Graduate and Undergraduate Programs

Discover the DePaul partnership advantage - applying for the DePaul-JLL MBA:

• Streamlined admission: waived GMAT, letters of recommendation, personal essays, and application fee
• Designated cohort advisor to assist in enrolling classes through the degree
• Tuition discounts (see cost below)

To apply, employees must submit application materials below by August 15, 2023.

• An online graduate application go.depaul.edu/apply
• Professional resume
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended showing bachelor's degree completion

Cost
JLL established a partnership with DePaul several years ago to ensure employees had access to educational benefits which would allow employees to gain new skills and grow their careers within the organization. In honor of this commitment, JLL employees enrolled in the proprietary DePaul-JLL MBA will receive a 47% tuition discount. JLL employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement benefits. Employees should inquire with the JLL human resources department and their managers about eligibility for JLL tuition reimbursement benefits (link here).

Special notes:

• Employees with undergraduate business degrees may also be eligible for course waivers, further lowering the student out-of-pocket expenses.
• The cohort discount cannot be combined with any other DePaul scholarship or discount or DePaul financial aid award. Loans, federal and state grants, and non-DePaul scholarships are available, as well as flexible payment option plans, to those who qualify. Employees in this program may enroll in DePaul’s In-Term Payment Plan.

DePaul and JLL will be hosting a number of events about the DePaul-JLL Online MBA Cohort Program. To register for an information session, please click on button below. Questions can also be sent to the cohort advisor, Megan Vandenhemel, or to schedule a 1:1 advising appointment.

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Other Select degrees 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). Build your professional network as you learn with employees of some of Chicago's biggest organizations. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to take your education to the next level. 

Find out more about cohorts forming now:

• Accelerated MA in Professional Communication
• Bachelor's degree completion with a major in Business Administration

Master of Arts in Professional Communication

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. Offered through DePaul’s College of Communication, the program includes a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

For more information about the MA, contact Wynne Strugatch for a 1:1 advising appointment.

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Microcredential in Cybersecurity

Gain the skills and knowledge to enter one of the fastest-growing employee market segments within the IT industry. As a cybersecurity specialist, you will help direct strategic implementation of best-in-class network and data security for your organization. Learn the essentials about how to design, implement and maintain systems consistent with mitigating risk and preventing attacks. Offered through DePaul’s nationally recognized Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, this graduate-level microcredential is suitable for individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds.

For more information about the microcredential in cybersecurity, register for an information session or contact Ann Hurley for a 1:1 advising appointment.

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Microcredential in Data Science

Cement your value to the team by developing the technical and analytical expertise to extract meaningful insights from data. Learn to manage and analyze complex data, develop models to support decision-making, and effectively communicate your results to a non-technical audience. This microcredential will provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge to interpret the vast amount of data at businesses of any size. Offered through DePaul’s nationally recognized Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, this graduate-level microcredential is suitable for individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds.

For more information about the microcredential in data science, register for an information session or contact Ann Hurley for a 1:1 advising appointment.

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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 adults students like you.

This program offers a discounted tuition rate that is nearly 30% lower than the university’s undergraduate, part-time tuition. Check with your HR department about possible additional tuition benefits. For more information about the bachelor’s degree completion program, register for an information session or contact Pat Acerra for a 1:1 advising appointment.

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