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Accelerate Your Career with the Master's successful lifelong career in business. Curriculum:
in Business Administration Program at Mercy College MBA graduates will come The 54-credit Mercy College Master of Business
Mercy College. away from their experience with a Administration program has over ten
demonstrated knowledge of the application of specializations, which qualifies as the most
essential business skills in decision-making; in specializations offered in any M.B.A. program
Program:
the utilization of foundational skills of in Westchester. All courses are offered on a
The Master of Business Administration is the
quantitative analysis and research to develop quarter system, which operates for ten weeks -
premier business credential, and also the most
managerial strategies. Students are also well Fall, Winter, and Spring and eight weeks in the
popular graduate degree in the world.
versed in the diverse communication strategies summer. Classes run from 7pm to 10pm to
At Mercy College, MBA students are exposed
within the global business environment, and meet the demands of full-time workers and if
to a balance of theory and real world practice
on the importance of the manager of today as you require more flexibility, one section of the
that facilitates an understanding of the
a leader and facilitator. course meets one evening per week.
spectrum of diverse management challenges.
Students are exposed to a rigorous curriculum The specializations of the Master's in
and a professional faculty with credentials in Career Opportunities: Business Administration program includes
the corporate and academic disciplines. The A Master of Business Administration Degree finance, marketing, management, international
strong integrated approach of the Mercy prepares a student for careers as intermediate business, direct marketing, organizational
College MBA gives students a well-developed and upper level managers, finance, marketing, leadership, human resources and accounting.
set of skills in analysis and decision-making advertising, international business, human The Mercy College MBA program is offered
that foster an ever-evolving search for resources, and direct marketing. in Dobbs Ferry and online. It takes
knowledge and the foundation for a approximately two years to complete.
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education and advance your career.
excel in yours. • Revolutionary Personalized Achievment Contract
(PACT) program focused on student success.
• Over 90 undergraduate and graduate
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• Faculty that includes Fulbright Scholars
and award-winning authors.
• Highly competitive Division II athletics.
• Competitive tuition—grants, scholarships
and financial assistance available.
• Day, evening, weekend and online courses.
• Prestigious honors program.
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The PACT program provides students with an extraordinary
educational experience, developing an academic and
extracurricular plan specific to every student. The plan is
a one-on-one collaboration between mentor and student.
It is customized to the student’s individual academic and
career goals, and benchmarked to guarantee success.
• PACT model increased retention rates by 15%.
• Named an official Best Practice of the National
Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) for career
services and student retention.
About Mercy College: Mercy College is a private,
nonprofit institution, providing an engaging
• 100% of PACT students surveyed would recommend learning experience for students and offering over
PACT to their peers. 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The main
campus is located just outside of New York City, in
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First-Ever Founders' Day Celebrated By Mercy College
Published on Monday, October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008- Dobbs Ferry, NY - October 26, 2008 marked a special occasion for Mercy College,
alumni, faculty, staff and friends. The day-long celebration commemorated the beginning of a new College
legacy, Founders' Day.
Mary "Mimi" Lyon, widow of Frank Lyon, received the College's inaugural Founders' Day Medal. This
award will be presented annually to individuals who have contributed to the continuous growth of Mercy
College through the founding of the traditions and programs that have become part of the Mercy College
experience. The late Frank Lyon created the Daddy Short Legs Scholarship, an endowed scholarship fund
offering short-term financial assistance for living expenses to Mercy College seniors with a substantial need.
This scholarship was established September of 2001 Lyon anonymously made a contribution to one of the
students of Mercy College who was in need of financial assistance. As Frank Lyon maintained contact with
Mercy College, he learned of other students with similar circumstances. He then established a fund of
$50,000, naming it the Daddy Short Legs Fund after Jean Webster's book, Daddy Long Legs, about an
orphan girl whose education was funded by an anonymous donor.
Dr. Kimberly Cline, president of Mercy College, believes this new tradition is important for the College and
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5. BACK COVER
Excellence in Education
Our emphasis on high quality has produced some renowned The Honors Program of Mercy College is one of the best,
programs in a variety of fields. The highlights include a number emphasizing relevant, interactive experience that enhance
of focuses, from clinical health to psychology and education. critical thinking. The small, discussion-based classes help fill
students' core requirements, and are led by a faculty of Fulbright
Our Vet-Tech program is fully accredited by the American
Scholars, distinguished authors, and leaders in their field. A
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). A major strength of
sense of community, opportunities for independent research,
the program is its affiliation with renowned, sophisticated
and the benefits of a superior, real-world education cap stoned
veterinary hospitals and research institutions in the New York-
with job placement possibilities all make our Honors Program
Metropolitan area, providing outstanding practicum and
exceptional.
externship opportunities as well as guest lecturers. This
premiere program is highly regarded in the veterinary field and Our fully accredited online programs are also particularly
the consistent demand for our graduates assures multiple noteworthy. We were at the forefront of online school
★★★★★
employment opportunities. development, and we have continued to bring quality to the
head of the curve. Mercy College’s online programs are taught
Mercy College boasts one of the most comprehensive Health
by professors who are experts in their disciplines and enjoy
Professions Divisions in the nation. 21st Century practitioners
teaching online, not just a moderator as others schools have.
must integrate an unprecedented amount of information not
We have a range of fully-supported programs, including FIVE SCHOOLS... FIVE STAR EDUCATION
only from their own disciplines, but from other cultures and
orientation, academic support, career services, and counseling.
practices around the globe. Keeping abreast of it all is very
difficult, so developing relationships with experts in related
fields is essential. Professors at Mercy College include clinicians
engaged in current professional practice and seasoned teachers,
A Commitment to Quality
researchers and professional leaders. Mercy College offers so much more than just these exceptional
programs. But don't take our word for it: discover all that Mercy
In Education, we offer an innovative, accelerated five year
College has to offer you and your family. To learn more about
BS/MS Dual Degree program. This allows students interested
Mercy College and experience our dedication to affordable,
in teaching to graduate with both a Bachelor's degree and a
high quality education, just visit our website at www.mercy.edu
Master's degree. Students can receive teacher certification in any
or call our Admissions Office at 877-MERCYGO.
number of areas, including Early Childhood, Childhood,
Middle Childhood, and Adolescence, depending on the
student's major and area of interest. We also offer specialized
programs, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, which teaches
education students to engage children with autism.
Introducing five new schools:
Business • Education • Health & Natural Sciences
Liberal Arts • Social & Behavioral Sciences
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6. 5 New Schools Worthy of Five Stars ★ The School of Liberal Arts
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undergraduate and graduate programs that are attentive to the The new structure also ensures that the curriculum remains
changing needs of students. The newest change to benefit our relevant through a more efficient process of review and
renewal. Mercy College also provides programs centered Undergraduate Majors/Programs:
students is the adoption of a schools-based structure. • Computer Arts and Design
around career services and career advising to help students • Music Industry and Technology
Eight academic divisions have been reorganized into five understand what types of skills and knowledge are needed for • Information Assurance and Security*
schools as of this fall semester, a decision that offers a number the careers that interest them most. Mercy College wants all -stand alone BS and dual BS/MS degree
of advantages and enhancements to our students. Benefits of students to thrive academically, create and meet goals, and • Information Technology
this structure include: ease for students to track degree succeed in their futures. • Computer Information Systems*
• Mathematics*
• Computer Science*
• English*
• Media Studies
-specializations in Film/Culture,
Journalism, Radio and Television Production
“The schools-based structure offers • History*
• Spanish
an optimal structure for continuing Graduate Major/Programs:
• Information Assurance and Security*
to build on the hallmarks of • Internet Business Systems*
• English Literature*
Mercy College: accessibility and
positive outcomes.” ★ The School of Social
and Behavioral Sciences
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• Public Accounting: Combined BS/MS Accounting • Psychology and Childhood Education Grades 1-6 • Legal Studies
• General Accounting • Biology and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 and • Legal Studies
-specialization in Computers & Information Systems, Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 Undergraduate Majors/Programs: -specializations in Paralegal Studies
Financial Accounting and Taxation • English and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 and • Biology and Political Science
• Organizational Management* Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 • Health Sciences
• Business* • History and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 and • Medical Technology Graduate Major/Programs:
• Business* Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 • Veterinary Technology • Counseling*
-specializations in Management, Marketing, Finance, • Mathematics and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 • Communication Disorders • Counseling with certification in School Counseling*
International Business and Sports Management and Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 • Nursing (RN to BS)* • Health Services Management (MS and MPA)*
Corporate and Homeland Security • Occupational Therapy Assistant • Marriage and Family Therapy
Graduate Major/Programs: • Mental Health Counseling
Graduate Major/Programs: • Childhood Education, Grade 1-6 Graduate Major/Programs: • Psychology
• Business Administration(MBA)* • Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2 • Communication Disorders • School Psychology
• Human Resource Management* • Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 • Nursing- Administration*
• Organizational Leadership* • Adolescence Education, 7-12 • Nursing - Education*
• Public Accounting • Bilingual Education • Occupational Therapy
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages • Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Teaching Literacy • Physician Assistant
• School Building Leadership
★★★★★ www.mercy.edu
7.
8.
9. Mercy College was once referred to as the
best-kept secret in the Northeast.
While this may be a catchy phrase, it’s not the truth.
We are no longer a secret.
We are a vibrant community of learners and of teachers, passionate about doing what we say and
saying what we mean.
We believe a high-quality education must not only be affordable, but that same education must
arm our graduates with the skills they need to succeed in their chosen career paths. And no, we
don’t just mean textbook knowledge. We mean everything from interview skills and leadership to
career-specific training and preparation in fields where jobs are in demand.
Think you know Mercy College?
10. When we say Mercy College is affordable,
we mean it.
According to 2008-2009 tuition data, Mercy College offers the most affordable tuition of just
about every private college or university in New York, and in some cases is nearly half the cost of
other institutions.
Coupled with Mercy College’s scholarship offerings, the extra financial support from the New
York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and federal Pell grants, the financial obligations of a
college education are reduced without sacrificing quality.
What do all these numbers mean?
Mercy College graduates will not be saddled
with a debt-load they will struggle to repay.
We want our graduates to have the best
possible opportunity for financial success.
It’s that simple.
11. When we say Mercy College is revolutionary,
we mean that too.
Sure, our groundbreaking PACT Program has a catchy
name, but what does it really mean?
It means one student + one professional mentor for four years = academic excellence, stellar
student services and outstanding career preparation.
Every student deserves a guide, a mentor, someone who will always be there to listen
and offer advice. Studies show that even high-achieving students benefit from this
personal interaction.
Together, student and mentor create a customized plan designed to guarantee academic
excellence. Students participating in the PACT are exposed to cultural opportunities that
abound in the New York metropolitan area, the breadth of community service organi-
zations available, national service opportunities and international study experiences.
We told you it was revolutionary.
12. We begin each day with an
expectation of quality – from our
students and from our faculty and staff.
Mercy College mixes keen academic minds and professional experts to ensure all teach-
ers are current and the best in their respective fields. Faculty include Fulbright Scholars,
published and national best-selling authors.
At Mercy College, faculty members know students. 94 percent of all undergraduate classes have
fewer than 30 students and 70 percent have fewer than 20 students.
The distinguished Mercy College Honors Program, established in 1971, offers unique prepara-
tion for high achieving students through exceptional academic challenges, an enriched learning
experience, and engaging co-curricular activities.
So what do you get when you mix great teachers with small classes and a challenging
academic environment?
The perfect recipe for WOW.
13. What says big stretch and flexibility better than
yoga or a rubber band?
Providing a customized high-quality education isn’t just a marketing ploy. It’s the real deal. We work
with our students to design a personal plan that meets the demands of their unique schedules.
Over 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available, including over 25 online
degrees in hot career fields, such as Homeland Security, Health Care, Sport Management, Criminal
Justice, Information Technology, Education, and Business.
Flexible online options provide the same high-quality education available on our scenic main
campus in Dobbs Ferry and four other metropolitan New York campus locations.
We offer evening and weekend classes as well as online
programs. Want to mix and match? You can take the
hybrid approach: take classes both on site and
online and complete your degree faster.
14. The Mercy College
School of Business
means business.
The School of Business focuses on flexibility, real-world
application and academic rigor. The Corporate and
Homeland Security program (B.S.) is the first in the nation
and only program of its kind that combines both business and
security programs in the U.S.
Business schools are only as strong as their alumni. Mercy College
graduates have gone on to make names for themselves as chairman
and CEO of Parade Magazine; COO of MTV Networks International;
Partners and CFO’s of companies such as Perella Weinberg Partners,
LLP and PriceWaterhouse Coopers; vice presidents of companies such
as Time Warner, Ralph Lauren and many others.
Surprised?
Don’t be. Some of the best business minds today
learned their skills from Mercy College.
15. The Mercy College School of Education
Educates future educators.
The School of Education is recognized as a leader in the preparation and certification of outstand-
ing teachers, and is highly ranked in the placement of administrators in the New York City public
school system.
Want more WOW?
The School of Education is also one of the most racially and ethnically diverse schools in the
nation, ranking in the top 10 by Diverse Education.com.
They have been prominently ranked in a slew of reports. Rather than bore you with the details,
we’ll save you the trouble.
The bottom line is that students who study education at Mercy College are exceptionally better-
prepared (average of 31 percent better) for successful careers than their counterparts in other
institutions across the country.
Oh...we’re not bragging, but
the 2009 National Teacher of
the Year graduated from the
School of Education with dual
certification in Elementary and
Special Education.
16. The School of Health and Natural Sciences
provides stellar preparation and training
for our future caregivers.
This is a strong claim.
We back it up with the following:
• 85 percent of the School of Health and Natural Sciences faculty are actively con-
ducting research in their individual fields and training the scientists of tomorrow.
• The employment rate in all programs is 100 percent and The American Physical
Therapy Association acknowledged Mercy College’s Physical Therapy graduate
program for a 92 percent pass rate and 100 percent placement rate.
• The Veterinary Technician Program has had a 100 percent pass rate on the National
Veterinary Technician Examination for the last 15 years.
• Prominent alumni positions include: CEO VNA Hudson Valley; vice president
Montefiore Medical Center; and Director of Nursing, Office Mental Health, New York
State; and chair of the Board of the National Association for Homecare and Hospice.
We believe it is our responsibility to be an engaged member of our global commu-
nity. We don’t live in a vacuum. There is a very real, and very concerning health care
crisis in the United States, and the State of New York, and we will not stand idly by.
Colleges, like people, can act and change the world in the process.
17. The School of Liberal Arts teaches students
how to think and become lifelong learners.
A careful study of computer programming or mathematics or music or logic or good
poetry--or all of these--will irresistibly demonstrate the structure of thought and
knowledge and intellectual movement, and will create the habit of organized
thinking and of rational analysis.
Good judgment, like wisdom, depends upon a thoughtful and rather
extensive acquaintance with many areas of study. And good judgment
requires the ability to think independently, in the face of pressures, dis-
tortions, and overemphasized truths. A liberal arts education at Mercy
College teaches students how to think, which is to say, it will teach them
how to live. And this benefit alone makes such an education more prac-
tical and useful than any job-specific training ever could.
Roy Disney believes in a liberal arts education at Mercy College. His
Center for Animation is the technologically rich centerpiece for study in
computer animation and design.
That’s right, Roy Disney.
He does know a thing or two about success.
18. The Mercy College School of Social and
Behavioral Sciences fosters caring in our
global community.
From learning to treat one person at a time, to helping individuals and families better manage
everyday issues, or working within a large organization, the Mercy College School of Social and
Behavioral Science provides an education that can lead to a career of caring in an environment
of success in our global community.
We don’t just say these things to sound positive. We practice it.
A Mercy College faculty member was named one of National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers
for 2009 for his work in the area of Renewable Energy.
Thomas Taha Rassam Culhane is an urban planner whose organization Solar
CITIES teaches residents in Cairo’s poorest neighborhoods how to build and
install rooftop solar water heaters and other
renewable energy, water and waste manage-
ment systems. More than 30 solar tanks now
dot the rooftops of Coptic Christian and Islamic
neighborhoods.
19. We’ll skip the boring “About Mercy College”
closing and just remind you of the following:
Mercy College is private and extremely affordable.
We have a beautiful main campus in Dobbs Ferry and four other incredibly convenient
campus locations.
We have smart faculty who also happen to be good people.
We offer a unique combination of over 90 high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs
that prepare our students for nine of the 10 most in-demand jobs according to YAHOO!
Don't forget about our small class sizes, revolutionary PACT
Program dedicated personal interaction, and distinguished
Honors Program.
20. Since it’s always good to end with
a big finish, we couldn’t resist the
opportunity to also state:
Mercy College is proud to be one of the 851 colleges and universities nationwide that
is considered “SAT optional,” alongside institutions such as Wake Forest University,
George Mason University and Providence College.
We’re featured as a Smart Choice by Smart Choices: Peterson’s Honors Programs &
Colleges, 4th Edition.
We’re highlighted in Cool Colleges as one of the most exciting schools in the U.S.
that challenges, nurtures, and inspires its students.
Mercy College is a member institution of the elite National Collegiate Honors Council, the
premiere organization for honors education in the U.S.
Mercy College’s highly competitive Division II athletics program was featured in Peterson’s
Sports Scholarships & Athletic Programs, with 14 men’s and women’s varsity athletic teams.
In addition to being a long-time member of Model UN, Mercy College is also an NGO (non-
governmental organization) associated with the United Nations through the Department of
Public Information.
In the Harvard Business School press classic, Funding a College Education: Finding the Right
School for Your Child and the Right Fit for Your Budget, Mercy College was highlighted as a
National Collegiate Honors Council school.
21. We’d love to hear from you and we’re not just
saying that to be polite.
Leave us a comment, a tweet, send an IM or an email, or do it
the old-fashioned way: call. And while you’re at it point, click,
and drag your way around our website.