Jennifer Dearden, vice president for academic affairs and provost, said the programs were developed with both students’ goals and the changing needs of their professions in mind.
“We have been very intentional about creating graduate programs that connect strong academic preparation with where students want to go professionally,” Dearden said. “The one-year format and accelerated pathways make graduate study even more accessible to our students while preparing them to adapt as their fields change.”
Master of Business Administration
Hartwick’s MBA is designed to prepare ethical, data-driven leaders. Students will be able to take specialized courses in artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare administration or business administration. The hybrid program combines online coursework with in-person opportunities to collaborate with Hartwick faculty and classmates.
The program is designed to develop students’ ability to identify business problems, evaluate potential solutions and make evidence-based decisions while building skills in leadership, communication, team management and decision-making.
“An MBA should give students a strong foundation for making good business decisions while preparing them for a changing business environment,” said Aaron Stephens, associate professor of business and finance. “Our program brings those pieces together and gives students the flexibility to focus on their own interests and career goals.”
Small cohorts and faculty mentorship will be central to the program, with core courses taught by Hartwick faculty. The six specialization areas allow students to focus their MBA studies around their professional interests and career goals.
The MBA is intended for students from a range of undergraduate disciplines and may be of particular interest to sport management majors. For current Hartwick students, the 3 + 1 and 4 + 1 pathways will provide opportunities to move directly from undergraduate study into the MBA. The program is designed for recent Hartwick graduates interested in returning for graduate study.
Graduate Programs in Education
Hartwick’s three new graduate education programs are designed as distinct pathways based on students’ career goals.
The MAT in childhood education and M.A.T. in adolescent education provide pathways into teaching for students who did not complete a teacher-licensure program as undergraduates. Both programs lead to New York state initial certification in their respective teaching areas.
The programs combine graduate coursework with extensive classroom experience. M.A.T. students will complete a 100-hour multicultural practicum and at least 70 days or 14 weeks of supervised student teaching. Childhood education candidates will complete placements in grades 1-3 and grades 4-6, while adolescent education candidates will complete placements in grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. Students will also complete a professional inquiry project aligned with the New York state teacher performance assessment.
The M.A.T. programs provide a new route into teaching for students whose undergraduate studies were in another discipline. Students in fields such as art, biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science may be able to turn their subject-area preparation into a pathway to the classroom.
“These programs give us an opportunity to open the door to teaching for students who may have discovered that interest after choosing another undergraduate field,” said Ross Bussell, associate professor of education. “We want to meet students where they are and prepare them to make a meaningful contribution in the classroom and beyond.”
The M.Ed. in education, equity and innovation is designed primarily for licensed educators and other education professionals seeking advanced graduate study. Students from other academic backgrounds may also apply but the program does not lead to initial teacher certification.
This program focuses on curriculum and pedagogy, inclusive teaching research, technology and artificial intelligence in education, cultural literacy and the relationship among ethics, policy and the public good. Students will complete an original thesis and publicly defend their work as the culminating requirement of the degree.
The M.Ed. is intended to prepare graduates for expanded roles in education, including educational consulting, curriculum coordination, advocacy and leadership in schools and communities, as well as potential doctoral study.
Across the three education programs, students will learn in small cohorts with close faculty mentorship. The programs share nine credits of graduate study while maintaining distinct curricula based on each degree’s professional goals.
Tuition for each of the new graduate programs will be $800 per credit or $24,000 for a 30-credit degree. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university and generally have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Application materials include official transcripts, a resume or CV, personal statement, two letters of recommendation. Applications are being accepted for spring 2027 and fall 2027 starts.
While the grad programs are primarily targeted to current Hartwick students and recent graduates, other interested parties should contact the following individuals:
