School Details
Avila University is a private, not-for-profit academy dedicated to the worth, dignity and potential of its diverse student body. A large array of majors from undergraduate to graduate are available through on-campus, hybrid, and 100% online courses.
Enhance your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation through a diverse population of disciplines and objectives. Earn your bachelor’s in business or healthcare; acquire a master’s in education, management and more, online.
AU for you:
- Online courses flexible, designed for busy adults
- Creative and designated career outcomes
- Accessible and accelerated courses
- Financial aid, tuition reimbursement and flexible payment options available
Accreditation & Licensing
Avila University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Business
Combine a broad-based business background with foundational accounting skills and discover multiple career opportunities with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Avila University.
This affordable, 100% online B.B.A. in Accounting program is designed to give you the experience to succeed as an accountant, auditor, or bookkeeper, as well as help you fulfill 120 hours of the state educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination. In this program, you will develop accounting acumen through in-depth studies of cost accounting, auditing, and accounting information systems.
Cultivate your financial intelligence and develop necessary financial analytical skills while acquiring a broad-based business background with a B.B.A. in Finance.
This affordable, 100% online program is designed to help you establish a relevant foundation in banking, investing, and financial policy to foster career success in fields such as financial analysis, credit analysis, and investor relations.
This program does not prepare you to become a Certified Financial Planner.
Diversify your business knowledge with the online B.B.A. in Interdisciplinary Business degree. Gain a well-rounded skillset and strong foundation for any future business leader. This affordable, 100% online program is ideal if you are seeking variety in your career options. Gain valuable skills to prepare for opportunities in management, marketing, human resources, and more.
Meet the rising demand for human resource professionals when you earn an online bachelor’s degree in human resources. Learn to recruit qualified personnel, manage staff training programs, and conduct comprehensive performance reviews to optimize any company’s employee experience. Plus, our dynamic curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
As an Avila student, you will receive support from attentive faculty who is dedicated to developing you as a whole person.
This online international business degree emphasizes marketing, business law, and finance to give you the ability to collaborate in foreign trades and markets. Gain a global perspective that will help you assess and overcome the unique challenges international business transactions present.
Tailor this affordable B.A. in International Business program by choosing electives that match your interests and inspire you to build a skillset that makes you a competitive hire for any organization.
The bachelor’s in management online program combines business acumen with a focus on psychology, diversity, human resources, and organizational behavior. This versatile program is designed for entrepreneurs, future business managers, and emerging leaders in nonprofit or commercial organizations.
You will gain experience writing mission statements, HR policy, fundraising proposals, and accounting processes in this bachelor’s degree in management. Attentive faculty is committed to your development as a whole person, helping you become an effective, compassionate leader.
Launch a dynamic marketing career when you earn an online bachelor’s in marketing. Master fundamental marketing skills when you apply the techniques, methods, and technologies used throughout the product life cycle. Communicate effectively across departments with multidisciplinary coursework in core business concepts such as accounting, economics, and management.
You can begin your marketing career equipped with the tools necessary for success with the support of highly engaged faculty who is dedicated to providing you with a well-rounded education.
The 120-hour degree in Strategic Communication will expose students to the techniques and skill sets required to create purposeful information and share it, both on an interpersonal and organizational level using established industry techniques and tactics. The Strategic Communication degree builds a broad understanding of the need for and interplay of media and society while it instills a grounded understanding of how to engage all organizational stakeholders in developing effective messaging strategies using the full range of media, advertising, marketing, public relations, and branding initiatives based in persuasion theory and best practices. This program offers a valuable asset to virtually any organization or business as it is designed to be flexible for working professionals. The courses are delivered in a convenient and flexible online format.
Help your organization weather any storm with a Graduate Certificate in Change Management. This online organizational leadership program prepares you for a variety of organizational change, from planned initiatives to a volatile marketplace. You will learn how to utilize data and evidence to guide your decisions as an effective leader. Upon completion of the program, you will have a reflective portfolio demonstrating your skills to employers, and the benefit of networking with professional peers and mentors throughout the program.
Coursework includes topics in:
- Change dynamics
- Change leaders
- Evidence-based decisions
- Diversity and inclusion in change management
The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership Development provides you with a broad range of skills designed to help you meet current and future business challenges. You will gain enhanced interpersonal, organizational development, conflict management, and performance management skills while also utilizing innovation and creativity.
Graduates of this organizational leadership program online will be essential in preparing emerging leaders within their organization. They will have the ability to teach, coach, and lead others while looking toward the future of their business.
Coursework covers topics in:
- Strategic communication
- Innovation and creativity
- Conflict management systems
- Leadership and influence processes
Whether you want to grow your role in your current organization or embark on a new profession as a coach or consultant, the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching can give you the skills you need. Leadership coaches have the ability to help organizations focus on results and outcomes to ensure continued success. Coursework prepares you for certification with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to help you get started improving lives, relationships, and business performance for your clients and organizations.
Highlights of this online organizational leadership program include:
- Project-based experiential learning experiences
- Building a reflective portfolio demonstrating your skills
- Networking with professional peers and mentors
- Synchronous and asynchronous online courses
- ICF certified training program
- Credits can be applied toward the MA in Management or MS in Organizational Development
Project Management skills can help you stand out from the crowd in nearly any industry. The online Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Avila University provides you with effective project management tools and techniques to add value to your organization.
Students in this online Project Management program learn how to communicate effectively, manage conflict, negotiate, budget, lead, organize, and problem solve. Courses incorporate current industry practices, case studies, and project management technology. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for industry certifications, and courses can be applied toward Avila’s MA in Management degree.
Highlights of this program include:
- Project-based experiential learning experiences
- Build a reflective portfolio demonstrating your skills to employers
- Network with professional peers and mentors
- 100% online with both synchronous and asynchronous courses
Human Resources professionals can develop new skills and enhance their value to their organization with the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources from Avila University. This online program gives students the skills they need to be a strategic partner within their company’s leadership team.
Courses teach students how to develop an integrated perspective to ensure their contributions help promote the entire organization. Students in this online Human Resources program learn how to handle changing workplaces and economic models while growing and leveraging employees.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Strategic human resource management
- Workforce planning and employment
- Total rewards and risk management
- Employee and labor relations
The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design from Avila University prepares you to lead in the workplace. Through this online program, you will learn how to determine your organization’s learning needs, determine the appropriate instructional formats, design materials, and implement solutions.
The curriculum is based on the new Association of Talent Development (ATD) Capabilities Model. You will participate in hands-on projects and create your own reflective portfolio to showcase your abilities to employers. Skills and knowledge gained from this online human resources program can be immediately applied to your current role.
Become a transformative business leader when you earn a change management master’s online. Learn to identify an organization’s change dynamics, determine prominent challenges, and produce data-driven solutions.
From planned initiatives to unexpected market fluctuations, navigate the evolving business landscape with confidence and competence. Take the next step in your professional journey with supportive faculty, affordable tuition, and 100% online coursework.
Strengthen your workplace culture when you earn an online M.A. Management – Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Meet the increasing demand for people-oriented leaders who empower teams with advanced knowledge in privilege, bias, and identity.
Elevate your ability to build, implement, and manage diversity programs with this flexible, 100% online master’s degree. Our highly engaged faculty will continuously support your learning process with personalized attention.
Prepare to oversee the most vital asset to any company—its people—with a degree program that enables you to hone your leadership expertise and reach your goals. This versatile program equips you with broad-based management essentials alongside the highly specialized industry knowledge you need to advance your career.
Optimized for working professionals, this dynamic program empowers you to customize your degree by choosing electives across a variety of business disciplines so you will graduate with the management proficiencies vital to your career growth.
Prepare for management roles when you earn an M.A. Management with a concentration in Marketing online. Gain advanced business expertise in leading a comprehensive marketing system from launch to maintenance.
Master the qualitative aspects of marketing with essential coursework in creative storytelling, marketing communications, and consumer behavior. Plus, with accelerated online coursework and the support of a highly engaged faculty, you can finish your degree faster.
The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication offers you the opportunity to leverage and elevate your creativity as a tool to advance your career. The program trains you in the skills needed for helping any company increase sales and brand reach. Choose a concentration in Marketing, Project Management, or Strategic Human Resources and develop the expertise needed for today’s most in-demand leadership roles. Learn how to advance your career into more content creation, creative strategy development, and other roles on the creative side of communications and marketing. Graduating from this online master’s program will prepare you to become the digital professional that top companies are seeking.
Expand your accounting knowledge and open doors to more leadership roles with an MBA in Accounting from Avila University.
This 100% online, IACBE-accredited MBA program is designed to give you the credentials to thrive as an accountant or auditor, as well as prepare you to satisfy state requirements to sit for the CPA examination when pairing this MBA with an undergrad degree in Accounting.
In this program, you will develop an advanced accounting acumen through in-depth studies of marketing strategy, tax and cost accounting, strategic and financial management, and fraud examination.
Develop a broad range of leadership tools related to interpersonal skills, organizational development, conflict management, innovation, creativity, and performance management with the online MBA in Executive Leadership from Avila University.
This 100% online MBA program focuses on teaching, coaching, and developing leaders like you to help any business thrive.
Increase your financial intelligence and decision-making abilities with the online MBA in Finance degree from Avila University. Prepare for leadership roles by developing essential tools in financial management, financial markets and investments, and international finance.
This 100% online, IACBE-accredited MBA program is designed for you to develop a financial acumen through in-depth studies of financial markets, managing financial risk, and more.
Earn the affordable international business MBA degree and prepare for an exciting and rewarding leadership role with a multinational corporation. In addition to learning foundational business principles such as ethical responsibilities, microeconomic theory, and diversification strategies, you will explore international trade, exchange rate determination, and marketing strategies for unique international environments.
This IACBE-accredited program gives you the expertise to earn career opportunities across geographical and multicultural boundaries.
Our online IACBE-accredited MBA program in management is for emerging leaders who want to qualify for a broad range of roles. You will complete core MBA courses to build an impressive business foundation and customize the degree through a selection of electives that represent your interests.
Develop real-world acumen in areas such as finance, international business, healthcare administration, project management, and HR. This flexible program gives you the expertise that high-touch talent development teams seek, making you a valuable hire for any organization.
Graduate with experience leading real-world business projects when you earn the online marketing MBA from Avila. This IACBE-accredited program engages you in core business courses. You will customize the degree to fit your goals by choosing from industry-specific electives in international marketing, communication, analysis, and strategy.
Our highly engaged faculty supports your aspirations as a leader in marketing and prepares you to sell goods, services, and ideas successfully.
Acquire cutting-edge tools and techniques to become an innovative leader with this accessible online Master of Business Administration in Project Management program. Our highly engaged faculty guides you in the examination of trending industry practices, the analysis of in-depth case studies, the promotion of team collaboration, and how to assess PM technology.
You will graduate with a portfolio that showcases your knowledge and potential. Career-advancing coursework prepares you to earn project management certification.
This career-boosting online MBA strategic human resources degree program enables you to solve challenges with creativity and innovation. You will focus on workforce development, the management of personnel and labor relations, compensation planning, and organizational risk.
Supportive faculty offers one-on-one attention and fosters your growth as a leader who can cultivate and guide a company’s greatest asset—its people. Curriculum is aligned with the standards and core competencies outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program empowers you with the technical expertise to protect critical infrastructures and data. Benefit from curriculum that examines network security policy, the security aspects of mobile devices, and security penetration tools.
Study on your own schedule with asynchronous coursework that familiarizes you with computer forensics, secure coding practices, and firewalls. Upon completion of this cybersecurity B.S. online program, you’ll be prepared to sit for career-relevant cybersecurity certifications.
Education
Develop your ability to build successful, inclusive learning environments with the online Master of Arts in Education in Building Principal – K-12 program. Coursework improves your ability to design effective learning plans and utilize data in staff development.
This M.A. education leadership online program explores restorative relationship practices, social and emotional learning, and community building while preparing you for certification as a building principal in the state of Missouri. You will benefit from the exceptional support and comprehensive feedback provided by our experienced faculty.
Discover your potential to make a significant impact on the educational success of your students by exploring the theory, research, and practice of deeper learning. This program focuses on developing tools—such as higher-order thinking; learning dispositions; and interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills—which are essential for success in the classroom and beyond. You will also develop innovative techniques to leverage technology and help your students achieve their full potential.
Maximize learning experiences and outcomes for all students by strengthening educational foundations with inclusive and differentiated instruction. Using proven strategies and procedures, you will learn to create and maintain a positive, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment where all students can thrive. In this online program, you will gain an overview of the principles, policies, and philosophies that support inclusive educational practices and create learning experiences that respect diversity, enable participation, and remove barriers.
Expand your expertise and strengthen your ability to support students through innovative teaching and learning strategies. In this online program, you will discover ways to create an inclusive classroom atmosphere, harness the power of data-driven decision-making, and adopt instructional methodologies to engage students in the learning process. Explore electives across Avila’s comprehensive curriculum and instruction offerings and develop a personalized learning experience aligned with your career goals.
Develop the expertise to become an effective teacher leader. Elevate your effectiveness in the classroom and beyond with proven best practices for enhancing student learning outcomes. Foster inclusive and supportive learning environments while employing the power of data-driven decision-making to enhance student success. Through theoretical exploration and hands-on application, deepen your understanding of learning theory while honing essential leadership techniques.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students facing traumatic experiences. Gain insights into trauma-informed approaches and resilience-building strategies tailored to the unique needs of K-12 settings. In this online program, you will develop a deeper understanding of trauma, enabling you to create safe and nurturing learning environments conducive to students’ emotional healing and growth. Examine the trauma-sensitive educational practices that build resilience in yourself and your students.
Develop advanced knowledge of restorative practices and student interventions with the online Master of Arts in Education in K-12 School Counselor program. Examine common psychopathologies among adolescents and techniques for counseling or therapy in school settings.
This online school counselor master’s program equips you with the tools to improve the academic, social, and career development of students. Learn from respected faculty who provide substantive feedback as you prepare to sit for professional licensure and certification as a school counselor in Missouri.
Examine current trends in literacy learning and instruction with this online Master of Arts in Education in Special Reading program. This AAQEP-accredited program focuses on research-based instructional methods for elevating the vocabulary, reading, and writing abilities of your students.
Build experience assessing and managing effective literacy programs in real-world settings. This M.A. in Special Reading program explores remedial literacy instruction and strategies for building collaborative relationships with parents while preparing you to sit for the Missouri Special Reading Teacher certification.
Lead your organization’s learning initiatives when you earn an online M.A. Management – Workplace Instructional Design. Design, implement, and manage industry-specific educational programs that develop professional and personal development.
With our 100% online curriculum, you can facilitate engaging learning experiences optimized for your organization’s goals, challenges, and culture. Plus, receive individualized attention from our highly engaged faculty.
Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives with the Master of Arts in Teaching in Art, Music, or Physical Education K-12 online program. With a focus on practical teaching strategies, classroom management, and hands-on experience, you will be well-prepared to inspire students through the arts or physical education. Choose a certification area in Art, Music (Instrumental or Vocal), or Physical Education. Whether you’re seeking a more fulfilling career or following your passion for teaching, this online program provides a clear path to initial teacher certification in Missouri, ensuring you are ready to meet the demands of today’s educational landscape. No prior teaching experience is required.
Earn your MAT in Elementary Education (1-6) online to learn how to cultivate inclusive classroom environments where young students thrive. You will learn to design engaging lessons specific to individual learning needs and build your repertoire of classroom management strategies curated for elementary school settings. Upon graduation, you will have the credentials necessary for initial certification in Missouri. No prior teaching experience is required.
Change student lives as an educator when you earn your MAT in Middle School Education (5-9) from Avila online. Through convenient online coursework and in-person classroom experiences, you will learn how to differentiate, assess, and continuously improve lessons that foster student learning. You do not need to have prior teaching experience or a teaching-related bachelor’s degree. This online MAT program will prepare you to be a licensed middle school teacher in Missouri. Choose a certification area in Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies.
Transition into teaching with a MAT in Secondary Education (9-12) from Avila online. Designed for motivated career-changers like you, this comprehensive program provides the pedagogical knowledge, research-based teaching methods, and practical classroom management strategies needed to help secondary students achieve their academic goals. Gain your initial teaching license in Missouri without prior teaching experience or an education-related bachelor’s degree. Choose a certification area in Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Marketing, Social Studies, or Speech/Theater.
Make a meaningful impact on students with unique learning needs by earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education K-12 at Avila online. This program is designed to help you transition into a fulfilling career in education, equipping you with the tools to pursue initial teacher certification and earn your Missouri teaching license. Develop expertise in specialized teaching methods and gain real-world experience, while preparing you to create supportive, inclusive classrooms. The comprehensive online curriculum will position you to guide and empower students to reach their full potential.
Healthcare
Become an effective manager or administrator in any healthcare setting with the practical, real-world knowledge you will gain in this online healthcare management degree program. Explore challenges and demands within the healthcare industry and prepare for various opportunities from running a small clinic to leading within a global brand.
A capstone internship empowers you to use critical thinking in a healthcare management role while supportive faculty offers one-on-one attention and nurtures your growth as a pioneer in your field.
Prepare for new opportunities as an administrative leader in the healthcare industry in the online MBA in Healthcare Administration program from Avila University.
This 100% online, IACBE-accredited MBA program gives you the tools to manage a diverse range of healthcare organizations, large and small. Along with a broad-based business foundation, you will acquire a working knowledge of healthcare systems as well as evolving issues facing healthcare today.
The online Master of Science in Kinesiology gives you the opportunity to pursue a career in fitness or rehabilitation. It allows you to work with athletes and others who are—or aiming to be—physically active. The curriculum is designed to develop your knowledge and skills to become a practitioner in the field of sports science or rehab science, while providing you with research opportunities to help you better understand human form and movement. The master’s in kinesiology will give you the tools and qualifications needed to succeed as a kinesiologist in today’s job market or serve as a bridge to a doctorate in physical therapy or sports psychology.
Psychology & Human Services
Combine a broad-based business background with foundational accounting skills and discover multiple career opportunities with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Avila University.
This affordable, 100% online B.B.A. in Accounting program is designed to give you the experience to succeed as an accountant, auditor, or bookkeeper, as well as help you fulfill 120 hours of the state educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination. In this program, you will develop accounting acumen through in-depth studies of cost accounting, auditing, and accounting information systems.
Develop the expertise to promote positive change in communities or organizations with the Bachelor of Social Work online. The asynchronous coursework for this program enhances your ability to champion social justice and human rights through faculty-guided applied learning.
As a student in this CSWE-accredited program, you’ll gain 500 hours of real-world experience working with actual clients in social service organizations. Upon completion of your degree, you’ll be prepared for a variety of vital social work careers or to pursue advanced learning at the graduate level.
Attain knowledge of human behavior and the effect of one’s background, life experiences, and abilities on personal psychology in our 100% online Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health. A faculty-guided capstone project will help you make an impact on your community with the concepts, skills, and hands-on experience offered by this asynchronous mental health master’s. This degree can be a pathway to continue into a doctoral program.
Elevate your ability to listen, evaluate, and effect change with the relational skills and knowledge of human behavior and organizational dynamics you gain in our 100% online Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Development. Become a knowledgeable and effective leader able to lead multigenerational workforce teams to success with a foundation of knowledge in psychological science and motivational, strategic, and analytical skills.