The programs are designed to work with the schedules of busy or working adults and classes are held in five and eight week sessions.[16] The School for Professional Studies has an educational alliance with Stark State College.[17] The following programs are offered within the School for Professional Studies: Accelerated Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting, Marketing, or Management;[18] Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication;[19] Accelerated Nursing degrees including a BSN to RN, MSN for the RN, and accelerated BSN;[20] and an accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership (ODL).[21]