Degree Programs from DeVry University

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Of all the colleges or universities you could attend, DeVry may prepare you like few others can to enter your chosen career field. From career-based programs designed to give you an edge in the global marketplace, to faculty who teach applicable skills in a business environment, to a results-driven career services team, everything DeVry does in and out of the classroom prepares you to start or advance in your chosen career.

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DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience of studying at 90+ locations, online or a combination of both. Earn a respected associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited university. A career-oriented education from DeVry University will put you in a great place to begin or advance in the workplace when you graduate.

• Small classes and individual attention reinforce comprehension. Hands-on learning makes you productive from day one on the job.
• Learn where and when you want. Onsite at 90+ DeVry locations, online, days, evenings, weekends or through a flexible combination of options. You can even switch between classroom and online study, course by course.
• Our Student Finance Advisors work with you to make sure that you have as many student financial aid options as possible. Whether it's scholarships and grants, loans, work programs, or a combination, we can put together a student financial aid package that works for you.

Online programs are currently available to US residents only.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Associate of Business Administration (BA)

Students in DeVry's Business Administration program develop competency in applying technology to business strategy, management and decision-making through case studies, team projects, Internet use and web page development, as well as through computer applications and systems integration. Students select an area of specialization by the time they have earned 20 semester-credit hours toward the associate degree. This area of specialization is then continued as part of their baccalaureate studies.

The Business Administration program is designed to produce graduates who are able to:

• Communicate effectively using verbal, written and electronic documentation skills.
• Demonstrate leadership while working effectively in a team environment to accomplish a common goal.
• Demonstrate a foundation of business knowledge and decision-making skills that supports and facilitates lifelong professional development.
• Understand the legal, ethical and human value implications of personal, social and business activities, as well as the significance of business trends to the larger society.
• Use critical thinking, and creative and logical analysis skills, strategies and techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Implement and apply current technical and/or nontechnical solutions to business activities, systems and processes.

Associate of Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Computer Information Systems program graduates are prepared to successfully join the work force as technical and management professionals in a variety of industries. CIS graduates play essential roles on the business team, typically designing and implementing hardware and software solutions to business problems. They are also expected to possess knowledge, experience and skills that will enable them to adapt to change in this dynamic field through a lifelong learning process.

Tracks are offered in Computer Forensics, Database Management, Information Systems Security, and Web Development and Administration. Some tracks may not be available on-site; students may be required to complete some coursework through DeVry's online delivery platform.

Students intending to pursue the bachelor's degree must select a track by the time they have earned 53 semester-credit hours toward their associate degree. In addition, students who wish to complete the bachelor's degree in the number of semesters shown below must enroll in some bachelor's-level coursework while pursuing the associate degree. See the detailed plan of study, available from the Academic Department, for recommended coursework.

The CIS program is designed to produce graduates who are able to:

• Analyze, design and implement solutions to business problems.
• Create and test computer information systems solutions for business problems.
• Demonstrate project management skills.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Apply information literacy and problem-solving skills that support lifelong personal and professional development.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BA)

DeVry offers an undergraduate program in Business Administration, with concentrations in:

• Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Health Services Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Security Management
• Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
• Technical Communications

A General Business Option is also available for students who prefer a broad range of advanced coursework or who are seeking degree completion. The program is also offered in an accelerated format at select locations and online.

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (CIS)

The CIS program provides students with the technical skills and business principles needed to identify, analyze and design business solutions as well as develop, test and implement supporting code and databases. An accelerated program is available at select locations.

Bachelor of Technical Management (TM)

To meet the special needs of adult students, DeVry developed its bachelor's degree completion program in technical management. The curriculum helps students with qualifying prior college experience add an important credential--a bachelor's degree--to their resume. The program also facilitates students' advancement to supervisory or management positions in their chosen field, enabling prospective business managers to supervise technical and nontechnical staff, to communicate effectively with business constituencies, and to integrate business and technical operations, thus reaping greater career and financial rewards.

The Technical Management program is designed to produce graduates who are able to:

• Use applied research and problem-solving skills, including presenting recommendations through comprehensive reports, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and working effectively in leadership and support roles within a team environment.
• Demonstrate supervisory and management skills needed to effectively lead and support others within a specialty and across business functions.
• Apply critical thinking skills to identify and evaluate existing processes, identify needs, and structure business approaches by using established methodologies and standards.

Accreditation

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Program availability varies by location.

DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. In New York, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management operate as DeVry College of New York.

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