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​​​​​​​We’re thrilled you are considering DePaul and we are committed to helping you advance your education and take your career to the next level. Through your organization’s partnership with DePaul, you have the opportunity to enroll in one of our corporate cohort programs or you can explore DePaul’s full portfolio of academic programs—both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Select Cohort Programs for Extraordinary Students

DePaul University is delighted to offer cohort programs for select degrees to employees and members of our educational partners. These programs offer streamlined admission, a dedicated advisor and a 25% tuition discount (except for the few programs where tuition is already discounted).

Through the cohort experience, individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions, and organizations come together to learn. Whether you’re a career starter, career advancer, or career changer, joining a cohort is beneficial to your professional development. You will form a common learning environment, build your network, and develop a deeper sense of community and support with other working professionals.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Engage in a transformational learning experience that develops the leadership skills you need to face tomorrow’s business challenges. Offered by DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, its hands-on approach requires you to put theory into practice, developing new ideas and skills that you can apply immediately. Learn from working professionals and faculty who are frequent consultants as well as thought-leaders. Build a strong personal network across a wide range of fields and industries.

Recruitment is underway for Winter and Spring quarters of 2025. Corporate partner employees, who begin in either quarter, are eligible for a 25% tuition discount. Check with your HR department about possible additional tuition benefits through your employer.​​​​

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Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MA PROCOM)

Learn from industry professionals as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your communications career. The accelerated online Master of Arts in Professional Communication prepares you for leadership roles through advanced training in external and internal communication. Elevate your ability to be a purpose-driven, socially responsible executive as you learn to synthesize ideas and solve problems in the workplace in original ways.

This program begins in the Fall quarter and is offered through DePaul’s College of Communication.​

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Bachelor’s Degree Completion with a Major in Business Administration

Capitalize on your past learning while preparing for future leadership roles through the bachelor’s degree completion program offered by DePaul’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Earn your bachelor of arts degree with other adult students through a program designed to give you credit for professional and life experience, including prior college courses, workplace learning, certifications and modern languages. Learn from professionals from a wide range of industries who are eager to teach and mentor adult students like you.

This program is already discounted nearly 30% compared to the university’s undergraduate, part-time tuition rate. It is not eligible for further partnership discounts. Check with your HR department about possible additional tuition benefits.

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“Overall, I have noticed that our professors have really taken an interest in the members of our cohort. They want us to succeed both in and out of the classroom. They have helped me to feel part of the DePaul family.”

Diane (MBA)

Other Learning Opportunities at DePaul

Whether you are interested in completing your undergraduate degree, pursuing graduate studies or looking to advance your skills with one of our certificate programs, DePaul has a program for you.

Employees of DePaul’s corporate partners are el​igible for a 10% discount on virtually all non-cohort degree programs. Request more information about a non-cohort degree program.

DePaul offers nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees and concentrations. Our programs offer a blend of in-depth study and practical experience. Because we’re known nationally for academic excellence, our reputation will enhance yours.

View all undergraduate and graduate programs.

Some degree programs are offered entirely online. You’ll get the same small class sizes and personal attention that DePaul is known for.

View all online programs. If you’ve been admitted, log into Campus Connect to find current online courses.

DePaul offers dozens of certificate programs, including project management, social media marketing, financial planning, and big data for business. These programs are offered on campus and online. While they are not covered by the 10% tuition discount, they enable you to expand your skill set.

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As an employee of a corporate partner, the application fee will be waived, and you will be required to verify your employment.

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