Avila University Arizona - Goodyear - Arizona - USA

Avila University was founded in 1916 in Kansas City, Missouri, as a women’s college under the name *St. Teresa’s Academy*, and later evolved into what is now known as Avila University. Avila University Arizona is an additional location affiliated with the main Avila University campus in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. This new site is located in Goodyear, Arizona, and offers specialized graduate programs in business and technology fields. The university’s mission is to extend Avila’s strong academic heritage and educational values to the southwestern United States, while providing an advanced learning environment based on innovation and professionalism. The university focuses particul

arly on developing students’ skills in areas that meet the demands of the modern labor market, through Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs and Master of Science (MSc) programs with STEM specializations (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Nearby the university, students can enjoy visiting several tourist attractions such as Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium Safari Park, Urban Air Adventure Park, Goodyear Community Park, North Lake Park, and Portales Park. In addition, there are many recreational activities available, including walking and cycling in parks and mountain areas (such as Estrella Mountain Regional Park), attending baseball games at Goodyear Ballpark, visiting the Bible Museum or local art galleries, playing at entertainment and adventure centers such as Slick City, enjoying live events and local festivals, and relaxing in public parks and outdoor sports facilities. At its Arizona location, the university focuses on advanced graduate programs in business administration and technology. These programs are classified as STEM programs, which provides students with additional opportunities for practical training and employment (OPT/CPT). These programs include: MBA in Project Management, MBA in Healthcare Administration, Master of Science in Technology Management – Business Analytics, Master of Science in Technology Management – Artificial Intelligence, and Master of Science in Technology Management – Data Science. The university also offers bachelor’s degrees in various fields such as business administration, marketing, finance, human resources, and others, in addition to professional certificates such as analytics and marketing certificates. The university provides many modern buildings and facilities to ensure student comfort, including contemporary learning spaces, collaboration centers, laboratories, and educational resource facilities, along with several student support services. Within the university, students can enjoy recreational activities, join different student organizations, participate in events, volunteer, and engage in community activities. The university is distinguished by offering advanced academic programs, a supportive learning environment, a strategic location, comprehensive student support, practical training opportunities, modern facilities, and internationally recognized degrees. The degree awarded to students is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, which means that the degree is accepted in the United States and recognized in most countries worldwide.