Whether you work in public service, administration, operations, public safety or leadership, ACU can help you build new skills and advance your career without stepping away from your current role.
Community at ACU transcends physical location. Our flexible online programs equip our students with practical wisdom and relational anchors. From faculty that are deeply dedicated to your success, to a community of peers that uplift, inspire and challenge one another, ACU’s online programs are anything but impersonal.
Our MBA students think from a local perspective while striving to make a global impact with their ideas. Courses promoting leadership, organizational innovation, data-supported decision-making and ethics refine what you know and impart concepts you can apply in your current position.
With five courses in cybersecurity, our MSIT is designed around this central pillar and provides instruction that runs parallel to professional certifications.
Taught through a Christian worldview, our Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares leaders in medical organizations by focusing on innovation in the healthcare industry and exploring how faith shapes the ethical challenges of patient care.
Explore ACU’s online programs available to City of Dallas employees, or take the next step and apply today. Whether you’re comparing options or ready to move forward, we’re here to help you get started.
For the fifth straight year, Newsweek and Statista Inc. have named Abilene Christian University one of America’s Top Online Colleges. ACU blends academic excellence with unmatched flexibility, so you can earn a world-class degree on your terms, wherever life takes you.
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