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The Office of Strategic Initiatives is proud to partner with academic colleges and departments across the University to offer a variety of innovative degree programs, certificates, and credit-bearing courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Degree Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Doctorate of Business Administration<\/h2>

The URI DBA is a premier 3-year program for senior leaders ready to elevate their strategic influence and thought leadership. Combining rigorous scholarship with real-world application, this doctorate equips executives to address complex business challenges with data-driven insight and visionary leadership in this low-residency doctorate.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Pfizer MBA<\/h2>

Advance your career with the URI MBA at Pfizer\u2014a flexible, part-time program designed exclusively for Pfizer professionals. Take classes right on the Groton campus or join live online through Microsoft Teams or Zoom to gain the skills to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing business world.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Graduate Certificate in Digital Literacy<\/h2>

URI\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Digital Literacy is designed for educators, librarians, and media professionals.

Through an in-person summer institute, and two online classes in Fall and Spring, you’ll gain the skills needed to navigate and lead in today\u2019s dynamic digital landscape.
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Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia Knowledge and Practice<\/h2>

Empower every learner to succeed. Delivered fully online, this 12-credit program equips educators with the specialized knowledge and hands-on techniques needed to support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security<\/h2>

Strengthen your organization\u2019s resilience with URI\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. Designed for working professionals, this fully online program blends strategic leadership with applied cybersecurity practice- empowering you to address emerging challenges with clarity and confidence.
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ITR Summer Internship<\/h2>

The Center for Career and Experiential Education invites students to earn degree credits while gaining real-world experience with employers and build professional skills.

The summer semester is an ideal time to complete an internship, as many employers traditionally offer structured summer programs for students.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Project SUSTAIN<\/h2>

Ready to make a difference? Project SUSTAIN is a fully funded two-year opportunity to launch your career in special education. Through expert training and mentorship, you\u2019ll join a diverse network of educators dedicated to strengthening Rhode Island\u2019s schools’ educational outcomes for children with disabilities. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for licensure in Special Education.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lean Six Sigma Certification<\/h2>

The URI Office of Strategic Initiatives, in partnership with the College of Business, offers certification in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow, Green, and Black Belts. Lean Six Sigma is recognized globally for enhancing operations and business strategies through data-driven project management. Credit-bearing courses are offered by the College of Business, which lead to certification.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Scientific Criminal Investigation Training \u2013 Law Enforcement Personnel<\/h2>

Strengthen your investigative expertise. Designed specifically for law enforcement professionals, these courses are taught by experts from the State Crime Laboratory, the Department of Health Forensic Science Laboratory, and experienced crime scene investigators.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Multilingual Learner (MLL) Education for Administrators<\/h2>

Enhance your leadership capacity to better serve multilingual learners. These graduate-level courses not only prepare you for the RIDE MLL Endorsement, but they can also count toward a future graduate degree.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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