Ellis University - Graduate School offers career-oriented curriculum, flexible class schedules and rolling admissions to accommodate even the busiest professionals. Featuring dynamic multimedia classrooms and an extensive virtual campus, students interact directly with their instructors and peers, receiving the personalized instruction they need while building extensive personal networks that last long after graduation.
Programs offered:* *NOTE: You must have a Bachelor's Degree to qualify for Ellis College Graduate programs.
Master of Arts
Communication Arts/Advertising and Public RelationsCommunication Arts/Advertising and Public Relations Designed for existing media professionals and recent graduates, the M.A. in Communication Arts program enhances existing knowledge of professional communications through research, aesthetic design, and cultural studies. Students are required to submit a portfolio that is completed through course study under the supervision and consultation of an instructor.
Teaching/Early Childhood Education
Teaching/Teacher as a LeaderTeaching/Teacher as a Leader This program utilizes program-based learning activities to develop teaching strategies for teachers who also mentor other teachers. A community of learners share research and assist one another in graduate education.
Teaching/Thesis TrackTeaching/Thesis Track The Teaching/Thesis Track is an option for either teaching specialization that will allow the student to conduct in-depth investigation and research on a specific topic to apply toward doctoral study or enhancement of a specialization.
Master of Business Administration
General Business StudiesGeneral Business Studies Develop management skills necessary to oversee all aspects of an organization through coursework in creating business strategies, diverse management, and economics for managers. The MBA program is a partnership educational endeavor in association with Columbia University Business School, Stanford University, and The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
E-CommerceE-Commerce Learn skills and techniques to use the Internet in economic management and create new business opportunities with a management career in Computer Information Systems or E-Commerce. Courses to develop technology/business synthesis, communication, and computer information technology provide skill enhancement.
FinanceFinance Earn an MBA with specialization in Finance for management positions requiring knowledge of financial risk management, investment advising, and principles of global finance. Career positions include Financial Services Sales Manager, Economist, and Financial Analyst and Personal Financial Advisor.
Global ManagementGlobal Management Study Export-Import operations and finance, international marketing, and principles of global finance in preparation for a professional career as an Executive or Global Manager (i.e. chief executive officer, chief operating officer, board chair, president, vice president, school superintendent, county administrator, or tax commissioner). Managers oversee all other departments and direct the business strategy of a corporation, government organization, or nonprofit institution.
Health Care AdministrationHealth Care Administration Enhance existing administrative talents in planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising health care delivery as a Specialist or Generalist Manager--Specialists oversee a specific department or service, Generalists manage the entire system or facility. Managers are responsible for the efficiency of service while supervising assistant administrators responsible for directing activities in clinical areas.
Human Resources ManagementHuman Resources Management Specialization in Human Resources Management provides training to help improve efficiency of operations and employee wellness through courses in HR Management, Managing the Workforce, Principles and Practices of Collective Bargaining, and Strategic Negotiation. HR Managers are often the key point of contact between Management and Employees.
LeadershipLeadership Prepare for a professional business leadership career through skill training in ethics, predicting and managing organizational change, and meeting set goals. While the responsibilities and title may change with the size of an organization, typical leadership as a manager requires talents in organization, delegation, comprehensive understanding of computers, communication, and business principles as applied to a specific corporation, government organization, or nonprofit institution.
Management of Information SystemsManagement of Information Systems MBA focus in Management of Information systems provides skill training on how to use information and technology as a resource in competitive business. As Computer and Information Systems Managers, graduates analyze computer and information technology needs, technology strategies, and the impact of IT designs on corporate, governmental, and nonprofit success.
MarketingMarketing Study professional management strategies for developing marketing plans, managing product development, and communications to enhance or commence a management career in marketing as a Promotions, Marketing, or Public Relations Manager. Duties and responsibilities include directing advertising and promotion staff, managing sales campaigns, creating marketing strategies and identifying markets, and supervising PR specialists.
Professional AccountingProfessional Accounting Learn skills in internal and external reporting for an organization along with assurance techniques associated with external auditing as either a Managerial or Professional Accountant. Accountants' responsibilities may include budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and some legal services. CPA licensure is available through a State Board of Accountancy to add marketability to credentials.
Project ManagementProject Management Combine technological knowledge with business communications skills to analyze user requirements during design and development of information systems and applications software for business. Additionally Software engineers are responsible for overseeing systems and applications through programming, problem solving, and corporate strategy. Heavy emphasis is placed on management, design, and supervision while overseeing a team of engineers and marketing, manufacturing, and design specialists.
Risk ManagementRisk Management Learn professional skills to become a Risk Manager and address the financial, informational, personnel, and environmental risk factors related to a business, government organization, or nonprofit institution. Risk Management is a key role for Financial Managers and Brokerage Clerks.
Master of Science
Computer ScienceComputer Science Gain a broad knowledge base of computer science comprehension while learning systems analysis, systems engineering, application software, software engineering, systems programming, data communications, and microprocessor and computer graphics. Course study includes specialization in software engineering, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence.
Human Resources Management and Labor RelationsHuman Resources Management and Labor Relations Learn skills in employee selection, training, appraisal and motivation, compensation and employee benefits, employment law, OSHA, EEO, Workers' Comp, ERISA, employee relations, and dispute resolution for students looking to enter into HR Management careers or current professionals desiring career enhancement through Master's Degree education.
Instructional Technology for TrainersInstructional Technology for Trainers Specialized curriculum prepares trainers, instructional designers, e-learning specialists, and internal consultants with skills for designing, implementing, and maintaining professional educational solutions that utilize technology such as multimedia and Internet to complement course material. Human Resources training is often incorporated in conjunction with communications and information technology study.
