Cleary University has expanded its degree offerings to include several new programs designed specifically to meet industry needs. Added are bachelor’s degrees in healthcare management, as well as in information technology with major concentration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, or management. There is also a new master’s degree in management.
“Cleary chose to expand its degree programs in these areas to ensure the long-term success of our graduates,” said Cleary President Alan Drimmer.
“Our team continually monitors the job market so we can offer programs that match what employers need,” said Cleary Provost and Executive Vice President Douglas Stein. “In addition, a projected 30 percent increase in demand for higher education means universities not only must expand to meet this growing demand but also think differently about the degree programs we are offering and the future student population and what they are looking for.”
“The schools that will flourish are those that are responding to emerging expectations of their students,” Drimmer said.
Cleary chose healthcare management and information technology degree programs to reflect the growing demand in these industries.
“The world of technology is changing constantly and rapidly with the rise of AI and automation, which is reshaping the job market at lightning speed,” Stein said. “With innovation accelerating so quickly, companies need IT experts. Data breaches and cyberattacks are on the rise, too, with this IT revolution. That is why Cleary chose to offer an IT degree program with a major concentration in cybersecurity.”
According to a recent IBM report, the average data breach cost for victim organizations was a record $4.88 million in 2024. Protecting an organization’s sensitive and confidential information and networks is a top priority requiring top cybersecurity experts.
“Jobs will be waiting for graduates with these skills, and the demand shows no signs of slowing,” Stein said.
That is why Cleary also chose to add a BS degree program in Healthcare Management. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the largest area of economic growth in the US is healthcare. This industry is expected to add more new jobs than any other industry. The range of growth in this sector is predicted to rise 30 percent to 40 percent over the next 10 years.
“Universities need to offer programs to meet this demand,” Stein said. Graduates in the field of healthcare management will be extremely marketable with lucrative salaries, according to the BLS.
Cleary will begin offering its new degree programs this fall. Students applying to Cleary for the fall semester can enroll in any of these programs:
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management: this program is open to healthcare workers wanting to advance their career, high school graduates interested in a healthcare profession outside of clinical roles, community college graduates, transfer students and adults wanting to change career paths into healthcare management and administration. This BS degree will prepare students for many facets of healthcare.
Cleary graduates will be armed with in-depth knowledge of the US healthcare industry, including community health, insurance and reimbursement systems, financial management, strategic planning and quality management.
“They will be ready for roles that will help improve healthcare operations and organizational effectiveness,” Stein said.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT): this degree program is open to high school graduates interested in IT careers, current IT workers who need a degree to advance their career, transfer students and adults choosing a career change.
“Cleary’s BS in IT will prepare students to work in all facets of IT, including cybersecurity, data analytics and IT management,” Stein said. “Our graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and IT principles organizations desperately need. Cleary graduates are leaders and problem solvers.
In addition, Cleary’s BS in Information Technology with a major concentration in artificial intelligence (AI) will provide students with a “practical approach to leverage AI to help organizations improve their success,” Stein said.
MS in Management: this master’s degree is open to graduates wanting an advantage over other candidates in the job market as well as adults needing a master’s to advance their career.
The MS in Management introduces all facets of management, including human resources, finance, marketing and operations. Students will analyze current and future industry trends and their impact, develop effective practices for recruiting and retaining top talent, and improve their decision-making techniques.
All of these degree programs at Cleary include courses in critical thinking in an ever-evolving world, the business of environmental sustainability, and navigating future career and life challenges.
“Cleary strategically chose to offer Bachelor of Science degree programs because they are packed with more intensive, in-depth, focused, hands-on coursework, STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) and technical classes that will match students’ long-term career goals and the job market,” Stein said.
In addition to the new programs Cleary will offer this fall, the university launched a Bachelor of Business Administration program with a major concentration in Media Production Management a few months ago, also to meet the growing demand of the job market. This program, in partnership with Wayne Media Group of Brighton, focuses on the creative and managerial aspects of media production.
Students will gain hands-on experience in creating and managing audio and video content, with an emphasis on storytelling, project management, and the use of industry-standard tools and technologies. Cleary built a full-scale media production studio on the university’s Howell campus where the media production management classes will take place.
“Partnering with Cleary University allows us to shape the next generation of media professionals who will drive innovation and excellence in the field,” said Rob Johnson, founder and CEO of Wayne Media Group, who developed the course curriculum and teaches most of the media production classes at Cleary.
“When other colleges and universities are cutting back on programs, Cleary plans to continue growing our offerings,” Drimmer said. “Our goal is to provide employers with future leaders who are fully prepared to enter the job market with in demand skills.”
