How To Get A Degree From Davenport

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1 Career Focused Degrees Enroll before August 31 ONLINE / ON CAMPUS

2 The Davenport Advantage 3 Fastest-Growing Career Areas We specialize in business, technology and health, three areas at the heart of the future economy. Our innovative programs give you a competitive advantage. We offer programs designed for adults who want classes near home in majors that mirror the new job market. Teaching the Skills Employers Want Our community connections with business and industry and our experienced faculty assure that our programs change to meet the needs of employers today. Davenport, a non-profit university, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees statewide that provide the best employment opportunities in each campus community. We continuously introduce new high-quality programs to meet the demands of business today and the changing needs for tomorrow s economy. Personal Help with Financial Aid At DU, you will be assigned a financial aid counselor. We are dedicated to helping you explore every option. You won t have to figure it out alone. At DU, we ll be right beside you. Visit davenport.edu/financialaid

3 Campus close to you Financial assistance Experts in business, technology and health Online and in-seat classes Flexible scheduling for adults Easy transfer Helpful, personal advising Small class sizes Apply now: davenport.edu/apply We re Here for You Davenport has a history of specializing in the needs of adult learners like you. We know you want to earn a degree that puts you in demand as a career professional. But as an adult taking university classes, you have challenges. We are the university that concentrates on making education practical for adults. Online Classes Almost every course is offered online for busy adults like you. Check out our huge selection at davenport.edu/online. Earn a degree completely online or combine online studies with in-seat classes. Flexible Class Schedules You can take classes days, evenings or online 24/7. And classes begin every eight weeks. Fitting a degree into your busy life is what Davenport is all about. You can earn your degree on your schedule. Classes Close to Home Our statewide campuses are close to where you live or work. With our small class sizes, your instructor will always know you. Easy Credit Transfers We simplify accepting the credits that you have earned so that you can apply them toward your DU degree. Whether you have previous college credits or valuable learning or work experiences from outside a formal classroom, you may be able to turn them into course credit. Davenport offers many ways to earn credit: Life Learning Testing (CLEP, Dantes, etc.) Transfer Military Experiential Learning Get where the world is going

4 Donald W. Maine College of Business Associate Programs Accounting* Business Administration* Finance* Paralegal Studies Bachelor s Programs Accounting Fraud Investigation* The only program of its kind in Michigan Accounting* 97% of graduates employed Finance* 90% of graduates reported a salary increase General Business* 91% of graduates employed Human Resources Management* 90% of graduates employed International Business* Required travel or work abroad unit adds the depth of real-world knowledge to your learning Management* Graduates have a pass rate of 94% on the Certified Manager credential exam Marketing* 92% of graduates employed Paralegal Studies Graduates continually pass the national exam pass rate by 30-40% Sport Management Internship required; program focuses on the business of sport Post Baccalaureate Certificates*** Global Project Management* Human Resource Management* Paralegal Studies Risk Management and Insurance* Sustainable Business Development* Master s Programs Executive Master of Business Administration One of only three EMBA programs in Michigan open to all students Master of Accountancy* Master of Business Administration* Master of Management* More qualitative; places emphasis on the people aspect of management Competency-based MBA* Dual Program Honors Professional Accountancy (BBA/MAcc) Graduate Certificates*** Finance* Forensic Accounting* Human Resource Management* Internal Auditing* Managerial Accounting* Marketing* Strategic Management* *Available Online **As reported by survey ***For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at davenport.edu/gainful-employment Choose College of Technology Associate Programs Computer Information Systems* Networking Technology Bachelor s Programs Computer Information Systems Learn web and mobile development Computer Science DU was named by U.S. News as a pioneer in biometrics Database Systems and Programming* Fast growing career with national average salary of $77,000 Digital Forensics Fast track to high compensation careers in Computer Security fields Information Assurance* One of only five programs of its kind in MI Network Management and Design 90% of graduates employed Network Security DU won First Place at Michigan CCDC competition in 2013 Technology Project Management 100% of graduates reported a higher salary after graduation*

5 College of Health Professions Post Baccalaureate Certificate*** Global Project Management* Master s Programs Master of Science in Information Assurance* Offers preferred candidacy for government career opportunities Master of Science in Technology Management* College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor s Programs Social Work (Partnership Program with Kuyper College, Grand Rapids) Biological Laboratory Science Master s Program Master of Data Analytics* The only online program of its kind in MI open to a general audience; high average salaries and high job demand Graduate Certificate*** Data Analytics* *Available Online **As reported by survey ***For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at davenport.edu/gainful-employment Your Diploma*** Practical Nursing Offers superior preparation compared to non-university programs Associate Programs Health Information Technology* Graduates pass national certification exams at higher rates than national average Medical Assisting Employer satisfaction with DU graduates is 100% Bachelor s Programs Health Information Management* National leader in HIM graduates Health Services Administration* 95% of graduates report job placements in the field Medical Case Management* The only program of its kind in MI Nursing Completion* Flexible course delivery for the working adult Nursing Pre-Licensure Graduates are highly sought after by employers Post-Baccalaureate Certificate*** Medical Case Management* The only program of its kind in MI Master s Programs Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management* The only program of its kind in MI that prepares leaders in HIM field Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner* Master of Science in Nursing Online* 20% tuition discount for Michigan Hospital Association employees Master of Science in Occupational Therapy One of only eight master s entry-level OT programs in MI Post-Graduate Certificate*** Family Nurse Practitioner* College of Urban Education Master s Program Master of Urban Education *Available Online **As reported by survey ***For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at davenport.edu/gainful-employment Career

6 Career Services Get Where the World Is Going Davenport provides free lifelong career services to our students. Career Services works with you from your first semester until graduation and whenever you want assistance. Throughout your career, you ll be able to come to us for advice and use our resources for networking, job information and much more. Here s what employers say: Davenport is clearly earning its reputation as the university that prepares students for the world of work. Beth Kelly HR Manager HR Collaborative Davenport really teaches the skills that we look for. Pam Strohmeyer Rhemann Students learn problem solving, critical thinking, everything they need to be successful. Mark T. Cusack Farmers Insurance Davenport students are prepared; they have a great foundation. Chris Vinton NVINT

7 1 Apply online at davenport.edu/apply. 2 Send transcripts to: Davenport University Registrar 6191 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at You may be eligible for a transfer scholarship of up to $6,000 a year. 4 Once you meet admission requirements, you will be notified of your acceptance! To find out more about any program, visit davenport.edu/programs. Enroll at: davenport.edu/apply Contact us: Get Started

8 lasses on Your Schedule Days, nights and online Classes start every eight weeks Personal financial aid assistance Small class sizes Convenient campuses across MI Flint Grand Rapids Holland Kalamazoo Lansing Livonia Midland Saginaw Traverse City Warren 6191 Kraft Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS MI PERMIT 322 Get where the world is going #4871