Professional Development Opportunities
We understand that career transitions can be challenging, especially for federal employees
and contractors facing unexpected displacement. To support your next steps, we have
compiled a list of graduate programs and professional development opportunities available
at discounted rates. These resources are designed to help you expand your skills,
advance your career, and explore new professional pathways. Whether you're looking
to earn an advanced degree, gain specialized certifications, or enhance your leadership
capabilities, these programs can provide the support and flexibility you need during
this transition
Center for Executive Education
20% Discount to Displaced Federal Employees
Taught by Industry Professionals
Gain Real-World Knowledge
If you want to upskill, build new skills, or quickly pivot your career, we are providing
short-term professional certificates across several fields at a 20% discount to displaced federal employees. Our Center for Executive Education offers career
enhancing courses which provide you with practical skills and knowledge to increase
your marketability and earning potential. Let us help you achieve your next career
development goal by taking one of our classes. All of our courses are taught by industry
professionals who are experts in their fields. By attending one of our classes, you
will gain real-world knowledge that will have an immediate impact on how you work.
Learn what you need to know to impact your career today.
You can qualify for a 20% tuition scholarship
The University of Dallas’ Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business is offering a
20% tuition scholarship to recently separated federal civil government employees. This scholarship is applicable
to federal workers and affiliates applying for the Academic Year 2025 – 2026. Application
must include proof of federal civil service employment or affected status. Some restrictions
may apply.
In addition, we are waiving the application fee and extending the deadline to May
20 (or beyond for some programs) for those applying to start a master’s degree in
the 2025-2026 academic year for nearly all businesss master’s programs at the University
of Dallas. (All master’s degree programs are eligible for the application fee waiver.)
For More Information
Michael Sarles, MBA
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Phone: 972-721-5100
Email: msarles@udallas.edu
Schedule an appointment with Michael
