At DeVry University, Education Works.

For more than 75 years, the faculty and staff of DeVry University have been firmly grounded in the knowledge that knowledge alone is not enough. We help you prepare for the real challenges you’ll face in the workplace by bringing the real world into the classroom. And it works. In fact, in the last 30 years, 90% of DeVry graduates system-wide in the active job market had careers in their field of study within 6 months of graduation.

• That means at DeVry University, you’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll receive a university education specifically designed to help lead you to career success.

DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management: Your Professional Edge.

Wherever you want to go in your career, a graduate education from Keller Graduate School of Management can help get you there. With 35 years of experience, more than 30 graduate programs, 85+ locations and exceptional online learning, Keller delivers the credibility you expect and the flexibility you need to help you gain your professional edge.

DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Business: An education that’s reputable…

Like other top schools, DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Keller Graduate School of Management falls under this accreditation. Choose from associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree programs within five distinguished colleges – the College of Business & Management, College of Engineering & Information Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and College of Media Arts & Technology. Then enjoy the confidence that comes from earning your degree from a reputable university that’s respected by top employers.

And Flexible…

DeVry University and Keller have more than 85 locations in metro areas across the United States and Canada. And the majority of our degree programs are also offered online. Take your courses onsite, online, or a mix of both – whatever best fits your life.

And affordable…

More than 85% of DeVry University students receive some form of financial aid. In addition to federal, state and local grants or loans, you may be eligible for one of the 7,500 scholarships offered exclusively through DeVry University, totaling up to $25 million. Our expert financial aid advisors will help you explore every avenue for funding your education.

• Active job market includes those already employed prior to graduation.

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Addressing the Emotional Barriers of Returning to School

“I’m too old to sit in a classroom with 19 year olds.”

“I’ve been out of the traditional learning environment too long to go back.”

“I have too many other things going on in my life – work, family, home maintenance – to handle school.”

These are more than just excuses – they are real fears that often prevent a promising student from beginning, continuing, or completing a degree.

If you are considering returning to school, and have experienced one or more of these emotional barriers, be assured that there are educational institutions, such as DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management, that are prepared to accommodate the needs of the adult student, by offering a stimulating and flexible environment in which to learn:

Flexible Delivery: Part-time, evening and weekend classes, along with the flexibility of taking courses onsite or online, help adult students adjust to changing work schedules and travel, as well as job relocations. DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management provide you with choice and more convenience— our national network of 85+ university locations, plus the option of combining onsite and online learning is the best of all worlds.

Credibility: You shouldn’t have to sacrifice credibility for flexibility and convenience. DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA), so your university degree will be respected by present and potential employers.

Diversified Student Base: A “mixed” student body, with varying numbers of young and old students, can help adult learners assimilate into higher education by making them feel more comfortable in their environment. DeVry University’s fall term enrollments for 2007 showed that 67% were 25 or older, and 50% were of ethnic diversity.

Accelerated Programs: Year-round classes and accelerated programs can minimize the concern of education impacting work performance, and maximize the worth and application of the degree being sought. At DeVry University, eight-week sessions are offered six times a year, so you can start classes whenever you are ready, and take a session off as needed.

Payment Options: In addition to employer tuition reimbursement, many schools offer other financial incentives and payment plans. DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management offer opportunities for tuition payment deferment, employment gap scholarships, and financial aid, as well as financial advisors to help you navigate through these options. DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management understand that as an adult student, you have specialized needs. We are poised to help you overcome the emotional barriers of returning to school, so that you can get to the business of earning your university degree and advancing your career.

DeVry Success Stories:

Stacee Johnson Williams: Wife, Mother, Philanthropist, Corporate Leader, Keller Doherty Award Winner.

Stacee Johnson Williams has clearly mastered multi-tasking–as the mother of two children, the Senior Director of Inventory Management for Old Navy, and community outreach involvement, Stacee still found time to earn her Master’s in Business Administration from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. She cites the accelerated program, flexible schedules and on-line format as the reasons that Keller was her first choice for graduate school. “By attending Keller, I was able to take two courses for several sessions and on-line classes in order to ensure that I successfully hit my two-year goal. I also was motivated by the fact that I could take what I learned in the classroom and immediately implement those key strategies and tactics in actionable real world settings that made huge impacts for both my career and my company.”

Elizabeth Penny Persson presents an outstanding role model for success in education, career achievement, and dedication to personal service. Penny received her BS in Business Administration with distinction from DeVry University in May of 2008, and went on to complete her Masters of Business Administration degree with distinction in June 2009 from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. She is CEO of the Colorado Cattle Company & Guest Ranch, where she is personally responsible for the daily operations, profitability, financial decisions, guest relations, advertising, and staff management. Penny is equally committed to serving the community, and has worked tirelessly to help find work and job training for literally hundreds of women so that they could rise above their abusive living situation and find a better life for themselves and their children. Her company employs disadvantaged youth, abused minorities and women, and those with mental and health issues that, at other companies, might render them unemployable. And she still finds time to serve on the board of directors for charitable organizations. She has been an instructor and sponsor of the Future Farmers of America for over nine years, and has also served on the Susan G. Koman Foundation, American Liver Foundation, American Kidney Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, and the Morgan Country Safe House—a shelter for battered women and children.

Gloria Tufo, mother of three, was working hard to balance career and family. “I knew I had to go back to school to give myself the confidence level, knowledge base, and credentials necessary to remain successful in this competitive market.” Gloria added student to her balancing act, and earned a bachelor’s degree from DeVry University in 2006, and dual masters degrees from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management in 2008. She credits DeVry and Keller with teaching her a systematic approach to problem solving and decision-making—skills that helped her stay on top of many projects simultaneously.

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