Avila University

Avila University traces its roots back to 1916, when the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded St. Teresa’s College as a two-year institution for women. In 1930, it affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital’s School of Nursing, and by 1940 it had expanded into a four-year institution known as the College of St. Teresa. The school made history in 1948 by launching one of Kansas City’s first baccalaureate nursing programs (BSN). In 1963, it relocated to a larger campus in South Kansas City and adopted the name Avila College. Six years later, in 1969, the school became fully coeducational, and in 2002 it achieved university status, officially becoming Avila University.

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Low-Residency Programs at Avila University

🔹 Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

📍 Locations: Gooeyear, AZ (20mins from Phoenix)
🔖 Programs: MBA - PM [STEM] | MBA- Healthcare Administration [STEM] | MSC in Technology Management - DS | MSC in Technology Management - AI | MSC in Technology Management - BA
💰 Program Tuition: $24,300 ($6,000 Scholarship Available if Applied Through us)
⏱️ Program Duration: 16 - 24 months
🚖 On-Site Visit: As low as 1 weekend / Semester

Low-Residency CPT Programs

Avila University's Arizona Campus offers two majors with five concentrations that welcome F-1 international students. These programs integrate internships from the start, allowing eligible students to apply for CPT authorization right away. This creates valuable opportunities for international students to build their long-term plans in the U.S.

STEM Master of Business Administration: Project Management

Take charge of tomorrow’s business challenges with this STEM-designated program that merges business fundamentals with data-driven project management tools and methods. Through innovative coursework, become a master at executing complex projects.

This program is composed by 12 courses (36 credits ) emphasizes:

• Quantitative decision making
• Leveraging big data
• Implementing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning in project execution

Core Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
BU 601	Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics	3
AC 601	Financial Accounting for Decision-Making	3
FI 630	Financial Management	3
MG 660	Production and Operations Management	3
MK 610	Marketing Management	3
BU 695 / Al 600 / DS 600	Internship or Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or Introduction to Data Science	3

STEM Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
PM 672	The Practice of Project Management	3
PM 673	Tools and Technology of Project Management	3
PM 677	Six Sigma	3
BA 600	Foundations of Business Analytics	3
PM 688	Project Management for PMP Certification	3
PM 674	Case Study and Application of Project Management	3

STEM Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Administration

Lead in healthcare management with this STEM-designated program, integrating advanced quantitative analysis, technology, and data-driven decision-making. Develop the management and STEM skills to design innovative business solutions in the healthcare industry. This program emphasizes:
application of scientific methods, statistical analysis and emerging technologies to solve healthcare challenges.
Core Courses

BU 601	Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics	3
AC 601	Financial Accounting for Decision-Making	3
FI 630	Financial Management	3
MG 660	Production and Operations Management	3
MK 610	Marketing Management	3
BU 695 / Al 600 / DS 600	Internship or Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or Introduction to Data Science	3

STEM Courses

BA 600	Foundations to Business Analytics	3
HA 671	Healthcare Systems	3
HA 673	Special Problems in Healthcare Management	3
HA 674	Current Issues in Healthcare Administration	3
HA 675	Health Informatics	3
HA 678	Healthcare Strategy Capstone	3

MSC IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT – DATA SCIENCE

Lead organizational decision-making with this MSc program, designed to equip you with a strong foundation in data science and the leadership skills essential for driving team success in today’s data-driven industries.

This program emphasizes:
• Leadership and project management
• Leveraging data for strategic decision-making
• Data visualization and storytelling

Core Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
BU 601	Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics	3
OD 655	Innovation and Creativity	3
OD 688	Leadership and Influence Processes	3
PM 672	The Practice of Project Management	3
DS 694 / DS 695	DS Capstone or DS Internship	3

Concentration Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
DS 600*	Introduction to Data Science	3
DS 610	Principles of Privacy & Security in Data Science	3
DS 620	Statistical Analysis with Experimental Design	3
DS 630	Visual Storytelling in Data Science	3
DS 635	Business Intelligence with Data Warehousing Strategies	3
BA 631	Data Mining	3
CS 651	Cloud Computing & Big Data Analytics	3

*Waived if student has earned appropriate undergraduate degree or has completed 15 hours of appropriate computer coursework.

MSC IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Excel in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with this MSc program, where you'll explore the diverse applications and implications of AI technologies. With innovative coursework and opportunities for internships and research projects, you’ll graduate as a skilled professional, equipped to drive success in the tech industry.

This program emphasizes:
• Leadership and project management
• Leveraging AI to enhance business operations
• Responsible decision-making with use of AI

Core Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
BU 601	Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics	3
OD 655	Innovation and Creativity	3
OD 688	Leadership and Influence Processes	3
PM 672	The Practice of Project Management	3
AI 694 / AI 695	AI Capstone or AI Internship	3

Concentration Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
AI 600*	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
AI 605	Ethical AI Design & Policy	3
AI 615	Natural Language Processing	3
AI 620	Principles of Computer Vision	3
AI 630	Neural Networks & Deeper Learning	3
AI 640	AI Strategy & Applications	3
CS 661	AI & Machine Learning	3

*Waived if student has earned appropriate undergraduate degree or has completed 15 hours of appropriate computer coursework.

MSC IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT – BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Drive strategic business decisions with this MSc in technology management program, specializing in business analytics. Coursework will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of business analytics and the leadership skills required to manage technology in any organization.

This program emphasizes:
• Leadership and project management
• Ethical and legal frameworks for technology management
• Designing innovative solutions for business objectives

Core Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
BU 601	Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics	3
OD 655	Innovation and Creativity	3
OD 688	Leadership and Influence Processes	3
PM 672	The Practice of Project Management	3
BA 694 / BA 695	BA Capstone or BA Internship	3

Concentration Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Number of Credits
BA 600*	Foundations of Business Analytics	3
BA 611	Business Intelligence	3
BA 621	Optimization and Decision Models	3
BA 631	Data Mining	3
BA 641	Marketing and Social Media Analytics	3
BA 651	Financial Analytics	3
CS 661	AI and Machine Learning	3

Admission Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate coursework. (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 may be considered for provisional admission.)
Meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 105 or equivalent from an approved standardized tests.)
Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education.

Additional Requirements:
To receive the I-20, international students are required to submit additional documentation:

Financial guarantee requirements: A statement of finance to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses
Bank statements
Affidavit of Support (If the applicant is NOT the bank account holder)

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