Harrisburg University of Science & Technology is a four-year private non-profit university in Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg. The school was founded in 2001, opened its doors in 2005, and first accredited in 2009.
Academics
Harrisburg University has 7 undergraduate and 8 graduate programs in science and technology-related disciplines. The university follows a trimester system.
Academic Programs
Programs are offered at the academic center located on the main campus in downtown Harrisburg. Some programs are also offered at the Harrisburg University campus in Philadelphia.
- Analytics
- Biotechnology
- Computer and Information Science
- Data Science
- Geospatial Technology
- Healthcare Informatics
- Information Systems Engineering and Management
- Integrative Sciences
- Interactive Media
- Learning Technologies and Media Systems
- Management and e-Business
- Project Management
In addition, the university has accelerated online bachelor's degree programs in Cybersecurity Operations and Management, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing and others.
Professional Education
The university offers many professional education programs and centers in partnership with businesses and local government.
- Government Technology Institute
- Security Center of Excellence
- Agile Lean Center
- Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies
- Geospatial Technology Center
Student life
The university's housing is located close to campus in downtown Harrisburg. Housing is offered to undergraduate students and consists of the Residences on Market and Market View Place. The university is located near the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, and the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The university is also a half block from the state capitol of Pennsylvania, and a brief walk to the riverfront. Fitness and dining facilities are leveraged by Strawberry Square. In 2017, the University opened a satellite campus in Philadelphia.
Accreditation
Harrisburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education. In 2017, the M.S. in Project Management earned accreditation from the Project Management Institute.
Criticism
An aggregated source of criticism was watchinghu.com, which was run by the husband of a former professor of Harrisburg University. Along with this, Harrisburg University had faced a financial crisis, and problems with retaining accreditation..
References
External links
- Official website
