Accredited University & Quality Degrees

Choose a Regionally Accredited University with High Standards

Franklin is an accredited university invested in one thing: You. We offer career-focused academic programs and a continually evolving and relevant curriculum, taught by industry-experienced faculty who help you apply classroom concepts to real-world situations.

Designed by Insiders

Gain in-demand skills with an industry-aligned curriculum.

Real-World Practitioners

Learn from faculty with in-the-field experience.

Regionally Accredited

We meet rigorous HLC academic standards.

Regional Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

We meet established criteria for quality teaching, student-centered learning and innovative improvement from the HLC.

Specialized Accreditation

International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)

Franklin University and Urbana University, a Branch Campus of Franklin University, has received specialized accreditation for selected business and accounting programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education

Franklin University’s B.S. Health Information Management (HIM) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Put Theory Into Practice

  • Start reaping your educational ROI with your first class.
  • Put what you learn in the classroom today into practice on the job tomorrow.
  • Enjoy more on-the-job successes with help from coursework designed for the business world.
  • Advance faster, thanks to degree programs that feature hands-on assignments, real-world scenarios and actual experience.
     

Learn from Real-World, Industry Practitioners

At Franklin, you’ll go well beyond the textbook. With practical advice, quality mentoring and insider insight on hiring and advancement, you’ll learn from extraordinary faculty willing to share their in-the-field experience.

Jeffrey Racz
AVP, Director of Administration, BroadStreet Partners
Sam Karimian
Technical Leader/VP, Global Technology, JP Morgan Chase
Michelle Geiman
HR Director, Charleys Philly Steaks/Bibibop Asian Grill
Kent Holloway
Chief Executive Officer, Lifeline of Ohio Organ Procurement, Inc
Richard Bash
Deputy Chief of Police, Columbus Division of Police
Dawn Sumners
Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Ford Motor Company
Joseph Cable
Vice-President, Supervisory Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Marian Jones
Vice President, Talent and Organizational Development, Wallick Communities
W. Andy Bouchane
Vice President Program Manager Commercial Banking, Huntington National Bank

The Franklin Learning Difference

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Academic & Industry Experts

Credentialed professionals with real-world experience design and teach our classes.

  • Benefit from the insight of industry leaders and the academic expertise of our faculty so that what you learn translates into on-the-job success.
  • Learn from teaching faculty whose professional expertise helps bring academic concepts and theories to life so you can immediately apply them in your career.
  • Discover the theory behind the practice as well as how to apply it in the real world from industry-experienced faculty (not graduate students or lifetime academics).
     

Relevant & Consistent Curriculum

Everything you learn is a result of your degree program’s content, not the class format.

  • Learn in-demand and on-trend skills in every course you take.
  • Root yourself in foundational concepts while also staying ahead of the curve with degree programs that combine core learning with cutting-edge assignments.
  • Earn the same high-quality degree whether you study online, on-site or both.
     

Hands-On Learning Experience

Learn theories and concepts, as well as how they apply to practical situations.

  • Participate in relevant and engaging learning simulations, case studies, interactive videos and group exercises.
  • Learn from an intuitively designed and logically taught curriculum so you’re more successful in the classroom -- and beyond.
     

Continuously Evolving Programs

Stay at the forefront of industry trends through consistent program reviews and updates.

  • Learn from relevant, regularly updated programs, as a result of continuous student feedback and ongoing faculty reviews.
  • Keep up with new trends, thanks to a structured review process that helps identify industry gaps and guide curriculum enhancements.
  • Benefit from improved student learning and teaching methods, informed by hard-data assessments.

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