Fast, Affordable Master’s Degrees for Experienced Professionals

Where do you see yourself in five years? How about 10 years? Whatever your goals may be, if they include a move from a managerial to executive leadership position, it’s time to consider what skills and knowledge you’ll need to get there.

Often, the middle years of your career can be frustrating. Many feel stuck. You’re not fresh out of undergrad, but you’re not sitting in the C-suite either. So what does it take to make the leap from mid-level professional to organizational leader?

One option is to slowly work your way up, learning the ropes as you go—and there’s certainly no shame in that! But if you’re feeling restless, it might be time to explore other, faster options.

Pick Up the Pace

Education providers of all types—universities, professional associations, and private companies—have discovered what many modern learners want: affordable skill-building that can be done in tandem with an already demanding full-time job. What those same learners don’t want is to spend years making their way through a graduate degree program. Cue the launch of accelerated college degree programs for experienced professionals.

Today, dozens of institutions are investing in accelerated programs for busy professionals, including those as renowned as Columbia University; they offer students an accelerated Master of Public Health, which compresses a two-year program down to approximately one year.

CSU Global is no exception. Our Master of Science in Organizational Leadership – Executive Express Path is perfect for those who are looking to draw upon past experience and complete their graduate degree 100% online, in as little as 14 months. MSOL-EEP courses are just six-weeks long and are completed with a tight-knit cohort of peers. (Bonus: It’s an exceptional networking opportunity!) Over just 10 three-credit courses, led by expert faculty, you’ll enhance your critical-thinking, decision-making, managerial skills, and much more.

Do Your Homework

Always do your research first and make sure that the program you’re looking at—accelerated or not—is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is well respected, and will meet your career goals.

Keep cost in mind as well. Some “elite” institution’s accelerated master’s programs can cost $60,000 (or more). Reminder: If your employer is one of CSU Global’s 3,000+ partners, you could be eligible for reduced tuition.

Regardless of what program you choose, at whatever pace is best for you, we’re here to answer your questions. Reach out to a CSU Global Enrollment Counselor at 800-462-7845, or fill out our Information Request Form.