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DePaul University offers the online BA in Professional Studies with a concentration in Business Administration for students interested in a liberal arts degree with a business focus.  This degree provides a grounding in general business for those in management positions with workplace experience who seek to deepen and expand their professional expertise.  The curriculum helps students examine their work experience in light of theory and principles while applying their new learning to solve current workplace challenges.  With this liberal arts degree, you will advance your foundational business knowledge in a variety of areas critical to business administration, including:

• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Risk Management
• Professional Communications
• Workplace Law
• Globalization
• Ethical Conduct

Graduates are well positioned to address business and organizational issues, make optimal decisions, and become promotable leaders with agile and critical thinking skills, especially within administrative, managerial, and supervisory positions.

DePaul University offers a Master of Arts in Professional Communications degree online for working professionals seeking to advance their careers.  This program prepares graduates who are purpose-driven, socially responsible leaders in the workplace and beyond.  As a communication expert, you will be an invaluable resource to any organization in any field.  

This is a flexible online communications degree that allows students to continue working as they complete this degree in as little as one year.  While you are able to study when and where it is convenient, you will still benefit from instruction by experienced and committed faculty.  The cohort model allows you to form a connection with your peers.

DePaul University offers the online Master of Public Administration. This degree is designed for individuals interested in pursuing leadership positions within the public sector including local, state and federal government. Whether it is managing an effective government organization at the local level or getting things done on a larger, national scale, you want to have a positive impact on your community and solve today's societal challenges. The curriculum is designed to help you develop the critical management skills you'll need to pursue a career within government, its agencies and public service institutions.

All MPA students choose a specialization from the following:

• Metropolitan Planning and Urban Affairs
• International Public Management
• Emergency Management
• Public Management

DePaul University offers the online Master of Science in Accountancy.  This program encompasses both theory and practice in order to prepare graduates for a successful career in accounting.  Graduates of the program work toward becoming managers, directors, partners, and leaders in business and accounting firms.  The online program is taught by DePaul professors of accounting, including high-level accounting practitioners.

The curriculum in this online accounting degree was developed for a virtual learning environment.  This program is similar to the Master of Accounting program except is also explores advanced accounting theory and methods, helping both new and experienced accounting professionals advance their careers.

DePaul University offers the online MS in Sport, Fitness & Recreation Leadership. This program seeks to develop leaders in a variety of areas of kinesiology, while focusing on the holistic care and health of athletes and individuals in fitness and recreation settings. With an increased awareness of current events and issues and having built a professional network, students are qualified upon graduation to accept positions as athletic directors, as well as leadership or management roles in athletic departments, recreation and fitness facilities, corporate fitness centers, or university athletic programs to name a few.

DePaul University offers the online Master of Science in Taxation. The program is specifically structured for, but not limited to, working professionals to enhance understanding and analysis of complex tax statutes, tax regulations, related cases and rulings, and the Internal Revenue Code. Students are provided the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to excel in the field of taxation through a study-at-your-own-pace program. Students will develop a detailed understanding and base of knowledge regarding tax statutes, tax regulations and the Internal Revenue Code.

Core courses cover the following:

• taxation of corporations and shareholders
• federal income tax procedures
• current problems in taxation
• periods and methods
• tax accounting
• tax research

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies with a concentration in Computing is an online computer science degree from DePaul University.  If you are interested in advancing your career in a field involving computer and networking technologies, this degree may be able to help.  Emphasizing the integration of specialized knowledge with workplace-ready skills, this program is designed to provide what you need to succeed during and after this program.  Professors are leaders in their fields and will help you integrate liberal arts learning with a professional specialization.  Agile and critical thinking, ethics, communication, and decision-making are all stressed as you gain foundational knowledge in a range of computing areas.  Concentrations are available in:

• Computer science
• Information systems
• Information technology
• Network technology
• Security

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Game Systems, an online game design degree, is available from DePaul University.  Nobody where you go or what you do, from working to relaxation, computers are there.  If you are interested in creating the games that people use every day, then this degree will be of interest.  You will begin with a study of computer science, a discipline that combines mathematics, science, and engineering.  Courses examine how computer programs and services are structured and constructed.  From there, you will begin an in-depth study of game systems, including:

• 3D Design and Modeling
• Fundamentals of Game Design
• Networking for Cyber-Physical Systems
• Cyber-Physical System Security
• Real-Time Graphics Techniques

If you are interested in advancing your current career in computer science or a related field or began your education in a different field and now want to move into computer science, this Master of Science in Computer Science can help.  With the inclusion of introductory courses specifically tailored to provide all the preparation needed for success in this online computer science degree, DePaul makes it easy for all students from all academic backgrounds to begin work in this in-demand career field.  Plus, with access to lectures, whiteboard writing, and all other supplemental materials available online 24/7, you can earn this degree regardless of your schedule or place of residence.  DePaul offers one of the top graduate Computer Science programs in the Chicago area with courses that focus on the fundamental concepts that remain constant rather than the technology that rapidly changes.  Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for careers in information technology in most industries.

The Master of Science in Data Science is an online data science degree from DePaul University.  Available 100% online, you can earn a degree in a rapidly growing field while still meeting your professional and personal obligations.  Plus, this degree is designed to replicate the classroom experience with access to software, faculty advisors, career services, and alumni for networking.  You will gain both technical knowledge and advanced computational skills in a program dedicated to helping you be successful in big data analytics.  Students work on real-world applications, gaining experience in analyzing complex data sets, while learning to:

• Analyze complex data
• Develop data science models
• Communicate analytical results

The Master of Science in Information Systems is an online computer information systems degree from DePaul University.  Information systems are planned, operated, and maintained by individuals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets; if you are interested in learning to use these systems to run IT organizations or manage information then this degree is for you!  While this degree offers great flexibility, all students will gain an understanding of diverse technology trends, business analytics, digital transformation, and innovation.  Courses, taught by the same extraordinary faculty found in campus classrooms, incorporate the latest versions of SAP ERP systems and tools on customization and business analytics.  There are six major elective domains to choose from:

• Project Management and Business Analysis
• Analytics-Driven Decision Making
• IT Governance and Legal Responsibilities
• Data Management
• Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• IT Leadership and Operations 

While you will benefit from the same courses with the same assignments as on-campus students, the online version allows you to mold the degree to fit your schedule.  All lectures and supplemental materials are available online 24/7 so they are available when it suits you.

The online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership in Higher Education program prepares students to meet the needs of diverse groups of learners.  The curriculum teaches students to shape and inform policy, collaborate with stakeholders, build consensus, coordinate institutional services, and be accountable for strategic outcomes.  This specialization focuses on the specific needs of higher education institutions, preparing students to take on a variety of leadership, administrative, policy, and management positions at colleges and universities.

Prepare to help young children learn and grow with this online early childhood education degree. Courses teach creative ways to offer safe, nurturing, and stimulating play environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in such locations as:

• Urban and Suburban Preschools
• Public and Private Elementary Schools
• Child Development Centers
• Daycare Centers
• Head Start Programs

Students have the option of pursuing an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) endorsement and an Early Childhood Special Education approval.

The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Higher Education program prepares students to meet the needs of diverse groups of learners.  The curriculum teaches students to shape and inform policy, collaborate with stakeholders, build consensus, coordinate institutional services, and be accountable for strategic outcomes.  This specialization focuses on the specific needs of higher education institutions, preparing students to take on a variety of leadership, administrative, policy, and management positions at colleges and universities.

The online Master of Science in Software Engineering program is concerned with the processes, methodologies, techniques, and tools of developing high-quality software systems in a cost-effective manner. The program emphasizes the best software engineering practices, current methodologies, emerging technologies, and their applications in various industries, as well as communication and presentation skills in a team-based software development environment. The curriculum of this online software engineering degree encompasses all important aspects of software engineering, including: requirements engineering, software architecture and design, software construction, software testing and quality assurance, software maintenance, and software project management.

DePaul University offers the online MS in Health Informatics. This degree provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to implement and support information technology solutions for health sector organizations. Graduates will obtain technical knowledge and management skills for the design and support of IT systems and will develop a deep understanding of health IT processes to support health care delivery and management. Graduates will also gain knowledge in the areas of health information management including health information processing and exchange, health care analytics, enterprise management and information storage and security management.

Specializations include the including:

• Health information management
• Innovations in healthcare
• Enterprise management
• Health analytics