University of South Carolina Upstate Partners with Risepoint to Launch 10 New Online Programs

The University of South Carolina Upstate is partnering with Risepoint, an education technology company that helps universities expand access to affordable and quality online education, to launch 10 new online degree programs beginning this June.

Officials said the new programs are designed to provide new opportunities for working adults and non-traditional learners and expand the university's reach to serve students wherever they live and work.

The programs span disciplines that reflect regional and national workforce needs, including business, leadership, and health:

• B.A. in Organizational Leadership – Global Leadership
  
  

• B.A. in Organizational Leadership – Health care Leadership
  
  

• B.A. in Organizational Leadership – Nonprofit Leadership
  
  

• B.A.S. in Advanced Manufacturing Management
  
  

• B.A.S. in Business Administration
  
  

• B.S. in Health Information Management
  
  

• Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies
  
  

• M.S. in Business Analytics
  
  

• M.S. in Informatics
  
  

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Informatics (Intermediate/Advanced).

"These programs were created with intention and purpose," said Pamela Steinke, provost at the University of South Carolina Upstate. "Each one addresses a critical need within our community and across the state, whether that's advancing leadership in health care and business or meeting the growing demand for professionals in data and technology.”

Steinke added, “By expanding access to flexible, affordable programs, we're helping learners transform their potential into meaningful impact."

Officials said this expansion underscores USC Upstate's commitment to aligning its academic offerings with the skills and knowledge employers need most.

Each new program is designed to prepare students to graduate ready to contribute meaningfully in their fields and communities, the officials said.

They added affordability is a central part of that commitment, and online learners will see its impact through USC Upstate's Affordable Learning Initiative.

Through this effort, faculty are encouraged to adopt low-cost and no-cost course materials and to integrate open educational resources, reducing financial barriers and ensuring that students have access to high-quality content from the first day of class.

Said Fernando Bleichmar, CEO at Risepoint: "USC Upstate's commitment to expanding access to education and supporting workforce development aligns with our mission, and together, we're creating pathways that empower learners and strengthen their communities."