Academic Programs

The School of Leadership and Professional Advancement offers a number of academic programs for adult students. We combine the more than 130 years of academic quality for which Duquesne University is renowned with flexible scheduling, program choices, and student services for adults.  We are committed to the success of our students…and we enjoy it immensely!

As a student, you’ll join a peer learning network of individuals representing the community, corporate, nonprofit, and military sectors.  As a graduate, you’ll join a Duquesne alumni network of nearly 70,000 worldwide. 

Excellence in Education for Adults

• Class schedules and formats for working adults
• Flexible payment options, including corporate deferment
• Online resources and services
• Exceptional faculty with industry and academic experience
• Quality education in the Duquesne University tradition
• Special programs for active and veteran servicemembers

Programs

Accelerated Bachelor’s Degrees

Earn your degree in just four years; less time with transfer credits. We have articulation agreements with a number of community colleges. Accelerated 8-week courses are held on campus on Saturdays or entirely online.  Select two concentrations to comprise your major:

Graduate Degrees

The School of Leadership and Professional Advancement offers unique graduate degrees for people who want to make a difference…in their career…in their personal lives… in their community… in the world.  It’s more than a learning experience; it’s exposure to new ideas and skills that can be readily applied.  The Master of Science in Leadership program offers an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in leadership, and also offers optional concentration areas for those seeking additional specialization.

Earn your master’s degree in two years. Classes are offered on alternating Saturdays and entirely online.  No entrance exams such as GRE or GMAT are required.

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Master of Science in Leadership

Master of Science in Leadership, concentrations in:

• Business Ethics

• Community Leadership

• Global Leadership

• Information Technology

• Liberal Studies

• Sports Leadership

Formats/Locations

• Completely online
• Duquesne’s main campus in Pittsburgh:  many leadership courses offered on alternating Saturdays
• Onsite:  Graduate classes are also offered on-site at Fort Indiantown Gap and the 171st Air Refueling Wing

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