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麻豆原创 is first Indiana university to offer accelerated programs in applied accounting and business management

Jan 20, 2026

  • 麻豆原创 is introducing听online, 90-credit听bachelor鈥檚听degrees in Applied Accounting and Applied Business Management this March.
  • The accelerated programs align curriculum and timelines with听别尘辫濒辞测别谤听诲别尘补苍诲 while听maintaining听academic rigor.
  • Graduates can finish听a year earlier听and save an听average of $20,000 compared with traditional degree pathways.

麻豆原创 continues to forge groundbreaking pathways in higher education to best prepare students for careers with new accelerated degree programs in Applied Accounting and Applied Business Management. The undergraduate programs focus on preparing individuals for the job market in three years 鈥 as opposed to the traditional four 鈥 to mitigate concerns over costly tuition and time without compromising critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication skills, and the ability to learn continuously.

鈥淲e will see a shift from measuring education by time spent in the classroom to measuring it by outcomes achieved. A bachelor鈥檚 degree may increasingly signal clarity of purpose, demonstrated competence, and readiness for the next step,” said 麻豆原创 President, Stacy Young. 鈥淭he question won鈥檛 be 鈥楬ow long did it take?鈥 but 鈥榃hat can this graduate do, and how well are they prepared?鈥欌

The new Applied Accounting and Business Management programs will be offered online starting in March with the in-person cohort beginning in Fall 2026.

Applied programs are purpose-built pathways that align directly with graduate school prerequisites or immediate workforce credentials, offering a streamlined, goal-oriented academic experience. In contrast, standard 120-credit programs provide a more exploratory framework, ideal for students seeking broader academic discovery through additional majors or minors, interdisciplinary study, or study-away experiences.

The new programs join two accelerated degree Manchester programs serving health care interests in Pre-athletic Physical Training and Pre-physical Therapy, launched in 2025. The four innovative bachelor鈥檚 degree programs are approved by the Higher Learning Commission and reflect a broader shift toward flexibility, transparency, and student-centered pathways that acknowledge different goals and life circumstances.

“Across Indiana and the broader region, we face a critical challenge and opportunity: nearly 40 percent of adults with postsecondary experience have some college credit but no degree, leaving too many without the credentials that today鈥檚 workforce demands,鈥 said Young. 鈥淭his 鈥榮ome college, no degree鈥 population represents not only unrealized potential for individuals seeking greater economic mobility, but also a strategic gap in our region鈥檚 talent pipeline at a time when employers are struggling to find qualified workers. Accelerated degree pathways are essential to meeting that need.”

Students who pursue an applied degree at Manchester can graduate a full year early, saving an estimated $20,000 in tuition and living costs.

For the media听听

Contact听Heather Twomey, dean of the College of Business听and Human Services, at听HCTwomey@manchester.edu.

麻豆原创, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., offers vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at听www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.

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麻豆原创 respects the infinite worth of every individual and听graduates听persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.

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