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1 Grow the business of you

2 The credibility you expect. The flexibility you need. Your professional success starts at Keller Each year, thousands of students like you pursue master s degrees at DeVry University s Keller Graduate School of Management. A Keller degree can give you the professional credibility and essential skills to succeed in your career in almost any industry. Our educational experience is uniquely designed to emphasize practical knowledge and real-world teaching methods, with small classes taught by practicing business professionals, on campus and/or online degree programs and courses and the professional credibility that comes with a curriculum respected by employers nationwide. Thousands of students like you balance work, family and graduate education at Keller and succeed on their own terms. Maximize your earning power In today s highly competitive business environment, achieving professional success often requires more than a bachelor s degree. Among college graduates with advanced degrees (professional or master s degree and above), the median full-time weekly earning is $1,387 compared to $1,101 for those with bachelor s degrees.* Choose your Keller program option Everyone takes a different path to success. Keller offers distinct graduate programs with the option to tailor coursework to your career interests and goals. MBA solid core courses complemented by at least six electives. Specialized master s degree program for dynamic careers in disciplines such as accounting, project management, human resources, and technology management. Graduate certificate for enhanced knowledge and expertise; earn within your master s degree program or as a stand-alone credential * Source: Data from Table 5 in Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2013 (April 18, 2013), Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

3 On campus. Online. Or both. Once you choose your Keller program, select the learning environment you prefer and that best meets your course needs. Dynamic onsite learning receive personal attention in small classes led by real-world experts; choose from Keller s 90+ U.S. locations, and transfer qualifying coursework across all locations; learn among other working professionals while building your career network. Convenient online learning take advantage of Keller s innovative online learning platform while interacting with your instructor and classmates; access courses 24/7 from home, the office or while on the road; choose from 150+ courses every session. A respected degree from an accredited institution of higher learning When you choose Keller, you choose to earn a degree from a school that s both respected and recognized. DeVry University, which includes Keller Graduate School of Management, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The HLC is one of six regional agencies accrediting U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level; is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; and accredits approximately one-third of U.S. regionally accredited public and private institutions. Keller Graduate School of Management at a glance: Small classes mean more personal interaction with faculty. Attend onsite, online or both. Accreditation, a significant mark of institutional quality and integrity. More than 90 locations nationwide; your education can move with you. Six eight-week sessions each year start your program any time. Evening and weekend onsite classes help balance school and other demands. Faculty are practicing business professionals. Programs are reviewed regularly for critical competencies. Student feedback is used to enhance teaching methods. Accreditation measures the quality of an institution and its educational programs and is a symbol of academic integrity and compliance with established standards. Programmatic Accreditation DeVry University has been granted accreditation of its established business and accounting degree programs by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).* ACBSP is one of three major accrediting agencies for business schools and is a leading specialized accrediting agency for business education. This recognition certifies that programs offered through DeVry University s College of Business & Management meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP. * The following DeVry University programs have achieved voluntary accreditation from the ACBSP (ACBSP, demonstrating that they have met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence: Master of Business Administration; Master of Accounting & Financial Management; Master of Human Resource Management; Master of Project Management; Master of Public Administration; Master of Information Systems Management; and Master of Network & Communications Management. keller.devry.edu 3

4 Master your potential at Keller Enhance your career with these Keller options: MBA Complete your degree program with a general emphasis to expand your knowledge and enhance your advancement potential. MBA with a Concentration Focus your elective courses on a specific area of study to move ahead in your current field or retool for a new one. Keller s MBA concentration options: Accounting Customer Experience Management Entrepreneurship Finance General Management Health Services Hospitality Management Human Resources Information Security Information Systems Management International Business Marketing Network & Communications Management Project Management Public Administration Security Management Sustainability Management Business Administration Bottom line, a master s degree in business administration can enhance your skill-set and take you to the next level in your career. Businesses know that hiring and retaining employees with the most up-to-date education and skills particularly management expertise positively affects their growth and success. Therefore, earning your Master of Business Administration (in New York, Master of Business Administration in Management) degree from Keller can help enhance your career potential and provide you with a competitive advantage. Because Keller is focused squarely on teaching current real-world practices, a Keller MBA can help you learn to take advantage of emerging opportunities and successfully meet the challenges of today s highly competitive business environment. Tailor your coursework to your interests Unlike many MBA programs, Keller s degree program offers a variety of elective courses and concentrations, so you can customize your degree program to meet both the realities of today s business world and your career aspirations. And because we work with business and industry experts to develop specialty coursework, you know what you re learning is directly relevant to employers. Among others, choose from concentrations in accounting, health services, human resources, international business, marketing and public administration. If you don t have a concentration in mind, then pursue a general route that can prepare you for a wide variety of business positions

5 Take advantage of specialized graduate certificate offerings A graduate certificate from Keller is an excellent credential to help power your career forward faster and enhance your marketability. And when the time is right to pursue a master s degree, you may be able to apply qualifying credits already earned toward a degree. Graduate Certificate Earn this while on your way to an MBA degree or as a stand-alone credential. Keller s graduate certificate options: Accounting Business Administration CPA Preparation Customer Experience Management Entrepreneurship Financial Analysis Health Services Management Human Resource Management Information Security Information Systems Management Network & Communications Management Project Management Wireless Communications Take advantage of Keller s on-campus and online courses and take charge of your career success. keller.devry.edu 5

6 Enhance your career with these Keller options: MBA Opt for an MBA with a concentration in accounting or finance. MAFM Earn a Master of Accounting & Financial Management (Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management in New York) degree with an emphasis on either: CPA, Certified Public Accountant CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner Finance Graduate Certificate Earn this as a stand-alone credential or while on the path to your master s degree. Certificate options include: Accounting Financial Analysis CPA Preparation MSAC Select a Master s degree in Accounting for an accelerated path that can help you reach your goals faster. You can broaden your career possibilities while exploring coursework relevant to your professional development, such as CPA exam preparation that integrates Becker Professional Education s learning approach and materials. Accounting and Finance Whether you re currently an accounting professional seeking enhanced skills or new to this dynamic field, Keller can help set you on the path to exciting career possibilities. As more people seek employment in the accounting and finance arena, holding an advanced degree can provide a distinct advantage. Your Keller education optimized by tremendous flexibility and convenience can help provide the powerful career edge you need to get ahead. Profit from demand for CPAs count on Keller and Becker to help Becoming a CPA is a smart career move, and holding both MBA and CPA credentials is a powerful career multiplier. Streamline your path to success by tapping into a fast-track option offered by Keller and Becker Professional Education. Through an exclusive partnership, Keller offers courses that integrate the Becker CPA Exam Review methodology, allowing you to simultaneously earn your master s degree and take courses to help prepare for the CPA exam. While saving time and money, you can progress toward the 150 credit hours most states require for CPA certification and could be earning credits toward your graduate degree. And students who prepare with Becker Professional Education pass the CPA exam at twice the rate of all CPA exam candidates who didn t take a Becker review course, based on averages of AICPA-published pass rates. Learn more at becker.com. Advance your career with a Master s degree in Accounting Whether you re preparing for the CPA exam or looking to advance your career, a master s degree in Accounting can help provide you with a professional edge. Keller s Master s in Accounting (MSAC) degree program is designed as an accelerated program to streamline the advancement of accounting professionals who plan to pursue or have already earned a CPA. This is an accelerated, fast-track 30 semester credit hour graduate degree program, and also integrates Becker s materials and learning approach with four CPA exam preparation courses. The advanced accounting coursework in the MSAC degree program can provide students with academic credits aimed at satisfying CPA licensure requirements, preparation to take the CPA exam and credentials to teach accounting in higher education institutions. Upon completion of the MSAC degree program, students can be prepared with real-world accounting expertise that may enable them to excel in a variety of pursuits, such as: Earning professional licensure Advancing to senior or management level jobs at accounting firms Applying current accounting theory and practice Analyzing new and existing regulations and standards Researching technical, tax and audit issues Becoming an accounting educator

7 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow by 16 percent between 2010 and Keller MBA + CPA = Opportunity With new career paths emerging for accounting professionals, Keller offers unique options to help accelerate your success. Already hold an accounting degree? Consider the benefits of concurrently earning an MBA, taking courses that integrate Becker methodology and earning credits required to sit for the CPA exam. Did you know? Becker methodology, integrated into certain MSAC, MBA, MAFM, and Graduate Certificate in CPA Preparation courses, has successfully prepared more candidates for the CPA exam than any other review program. 2 Move ahead with a Master s degree in Accounting and Financial Management Keller s Master of Accounting & Financial Management (Master of Science in Accounting & Financial Management in New York) degree program is an ideal solution for those who don t have an accounting degree or background. MAFM students start with a solid foundation of accounting coursework and then select an emphasis preparing them for critical certification exams that incorporate proven review methodologies. Emphases include: Certified Public Accountant, CPA prepare for certification that helps prove your commitment to advancing to new career heights. CPA coursework integrating the renowned Becker methodology is incorporated right into your Keller curriculum. Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE pursue opportunities in a growing, dynamic field. Explore careers such as internal auditor or forensic accountant, or become a key player in law enforcement. Finance helps prepares you for a variety of professional fields/areas of finance such as mergers and acquisitions, business management with financial institutions, mutual funds, security firms, personal wealth management and financial planning. Note: Credits and degrees earned do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession should contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. 1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at (visited October 16, 2013). 2 Becker Professional Education students pass at double the rate of all CPA Exam candidates who did not take a Becker course, based on averages of AICPA-published pass rates. Data verified by an independent third-party research firm. keller.devry.edu 7

8 Enhance your career with these Keller options: MBA* Opt for an MBA with a concentration in project management. MPM* Earn your Master of Project Management degree to make yourself more valuable to employers in diverse industries. Project Management Project management offers one of the more versatile career paths for well-qualified professionals in virtually every industry. Experts in this dynamic field require superior problem-solving and leadership skills, and talent for formulating new ideas. Project managers typically direct efforts of multiple stakeholders, prepare cost estimates, manage budgets, negotiate bids and contracts, and more. Keller: A recognized leader in project management education Keller introduced its Master of Project Management degree program nearly two decades ago and has been at the forefront of the field ever since. What set Keller apart are the accreditation and designation we ve earned from the Project Management Institute, the world s leading association for PM professionals. Graduate Certificate Earn this as a stand-alone credential or while on the path to your master s degree. Keller s MPM program as well as its MBA, MISM and MNCM programs, when completed with a PM concentration is accredited by PMI s Global Accreditation Center. Keller is one of only 21 U.S. universities and 33 schools worldwide to be granted this designation. Details on this accreditation are available via Keller is a PMI Registered Education Provider, which demonstrates our commitment to ongoing development of PMI members, PMI-certified PM professionals and other PM stakeholders through appropriate learning activities. As a PMI REP, Keller abides by PMI-established operational and educational criteria and is subject to random audits for quality assurance purposes. Keller s project management courses teach skills directly applicable to the workplace. * Keller s MBA, when completed with a concentration in project management, and MPM programs are accredited by PMI s Global Accreditation Center

9 Human Resource Management There s no doubt that the role of human resource management professionals has advanced. Today, these experts are essential business partners in developing and executing organizational strategy, and in creating business programs and activities. Lead the way with your degree from Keller Earning your master s degree in human resource management from Keller can help you pave the way to expanding career opportunities in the global HR arena. In developing and updating its HR offerings, Keller adheres to academic guidelines set by the Society for Human Resource Management, the world s largest association devoted to HR management. SHRM guidelines identify 13 minimum core HR topics required in every HR degree program plus 11 HR elective areas. Read more about SHRM at Enhance your career with these Keller options: MBA Pursue an MBA with a concentration in HR management to prepare for a wide variety of career opportunities. MHRM Consider a Master of Human Resource Management degree for success in this dynamic field. Graduate Certificate Earn this while on your way to a master s degree or as a standalone credential. Keller also works with leading HR experts to ensure that our courses and programs prepare you with the real-world skills employers demand in their HR management professionals. Coursework addresses techniques for managing a strategically oriented HR function, training and developing employees, and applying employment laws. At Keller, networking with fellow students and faculty is an invaluable part of your professional development. keller.devry.edu 9

10 Enhance your career with these Keller options: MBA Choose an MBA with a concentration in public administration to pursue high-level careers in these vital fields. MPA Earn your Master of Public Administration degree with an emphasis in either: Healthcare management Government management Nonprofit management Graduate Certificate Earn this credential in Health Services Management to enhance your skills and employability. Public Administration Public administration provides the unique opportunity to shape the direction and priorities of mission-driven organizations while making positive contributions to the community. And in today s economic climate, professionals who have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of public administration, coupled with critical management expertise, often have a distinct career advantage. Become the leader organizations need Your Master of Public Administration degree from Keller can help position you to pursue a career as a director or manager in healthcare management; federal, state, city or county government; or nonprofit organizations. Keller s MPA program offers emphases in: Healthcare management addresses components of organizational interrelationships of U.S. healthcare delivery systems; examines legal and ethical matters; and focuses on applying unique features of healthcare finance. Government management covers concepts of accounting, reporting and financing for governments and nonprofits; analyzes expenditure systems; and examines principles for resource allocation decisions. Nonprofit management develops negotiating proficiency; builds understanding and management of marketing functions; and explores concepts of accounting, reporting and financing for nonprofits. No matter which emphasis you select, Keller s career-focused curriculum can help you master the managerial skills needed to shape the future of diverse service organizations

11 Technology Management Technology in particular information technology and network security continues to be an area in which businesses are willing to invest. Because these areas are at the core of almost all business operations, and as corporate networks become more sophisticated and government regulations more complex, organizations seek professionals who can effectively manage the people and systems that power businesses forward and protect company assets. Management and technology expertise: A powerful combination At Keller, you have the opportunity to gain both the business leadership skills and technological know-how needed to become an effective leader in information systems management, network and wireless communications, and Internet security. Keller offers two technology-focused master s degree programs that can help position you to pursue rewarding leadership opportunities in virtually every industry: MISM Master of Information Systems Management (Master of Science in Information Systems Management in New York) MNCM Master of Network & Communications Management Grow the business of you at Keller Enhance your career with these Keller options: MBA Choose an MBA with a concentration in information security, information systems management, network and communications management, or security management. MISM Combine study of management concepts and tools with coursework in networking; systems development and security; programming methods, including SQL; and applying HTML and XHTML. MNCM Gain management expertise while acquiring skills to successfully perform network modeling, analysis and planning; research related products; and make hardware and software recommendations. Graduate Certificate Earn this credential in Information Systems Management, or Network & Communications Management, while on your way to earning a master s degree. Or pursue a certificate in Information Security or Wireless Communications as a stand-alone credential. Over the past 40 years, Keller has helped tens of thousands of students like you power their careers forward. And we re ready to help you, too. Take the first step toward a more rewarding and prosperous future. Call or visit keller.devry.edu to schedule an interview today. keller.devry.edu 11

12 DeVry University s Keller Graduate School of Management On campus. Online. Best of both. Visit keller.devry.edu or call For comprehensive consumer information, visit keller.edu/studentconsumerinfo In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. Nashville Campus 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN, Program availability varies by location DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved /14 20M