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Program:
Would you be interested in earning your Bachelor's degree in just 12 months? Through Mercy College's degree in Organizational Management (EDGE) you can earn your degree in as little as one year. If you have an Associate's degree or approximately 60 undergraduate credits, you may qualify for this special program offered at all our campus locations and online.
The Executive Development and Growth Experience (EDGE) program is an accredited, accelerated, completion degree program designed to accommodate working adults with campus classes meeting two evenings per week so you can put yourself on the fast track to advancing your career. The ONLINE EDGE program is completely asynchronous, allowing students to participate and meet course requirements within a flexible time frame.
Students advance through a prescribed three-semester schedule, taking only one three-credit course each month within the same cohort. This provides a consistent, supportive learning environment, and the interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students to apply their learning to dynamic challenges they face in today's continually changing workplace.
Download a PDF version of our Program Brochure
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Program Contacts:
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Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the EDGE Program have succeeded in their careers as managers in business, non-profit organizations, including health care and social services, law enforcement, and government.
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Curriculum:
The EDGE Program is a career-oriented degree program, which prepares students for careers in organizations of all types; business, government, education and non-profit. In accomplishing this end the EDGE program builds many liberal art courses into the major while immersing the student in the necessary technical courses. The curriculum is comprised of 39 predetermined credits. The courses are predetermined in both their type and sequence. EDGE Students are required to take each course in its established sequence within each Module in consecutive semesters.
For the complete course curriculum click here.
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Campuses where program is offered:
Bronx, Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, White Plains, Yorktown and Online
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the profile of the typical EDGE Student?
The typical EDGE student is:
Between 30 and 40 years of age;
Transfers in between 40 and 70 undergraduate credits;
Works in an organizational setting;
Is highly motivated to complete the requirements for a Bachelor's degree.
Can I finish the requirements for my Bachelor's degree in one year?
If you have completed and/or received transfer credit for your Core Curriculum (General Education Requirement) and have completed the EDGE courses and all of your electives requirements for your Bachelor's degree within the year, you can graduate. As you enter the EDGE program, your Student Advisor will assess your status and will generate a Degree Audit. This Audit clearly explains what your degree program requires and what courses, if any, you might need in addition to the EDGE program.
Why should I choose this program in Organizational Management?
Almost all students that have made the choice to enter the EDGE Organizational Management Bachelor's Degree program have graduated from Mercy College, improved their vocational career prospects and/or gone on to graduate programs. In addition, they have acquired the knowledge and learning experiences they need to advance their personal development and remain competitive in today's work environment.
EDGE graduates are successfully managing in businesses, hospitals, schools, charities, law enforcement and government.
Is online learning a good choice for me?
Online learning is an ideal choice for you if you:
Need the convenience and flexibility of attending classes at anytime, from anyplace because of work and/or family responsibilities;
Are self-motivated and focused on completing your degree;
Seek the benefits of a small, cohort-based learning environment;
Are familiar with basic computer technology.
You can also visit the Mercy College Website at: www.mercy.edu and select Online. Next, select Prospective Students and select the Online Quiz to find out if online learning is the right choice for you.
What support services are available?
24-Hour Tech Support
Students have access to technical support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can speak with a qualified professional technician at the Mercy College Help Desk from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday and from 8 am to 6 pm on Friday. An on-call Help Line is available at all other times.
Admissions Counselor
Students are assigned a personal Admissions Counselor to help them understand and fulfill the admissions process.
Student Advisor
The Student Advisor audits the student's incoming transfer credits and works with each student throughout the year to help assess and structure a course of study for meeting all graduation requirements. The Student Advisor for both EDGE and EDGE ONLINE is Carolyn Bow:
CBow@mercy.edu, 914-674-7484.
Faculty Mentor
Every cohort has a mentor assigned to guide each student through the writing of the Integrative Project thesis. The mentor is also available through the year to answer any questions or problems a student may be facing with course work. Since the faculty mentor will be the instructor for the first course, PSYN310 - Career, Life Assessment and Ethics, students will have access to their faculty mentor from the beginning of the EDGE ONLINE experience to the end.
Practitioner Instructors
Instructors in the EDGE ONLINE are all practitioners in their fields and, in addition to their academic expertise, provide students with real world perspectives on the topics in each course.
Cohort Structure
The cohort structure generates a consistent learning community. Students move through the program together, building a peer support network throughout the year and, often, beyond. Cohort sizes are kept small to facilitate both individual attention and effective interactions between students.
Online Student Orientation Programs
An Online EDGE Student Orientation is available one month prior to the start of classes. Once a student has registered, this Orientation can be accessed in the first course, PSYN310 - Career, Life Assessment and Ethics. The Orientation will give the student an overview of the EDGE ONLINE program, including information on the course of study, Life Achievement Credit, the Integrative Project, and required textbooks. It will also provide an introduction to effective online learning practices.
In addition, an online WebCT Orientation is also available on the Homepage of the first course. This Orientation will answer all the student's questions about navigating through the EDGE ONLINE program and through the student services on Mercy's Virtual Campus.
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