Graduate Admissions
Invest in Yourself
Elon’s graduate programs offer stimulating intellectual communities built on close interaction with faculty, academic engagement with peers and a university environment fully committed to inquiry and research. The nine graduate programs and their respective schools have received national accreditation and are recognized as academically rigorous programs at an affordable cost.
Elon Graduate Degree Programs
Business (MBA)
Aspire to lead with an Elon MBA. Designed for working professionals in the area, Elon’s part-time MBA program can be customized to meet your specific needs. Earn your degree in as little as 21 months or set your own pace. Classes are held in the evenings from 6-9pm.
Learn more about the MBA program.
| Program Start | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | April 15 |
| Spring | Dec. 15 (Sept 15 International) |
Business Analytics (M.S.)
Unleash your data potential. Elon’s full-time, accelerated Master’s in Business Analytics program prepares you to be a change-maker in business through the management and analysis of data. Enroll in September and complete your degree in less than one year.
Learn more about the M.S. in Business Analytics program.
| Program Start | Priority Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | April 15 |
| Spring | December 15 (Sept 15 International) |
| Summer | January 15 |
Accounting (M.S.)
Be CPA ready. Elon’s full-time, accelerated master’s program is ideal for recent graduates. Complete your master’s degree in one year as you work toward completing the CPA Exam and achieving your professional goals.
Learn more about the M.S. in Accounting program.
| Program Start | Priority Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | April 15 |
| Spring | December 15 (September 15 International) |
| Summer | January 15 |
Interactive Media (M.A.)
Next Enrollment Term: Fall 2026 The Interactive Media graduate program is currently conducting a market research study examining new concentrations, curriculum revisions, and new methods of delivery to meet and support the needs of today’s students. The program expects to enroll its next cohort in fall 2026, with applications opening Sept. 1, 2025. If you would like to stay informed about this graduate program’s development, please join our mailing list.
Master of Education in Innovation (M.Ed.)
Elon’s 30-hour Master of Education in Innovation (M.Ed.) program is a part-time, distance education program designed for teachers who are active educators in the k-12 setting. Courses are delivered online in the summer, spring and fall semesters.
Learn more about the Master of Education in Innovation (M.Ed.)
| Program Start | Priority Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer (June) | April 15 |
Master of Arts in Higher Education (MHE)
Elon’s Master of Arts in Higher Education (MHE) is designed to prepare highly effective professionals for roles as administrators, educators and mentors in a variety of college and university settings. In a cohort structure, students will experience a curriculum linked together by a series of educationally enriching activities and relationships. Students will be full-time in this two-year, 36-hour program that incorporates study abroad, internships, a two-year paid apprenticeship and capstone project.
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Higher Education (MHE)
| Program Start | Priority Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (August) | January 10 |
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Elon’s 24-month, full-time program prepares graduates to think critically and act skillfully to meet expanding health care needs in local and global communities.
Learn more about the PA program.
| Program Start | CASPA Application Cycle |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2023-2024* |
| January 2026 | 2025-2026 |
| January 2027 | 2026-2027 |
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Elon’s three-year, full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy program emphasizes a patient-centered approach to the profession. The program immerses students in science and research while teaching them the value of respect and communication.
Learn more about the DPT program.
| Program Start | Priority Deadline |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | August 15, 2023 |
Law (J.D.)
Building a legacy of leadership in the law and a national model of engaged learning in legal education, located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Learn more about the School of Law.
| Program Start | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 |
Non-Degree Certificates, Courses and Professional and Continuing Studies opportunities at Elon
The new Healthcare Analytics (HCA) Certificate is now available in fall 2024. The Elon HCA is housed in the AACSB-accredited Martha and Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University. This graduate certificate is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and offers options to transfer courses into either the Elon MBA or MSBA. Learn more about the Graduate Healthcare Analytics Certificate
Not ready for a degree program? Quickly gain in-demand workforce skills to apply to your career through 30+ short courses and certificates offered online by Elon Professional and Continuing Studies.
Undergraduate Admissions
Elon offers 70+ undergraduate majors leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of science. Learn more about undergraduate enrollment at Elon.