Graduate Studies

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

As a DeSales MBA student, you will benefit from exceptional personal attention from dedicated advisors and faculty, all of whom are experienced industry leaders. Our top-ranked MBA program offers flexible formats specifically designated to meet the needs of working professionals.

This program offers the following degree options, concentrations, and certificates:

MBA + MSN: Business Administration & Nursing
MBA + DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice - Clinical Leadership
MBA + DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
MBA + DPT: Business Administration & Physical Therapy
Accelerated 12-Month MBA
Self-Designed MBA
Concentration in Business Analytics
Concentration in Finance & Accounting
Concentration in Healthcare Management
Concentration in Marketing
Concentration in Operations & Supply Chain Management
Concentration in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Executive Healthcare Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Opt for the DeSales M.S. in Business Analytics to complete a flexible 30-credit program, either full-time or at your own pace. Benefit from access to advanced technology and software at the modern Gambet Center.

This program offers the following certificates:

Graduate Certificate in Data Modeling
Graduate Certificate in Software Solutions

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing (MFA-CW)

In the DeSales MFA program, you’ll benefit from an online format that offers personalized mentorship and insights from supportive faculty and renowned visiting writers. Throughout the program, you’ll work on a book-length project and engage in extensive reading tailored to your chosen genre.

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MCJ)

As a DeSales MCJ student, you will receive a unique blend of academic rigor, professional support, and practical, hands-on experience. Our faculty are nationally recognized professionals in the field who will connect textbook theory with real-world tools and methods. Our curriculum promotes professionalism, teaches cutting-edge criminal justice theory, and upholds ethical standards.

Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSIS)

As a student in our cyber security program, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of 100% online classes designed for busy professionals. Learn from expert instructors with real-world experience, and benefit from multiple start dates that fit your schedule. Choose from a variety of graduate certificates and concentrations to tailor your education to your career goals.

This program offers the following concentrations and certificates:

Concentration in Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSIS)

Earn your Master’s at DeSales and benefit from a flexible, industry-focused education tailored for busy professionals. Enjoy the convenience of online courses, multiple start dates, and a curriculum that combines interactive lectures, hands-on experience, and real-world case studies. The DeSales M.S. in Data Analytics is designed to align with your goals and fit your schedule.

This program offers the following concentrations and certificates:

Concentration in Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

Master of Education in Higher Education (M.Ed.)

Learn from some of the best higher education leaders in the region. Engage in meaningful coursework. Build relevant skills to advance your career.

This program offers the following concentrations and certificates:

Concentration in Student Affairs Administration
Concentration in Managament
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs Administration

Master of Education in Teacher Education (M.Ed.)

Advance your teaching career with the DeSales Master of Teacher Education program. Whether you’re a current teacher looking to add a specialty, or a career changer ready to enter the classroom, we have a program option for you.

This program offers the following options, certificates, and endorsements:

M.Ed. Option + Certificate in Early Childhood Elementary Education PreK-4
M.Ed. Option + Certificate in Secondary Education 7-12
M.Ed. Option + Certificate in Special Education PreK-12
M.Ed. Option + Certificate in ESL Program Specialist / TESOL
Graduate Endorsement in Social, Emotional, & Wellness (PreK-12)
Graduate Endorsement in STEM Teaching
Graduate Endorsement in the Science of Reading

Master of Arts in Homeland Security (MAHS)

Pursuing an MAHS degree from DeSales University gives you a unique chance to advance your career in a crucial and evolving field. Our fully online program offers the flexibility to balance work and studies while enhancing your career prospects.

This program offers the following concentrations and certifications:

Concentration in Counterterrorism Digital Forensics
Concentration in Counterterrorism Investigations
Concentration in Emergency Management
Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism Digital Forensics
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Investigations

Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

The MSIS degree at DeSales offers flexible, online learning tailored to busy professionals. Multiple start dates and full-time or part-time options mean you can start on your own time. As you earn your information systems degree, you'll gain practical experience through hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and interactive lectures.

This program offers the following degree options, concentrations, and certificates:

MSIS + MSN: Information Systems & Nursing
Concentration in Data Analytics
Concentration in Digital Forensics
Concentration in Cyber Security
Concentration in Healthcare Information Management
Concentration in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Information Management

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP)

If you’re aiming for a specialized career in nursing, whether as a nurse practitioner, healthcare executive, advanced clinician, educator, or future in forensics or informatics, the DeSales School of Nursing has the right program for you. As the largest nursing school in the Lehigh Valley, DeSales offers unique experiential learning opportunities backed by a dedicated team of full-time faculty. With a 99.5% graduation rate, DeSales is the ideal choice for advancing your nursing career.

This program offers the following fields of study, dual degrees, and nursing certifications:

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP)
Family / Across the Lifespan (FNP)
Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (Adult CNS)
Forensic Nursing with Certification in Investigative Forensics
MSN + MBA: Nursing & Business Administration
MSN + MSIS: Nursing & Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education
Post-Master's Certificate for Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-Master's Certificate in Forensic Nursing with Certification in Investigative Forensics
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Informatics with MSIS in Data Analytics
Post-Master's Certificate for Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGACNP, or PMHNP)

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)

As a DeSales student in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program, you will join a cohort of equally ambitious and caring future providers. This full-time, 24-month program includes challenging coursework led by expert clinicians. You will complete nine, five-week rotations in your clinical year. This is also part of the 5-year Medical Studies to PA Accelerated program at DeSales.

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS)

This program admits driven graduate students who want to make a positive impact in the field of communication sciences & disorders. In addition to the traditional master's program pathway for new graduate students, DeSales also provides program planning at the undergraduate level with our communication sciences and disorders 3+2 year and 4+2 year options that can culminate with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DeSales DNP program offers a quality, practice-based education designed for nurses seeking to expand their roles in the delivery of clinical practice and leadership in health care. The DeSales DNP degree will advance your nursing career path. The combination of our rigorous curriculum and residency hours will prepare you to expand clinical practice.

This program offers the following tracks and degree options:

DNP Track in Executive Leadership
DNP Track in Clinical Leadership
Dual Degree in Clinical or Executive Leadership DNP Track with MBA
Post-BSN DNP Track for Family / Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Post-BSN DNP Track for Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-BSN DNP Track for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
Post-BSN DNP Track for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-BSN DNP Track for Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)

students working in physical therapy lab

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

As a DPT student at DeSales, you will learn through collaborative, interprofessional experiences with students in other healthcare graduate programs on campus. Our program boasts first-year cadaver anatomy, a state-of-the-art simulation center, service-learning community outreach experiences, and much more.

This program offers the following pathways and degree options:

Doctor of Physical Therapy 3-Year Program
BS in Health Science to Doctor of Physical Therapy
DPT + MBA: Physical Therapy & Business Administration