Loyola University Chicago

Management BA

Ranked #10 nationally for best online undergraduate degree in business by U.S. News and World Report (2024), the Bachelor of Arts in Management degree program offers adult learners with training in management principles, ethical leadership, critical thinking, and strategic planning. You’ll quickly hone your analytical, decision-making, and management skills in an accelerated format.

• Quickly hone your analytical, decision-making, and management skills in an accelerated format.
• The B.A. in Management comprises 120 credit hours. Courses are offered in an 8 week session format with online, evening, and weekend options.
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• Classes can be completed entirely online.

Paralegal Studies BA

Paralegals are essential to the legal field, providing valuable assistance in research, documentation, case preparation, and more to attorneys in various settings. If you are interested in exploring the legal workplace, a paralegal credential from Loyola University Chicago will prepare you for meaningful work in this exciting sector. For those with an associate degree in paralegal studies, Loyola’s BA in Paralegal Studies will help you refine your skills and earn a bachelor’s degree, which is required by most large legal employers.

• ABA-approved and including an embedded Dual Litigation & Corporate Practice
• Certificate, our paralegal studies program opens doors to your career success in the legal community.
• Acquire a credential from Loyola’s well-regarded Institute for Paralegal Studies that will open doors to your career success in the legal community.
• Earn a specialized certificate in Litigation that will refine your paralegal skills to meet the demands of the modern legal workplace.
• Maximize the number of credits you may transfer from your two-year paralegal program, and complete your degree on a schedule that works with your personal and professional obligations.
• Enhance your general knowledge and improve your ability to respond to the challenges of contemporary society through courses in the University’s Core Curriculum.
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Information Technology BA

Highly skilled and knowledgeable IT professionals are needed in virtually every industry. With the BA in Information Technology at Loyola University Chicago, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of IT principles, concepts, and practices. You will also acquire advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as network administration, Java programming, object-oriented software development, project management, web development, and IT management.

Whether you are looking to begin or reinvent your career in information technology, Loyola’s information technology degree will prepare you to become an effective IT and software development professional. The program follows current industry standards and incorporates an introduction to IT systems, networking, and security, giving you what you need to succeed in jobs with an information technology degree.

• Designed for those interested in leadership roles in a growing IT job market
• Learn from Loyola Department of Computer Science professors at the top of their fields
• Students completing the BA in Information Technology have the option to pursue admission into the dual BA/MS Information Technology program once they’ve completed 90 credit hours toward their undergraduate degree.
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Web Technologies BA

The field of web technologies is ever evolving with new tools, apps, sites, and algorithms constantly changing the norms and best practices. With the BA in Web Technologies at Loyola University Chicago, your courses will always reflect the prevailing technology and web design tools of the times.

Throughout the program, you will build a solid foundation in the design and development of web applications so you can best serve business needs. You will choose a track that fits your professional interests and goals: development, data, or design and media. Each track, built by stacking two certificates, gives you the skills you need for specific roles in IT.

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Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate

Few professional disciplines in the 21st century are more critical to business, industry, individuals, and communities as cybersecurity. Effectively protecting organizations and individuals from identity theft, data breaches, and other forms of cyberattacks takes smart, well-trained cybersecurity professionals.

This 3-course program prepares you with the technological and managerial skills necessary to succeed as a cybersecurity professional in today’s IT-dependent world.

The program covers how to assess an organization’s preparedness for cyberthreats, how to develop a plan of action before they occur, how to manage their aftermath and ensure the continuity of IT functions, and how to develop a strategy for designing and building cloud security architectures.

• Complete the program in about 8 months.
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New Media Communication Certificate

With the expansion of digital media, the need for communication and marketing professionals in new media has never been greater. This 3 course certificate prepares you to meet this demand, offering training in communication skills, social media communication, online content production, and more.

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to remain relevant in an evolving media landscape, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to gain a competitive edge in this fast-paced field.

• Complete the program within 6-8 months.
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User Experience Design

As one of the fastest-growing professional fields and specializations in the country, User Experience (UX) Design is used in everything from websites and mobile applications to personal computers and other smart devices to create intuitive, meaningful, and relevant experiences for users of the product.

This 3-course certificate will prepare you to meet an ever-increasing demand for UX designers and open new professional doors in your career.

The program is ideal for professionals in any field who are interested in entry-level positions in UX design, designers looking to advance their careers, and web designers and front-end developers who want to expand their skill set.

• Complete in about 8 months.
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Web Design and Development

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the importance of an effective online presence is critical for any organization. This is spurring a continuing need for skilled professionals who can successfully design and develop websites and web applications that engage audiences in today’s crowded online marketplace.

This 3-course certificate offered through Loyola’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies will empower you with the marketable skill set and problem-solving abilities to set you apart in the eyes of employers.

The program offers a proven path to success for students who are motivated to break into the tech industry, who want to transition from another tech field into web design and development, or web professionals looking to advance their careers in the field. It also offers a unique opportunity for students to obtain skills to launch an online e-commerce store.

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Applied Studies BA

The Applied Studies BA degree provides a strong foundation in communication and business. The required certificate allows each student to focus on a complimentary discipline preparing them to excel in the professional world. SCPS understands that adult students often wish to take a wide range of courses to meet their professional and personal interests, so we have designed this degree to enhance your current career or establish a new one.

• Customized format gives you the flexibility to gain new applied and theoretical skills and hone the business skills you already have
• Honoring the knowledge you’ve gained in your previous experiences, students can work on earning non-traditional credit to up to half the major courses.
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• Classes can be completed entirely online.