Applied Degrees in 3 Short Years
The first Applied Program of its kind in the state of Indiana
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Earn your applied undergraduate degree within 6 semesters from Manchester University. With 90 or more credits in 3 years, you’ll be stepping confidently into a master’s program or the workforce. |
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Save a full year of tuition, housing and meals by only attending for three years. |
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Only 6 traditional semesters and no year-round classes |
Enjoy full access to campus resources
- Funderburg Library
- The Success Center
- Academic Advising
- The Office of the Registrar
- The Office of Admissions
- The PERC – Manchester’s very own workout and athletic facility
Altogether, these resources ensure you’re supported from day one academically, personally, and professionally.
Applied Programs
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Exercise Science CRS
- Pre-AT
- Pre-PT
Reduced Tuition
You pay less when you only pay for a 3-year program.
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Applied Pre-Athletic Training - Pre-AT | Three Years
Manchester University’s Pre-Athletic Training track helps students fuel their passion for becoming a certified athletic trainer, sports medicine specialist, rehabilitation aide, or team or school athletic trainer. Housed within Clinical & Rehabilitation Sciences, the program introduces students to the core knowledge they’ll need in areas such as human anatomy, injury prevention, and therapeutic recovery. Qualified students can also take advantage of the AT Early Assurance option, which provides a clear and supported pathway into Manchester’s Master of Athletic Training program.
You're Doctor of Physical Therapy Journey Starts Here
Curious about a future in physical therapy? Manchester’s Exercise Science and Clinical & Rehabilitation Sciences program gives you a built-in Pre-PT experience that helps you explore movement science, patient care, and the skills Physical Therapy schools expect. Remember, it’s a hands-on, three-year, people-focused track designed to get you ready for advanced study, including Manchester’s own Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Ready to see how far this path can take you?
Earn an Applied Accounting Degree in 3 Short Years
On an accelerated path toward graduation, you’ll stand out from the crowd. Manchester University’s applied accounting degree allows you to graduate in 3 short years or 6 traditional semesters, way faster than the traditional 4-year path to completion!
With less time to spend learning, you’ll hit the vocational scene, become a professional, and earn a salary sooner all with less debt straight out of college!
Applied Business Management Degree
Your applied degree in business management (3 years), paired with an MBA that you’ll earn in just 1 year puts you way ahead of the competition with strong earning potential and prospects on the horizon. See if this applied degree hosted fully online is right for you!
Maximize transfer, dual credit, and AP coursework.
“Our goal at Manchester is to reimagine undergraduate education by using evidence-based practices to create programs that are more efficient, cost-effective, and provide quality education.”
Whether you’re preparing for graduate school in health sciences or want to reduce the overall cost of your bachelor’s degree, Manchester University’s Degree in 3 makes your goals achievable.
Why Choose a Degree in 3 Year Track from Manchester University
Save Thousands in Tuition
With Degree in 3, you’ll complete the same high-quality education as a traditional four-year program while saving time and money—skipping a full year of tuition, housing, and meal costs.
Earn Your Degree in Six Semesters
Programs available to earn a Degree in 3 years include:
- Applied Athletic Training
- Applied Pre-Physical Therapy
- Applied Accounting
- Applied Business Management
These reduced credit programs give you a streamlined, cost-effective path while preparing you for graduate school or launching your career one year sooner.
Maximize transfer, dual credit, and AP coursework.
Be graduate school–ready for Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and other health sciences earlier than most students.