Graduate Programs

Today's competitive business environment has increased the need for a higher degree of career advancement. To meet this demand, Strayer University offer four graduate programs: Master of Science degree in Business Administration, Communications Technology, Information Systems, and Professional Accounting.

Business Administration - The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) program offers a professional graduate course of study designed to provide competency in management and to acquaint the student with a variety of business activities. The MSBA degree program is both decision and policy oriented and focuses on key aspects of modern business administration. The Strayer University program is designed to prepare graduates for managerial and administrative roles in business, industry, and government on the national and local levels. Additionally, the curriculum provides graduates most of the academic background needed to pursue recognition and certification by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers.

Communications Technology - The Master of Science in Communications Technology (MSCT) program stresses the design, technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with developing communications systems that support modern organizations. It addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of designing developing, implementing, and managing communications systems that provide the backbone for enterprise solutions. All prerequisites for the Masters of Science in Communications Technology are met in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking program.

Information Systems - The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a professional degree program that stresses the technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with building computer based systems that support modern organizations. The MSIS program addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of specifying, designing, implementing, and managing systems that possess qualities such as portability, scalability, and intraropability (open systems). The MSIS program treats information as an organizational resource that is subject to managerial planning and control. It focuses on integration of data and distribution of information in helping organizations to be more competitive. In addition, the MSIS program offers graduates most of the academic background necessary to pursue certification as a certified computer professional (CCP).

Professional Accounting - The primary objective of the Master's Degree in Professional Accounting (MSAC) is to provide specialized, graduate level education to persons seeking positions as professional accountants in industry, government, and non-profit organizations. In addition, the MSAC program offers graduates much of the academic background necessary to pursue certification in public accounting (CPA) and management accounting (CMA). The program provides a well-balanced integration of theoretical accounting concepts and modern quantitative methods in decision-making.