Accelerated Advantage Student Panel and Information Session

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Program begins: 6 p.m.

Explore our one-year master's programs and hear from current Accelerated Advantage students about their experiences.

Master of Arts in Teaching

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

Tracks: Digital Marketing, Healthcare, Sport Management, and Strategic Management

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Aurora University’s Accelerated Advantage (formerly known as Plus One) programs allow you to complete your master’s degree in one year. Through AU's Accelerated Advantage programs, you will:

• Gain professional growth opportunities. You'll participate in a premier internship, resume-building activities, and networking and professional development opportunities.
• Increase your earning potential. U.S. workers holding a master’s degree earn 18 percent more in average annual salary than those with a bachelor’s degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024).
• Develop the skills and knowledge 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.

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