School Details
Dominican University is a private, not-for-profit institution with roots in Catholicism and community outreach. Through undergraduate and graduate level curriculums, Dominican seeks to combine faith and reasoning to excel in academic excellence. Institutional values go beyond the campus, as a mission to find and do difficult societal tasks contributes to the ethical responsibility of each student.
Dominican University online programs are available to students in need of flexible scheduling. Earn competitive professional skills through online bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in business, education, healthcare, social sciences, and more. DU distance learning provides students with expert faculty, small class sizes, and innovative online learning technology to optimize this academic format.
Qualities of Dominican online:
- Hybrid or fully online courses available
- Transfer assessment tools
- Career services and internship opportunities
Accreditation & Licensing
Dominican University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Business
If you’re looking to become a leader in collective bargaining, advocacy, and conflict resolution, consider pursuing the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Labor Relations from Dominican University. Coursework in this degree program examines the social, historical, and legal framework for Labor Relations in the United States. Graduates will be well prepared for work in labor organizations, human resources, mediation, or employment law.
This accelerated online degree completion program is designed to meet the needs of working adults who already have some college credits. Courses are offered year-round in an eight-week format, allowing you to finish in as little as 20 months. Credit can also be earned for learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Some of the topics covered in this program include:
- Social science research
- Unions and collective bargaining
- Sociology of labor
- Professional ethics
- Social justice
Complete your bachelor’s degree and gain skills in public sector leadership with the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Public Administration from Dominican University. Students in this Public Administration degree online study how government agencies serve their constituents and respond to economic concerns. Graduates will be well prepared to serve in roles with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental relations departments.
This accelerated online degree completion program is designed to meet the needs of working adults who already have some college credits. Courses are offered year-round in an eight-week format, allowing you to finish in as little as 20 months. Credit can also be earned for learning experiences beyond the classroom.
The curriculum includes studies of topics in:
- Social policy
- Unions and collective bargaining
- Fundamentals of public administration
- Professional ethics
- Administrative law
- Social science research
For a flexible MBA program providing essential skills and leadership development, consider the online Master of Business Administration program from Dominican University. With the Accounting concentration, you will gain advanced competencies in areas including auditing, data analytics, government and nonprofit accounting, and financial reporting. Special coursework explores topics in international accounting and business law for accountants.
This online Accounting degree also provides core business skills in a variety of areas. Classes prepare you for job responsibilities involving business strategy, data analysis, and leadership. The full curriculum encourages students to develop a global perspective to enhance and transform their career opportunities.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
An MBA in Data Analytics prepares you for career success as a leader in today’s highly technology-dependent business world. Students in this degree concentration gain skills in gathering, analyzing, and communicating insights vital to business decision making and achieving organizational goals.
Students in this online business analytics degree can choose to study topics including predictive analytics, systems analysis and design, forecasting and simulation, and more. Courses prepare you to complete market research, data mining, and working with big data. With the skills gained in this MBA, you will be able to take on job responsibilities involving business strategy, data analysis, and leadership. The curriculum encourages students to develop a global perspective to enhance and transform their career opportunities.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
You can contribute to the success of your organization with advanced understanding of investment strategies beneficial to its long term goals. An MBA in Finance provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to serve this vital role in any industry.
Students in this online Finance degree program can gain advanced insights into topics such as multinational financial management, options and derivatives, forecasting and simulation, and health care finance. Core Master of Business Administration coursework ensures that you are prepared to lead, with skills in business strategy, data analysis, and management. The program emphasizes a global perspective to prepare you for business opportunities in any setting.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
Dominican University offers an accredited online business administration degree, the Master of Business Administration (MBA). This is a convenient and flexible program that allows students to waive foundation courses for previous academic or business experience while also allowing them to take foundation courses at their own pace, online, and at no cost. This program advances skills and leadership potential, providing the business skills that will set graduates apart in a challenging, values-based environment. The curriculum balances academic rigor and practical experience through well-rounded business topics, including strategy, leadership, analytics, and negotiation skills. The small classes allow students to collaborate closely with faculty, developing a global perspective through personalized learning that does not compromise on quality. An important feature of this online MBA is Dominican’s MBA Gateway program, featuring hands-on experience that allows you to solve business challenges for real corporate clients.
The advanced-level coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
An MBA in International Business Administration can open the door to high-level positions within multinational corporations and foreign business settings. With today’s global economy, your skills and expertise in leadership, strategy, and cross-cultural communication are sure to be in high demand.
Students in this online master’s degree in International Business from Dominican University can learn about topics in multinational financial management, cross-cultural negotiation, global marketing management, and more. You also have opportunities to complete an international practicum or business internship. Core coursework in this online Business Administration degree ensures that you are prepared to lead, with skills in data analysis, management, ethics, accounting, and marketing.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
For a wide-ranging graduate degree that can benefit you in any professional role, consider Dominican University’s online MBA in Leadership. With this degree, you will gain the skills and strategies key to managing people and organizations for continued business success.
With this online master's in organizational leadership, you can choose to study topics including entrepreneurship, strategic HR management, cross-cultural management, and more. Opportunities exist for students interested in completing an international practicum or business internship. Core coursework in this online Business Administration degree ensures that you are prepared to lead, with skills in data analysis, management, ethics, accounting, and marketing.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
The success of a business or organization can hinge on a good comprehensive marketing strategy. With an MBA in Marketing, you will have the skills and expertise necessary to drive sales with consideration of market position, market share, and future growth.
Students in this online Marketing degree program have the opportunity to study topics in marketing research, forecasting and simulation, global marketing management, consumer behavior, brand management, and more. International practicum and business internships are available for interested students. Core coursework in this online Business Administration degree ensures that you are prepared to lead, with skills in data analysis, management, ethics, and accounting.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) is an online accounting degree from Dominican University that is ideal for career-changers with degrees in other disciplines. This is a flexible and convenient program that allows students to complete their degrees totally online and on their own schedules but also allows them to make connections with others through Dominican’s cohort model. The curriculum examines the legal and ethical areas of accounting along with the essential skills needed to pass the CPA examination and begin building careers. Courses use a challenging, comprehensive, values-based approach as students gain experience and confidence by solving business challenges with leaders from the corporate and nonprofit sectors. You will gain experience handling real-world business challenges through experiential learning.
Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and expertise of a professional accountant in a wide variety of specialty areas, including:
- Forensic accounting
- Fraud accounting
- Internal auditing
- Business law
- Cost Management
- Taxation
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can prepare for rewarding work in an exciting field with the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Legal Studies from Dominican University. The online law degree explores our legal system from a range of such disciplines as:
- History
- Theology
- Economics
- Philosophy
Through the online law bachelor’s degree program, you prepare to work for social justice advocacy groups, corporate legal departments, or law firms. The university caters to busy adult learners with shortened semesters for efficient learning and support to navigate your online learning.
Education
With this online library science degree, you will learn about more than how to help students in the library. Make a difference in the digital age by managing digital information. The curriculum, which incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to the field of data and knowledge management, prepares students to help organizations capture, manage, preserve, store, and deliver digital information efficiently and effectively.
This online library science degree is available for students currently pursuing master’s degrees or returning students. Use this degree to add a specialization to a completed post-graduate degree or combine it with other coursework to pursue a Master of Professional Studies degree.
Prepare for a career helping students learn or improve one of the most important skills, reading, with this online library science degree. With this program, you will prepare for a career as a teacher, librarian, reviewer, editor, or writer working with children and young adults. Working with experts in the field, you will study a variety of formats and genres of youth literature, situating each in its cultural and historical contexts. After completing this values-based curriculum, which emphasizes the practical application of leading-edge theory in professional practice, you will be able to evaluate literature for a variety of ages. Graduates can make ethical, value-centered decisions, facilitate learning, and make evidence-based decisions.
With this online library science degree students complete hands-on experiences and receive personal attention. Enjoy a collaborative learning environment, expanding your knowledge, deepening your understanding, and preparing you as a leader and advocate.
The Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University is an online library science degree. This program is designed to provide the core values of librarianship and the skills needed for success in a constantly changing field. Students learn to make ethical, value-centered decisions, facilitate user learning, organize knowledge systems, and make evidence-based decisions. You will learn through hands-on experience and personal attention, benefiting from the collaborative online learning environment that deepens understanding and prepares you to advocate in library and information science. The flexible coursework allows students to study anytime through asynchronous online classes while completing practicums and internships that build real-world skills.
Prepare for a career making a difference in students’ lives with this online library science degree. Deepen your knowledge of library leadership while expanding your network. Designed specifically for library administrators with advanced degrees in other disciplines, this program develops new skills and ways to apply your outside career experience to your future in the library and information field.
With this cohort-based online library science degree students can work when and where it is convenient. Enjoy the “convenience of online learning without losing the power of personal connection.”
All coursework can be applied toward the fully online MLIS degree.
Healthcare
Dominican University offers an online MBA designed specifically for those interested in leadership roles in medical settings. The Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration hones your business management skills with special attention to issues specific to the healthcare industry.
Within this online Health Care Administration degree program, you have the opportunity to choose courses covering topics such as health care finance, health care law, contemporary issues in health care, strategic HR management, and cross-cultural negotiation. Core coursework in this online Business Administration degree ensures that you are prepared to lead, with skills in business strategy, data analysis, and management. The program emphasizes a global perspective to prepare you for business opportunities in any setting.
Coursework is structured around key business themes in five modules:
- Leadership and Ethics
- Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
- Financial Decision Making
- Markets and Consumers
- Analytics and Operations
Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from Dominican University is an online RN to BSN degree program. Nursing is one of the fastest growing careers and this degree prepares students to advance in this field. Designed for working RN’s, this 100% online program allows individuals to earn their bachelor’s degrees in as little as 12 months, so they are in increased demand and qualify for higher-paying positions. The BSN degree prepares students for positions that include:
- Advanced practice nurse
- Nurse educator
- Clinical nurse specialist
The curriculum features liberal arts courses that develop communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, forming a foundation for professional practice that respects each person’s dignity, pursues the common good, and expresses concern for the most vulnerable. Graduates are professionals with practices that reflect altruistic, evidence-based, ethical, and articulate membership in the nursing field.
Psychology & Human Services
The Bachelor of Professional Studies in Human Services is an online human services degree from Dominican University. You can complete your degree and advance your career in approximately 20 months with this flexible program. The interdisciplinary curriculum will bring your writing, researching, analyzing, and problem-solving skills to a whole new level. The faculty will help you tailor your program to meet your individual professional goals as you gain leadership skills and prepare for a new chapter of life making a difference in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students can choose one or two concentrations in high-demand fields or choose to design their own concentrations based on their interests and goals.
Concentration options include:
- Labor Relations
- Sustainability Studies
- Disability Advocacy
- International Studies
- Training & Development
- Design Your Own
The online Master of Social Work degree program from Dominican University offers an Advanced Standing option. The Advanced Standing program is designed with busy professionals in mind, allowing students with bachelor’s degrees in social work to complete their Master of Social Work degree in as little as nine months. This is a highly efficient, forward-looking program that offers all of the preparation and competence of the regular degree program, preparing graduates for careers in family-centered, globally focused social work. This interdisciplinary curriculum covers the fundamentals of social work, including human behavior, community analysis, social welfare, and the nature and dynamics of family systems. Coursework integrates global issues into the curriculum, touching on such international concerns as immigration policies, refugee crises, and economic dislocations that impact people around the world.
You will also have the opportunity to complete electives on topics that match your interests and goals, allowing you to specialize in one of four high-demand practice areas:
- Child Welfare
- School Social Work
- Military Social Work
- Gerontology
The online Master of Social Work degree offers a concentration in Military Social Work at Dominican University. This degree in social work is designed for individuals interested in helping service members, veterans, and their families manage the unique challenges they face. You will learn to help this diverse population with such issues as:
- Transitioning to Civilian Life
- Dealing with Combat Traumas
- Strained Family Lives
- PTSD
- Substance Abuse
The curriculum provides a deep understanding of military culture along with the distinct culture of the different service branches and the individual roles within them. Students gain foundational knowledge in the core area of social work before beginning an in-depth, focused study of military-specific health issues and treatment, military culture and command structures, and policies and programs for military personnel. Graduates will have earned both the Master of Social Work degree and the military concentration upon completion.