NDNU and UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Partnership
Unlock your future and continue your education at NDNU
Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) and UCSC Silicon Valley Extension have partnered to create flexible educational pathways that help students advance their academic and professional goals. Through this collaboration, students can build on their prior coursework and continue their education at NDNU through career-focused programs designed for working professionals. Together, NDNU and UCSC Extension are committed to expanding access to high-quality, flexible learning opportunities that support student success.
The following programs are available through this partnership:
Master of Arts in Educational Therapy
NDNU is one of only three U.S. schools offering a Master of Arts in Educational Therapy.
Through the partnership with UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Professional Education,
students who complete the Educational Therapy certificate at UCSCx may transfer eligible units toward earning an NDNU MA in Educational Therapy. Students
may transfer their UCSCx certificate units to NDNU and complete the 13 units of remaining coursework needed to earn their master’s degree.
SPACE
100% Online - Learn from experienced faculty with real world expertise.
Built for working professionals, the program has a flexible format and schedule. Students may also gain clinical practice experience at local schools and clinics
Tuition: $11,726 ($902 per unit)
Financial aid & scholarships available
Experience flexible 15-week courses
MA in Educational Therapy Program Learning Outcomes
- The ability to read, understand, and apply educational research.
- The ability to use library and internet resources to effectively identify significant research in the field/topic of interest and conduct a systematic, integrated literature review.
- The ability to conduct ethical research when using human subjects.
- The ability to design and conduct scholarly research and complete an original study (thesis) upon approval of research proposal by the NDNU Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee.
Master of Business Administration
The MBA program at NDNU fosters innovation, management, and leadership competencies
through the practice of analytical decision-making and problem solving. This program
develops essential business skills including interpersonal communication, strategic
thinking, and leadership practice. Our courses use systems thinking to leverage technological
advances such as AI, data analytics, and evidence-based management in ethical decision-making
SPACE
100% Online - Learn from experienced faculty with real world expertise. Built for working professionals, the program has a flexible format and schedule
NDNU’s 12 course MBA program gives you a rigorous, values-based perspective in the three core curriculum areas of management, analytics, and strategy.
The MBA program offers you six concentrations in rapidly growing areas that provide you with the flexibility to focus your learning on areas that align with your career goals.
Tuition: $19,080 ($1,590 per course)
(students who transfer eligible graduate units may have a lower total tuition cost).
Financial aid & scholarships available
Experience flexible 8-week courses
MBA Program Highlights
- Online courses that are engaging and designed to challenge you to grow as strategic thinkers, and compassionate leaders who know how to leverage technological advances, like AI and analytics, for organizational success.
- Faculty who know who you are, have faced the challenges you face, and are committed to mentoring you through the process of growing as an ethical business leader.
Key Features of NDNU’s MBA Program
- A Silicon Valley MBA for the Real World: Taught by practitioners active in their fields giving you the hard skills of data and analytics with the soft skills of empathy, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
- Learn Tonight, Use Tomorrow: We ensure that what you learn in your course tonight is relevant for answering the challenges you will face tomorrow.
- Intercultural Perspective: As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS), we focus on the cross-cultural competencies needed to manage complex, diverse international teams that drive the connected world.
- Specialized Skills: Future-proof your career by gaining specialized skills and knowledge in innovative business areas including AI, analytics, finance, and cybersecurity.
Management Concentrations
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Public Administration and Non-Profit Management
Technology Concentrations
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Analytics
- Cybersecurity
Apply for a NDNU Scholarship or Federal Financial Aid
NDNU Scholarships and Federal Financial Aid are two of the many ways NDNU helps remove financial barriers so you can achieve your educational and career goals.
Admissions Requirements
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History of Notre Dame de Namur University
Founded in 1851, NDNU is a WSCUC accredited, private, Catholic, coeducational master’s and undergraduate degree completion university, located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Silicon Valley. NDNU broadens the perspective and outlook of its students by exposing them to peers with diverse backgrounds, cultures and world views.
Learn MoreWhy NDNU is a Great Fit for You
NDNU is committed to helping students advance their education through flexible, affordable, and career-focused programs designed for working professionals.
NDNU offers online and hybrid learning opportunities that provide the flexibility students need to balance work, family, and personal responsibilities while continuing their education. Many programs are designed with working professionals in mind, offering convenient course schedules and supportive faculty engagement.
NDNU is dedicated to creating accessible pathways for students to continue their academic journey. Through partnership opportunities, transfer pathways, scholarships, financial aid, and flexible financing options, students can reduce the overall cost of earning their degree while receiving a high-quality education.
At NDNU, students benefit from small class sizes, individualized support, and faculty with real-world professional experience. From admissions through graduation, the NDNU community is committed to helping students succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
Whether you are completing a certificate, transferring eligible coursework, or returning to school to advance your career, NDNU provides flexible pathways that help students take the next step toward achieving their goals.