Allentown
Alvernia is expanding into Allentown. Its new location on Hamilton Boulevard will house expanded academic programming, including a $10,000 hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students will meet in person one day a week, with the rest of the courses offered online.
Earn an MBA in Allentown | Under $10,000
Alvernia University's ethics-driven MBA is designed for working professionals. The program features the best of both worlds: the convenience and flexibility of online learning enhanced with weekly in-person classes at Alvernia University's new location in downtown Allentown.
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- The university looks to duplicate its success in Reading and Pottsville, which has led to several renovation projects spanning over 1.5 million square feet of redevelopment along the Penn Street corridor in Reading. Initiatives and partnerships through the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship and Total Experience Learning® (TExpL) will also expand to the Lehigh Valley.
- The O'Pake Institute will partner with Lehigh Valley-based students, regional entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and industry leaders to enhance economic development in the region through the institute’s student-powered SPARK Business Incubator.
- TExpL will bring its educator coursework to the Lehigh Valley through new partnerships with local Catholic high schools. The innovative, credit-bearing program blends hands-on learning with cutting-edge teaching strategies, project management techniques, and global perspectives. Courses can be applied toward a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, offering a clear pathway to an advanced degree.
Why Alvernia?
Breaking Ground, Remaining Grounded
At Alvernia, we care. When you are here, you feel it. Our Franciscan heritage fosters a culture of care that touches all of our students and employees. You're not just a number here. Our faculty members are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields and supportive mentors who are committed to their students’ success.
State awards Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) support for Alvernia’s American House
Funding strengthens community health partnership and expands experiential learning in downtown Reading
Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business name Alvernia's Giannini to Most Influential Leaders List
Organizations to honor the senior leader on Aug. 18 in Reading
Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition
Learn2Inject transforms classroom innovation into award-winning healthcare startup with support from the O'Pake Institute
National rankings and local recognition highlight Alvernia's commitment to student success and values
University recognized by Colleges of Distinction, Money magazine and Berks County Living's People's Choice Awards
