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MBA Program

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In today’s competitive job market, you need an edge. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, looking to advance your career, or making a career change, Dominican University’s MBA can take you to the next level. The 39-credit program may be completed in less than two years, and up to nine credits can be waived based on a student’s prior coursework. Increase your chances of getting hired, grow your business network, and arm yourself with the full set of business skills you need to succeed. Dominican University’s MBA program provides you with an integrated, broad-based understanding of Business Administration, together with sound theoretical and practical knowledge in specific functional areas. Our division motto is "Doing Business Right" - by which we mean we teach students the most effective modern business strategies while also focusing on ethical decision-making and a focus on long-term success that requires companies to do well by their clients, their employees, the communities they operate in, as well as their shareholders.


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Doctor of Physical Therapy

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The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is for students who have a baccalaureate degree in any area and wish to enter the field of physical therapy. The program features a weekend format that allows students to continue part-time work, take care of family commitments, and pursue other interests. It includes four full-time clinical experiences, totaling 36 weeks, scheduled Monday through Friday.


$1,665 total

Nursing - Evening BSN

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As an evening BSN student at Dominican University, you’ll receive practical training and clinical experiences that prepare you for a wide range of nursing jobs. The demand for qualified nurses is more acute today than ever before. As Dominican University nurse you’ll be prepared for the demands of 21st century healthcare, and with Dominican University’s evening program, you can pursue your degree while working full-time. The course schedule is student-friendly, featuring only weekday evening classes and clinicals.


$15,000 total

Occupational Therapy (M.S.)

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Through a non-traditional format, Dominican University New York can help you achieve your dreams of becoming a skilled, compassionate, and ethical occupational therapist. A full 100% of our graduates who seek employment upon graduation are employed!


$82,720 total

In person AI & Data Analytics Classes

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The mathematics and computer science major appeals to students who enjoy both disciplines because of the broad exposure they offer to real-world professions. Students who choose the data analytics concentration will learn how to analyze data to uncover patterns, correlations and other insights that help organizations of all kinds improve their processes, products and services. The data science field is growing and students with the ability to think analytically about raw data will have many opportunities.


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RN-BSN

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Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing provides the skills and credentials you need to advance your career—and your earning power. Designed for current registered nurses who have earned either a diploma or an associate’s degree in nursing, this online program unlocks even more opportunities.

An In-Demand Credential

Nursing continues to be one of the fastest growing careers, with projected job growth of more than 25% over the next 10 years. With increasing demand, educational standards for nurses are also rising, as most employers express a strong preference for nurses with bachelor’s degrees. A BSN from Dominican’s Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing will elevate your career with increased earning potential and more rewarding opportunities.


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In person Entrepreneurship Classes

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Prepare to join one of the most exciting and important parts of the global economy. Our powerful, values-based curriculum will enable you to join the ranks of entrepreneurs who are transforming the face of business in the U.S. and beyond.

This is not business as usual

In small classes, you’ll work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, published authors and top-level corporate leaders. You’ll prepare for leadership in a part of the economy that creates jobs, enhances productivity, encourages innovation and enables social mobility. You’ll learn by doing in the real world—analyzing the ways consumers and employees think and act, building traditional and digital marketing plans, and making smart, strategic decisions about product development, placement, positioning and much more. In a curriculum deeply rooted in the liberal arts, you’ll learn about leadership, persuasion, and the subtle art of communicating across organizations and cultures. This innovative, high-impact major will prepare you to build the businesses of tomorrow in a dynamic global economy.

More ways to learn, on campus and beyond

Extensive practical experience is built into the entrepreneurship curriculum. Our practicums and internships draw on Chicago’s incredible wealth of businesses, both new and established. We make our connections your connections—so you can test drive your ideas in the real world. You will dive deep into the ethical and legal implications of starting and managing a business. To gain a global perspective on the business world, you can choose from semester or short-term study abroad programs on four continents. You may even qualify for our first-rate Accelerated MBA program—a pathway to a completed MBA in just one additional year of study.


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In person Marketing Classes

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As a marketing major in the Brennan School of Business, you’ll engage a powerful, values-based curriculum that will enable you not only to sell products but also to drive the growth of businesses and organizations—and even improve the lives of others.

This is not business as usual

In small classes, you’ll work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, successful authors and top-level corporate leaders. You’ll master the marketing knowledge and skills that can make or break a business or nonprofit organization. You’ll learn by hands-on, real-world experience— analyzing the ways consumers think and act, building advertising and digital marketing plans, and making smart, strategic decisions about product development, pricing, placement and positioning. In a curriculum deeply rooted in the liberal arts, you’ll learn about leadership, persuasion, and the subtle art of communicating within organizations and across cultures. This fascinating, high-impact major will prepare you to help the organizations of today and tomorrow flourish in a fast-moving global economy.

More ways to learn, on campus and beyond

Extensive practical experience is built into Brennan’s marketing curriculum. Our practicums and internships draw on Chicago’s incredible business resources. We make our connections your connections, so you can collaborate with business leaders to solve actual marketing problems, and test drive your dream job in the real world. You’ll dive deep into the ethical and legal implications of marketing practices. To gain a global business perspective, you can choose from study abroad programs on four continents. You may even qualify for our first-rate Accelerated MBA—a pathway to a completed MBA in just one additional year of study.


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Data Science certification

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Learn to harness the power of data to help businesses and organizations of all kinds solve problems and improve operations, products and services. With Dominican’s emphasis on ethics, you’ll also learn to ensure data is used for the common good.

Prepare for success in a fast-growing field

In this major, you’ll develop the programming skills to build software capable of processing large volumes of data and the statistical analysis skills to turn it into valuable insights. Combining the best of computer science and mathematics, this major will take you from multivariable calculus to machine learning. And with data playing an increasingly important role in decision making, you’ll examine the ethical dimensions of how data is used. You’ll be prepared for sought-after technology careers in business, government, health care, scientific research and beyond.

Work side-by-side with talented faculty

Practical experience is built into the curriculum. You’ll solve real-world problems in experiential learning challenges and practice the communication skills needed to present your findings. You will also complete an internship or a senior project. And you’ll have plenty of support along the way, from your professors, fellow students and dedicated advisors. Dominican’s faculty have ties to Chicago’s top employers and are eager to make their connections your connections.


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In person Computer Information Systems Classes

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This innovative interdisciplinary program provides you with the fundamentals of both computer science and business administration—and much more. You’ll focus on business-related computer information systems and prepare for careers in some of the economy’s fastest-growing fields.


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In person Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Classes

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Practice your nursing skills in high-tech simulation labs, collaborate with experienced faculty and prepare to serve as an agent of change in one of the world’s most rewarding professions.

Nursing continues to be one of the fastest growing careers, with projected job growth of more than 25% over the next 10 years. Nurses are expected to play an increasingly important role in healthcare delivery, and the standards for nurses entering the field reflect the need for rigorous training in medical science, interpersonal skills and administrative ability.

As an undergraduate program of Dominican’s Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing and the Borra College of Health Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) equips students with the knowledge to sit for and pass the NCLEX-RN examination, the skills to obtain licensure to practice as a registered professional nurse and the liberal arts perspective to use their talents in multiple settings and to make a positive contribution to the world.

We also offer a direct entry admission opportunity for traditional, four-year undergraduate students leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, allowing qualified students to secure a place in the Nursing program beginning the fall semester of their junior year.


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About school

Dominican University is a private, Catholic university located in River Forest, Illinois. It offers over 50 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs, including business, education, social work, and more. The university is committed to providing a personalized education that integrates academic excellence with ethical leadership and social justice.

In the Chicago area

7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305