Villanova Master of Science in
Church Management

Up to $75,000 in scholarships are available each year for students from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe diocese to learn how to bridge mission and management in service to the church. The Center for Church Management in the Villanova School of Business offers a two-year, online Master of Science in Church Management (MSCM) degree. The only degree of its kind, this program features a business curriculum catered to leading Christ-centered organizations and is suited for laypersons and ordained ministers. Classes are fully integrated with language and lessons that support the ministry and mission of the Catholic church.

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Questions? Pastoral Ministries Division 505.831.8165

The Certificate in Catholic School Management is a unique program designed to enhance management skills and deepen the spirit of leadership of principals, administrators, and rising leaders. To earn the Certificate in Catholic School Management, participants must complete the 12 self-paced, asynchronous modules. Module topics range from strategic planning, financial reporting, and facilities to marketing, tuition planning, and advancement. Quarterly webinars to process learning with one’s cohort are voluntary but recommended. Participants are expected to complete the program within 12 months of starting their first module.

Here is some key info on the certificate: 

• The cost of the Certificate is $899
• Scholarship applications of $600 will open on Oct. 1 (this reduces the cost to just $299)
• Registration will open on Nov. 1
• First lesson is released in early January 2025
• Flyer attached with more information
• For more info/updates, interested students can request informaation on this link. This is not registration – but students should register if they want to know when scholarship application time opens!
• Interested students can also contact Matt Davis at mdavis68@villanova.edu