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Ferris-Grand Rapids offers Master's Degrees in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Information Systems. If you want to expand your education and career, then it's time to begin a Ferris master's degree program.


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Business Administration (MBA)

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Ferris State University's MBA teaches the concepts and processes that have demonstrated their worth in enhancing organizational performance worldwide. This base of knowledge is key in modern business as they strive to remain vital and competitive in today's global economy. The goal of the Ferris MBA is translating these competencies and skills into a curriculum that promotes organization vlaues and processes that contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives.

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Career and Technical Education (MSCTE)

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Improved career and technical education competency and refined instructional or administrative skills are the goals of Ferris State University's Master of Science degree program in Career and Technical education. Previous teaching experience is not required. The program enables career and technical instructors in allied health, business, home economics and technical education at secondary and post-secondary levels, as well as industrial training and development personnel, to attain an advanced education by building on previous training and occupational experience.

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Criminal Justice Administration (CJAD)

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The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration is designed to offer post-baccalaureate education to criminal justice professionals, administrators, and traditional students seeking criminal justice graduate education. The curriculum offers course work and skills necessary for successful administration in police, corrections, and courts agencies as well as private criminal justice agencies such as residential treatment centers, halfway houses, and private security firms. Students seeking admissions to law school and doctoral studies in criminal justice will find this program appealing.

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Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)

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The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction gives professional educators the advanced professional development necessary to open several career options as well as provides a foundation to improve their instructional practice. Students eligible for admission to the graduate program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. When required, candidates should hold or be eligible for professional licensure, registration or certification to practice in the occupational specialty. Previous teaching experience is not required. The program enables secondary and elementary educators to advance in their district salary schedules and become educational leaders either as administrators, curriculum directors or department heads.

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Information Systems Management (MSISM)

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The MS-ISM is the choice for individuals interested in acquiring skills to enter the information technology profession or current professionals interested in reengineering their knowledge and skill set. The MS-ISM program focuses on the concepts and skills for effective leadership and includes concentration choices in emerging areas such as outsourcing management and several technical areas with growing career potential.

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Nursing (MSN)

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Ferris State University's Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of BSN nurses who want to further their education in an accessible program that schedules classes to accommodate the busy lives of working adults.

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Philanthropy Concentration (MEd)

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Offered as graduate credit or a concentration within the Master’s in Education, this certificate is designed to develop teachers who can offer their students a better understanding of society and opportunities to give back to their communities.

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