Accelerated Advantage Graduate Degree Programs

Aurora University's Accelerated Advantage graduate programs (formerly the Plus One programs) allow you to complete your master’s degree in one year. The program begins in June and finishes the following May. Through AU's Accelerated Advantage programs, you will:

• Gain professional growth opportunities. You'll participate in a premier internship, resume-building activities, and networking and professional development opportunities. 
• Increase your earning potential. U.S. workers holding a master’s degree earn 19% more in average annual salary than those with a bachelor’s degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025.
• Develop the skills and knowledge that employers seek. You’ll learn advanced concepts, along with critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills, from top-notch faculty with real-world experience.

Choose from the following programs:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MA) High School Teaching License
  Content Areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Spanish
  
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  Tracks: Marketing and Brand Management, Healthcare, Sport Management, and Strategic Management
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS)