Keller Graduate School of Management

About

Mission:

The Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University is committed to the mission of providing high quality and practitioner-oriented graduate management degree programs by emphasizing on excellence in teaching and service.

Our objectives:

The following objectives reflect the mission of Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University.

• Developing the understanding of students regarding the language and information specific to the business.
• Nurturing students to incorporate concepts and skills across the functional areas.
• Enhancing the ability of students to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Encompassing in students an appreciation of differences in value and culture.
• Enabling access of students to the tools and concepts that are needed to improve productivity and quality.
• Honing the ability of students to effectively use technology and fulfill the organizational goals.
• Empowering the students to effectively conduct applied business research.
• Enhancing team-building and leadership skills of the students.
• Improving managerial decision making skills of the students.
• Instilling the value of life-long learning in students.

Our values:

The Keller Graduate School of Management is a part of Devry University. The Devry University pays regard to the following values.

Student success
Enhancing the success of students is an underlying principle that provides guidance regarding decision-making and institutional activities of Devry University.

Excellence in teaching
Recruiting faculty that pay regard to the improvement in subject matter expertise, effective use of technology and teaching effectiveness.

Academic freedom
Stimulating the faculty and staff members to get involved in free exploration of ideas and scholarly activities.

Educational relevance
Conferring technical and business programs that encourage life-long learning, foster responsible citizenship and provide career enhancement.

Organizational integrity
Involving the members of institution in the development of policies and application of these policies.

Responsive student services
Providing support services to the students in caring and helpful manner. This fosters the learning process and support academic success.

Institutional improvement
Reassessing and improving the teaching, academic support services, academic operations and curricula. These efforts are critical for maintaining leadership position academic field.

Institutional Accreditation:

Accreditation is an honor or recognition which is granted to an institution if it meets or exceeds the standard criteria of delivering quality education.

Following are the purposes of accreditations:

• Assessing the quality of education provided by an institution.
• Assuring the consistency in the operations of an institution.
• Promoting improvements in the institution.
• Provision of public accountability.

Students get multiple assurances by accreditations of institutions.

• Students get assurance that the institution is financially stable.
• Students get assurance that the institution offers approved and accredited study programs.
• Students get assurance that institutions truthfully advertise the courses.
• Accreditations provide verification that organization meets the standards.

The Devry University is accredited by and a member of the following.

The Higher Learning Commission and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC/NCA)

The Devry University is also a member of the following.
 
Council of Higher Education (CHEA)

The Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University also bears the honor of having programs based accreditation and recognition.

Grading system:

Following is the grading criterion which is adopted by the college in order to mark/judge the academic outcome of the students.

Grade to Grade Point Average Comparison

Letter Grade	GPA Value
A	4.00
A-	3.70
B+	3.30
B	3.00
B-	2.70
C+	2.30
C	2.00
C-	1.70
D+	1.30
D	1.00
D-	0.70
F	0.00

Academic Designators

Designator	Description
AU	Audit
I	Incomplete
IP	In Progress
S	Satisfactory
U	Unsatisfactory
W	Withdrawal

Student services:

Total Student Satisfaction
In addition to quality education, the institution also provides administrative services to the students. This commitment is based on the philosophy of total student satisfaction. The institution fosters student services that are important for the smooth flow of academic process.

The professionals at the institution provide curriculum that is in allegiance with today’s business world.

Academic Advising
Academic advising is provided by Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University to its students in order to support their academic endeavors and assist them in avoiding the need to retake the coursework.

Students facing issues in maintaining the required academic standards are encouraged to seek academic advising as soon as possible. 

Library
Both online and on-site library services are provided to the students. In campus libraries the students get access to journals, print books and other supporting material for student learning. However, access to online resources is also provided to the students.

Each campus library also offers quiet environment which is likely to be important for group and individual study. Access to computers, internet, copiers and printers is also provided to the students.

Career Services
Numerous career services are provided to the students and alumni of Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University. The Career Services Department provides assistance in acquiring professional development skills to the students and graduates. These skills are likely to serve the students throughout their careers.

The career services of Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University address the areas which include assessment of career goals, development of resumes, enhancing interviewing and networking techniques, enhancing marketability and honing skills required for salary negotiation.

On-time Completion rates:

Following table is likely to provide the information about On-time Completion rates of different programs completed between 7/1/10 – 6/30/11.

Programs	On-time Completion Rate
Accounting and Financial Management Master’s Degree Program	87%
Business Administration Master’s Degree Program	90%
Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Program	90%
Information Systems Management Master’s Degree Programs	92%
Network and Communication Management Master’s Degree Program	93%
Project Management Master’s Degree Program	87%
Public Administration Master’s Degree Program	94%
Accounting Graduate Certificate Program	84%
Business Administration Graduate certificate Program	100%
Educational Management Graduate Certificate Program	100%
E-Commerce Management Graduate Certificate Program	83%
Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate Program	94%
Financial Analysis Graduate Certificate Program	79%
Health Services Management graduate Certificate Program	94%
Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate Program	86%
Information Security Graduate Certificate Program	85%
Information Systems Management Graduate Certificate Programs	86%
Network and Communications Management Graduate Certificate Program	67%
Project Management graduate Certificate Program	88%
Wireless Communication Graduate Certificate Program	86%