Importance of a Masters Degree: How Will IT Help My Career?

A master's degree is often necessary to land certain jobs or for career advancement within some fields. Many careers that require master's degrees are typically found in sectors such as research and academia. Professionals with a master's degree often benefit from higher pay and increased job responsibilities.

• Kaplan University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)
      • Master of Healthcare Administration
      • Master of Public Administration
    • • Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice
      • Master of Public Administration - General MPA
      • Master of Public Administration - Governmental Management

  Which subject are you interested in?

  Select One... Arts and Sciences Business and Management Criminal Justice Fire Science and Emergency Management Health Sciences Higher Education and Adult Learning Information Systems and Technology Legal or Paralegal Studies Nursing Special Military Programs (Military Only) Environmental Policy Teacher Education Concord Law

  

• Strayer University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • Jack Welch Executive Master of Business Administration
      • M.Ed. - Adult Education and Development Concentration
      • M.Ed. - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
    • • M.Ed. - Technology in Education Concentration
      • Master of Health Services Administration
      • Master of Public Administration

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... High school graduate Some college Associate degree Bachelor's degree Some post graduate Master's degree PhD or Professional Not yet completed high school

  

• Walden University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older and have completed some college or 24 years of age or older and a high school graduate for a Bachelor's degree
  • Masters degree applicants must have a Bachelors degree
  • Doctorate degree applicants must have a Masters degree

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - General Program
      • M.S. in Human Resource Management - Functional Human Resource Management
      • M.S. in Human Resource Management - Integrating Functional & Strategic Human Resource Management
    • • M.S. in Human Resource Management - Organizational Strategy
      • Master of Business Administration - General
      • Master of Business Administration - Leadership

  When would you like to start classes?

  Select One... May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013

  

• University of Southern California

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • Master of Social Work

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... High School Associate's Degree Bachelor's in progress Bachelor's Master's in progress Master's Doctorate in progress Doctorate Professional Degree No High School Degree/GED

  

• Full Sail University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • Master of Science - Public Relations
      • MFA in Creative Writing
      • MFA in Media Design
    • • MS in Education Media Design and Technology
      • MS in Entertainment Business
      • MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... High School Student GED High School Graduate Attending College Associate's Degree Completed Bachelor's Degree Completed Master's Degree Completed No HS Diploma or GED

  

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • International MBA
      • International MBA in Entrepreneurship
      • International MBA in Finance
    • • International MBA in Healthcare Informatics
      • International MBA in Healthcare Management
      • International MBA in Human Resources

  What is your preferred start date?

  Select One... September October *undergraduate only* January March April *undergraduate only* May June July

  

• USC - Rossier School of Education

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MA in Teaching - Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching
      • MA in Teaching - Secondary English
      • MA in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics
    • • MA in Teaching - Secondary Science
      • MA in Teaching - Secondary Social Science
      • MA in Teaching TESOL

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... High School Associate's Degree Bachelor's in progress Bachelor's Master's in progress Master's Doctorate in progress Doctorate Professional Degree No High School Degree/GED

  

• DeVry University

  School locations:

  • Online Learning
  • Arizona (3 campuses)
  • California (14)
  • Colorado (3)
  • Florida (6)
  • Georgia (4)
  • Illinois (7)
  • Indiana (2)
  • Kentucky (1)
  • Maryland (1)
  • Michigan (1)
  • Minnesota (1)
  • Missouri (2)
  • North Carolina (2)
  • New Jersey (3)
  • Nevada (1)
  • New York (2)
  • Ohio (4)
  • Oklahoma (1)
  • Oregon (1)
  • Pennsylvania (5)
  • Tennessee (2)
  • Texas (7)
  • Utah (1)
  • Virginia (3)
  • Washington (3)
  • Wisconsin (2)

  Online and Classroom-Based Programs

  • Master
    • • Master's - Accounting and Financial Management
      • Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
      • Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
    • • Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Finance
      • Master's - Business Administration
      • Master's - Business Administration: Accounting

  What is your classroom preference?

  Select One... On Campus & Online On Campus Online

  

• Concordia University Portland

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must have an Bachelor's degree or higher.

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
      • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - ESOL (K-Adult)
      • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Mathematics
    • • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Methods & Curriculum
      • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading
      • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Science

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... Some College Associates Degree or over 60 credits Bachelor Degree Bachelor w/ Cert. and Experience Master Degree or Higher HS Diploma/GED No HS Diploma/No GED

  

• Grand Canyon University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • Ken Blanchard Executive MBA
      • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading (Elementary Education)
      • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading (Secondary Education)
    • • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Technology
      • M.Ed. In Early Childhood Education
      • M.Ed. in Education Administration

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... High School Diploma or GED? Some College Associates Degree or over 60 credits Bachelor Degree Master Degree or Higher Still in High School