Complete your master's degree in one year of full-time studies. Classes begin in late May. Choose from one of the following programs:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MA)
  Complete your graduate degree and be eligible to become a licensed Illinois middle school or high school teacher in one of 14 content areas.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  Tracks: Healthcare, Marketing and Brand Management, Sport Management, and Strategic Management
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS)

Through AU's Accelerated Advantage programs, you will:

• Gain professional growth opportunities. You'll participate in a premier internship or student teaching, resume-building activities, and networking and professional development opportunities.
• Increase your earning and management potential. U.S. workers holding a master’s degree earn 19% more in average annual salary than those with a bachelor’s degree.*
• Develop the skills that employers seek. You’ll learn advanced concepts, along with critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills, from top-notch faculty with real-world experience.

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

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