Go (Even) Further—at Dominican

Congratulations! Because of your record of academic achievement, you've received an upfront offer of admission to your choice of several popular graduate programs at Dominican.
Direct Admission: A Smarter Way to Earn Your Master’s

Through this direct admission program for qualifying seniors, the transition to graduate-level coursework is seamless and hassle-free. The offer is conditional until you’ve successfully completed your undergraduate coursework; then you’re in. You still have to submit a basic application, but it’s quick and easy. No lengthy process. No waiting around. You may even qualify to bypass foundation courses and complete your degree sooner. There’s no question a master’s degree opens doors. Higher earnings, more job opportunities, bigger responsibilities, a deeper understanding of your field. Earning it at Dominican—that’s even smarter. Contact our Office of Graduate Admission with any questions or apply today using the application link in your email. 

Reasons You Should Consider a Master’s from Dominican
  • 20% tuition discount for alumni, plus scholarship availability. Students who receive

    an institutional scholarship and are also eligible for an alumni discount will have the scholarship subtracted from tuition charges before the discount is calculated.
  • More fields today require a master’s for the best entry-level positions
  • Higher earning potential right from the start—20% higher, according to one study
  • You’ll be more marketable to employers seeking future leaders
  • You will gain a deeper understanding in a field of study you are passionate about
  • You’ll have greater career flexibility and mobility
The Graduate Experience

By now you’re familiar with Dominican’s distinctive approach to education: powerful academics, hands-on experiences and relationship-centered learning. You’ll find that’s true at the graduate level, too. You’ll also find bigger challenges. You will develop skills you can apply in the workplace right away. You and your classmates will team up to take on exciting real-world challenges, engage in research that has impact and make extraordinary discoveries.

In short, you will be uniquely prepared to thrive in today’s rapidly changing industries and areas of most critical need.

Graduate Programs Included in Direct Admission

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Healthcare Management

Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Master of Arts in Trauma-Informed Leadership

Master of Science in Special Education

Master of Science in Software Development

Master of Science in Information Management

Master of Library and Information Science

Master of Arts in Youth Literature

Looking for Something Else?

Of course, you can also pursue the traditional application route if you’re interested in other areas of advanced study. Altogether, we have 22+ graduate programs in business, conflict resolution, education, information management, library and information science, nutrition, physician assistant studies, social work and software development.