Executive Format Graduate Programs
Flexible STEM Graduate Degrees Designed for Working Professionals
Advance your education with a flexible graduate program designed for professionals balancing career goals, travel, and life commitments. Harrisburg University’s Executive Format combines online learning with scheduled on-campus weekend sessions for an engaging and career-focused graduate experience.
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Executive Weekend Sessions on Campus
New 7-Week Course Format Begins January 2027
Why choose the Executive Format?
Graduate education built around work, travel, and real life.
Students attend required on-campus Executive Weekend Sessions while completing the remainder of coursework online throughout the term. This structure supports working professionals who need flexibility while getting valuable on-campus facetime with instructors and classmates.
Executive Weekend Sessions on campus
Designed for working professionals
STEM-focused graduate programs
Flexible online coursework throughout the semester
Pathways to Admissions
Scholarship opportunities available
New 7-week course format
A focused course structure beginning January 2027.
Beginning January 2027, Harrisburg University is transitioning graduate programs from traditional 14-week courses to a flexible 7-week course structure designed to help students stay focused, better manage their schedules, and balance academic and professional responsibilities.
Fewer Courses at One Time
Students concentrate on one course at a time instead of managing multiple courses simultaneously.
Structured Academic Progression
The 7-week format supports steady progress through coursework while maintaining full-time enrollment requirements.
Greater Flexibility
Shorter course terms support students balancing employment, travel, family, and professional commitments.
Increased Engagement
Focused course schedules help students stay engaged, organized, and connected to course material throughout each term.
Program Structure
Executive Weekend learning built for flexibility.
Students attend one required in-person session (2-day) on campus and one live online session each semester, while completing the remainder of their coursework online throughout the term. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is embedded within the program structure, and participation is required for eligible students.
2-Year Program structure
Master's programs are structured as full-time, 2-year programs completed across 6 semesters.
36 Total Credits
Students typically complete two 3-credit courses each semester, including Executive Format and online instruction.
CPT Participation
Eligible students may maintain CPT authorization throughout the duration of the program while meeting enrollment requirements.
Additional Start Opportunities
The 7-week structure creates additional opportunities for enrollment and academic progression throughout the year.
Scholarship Opportunities
Start strong with scholarship support.
Eligible HU students, HU alumni, and others may qualify for referral rewards, including the HMS (Howell Management Services) Referral Scholarship, designed to support enrollment and academic success.
Refer a Student. Earn a Scholarship.
Open the door to opportunity and be rewarded. When you refer a new student who enrolls at HU, you become eligible for a $1,000 referral scholarship. The scholarship is applied after your referred student completes their first semester and enrolls in a second semester. Current HU students: You must be enrolled at HU at the time of referral to qualify. HU Alumni and others: If you're an HU alum or not currently enrolled, you can still refer a student and receive a $1,000 referral award.
Awesome things happen when great people show up. Refer a future classmate and start earning today.
Explore Graduate Programs
Career-focused graduate programs designed for working professionals.
Choose from STEM-focused graduate programs designed to support advancement in high-growth industries through flexible Executive Format learning.
MS Computer Information Sciences
MS Information Systems Engineering & Management
MS Human-Centered Interaction Design
MS Biotechnology
MS Techpreneurship
MS Analytics
MS Cybersecurity Operations & Control Management
MS Healthcare Informatics
MS Pharmaceutical Sciences
Program Timeline
Transitioning to a focused learning format.
Harrisburg University is transitioning graduate programs to a more flexible 7-week structure beginning January 2027.
Fall 2026
Graduate programs continue using the traditional 14-week course format during Fall 2026 enrollment.
Starting in Spring '27
Students enrolled in 2026 will transition to a 7-week course structure.
Additional Start Opportunities
The new structure creates more opportunities for enrollment planning and course starts throughout the year.
Full-Time Progression
This structure supports students while maintaining full-time enrollment requirements.
Designed for Career Growth
Career-focused graduate education built for modern professionals.
Harrisburg University delivers flexible graduate education with applied learning experiences, Executive Format engagement, and industry-aligned programs designed to support professional advancement.
Flexible Hybrid Learning
Designed for students balancing work, travel, and personal commitments.
7-Week Structure
Focused course schedules help students stay organized and academically engaged.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Graduate programs align with evolving workforce and STEM industry needs.
Supportive Academic Environment
Executive Format learning provides structure while supporting professional advancement.
Your Graduate Degree Starts Here.
Career-focused graduate education designed for modern professionals. Fall 2026 enrollment is now open.
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