Online Professional Studies Degree Programs
A professional studies program that aligns with your career goals.
Use your accomplishments, work experience, and transfer credit to help advance your career and personal goals. Purdue Global’s professional studies programs offer customizable degree paths that can prepare you for a competitive edge in the workforce, setting you up for roles in business, IT, government, non-profit centers, legal environments, the military, and more. And because your classes are 100% online, it’s easy to create a study schedule that fits within your life.
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Find the Online Program That’s Right for You
Professional Studies
Associate of Science in Professional Studies
Prepare for entry-level roles working in project management, operations, strategic planning, and more. You'll complete an Individualized Learning Plan that aligns with your goals, focusing on fundamental concepts in a specific field of interest.
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies
Build your own open bachelor's degree for the career you want. You'll complete an Individualized Learning Plan (IDP) that aligns with your goals, with coursework that focuses on long- and short-term plans for success in the workplace.
- Leadership
- Organizational/Industrial Psychology
- Supply Chain Logistics
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Graduate Certificate
Gain the skills to lead inclusively, elevate equity, and promote diversity within organizations.
Master of Professional Studies
Develop advanced skills in up to three focus areas and increase your marketability in the workforce. You'll complete an Individualized Learning Plan (IDP) that aligns with your goals, with coursework in global communication, data literacy, and more.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
What Professional Studies Area of Study Are You Interested In?
Online Professional Studies Programs
We offer the associate’s and bachelor’s professional studies programs in two separate online pathways: an independent, self-paced study program and a traditional term-based program option. We also offer a customizable graduate degree in professional studies and a diversity, equity, and inclusivity graduate certificate.
Online Degree Pathways
Purdue Global offers two flexible pathways to obtain your associate or bachelor’s degree in professional studies:
| Traditional Term-Based Option |
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| Progress through your associate's or bachelor's degree on scheduled terms at Purdue Global |
| Earn credit by passing Purdue Global courses |
| Choose eligible instructor-led courses that align with your Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) |
| Tuition based on per-credit-hour pricing |
| Eligible for financial and military aid for those who qualify |
| Outstanding loans may be deferred |
| Independent Self-Study Option |
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| Self-paced until the last course (capstone) of your bachelor's degree |
| Earn credit by passing Assessments of Skills and Knowledge (ASKs) |
| Choose from the list of ASKs that align with your Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) |
| Monthly tuition fee, ASK fees, and tuition for the capstone course |
| Cash only |
| Outstanding loans cannot be deferred |
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What Are the Admissions Requirements?
To get started as a Purdue Global student, you must meet certain academic requirements and complete an enrollment application. Here’s what you’ll need to begin:
Admissions for Undergraduate Programs
- General Education Development (GED) or high school diploma for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees
For Graduate Programs and Certificates
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for master's degrees and certificate programs
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Understanding Your Investment
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