What Schools and Academic Programs Does Manhattan University Offer?

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Manhattan University is organized into three schools: the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the O'Malley School of Business, and the School of Engineering. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, and applicants can explore offerings by interest area rather than by school alone. The business school is AACSB-accredited and the engineering programs are ABET-accredited, according to the university.

The Three Schools

School Focus Accreditation noted
Kakos School of Arts & Sciences Critical thinking and research across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences; internships and alumni connections in New York City Not specified in the source
O'Malley School of Business Finance, analytics, marketing, and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning and internships AACSB
School of Engineering Rigorous technical programs ABET

Each school is described as drawing on New York City for internships, employer partnerships, and alumni connections.

Programs by Interest Area

The university groups its academic offerings into interest areas, which cut across the three schools. The areas listed are:

  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & Cybersecurity
  • Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Government, Law & Global Studies
  • Health & Medicine
  • Humanities, Philosophy & Religious Studies
  • Media, Arts & Communication
  • Science & Mathematics
  • Social Sciences & Psychology
  • STEM

Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available within this structure.

How to Choose a Path

If you already know your intended field, start with the interest area that matches it, then check whether the program sits in the Kakos School, the O'Malley School, or the School of Engineering — that determines your school affiliation and the accreditation that applies. If you are undecided, the interest-area list is the more useful entry point, since it spans all three schools.

Accreditation may matter for your plans: AACSB applies to business programs and ABET to engineering programs, which can affect licensing, graduate admission, or employer expectations in those fields. For other disciplines, the source does not list program-level accreditation, so confirm directly with the university if that is a deciding factor.

Next Step

The university hosts Fall Open House sessions on October 3 and October 25, which it promotes as a way to see the campus and its New York City setting. Registration is handled through the university's site.