Manhattan University

Adult & Professional Programs

Advance Your Career on Your Schedule. Flexible degree and certificate programs built for working adults, career changers, and lifelong learners in New York City.

At Manhattan University, we believe it is never too late to make education a priority. Our continuing education and professional programs combine accelerated degree pathways, certificate programs, and continuing education courses designed around the realities of working life. Learn in the classroom, online, or through a hybrid format, all supported by personalized attention, small class sizes, and the unmatched career opportunities of New York City.

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The Manhattan University Difference

What Sets Us Apart

Manhattan University's Continuing Education and Professional Studies offers adult learners a flexible, supportive path to a degree, credential, or new career direction. Our programs are designed around your schedule, taught by faculty invested in your success, and grounded in the Lasallian tradition of personalized education that meets students where they are.

Flexible Class Formats

Choose from hybrid, fully online, and evening course options designed to fit around full-time work and family responsibilities.

Cohort-Based Learning

Progress through your program alongside the same group of peers, building a professional network and a supportive academic community.

Personalized Faculty Attention

Small class sizes and accessible faculty mean you are known by name and supported by professors invested in your goals.

New York City Advantage

Tap into the professional networks, internships, and career opportunities of one of the world's most dynamic business and cultural centers.

Career-Focused Outcomes

Programs are built around the skills employers want now, helping you advance in your field or pivot into a new industry with confidence.

Lasallian Catholic Tradition

Learn within a values-driven community committed to dignity, respect, and the personal growth of every student we serve.

A Degree on Your Schedule

Programs Built for Working Adults

Whether you are completing your bachelor's degree, advancing into leadership, or earning a credential to stand out in your field, Manhattan University offers pathways designed to meet you where you are.

Organizational Leadership B.S. (Accelerated)

A flexible accelerated bachelor's program for working adults ready to complete their degree and step into leadership roles, building skills in communication, team management, and strategic decision-making on a schedule that fits your career. 

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Organizational Leadership M.S.

A fully online master's program for working professionals preparing to lead teams, organizations, and change initiatives, helping you earn your graduate degree on an accelerated timeline without stepping away from your current career.

 

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Certificate and Non-Credit Programs

A growing portfolio of credit and non-credit certificates designed to help adult learners upskill, reskill, or explore new interests through professional development courses, custom partnerships, and lifelong learning opportunities across NYC.

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Bachelor's Degrees for Adults

Complete your undergraduate degree on a flexible schedule designed for working professionals balancing career, family, and academic goals.

Graduate Degree Programs

Advance your career or change direction with master's degrees designed around the schedules and ambitions of working adults.

100% Online Programs

Earn your Manhattan University degree from anywhere through fully online programs built for self-directed, career-focused adult learners.

Graduate Info Sessions

Connect with admissions counselors, faculty, and current students to explore graduate programs that match your professional goals.

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Pay for College

Affordable Pathways to Your Degree

Manhattan University is committed to making advanced education accessible for adult learners. Through a combination of financial aid, employer tuition benefits, and military and veteran programs, students and families can plan their education with confidence. Many of our adult learners also benefit from competitive tuition rates, federal aid, and flexible payment options tailored to working professionals.

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Take the Next Step

Apply to an Adult or Professional Program

Returning to school as a working adult is a significant commitment, and the right environment makes all the difference. Manhattan University combines academic rigor with flexibility, personal attention, and career-focused outcomes through cohort-based learning, hybrid and online formats, and close faculty mentorship.

The online application is built around the realities of working life. Whether you are completing your bachelor's, advancing through a master's, or earning a certificate, an admissions counselor will guide you from interest to enrollment.

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Prepare for the Real World

At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.

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