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title: "Low-Residency Program Overview"
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# Low-Residency Program Overview

Graduate Academics

Low-Residency Program Overview

**Advance your career without putting it on hold.**

Manhattan University's low-residency graduate programs offer working professionals advanced degrees in Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Informatics, and analytics-focused fields. Designed for leaders balancing career demands with educational advancement, the programs combine the rigor of a Manhattan University degree with the flexibility of 7-week or 14-week online courses and the prestige of low-residency weekends in New York City. This pathway is ideal for mid-career professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders looking to expand their expertise, shift careers, or gain a competitive edge in their fields.

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How the Program Works

Online coursework runs in 7-week accelerated sessions, extended to 14 weeks for select programs, blending synchronous and asynchronous learning for working professionals.

 

 

In-Person Residency Weekends

Students gather on campus three times a year for immersive weekends of hands-on learning, direct access to faculty, and time to strengthen professional networks within the cohort.

 

 

Program Length

Most students finish in 18 to 24 months, advancing their education while balancing full-time careers and personal responsibilities.

 

A Flexible Path Forward

Built Around Your Career

A low-residency degree blends the flexibility of online learning with the connection of in-person weekends in New York City. Here is how the experience comes together.

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Choose Your Low-Residency Degree

Each low-residency program delivers a full Manhattan University graduate degree in a format built for working professionals. Explore the options and find the one that fits your goals.

[Business Analytics M.S.](/academics/programs/business-analytics-ms)  
[Digital and Marketing Analytics M.S.](/academics/programs/digital-marketing-analytics-ms "Digital Marketing and Analytics M.S.")  
[Financial Analytics M.S.](/academics/programs/digital-marketing-analytics-ms "Digital Marketing and Analytics M.S.")  
[Healthcare Informatics M.S.](/academics/programs/healthcare-informatics-ms "Healthcare Informatics M.S.")  
[Organizational Leadership M.S.](/academics/programs/organizational-leadership-ms "Organizational Leadership M.S.")

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The Manhattan University Difference

A Boutique Experience in the Heart of the Industry

Manhattan University's low-residency programs deliver a personalized, boutique learning experience grounded in academic excellence. Students gain meaningful access to New York City's business, healthcare, and technology communities, connecting with industry insiders and real-world opportunities that enrich their academic journey.

**What you can expect:**

- 7-week or 14-week courses hosted on the Manhattan University campus and partner venues
- A boutique, conference-style format with direct interaction with faculty and cohort peers
- Keynotes from industry leaders during NYC residency weekends, held once per semester
- Networking receptions that build lasting professional relationships
- Direct links to industry and the New York City professional community

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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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Low-residency graduate programs at Manhattan University: earn an advanced degree with flexible online courses and immersive NYC residency weekends.