How does competency-based progression work?

Competency-based education allows you to progress by showing that you’ve mastered career-aligned competencies rather than spending a set amount of time in class. This allows you to move quickly through familiar material while spending more time on what’s new to you. Here at Keller, each Fast Track course includes:. . 3 competencies , each focused on a defined knowledge or skill area. 3 topics per competency , with 3 lessons and 1 nongraded learning activity per topic. 1 graded assessment per competency that measures your ability to apply what you’ve learned in practical, career-relevant scenarios. . You pass the course once you’ve completed all lessons and activities and successfully achieved mastery on competency assessments. Need extra help? Take advantage of faculty office hours, weekly live lessons (along with recordings), 1:1 faculty walkthroughs, and ongoing coaching and support.

How are competency assessments graded?

Faculty evaluate each competency assessment using a clearly defined rubric, so you know what’s expected before you submit it. You’ll receive feedback within 72 hours and earn 1 of 3 results:. . Mastery+ (4.0). Mastery (3.0). Not Met (0.0). . If you receive a “Not Met” grade on your first attempt, you can revise and resubmit within your active subscription period. If you receive “Not Met” on your second submission, you’ll be required to meet with your instructor before submitting a third time.

Is Fast Track easier than a traditional format?

Neither format is easier than the other since Fast Track changes how you progress — not what you learn. The academic standards for our Fast Track format are the same as in our traditional format. However, instead of earning grades based on weekly assignments, discussions, quizzes, or exams scheduled throughout the term, you'll make progress as you demonstrate your understanding of clearly defined competencies and outcomes.

Will employers recognize a degree earned through the Fast Track format?

Yes. The degree you earn through Fast Track is the same DeVry University credential you’d earn in our traditional programs. Employers increasingly hire workers with demonstrable, career-focused skills, which you can gain through Fast Track, and earning a credential can help strengthen your career opportunities. In fact, our 2025 Bridging the Gap: Overcoming a Silent Standoff in America’s Talent Economy report found that 80% of employers say investing in an education today will advance a worker’s professional career.

Can I transfer my previous college credits?

Yes, qualifying transfer credits may be applied. 3 Our standard Keller transfer credit policy , with the exclusion of the portfolio assessment, applies to our MBA program when completed in our Fast Track format.

How quickly will I progress through my coursework?

One of the key advantages of our Fast Track format is that you can progress through your courses at your own pace, within this structure:. . Move at your own speed during each 16-week subscription period.. Once you finish a course, you can enroll in your next course.. You make progress by completing assessments that show you have mastered each competency in your course.. If you already understand certain material, you may be able to move more quickly.. If you need more time, you can use feedback, support, and additional attempts to keep working toward skill development.. .

Is there a minimum amount of time I need to invest in each course?

No, there is no fixed number of hours required for each Fast Track course at DeVry. Once you complete the required milestones and successfully pass your assessments, you are able to move on to your next course.

What if I finish my courses early?

If you finish a course before the end of your subscription period, we encourage you to enroll in the next course in your program to maintain your momentum.

How much time should I spend on my coursework each week?

A realistic amount of learning time is about 10 to 20 hours per week when taking 2 courses, but your ideal study time depends on factors like your work schedule, learning style, and previous experience with the subject matter. You may find yourself moving quickly through familiar material and spending more time on competencies that are new to you.

Do I need to log on at a specific time?

There are no set log-in times. Flexibility is a core element of Fast Track, so you can complete your work on your own schedule, day or night. However, it is important to note that it is highly recommended for you to actively participate throughout your subscription period and you are required, at a minimum, to complete at least 1 academic activity within the first 21 days of your subscription period and log in at least once every 21 days.

How will I be supported during my program?

While your learning is self-paced, you’ll have access to faculty, advisors, career coaching, milestones, and digital resources throughout your program. You can:. . Get guidance on lessons, activities, and assessments.. Ask questions and get additional support during office hours.. Attend weekly live lessons or watch the recordings.. Connect with Student Support advisors to receive personalized, human support.. Access your AI Lumi tutor 24/7.. Receive guidance and help with interview preparation, resume building, and more through our Career Services team.. .

Are there deadlines or due dates?

Since Fast Track allows you to move at your own pace, there are no due dates for completing lessons, activities, or assessments. The most important deadline to keep in mind is the end of your subscription period, which is when a new billing cycle begins. If your subscription period ends before you complete a course, your progress may carry over into the next subscription period.

Can I take breaks between subscription periods?

Yes, you are allowed to take breaks between subscription periods, although we encourage you to maintain consistent enrollment to stay on track toward your goals.

Will I collaborate with classmates?

Most Fast Track learning is built around individual demonstration of mastery, so plan for a high level of independent work. However, opportunities to engage with classmates may be available for those who choose to attend the optional instructor-led live lectures.

Will I have a GPA as a Fast Track student?

Yes. You will be awarded a GPA based on the grades you earn within your courses.

Will Fast Track be indicated on my diploma?

No. The learning format you choose is not indicated on your diploma. .

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DeVry-Keller Fast Track

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Overview

Competency-based education that meets you where you are

Designed for busy professionals like you, our DeVry-Keller Fast Track provides competency-based education in a self-paced, 100% online format, so you have the flexibility you need to earn your degree while balancing work and life.

With our comprehensive, guided curriculum, you’ll work through courses at your own speed, moving forward by showing that you’ve mastered the required skills. This can not only save you time but may also reduce the cost of your degree — because the faster you learn, the more you can save.

In our Fast Track MBA, you define your schedule. This means you can move quickly through material you already understand, so you can focus your time on the subjects and skills you’re still learning.
Taking up to 2 courses at a time, you’ll progress by demonstrating what you’ve learned. Complete faculty-evaluated competency assessments, use performance-level feedback to revise and resubmit when needed, and move on as soon as you show that you’ve mastered the material. There is no limit to the number of courses you can complete during a subscription period.
Connect with faculty for guidance, feedback, 1:1 assessment walkthroughs, office hours, and weekly live lessons you can join or watch later. You’ll also have access to digital resources like our online learning platform, convenient mobile app, vast e-library, and your Lumi AI tutor — day or night.
Explore industry-aligned coursework, hands-on experiential learning, real-world case studies, and AI skill-building as you immerse yourself in the same robust concepts taught in our traditional learning format.

Benefits

Fast Track benefits

Designed to provide you with an adaptive, affordable pathway to your goals, Fast Track offers an alternative route to earning your degree without sacrificing credibility, time, or a robust academic experience.

What you'll get

Self-paced learning format
Feedback from experienced professors
Flexible, yet guided curriculum
Support from advisors, Career Services, and more
Access to 24/7 tutoring resources
A dashboard equipped with progress tracking, reminders, and study tips
A degree from an accredited university¹
Subscription-based pricing that aligns your costs with your pace

What you'll learn

In-demand skills that employers value
Real-world business concepts through videos, podcasts, and hands-on exercises
Industry-specific software used by today’s organizations
How to leverage AI to streamline and optimize projects and tasks

Learning formats

Fast Track vs. traditional formats

When it comes to advancing your education, it’s important that you select a program that fits your life. Take a look at how each of our learning formats are designed to match your study preferences and goals.

	Traditional format	Fast Track
Modality	100% online or take select classes on-campus²	100% online
Schedule and pace	Structured sessions with clearly defined due dates for coursework and exams	Self-paced with the ability to move forward as you master the required skills
Start dates	Classes start every 8 weeks	16-week subscription periods start the first Monday of each month
Pricing	Per credit hour	Flat fee per subscription period with no limit on the number of courses you can complete
Faculty and Peer Engagement	Instructor-driven lessons and discussions with regular peer collaboration	Primarily independent with instructor feedback on coursework, optional live classes, and AI learning support

Available programs

Earn your MBA with Fast Track

Pursuing your degree should propel your progress, not pause your life. Explore our MBA program built to help you balance work and family priorities as you gain job-ready skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Master's in Business Administration

Subscription and pricing

Fast Track subscription and pricing

Our subscription-based pricing model can help you learn more, in less time, for less money:

Subscription periods begin on the first Monday of every month.
Pay a flat rate of $4,400 per 16-week subscription period ($4,200 + $200 e-books and materials fee).
Waive up to 3 courses with eligible transfer credits.³

Estimated total cost: $8800
Total time in months: 8

Select your preferred program duration in months

Enrollment requirements

Admissions

Enrolling in our Fast Track format is as easy as 1-2-3:

Request info: Start by requesting more information. It only takes a minute.

Connect with Admissions: We’ll give you a call to discuss our Fast Track format and how it can fit your goals.

Submit your application: Your Admissions representative will help you submit your application right over the phone.

It’s that simple! Once you are accepted, we’ll help you prepare to get started in our next subscription period.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Fast Track

Competency-based education allows you to progress by showing that you’ve mastered career-aligned competencies rather than spending a set amount of time in class. This allows you to move quickly through familiar material while spending more time on what’s new to you.

Here at Keller, each Fast Track course includes:
- 3 competencies, each focused on a defined knowledge or skill area
- 3 topics per competency, with 3 lessons and 1 nongraded learning activity per topic
- 1 graded assessment per competency that measures your ability to apply what you’ve learned in practical, career-relevant scenarios
You pass the course once you’ve completed all lessons and activities and successfully achieved mastery on competency assessments. Need extra help? Take advantage of faculty office hours, weekly live lessons (along with recordings), 1:1 faculty walkthroughs, and ongoing coaching and support.
Faculty evaluate each competency assessment using a clearly defined rubric, so you know what’s expected before you submit it. You’ll receive feedback within 72 hours and earn 1 of 3 results:
- Mastery+ (4.0)
- Mastery (3.0)
- Not Met (0.0)
If you receive a “Not Met” grade on your first attempt, you can revise and resubmit within your active subscription period. If you receive “Not Met” on your second submission, you’ll be required to meet with your instructor before submitting a third time.
Neither format is easier than the other since Fast Track changes how you progress — not what you learn. The academic standards for our Fast Track format are the same as in our traditional format. However, instead of earning grades based on weekly assignments, discussions, quizzes, or exams scheduled throughout the term, you'll make progress as you demonstrate your understanding of clearly defined competencies and outcomes.
Yes. The degree you earn through Fast Track is the same DeVry University credential you’d earn in our traditional programs.

Employers increasingly hire workers with demonstrable, career-focused skills, which you can gain through Fast Track, and earning a credential can help strengthen your career opportunities. In fact, our 2025 Bridging the Gap: Overcoming a Silent Standoff in America’s Talent Economy report found that 80% of employers say investing in an education today will advance a worker’s professional career.
Yes, qualifying transfer credits may be applied.³ Our standard Keller transfer credit policy, with the exclusion of the portfolio assessment, applies to our MBA program when completed in our Fast Track format.
One of the key advantages of our Fast Track format is that you can progress through your courses at your own pace, within this structure:
- Move at your own speed during each 16-week subscription period.
- Once you finish a course, you can enroll in your next course.
- You make progress by completing assessments that show you have mastered each competency in your course.
- If you already understand certain material, you may be able to move more quickly.
- If you need more time, you can use feedback, support, and additional attempts to keep working toward skill development.
No, there is no fixed number of hours required for each Fast Track course at DeVry. Once you complete the required milestones and successfully pass your assessments, you are able to move on to your next course.
A realistic amount of learning time is about 10 to 20 hours per week when taking 2 courses, but your ideal study time depends on factors like your work schedule, learning style, and previous experience with the subject matter. You may find yourself moving quickly through familiar material and spending more time on competencies that are new to you.
There are no set log-in times. Flexibility is a core element of Fast Track, so you can complete your work on your own schedule, day or night.

However, it is important to note that it is highly recommended for you to actively participate throughout your subscription period and you are required, at a minimum, to complete at least 1 academic activity within the first 21 days of your subscription period and log in at least once every 21 days.
While your learning is self-paced, you’ll have access to faculty, advisors, career coaching, milestones, and digital resources throughout your program. You can:
- Get guidance on lessons, activities, and assessments.
- Ask questions and get additional support during office hours.
- Attend weekly live lessons or watch the recordings.
- Connect with Student Support advisors to receive personalized, human support.
- Access your AI Lumi tutor 24/7.
- Receive guidance and help with interview preparation, resume building, and more through our Career Services team.
Since Fast Track allows you to move at your own pace, there are no due dates for completing lessons, activities, or assessments. The most important deadline to keep in mind is the end of your subscription period, which is when a new billing cycle begins. If your subscription period ends before you complete a course, your progress may carry over into the next subscription period.
Most Fast Track learning is built around individual demonstration of mastery, so plan for a high level of independent work. However, opportunities to engage with classmates may be available for those who choose to attend the optional instructor-led live lectures.

Finish in as little as 1 year for about $13k: Assumes student is enrolled in 3-4 courses per period, applies 9 hours of prior learning credit, and maintains consistent enrollment with no breaks. Normal time does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period. See more about program costs on our tuition page.

DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

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Frequently asked questions about Fast Track

How does competency-based progression work?

How are competency assessments graded?

Is Fast Track easier than a traditional format?

Will employers recognize a degree earned through the Fast Track format?

Can I transfer my previous college credits?

How quickly will I progress through my coursework?

Is there a minimum amount of time I need to invest in each course?

What if I finish my courses early?

How much time should I spend on my coursework each week?

Do I need to log on at a specific time?

How will I be supported during my program?

Are there deadlines or due dates?

Can I take breaks between subscription periods?

Will I collaborate with classmates?

Will I have a GPA as a Fast Track student?

Will Fast Track be indicated on my diploma?