also fine-tuning career preparedness.

Master’s in ceramics curriculum 

You will use current and historical theory research to develop a thesis, and combine it with studio practice to develop your MA exhibition for critique by faculty. Advanced studio work in Carlow’s 3D studio space focuses on high-impact practice.

Quick facts

• Increase your studio practice in a structured environment 
• Further your education with advanced studio projects
• Enjoy specialized attention in small classes
• Gain gallery experience in Carlow’s on-campus art gallery

Alternate degree completion option

Accelerated

Fast track your way into this master’s program by taking graduate courses as a Carlow undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.

Admission requirements and application process

You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.

Ceramics faculty

Amy Bowman-McElhone, PhD Department Chair; Director & Curator at Carlow University Art Gallery; Assistant Professor

Kimberly McMahon, MA Adjunct Lecturer