Online Graduate Degrees

A graduate degree is an advanced academic credential that you can pursue after you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree. Master’s degrees, including MBA degrees, can help you specialize in an area of business or prepare to pursue advanced career opportunities.

Master’s degrees are the most frequently awarded graduate degrees and typically take around 2 years to complete. Here at Keller, we offer online master’s degree programs in several specialized areas of business, accounting, finance, healthcare administration and technology. One appealing aspect of a graduate degree is that it also allows you to develop and sharpen transferable skills that can be used in nearly any area of business. These include critical thinking, research skills, time management, leadership and collaboration skills.

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The benefits of a graduate degree can be many. A graduate degree can help set you apart from the those who have not earned this advanced credential. Specifically, a graduate degree may help provide the following:

• Enhanced skills: Earning a graduate degree from an accredited⁵ university like DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management helps you learn real-world skills and knowledge that can be applied to your career.
• Higher earning potential: In 2019, graduates with master’s degrees earned nearly double the amount of high school graduates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.⁶
• Personal fulfillment: Earning a graduate degree can be the realization of a lifelong dream and bring great personal satisfaction to you and your family.

No. A bachelor’s degree is a type of undergraduate degree and must be earned before you can pursue a graduate degree or graduate certificate. Undergraduate degrees help you build a foundation in a particular area of study and develop soft skills in areas such as communication and teamwork. Graduate degrees, on the other hand, dive further into your subject area of choice while helping you to advance your leadership skills and prepare to take on more complex projects.

A master’s degree is a type of graduate degree. Graduate degrees represent a category of degrees that can be pursued after an undergraduate education (such as a bachelor’s degree) and include master’s degrees and MBA degrees, as well as other advanced degrees such as doctoral degrees.

Yes! Here at DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management, you can earn a graduate degree, such as an MBA or specialized master’s degree, or a graduate certificate 100% online or in a hybrid1 format where you’ll complete a portion of your classes on-campus.

We think so! We know that deciding to pursue a graduate education is a big decision and there are many factors you might consider when determining the value of your degree. Here are a few of the potential benefits you might find:

• Pursue higher-level career opportunities: For some jobs, a bachelor’s degree can help you meet the minimum requirements. For others, however, a higher-level of education may be required. Earning a graduate degree may give your resume the boost you need to prepare to pursue a wider range of opportunities.
• Prepare for a future you love: Many students attend grad school to pursue a long-time passion, self-development or to fulfill their love for lifelong learning.
• Sharpen your business and leadership skills: Earning a graduate degree can be a great way to practice and enhance your skills in a variety of business and management areas.
• Dive into a new area of study: In addition to honing your general business skillset, a graduate degree also gives you the opportunity to develop new skills in a specific area such as project management, information technology or marketing.

Yes. A Master’s of Business Administration degree, or MBA, is a type of graduate degree. As the name suggests, an MBA program teaches business skills and may include classes or specializations in business, engineering, education or healthcare. An MBA is designed to teach general management competencies in areas such as accounting, finance, leadership and economics.

Some master's degree programs at Keller (including our MBA degree program) allow you to focus your degree by taking elective courses in a specific subject area, often applicable to one or several career fields. This area is called a concentration or specialization

In some of our specialized master's degree programs, you have the opportunity to focus your coursework in a specific area of interest by selecting an emphasis. Similar to a concentration or specialization, an emphasis allows you to hone in on a particular subject area as you work toward your degree.

When pursuing a graduate education, there are a variety of options that may help you manage tuition costs, including scholarships or grants² for those who apply and qualify. To learn more about tuition costs, financial aid and more, see our Financial Aid page.

Because the required number of credit hours varies by program, the length of time it takes for someone to complete their master’s program at Keller can vary too. Our online MBA program requires 10 to 16 courses⁴, and our specialized master's degree programs require 13 to 15 courses. Depending on the program you select and the pace you prefer, you might take one or two classes per 8-week session.

You may be able to accelerate the journey to your master’s degree by using a combination of approved transfer credits, course waivers⁴ and/or credit for professional training to satisfy the requirements for up to six courses.

For example, if you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business or a related field, you may have satisfied the requirements for up to four courses in a master’s degree program at Keller through our Master’s Advantage.⁴ To learn more about Master’s Advantage and other ways to earn credit for what you’ve already achieved, visit our Graduate Admissions page.

Earning a graduate degree in an online program can have many benefits, allowing you to balance work, family, school and other commitments to easily suit your busy life. In addition, studies have shown that a graduate degree can lead to higher earning potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, on average, individuals with a graduate degree can earn nearly double the amount as those with only a high school diploma.⁶

Here are more potential benefits of pursuing your online graduate degree:

• Online courses give you the flexibility to study when and where you want.
• Gain the skills, knowledge and experience that can help you pursue the career you want.
• Network with peers around the country through our online student community.
• No time spent commuting to and from campus.
• Ability to complete coursework and assignments any time of day, any day of the week.
• Earn your degree while continuing to work full time.

Keller offers a wide range of graduate degree programs.

Besides our general MBA degree, we also offer 10 MBA concentrations, including:

• Accounting
• Business Intelligence and Analytics Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Health Services
• Human Resources
• Information Systems Management
• Marketing
• Project Management

We offer 8 master’s degree specializations, including:

• Accounting
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Management
• Information Technology Management
• Network and Communications Management
• Public Administration
• Project Management

We also offer 9 graduate certificates, including:

• Accounting
• Accounting Certification Preparation
• Big Data Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Health Services Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Security
• Project Management

A hallmark of a DeVry University education is the institutional accreditation we’ve been granted from The Higher Learning Commission, and Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.⁵ The in-depth accreditation process provides assurance that rigorous standards of quality have been met in several areas such as curriculum, faculty and student support.