Tiffin University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Tiffin University's MBA program is further Nationally Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
Tiffin University represents a new kind of institution in America, the professional university, where the career objectives of traditional college-age students and adult students are optimized through professionally-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that have a broad general education foundation.
Tiffin is a place where the work ethic of the American heartland is evident and where there is truly value added for students. Tiffin provides access and opportunity for individuals and facilitates their preparation for successful careers and for productive and satisfying lives.
Programs Offered
Degree Completion Program:
You have the opportunity to complete your Bachelor's degree completely online. Tiffin University Online offers two degree completion programs:
- Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Both programs are designed to help adult students balance home, work and school into their busy lifestyles. Students take one class at a time, and the program is online. Each class is accelerated, with each class lasting about five weeks. If you are an adult student with approximately two years of prior credit, the Fast Track Degree Completion program online might be just right for you.
Masters Programs:
Tiffin University offers the following Master's Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in General Management, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Sports Management; Master of Education (MEd); Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) with concentrations in Criminal Behavior, Crime Analysis, Homeland Security Administration, and Justice Administration; and Master of Humanities (MH). All of the programs are offered online. The MEd, MSCJ and MH programs can be completed in as little as three semesters while the MBA program can be completed in 22 months if attending graduate school on a full-time basis.
Master of Business Administration: Finance
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
The Finance concentration enables the student to build upon the solid foundation from the course work in the MBA program and provides students with greater exposure to economic and financial business practices. The finance courses provide an opportunity for students to learn about local, national and international economies in cooperating and competing markets. Students will explore performance of stocks, bonds, commodities, and other types of investments. The program prepares students to work in the field of financial management either independently or with a corporation, bank, securities firm, non-profit organization or an investment firm.
Master of Business Administration: General Management
The General Management Concentration is designed for a mid-career manager who is interested in moving into general management from functional or operational management. Students in the General Management Concentration have had successful careers in marketing, accounting, human resources, or line operations, but now wish to move into positions of authority that span many different functions.
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Management
The MBA Healthcare Administration concentration is a program designed to enhance the management skills necessary for effectively operating within a wide spectrum of health care organizations. The on-line format is attractive for working professionals who can balance the academic rigor of a graduate program and a full-time career. Students will explore patient management systems, decision making tools, new technologies, financial management, the management of information systems, supply chain management, marketing of professional services, referral systems, and current issues in health law and ethics.
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
Master of Business Administration: Human Resources
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
The Human Resource concentration enables the student to integrate the knowledge and skills gained from the core coursework in the MBA program in order to address the issues and challenges faced by today's human resource management professional. Students will benefit from exposure to theories and applications involved in acquiring and developing talented employees, managing the ongoing employer/employee relationship, and providing competitive advantages through strategic human resource policies and practices. People likely to be interested in the Human Resource Management concentration include mid-level HR professionals and managers who wish to advance in their professions and become strategic leaders in their organizations.
Master of Business Administration: International Business
Tiffin's International Business MBA degree program is designed to enhance the management skills necessary for effectively operating in the international business environment. Students in the International Business concentration learn how to think globally about the business world. Students will broaden their awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by business in a global economy. Courses are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills developed in other business courses, as well as to provide proficiency in the international business areas of international trade, investment, management, marketing and finance.
Students will learn how to manage multinational businesses and turn local and national companies into international success stories. The International Business MBA is designed for those students who wish to prepare themselves to manage in businesses that cross national boundaries and to function in the global business environment. Skills acquired in the major may be used in providing management and professional expertise to business, government and not-for-profit organizations.
Master of Business Administration: Leadership
The Leadership Concentration is designed for the working professional employed across a range of professions including education, health care, social services, church, government, law enforcement, and business. The program centers upon those characteristics that develop and promote leadership. Within the leadership framework, the program stresses decision-making and managerial skills.
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
Master of Business Administration: Marketing
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
The Marketing concentration provides students with the advanced knowledge in marketing products and services. Students will explore the practices and techniques commonly used to increase exposure and market positions. Challenges and benefits in negotiating sponsorships and endorsements allow the students to develop competencies to potentially maximize revenue for organizations and individuals. Students will also be exposed to marketing in an international arena.
Master of Business Administration: Sports Management
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration concentration in Sports Management assists students in enhancing your managerial skills through the delivery of techniques and best practices that integrate academic theory with contemporary business applications in the sports industry.
This is where the classroom meets the real world of sports! The preparation for managerial opportunities in professional, intercollegiate, and recreational sports recognizes the need for developing practitioners who understand the dynamic nature of the business and apply responsive and prudent skills in decision-making and operations. To put it simply, we provide you with a relevant academic background that will translate to real results and real connections! This program places a premium on enhancing applied critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making practices in a chosen sport industry segment. The primary goal of the concentration is to assist you in reaching your personal, educational and professional objectives in a sport-specific environment.
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is distinguished by a focus on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty leads a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and you for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
Master of Education
The major goal of Tiffin University Master of Education program is help PK -12 educators and other interested in education more effectively identify and promote high-quality classroom instruction that is aligned with the academic content standards in their respective disciplines. The courses are designed to accomplish this goal by focusing on effective teaching practices and educational leadership strategies.
*This program does not lead to licensure but can provide credit for recertification or continuing education credit.
Master of Humanities
Tiffin University's Master of Humanities (MH) degree program is both flexible and practical, leading to your real-world success. The program offers graduate study in liberal arts for those students who seek a broad, interdisciplinary approach to knowledge.
The MH program is designed for adults facing career changes who are interested in exploring disciplines in the liberal arts, which supply added skills in critical thinking, analytical writing, and communication; for adults desiring promotion and needing to supplement their professional education through continued intellectual growth; and for lifelong learners who seek to satisfy their continuing intellectual curiosity and creativity.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Crime Analysis
The Crime Analysis concentration provides students with a theoretical overview of crime analysis, computer applications in crime analysis and investigation, the criminal intelligence process, the use of geographic information systems, statistical applications, and research design.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts skilled managers, agents, and clinicians from many components of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. Combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program, the school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Criminal Behavior
The Criminal Behavior Concentration is designed for students interested in examining the relationship between Psychology and the Criminal Justice system. Students will develop knowledge and expertise in crisis intervention, counseling, psychopathology, personality assessment, and research methods. The Criminal Behavior concentration is offered in the three-semester format, and is only available online.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts skilled managers, agents, and clinicians from many components of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. Combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program, the school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Administration
Tiffin University's Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security Administration, is an outstanding example of how the real world meets the classroom experience. Our faculty members have all been working professionals in the field, and our students are also working professionals, which provides for an exciting dialogue and a dynamic education filled with real connections.
This is as real as it gets! The MSCJ/HAS program provides students with the skills necessary to analyze threats to the communication structure, assess the role of terrorism in world politics, among other skills. It is built upon an experienced faculty with outstanding academic preparation and in-depth field experience.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts skilled managers, agents, and clinicians from many components of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. Combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program, the school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Justice Administration
In the Justice Administration Concentration, the first semester will provide the student with perspectives in human resource management, statistical applications, and contemporary issues in Justice Administration. The second semester explores legal and ethical issues, policy formation and analysis, and research and analysis. The final semester covers law and management practices, administrative theory, and the design and analysis of educational programs and training sessions.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts skilled managers, agents, and clinicians from many components of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. Combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program, the school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs.

