Penn State Great Valley

What Penn State Great Valley does

Penn State Great Valley is a graduate-only Commonwealth Campus of The Pennsylvania State University, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania within the Great Valley Corporate Center on the Route 202 high-tech corridor, approximately 20 miles west of Philadelphia. Founded in 1963 to serve working professionals and originating from a General Electric employee education request, the campus operates as the School of Graduate Professional Studies with 51-100 employees and an enrollment of approximately 1,138 students (2024). It delivers 10 master's degree programs and more than two dozen graduate certificates spanning AI, data analytics, engineering management, finance, information science, software engineering, systems engineering, and professional accounting. Programs are offered through hybrid (50% in-person/50% online), low-residency, and fully online modalities with seven-week course sessions, and hold AACSB International and Middle States accreditations.

The campus monetizes through five primary revenue streams: graduate tuition and fees (in-state $1,207/credit, out-of-state $2,032/credit), customized corporate training (project management, Six Sigma, cybersecurity, AI), conference center rentals at the 375-seat Warren V. Musser Auditorium, professional development certificates and courses delivered via Zoom with Credly digital badges, and philanthropic giving ($2.37M raised in FY2023-24). Distribution combines direct enrollment via the Graduate School application portal, a Corporate Alliance B2B channel offering 20% tuition discounts to employers, a Great Valley LaunchBox entrepreneurial hub, a Community Impact Collective providing student-staffed AI consulting to nonprofits, and applied research labs (Insights Lab, FIRE Lab, Do iT Lab, Smart Systems Research Group, AXIS Group) that partner with industry. Named corporate partners include Microsoft, Amazon, Vanguard, GlaxoSmithKline, EY, PQ Corp, CTDI, Pennoni, and Layer 8 Security.

The institution recently launched two STEM-designated AI programs — the MBA in AI (33 credits, May 2026) and the Master of Science in AI (30 credits, February 2026) — alongside a low-residency MBA delivery option, positioning the campus to capture workforce demand for AI-literate business leaders and technical specialists. International students form a meaningful segment through STEM-OPT/CPT pathways, and veterans are served via in-state GI Bill tuition eligibility. Revenue is not separately disclosed and is consolidated within The Pennsylvania State University's system budget; financial sustainability is augmented by state appropriations, tuition, and active alumni and corporate fundraising.

Name

Penn State Great Valley

Legal name

Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

Website

https://greatvalley.psu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Penn State Great Valley is a graduate-only Commonwealth Campus of Penn State University in Malvern, PA, serving approximately 1,138 working professionals through 10 master's degrees and two dozen graduate certificates in AI, data analytics, engineering, and business, delivered via hybrid and online formats.

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Product category

Higher Education / Graduate Professional Studies

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• Master's degree programs
• Corporate training services
• Professional development certificates
• Executive education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Malvern

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged per credit hour for master's degree programs and graduate certificates. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates apply, with additional student-initiated fees per semester based on credit load. Also includes Corporate Alliance tuition reduction revenue from partner organizations.
2. Conference Center Services: Revenue from hosting external corporate meetings, training sessions, conferences, and events in the 375-seat auditorium and multiple meeting rooms. Includes audio/visual, catering coordination, and preferred partner rates for Corporate Alliance members.
3. Customized Corporate Training: Tailored training programs designed for individual organizations, delivered on-site, online, or blended. Programs in project management, Six Sigma, cybersecurity, AI, leadership, and more generate professional services revenue.
4. Philanthropic Giving and Scholarships: Donations from alumni, corporations, and foundations fund scholarships and campus programs. Fiscal year 2023-24 raised over $2.37M in gifts from 282 individuals and organizations. Scholarships funded include $423,120 awarded in FY2024-25.
5. Golf Outing and Alumni Events: Annual golf outing (14th annual, May 19) generates proceeds supporting student scholarships. The 2025 event raised $30,000 for student scholarships. Alumni society events and community programming also contribute.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Penn State Great Valley is a graduate campus of The Pennsylvania State University that delivers graduate master's degree programs, graduate certificates, professional development certificates, and customized corporate training in business, engineering, data analytics, software engineering, AI, and finance. It also operates a 375-seat conference center and research labs (Insights Lab, FIRE Lab, Do iT Lab, Smart Systems, AXIS Group) that support faculty research, student assistantships, and industry collaboration. Programs are delivered in hybrid, low-residency, and online formats targeting working professionals and corporate partners in the Greater Philadelphia region and globally.

Product overview

Penn State Great Valley is a graduate school offering a portfolio of 10+ master's degree programs, graduate certificates, professional development certificates and courses, corporate training, conference services, and research labs. The academic portfolio centers on business, engineering, data science, and AI disciplines. Core degree programs include the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (research-focused), Master of Artificial Intelligence (professionally-focused), MBA, MBA in AI, Data Analytics, Engineering Management, Finance, Information Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Professional Accounting. The institution offers graduate certificates in AI specializations (Foundations of AI, NLP, Computer Vision), business areas (Analytics for Managers, Financial Analytics, HR Management), and professional development certificates (Cyber Security, Project Management, Six Sigma, Leadership). Services include customized corporate training, a 375-seat conference center, research labs (Insights Lab, FIRE Lab, Do iT Lab, Smart Systems, AXIS Group), the Great Valley LaunchBox entrepreneurial incubator, student recruiting/internship pipelines, and applied research collaborations with industry partners.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Great Valley LaunchBox: A startup accelerator and entrepreneurial support program that nurtures and accelerates entrepreneurial talent across the Greater Philadelphia region.
• The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley
• Community Impact Collective

Products and services

• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence A 30-credit research-focused graduate degree covering machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. STEM-designated with CPT/OPT eligibility. Designed for students pursuing AI research, doctoral study, or advanced technical roles.
• Master of Artificial Intelligence A professionally-focused AI master's degree emphasizing practical AI engineering skills and building AI systems. Requires background in math, programming, and probability or statistics.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A streamlined 33-credit AACSB-accredited MBA with hybrid and low-residency delivery options. Includes seven required courses in financial management, behavioral science, supply chain, marketing, and statistics, plus three electives and a strategic management capstone.
• MBA in Artificial Intelligence A 33-credit interdisciplinary MBA combining AI technical expertise with business leadership. Prepares graduates to develop and deploy AI-powered business solutions and drive strategic innovation. STEM-designated, completable in 18 months part-time through hybrid seven-week courses.
• Master of Data Analytics / Master of Science in Data Analytics Graduate degree program preparing students to harness data for decision-making and innovation through predictive insights, neural networks, and time-series analysis.
• Master of Engineering Management Graduate degree combining engineering and business management skills for leading technical teams and projects in engineering organizations.
• Master of Software Engineering Graduate degree focused on software development skills, application building, and technical expertise for software engineering careers.
• Master of Finance Graduate degree covering financial analysis, investment management, and financial decision-making with optional Financial Data Analytics specialization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 468 master's degrees awarded at 2026 commencement; 471 degrees awarded in 2024-25; 519 in 2022-23; 386 in 2023-24
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stevens Institute of Technology Graduate Studies: Technology-focused graduate school in the Northeast offering master's degrees in computer science, engineering, data science, and AI. Closely comparable to Penn State Great Valley's engineering and AI program portfolio and target learner profile.
• Villanova University Graduate Studies: Regional private university offering graduate professional master's programs in business, engineering, and computing, with hybrid/online delivery for working professionals. Comparable in mission, audience, and program mix in the Greater Philadelphia market.
• Penn State Harrisburg: Another Penn State Commonwealth campus offering graduate professional studies with similar hybrid formats and STEM-designated programs. Most directly comparable as a sister Penn State graduate campus serving a regional professional student base.
• Temple University Fox School of Business: Philadelphia-based public university offering AACSB-accredited MBA and specialized master's degrees, including in AI, data analytics, and finance. Direct competitor in the regional graduate business and AI education market.
• Drexel University Graduate College: Philadelphia-based research university offering master's degrees in engineering, computer science, business, and analytics. Comparable in STEM-oriented graduate programs, applied research focus, and co-op/internship-driven professional education.
• University of Delaware Lerner College of Business: Regional public business school offering graduate MBAs and specialized master's with AACSB accreditation and a strong focus on analytics and finance. Comparable mission serving working professionals in the Mid-Atlantic corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Johns Hopkins Carey Business School: Professional graduate business school offering STEM-designated MBAs and master's in AI, data analytics, and information systems. Comparable in mission around graduate-only professional education and corporate partnership channels.
• Penn State World Campus: The online learning arm of Penn State offering graduate degrees fully online. Overlaps with Penn State Great Valley's hybrid and low-residency options and competes for the same working-professional and international student segments under the same Penn State brand.
• University of Pennsylvania Wharton School: Elite Philadelphia-area MBA and business graduate program with extensive industry partnerships. Competes for the same working-professional and corporate-sponsored student pool, but at a much larger and more established scale.
• Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business: Highly ranked business school with specialized graduate programs in business analytics, computational finance, and AI/product management. Comparable target audience of working professionals seeking STEM-designated, technology-oriented graduate degrees.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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