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Concordia’s online Business Management associate degree provides a path to either enter the workforce or further your education career. This program offers a well rounded liberal arts curriculum with core courses, major requirements and electives. Major requirements include, but are not limited to, economics, communication, management and statistics. Students can also expect to complete courses that integrate the Christian values put forth by the school.

Suggested careers include that of a business intelligence analyst, business teacher and more.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers the online Associate of Human Resource Management. With this degree, students will develop important technical skills in areas such as employment practices, staffing, compensation and benefits, training, and change management. Your company or future employer will benefit from your ability to organize strategies for the recruitment, training, retention, and development of quality employees.

Potential career opportunities:

• Human Resources Department Manager
• Compensation and Benefits Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Employee Relations Manager
• Human Resources Consultant
• Director of Recruitment
• Risk Manager

This business analytics online degree provides graduates with skills that are in high demand in today's industries. Students learn to analyze and interpret data and communicate the results. They learn to make data-driven decisions which can enhance organizational performance and solve complex problems. The Christian-based curriculum weaves in Christian values and stresses ethics in information technology and business intelligence.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor's online business analytics degree is taught by faculty with real-world experience. There are many resources available to online students such as advising and tutoring to promote their success.

The online bachelor’s in Business Management at Concordia provides key components in accounting, economics and finance. From starting up your own small business to working in a larger organization, this program is intended to provide a wide range of skill sets. Potential opportunities include entry into careers, such as:

• Business teacher
• Marketing manager
• Management analyst
• And more

An Online Student Success Advisor will help guide you through your college career, and flexible schedules allow adult students to achieve goals that fit within their life’s demands.

The online communication degree from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor gives students the tools for being ethical leaders in our diverse and complex world. Students are taught a well-rounded and versatile set of leadership skills. They learn to be effective communicators with training in listening, processing, understanding and conveying. The program teaches how to understand the individual as well as the dynamic of the group.

The faith-based curriculum incorporates Christian principles, and looks to Christ as the example of leadership.

Students of the Communication & Leadership online degree have access to a number of resources such as tutoring, career advising, and a student success team.

The online bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management at Concordia focuses on the development of interpersonal and technical know-how. Curriculum is tailored to human resource applications in staffing, safety, benefits, laws, training, and change management. Core requirements, major courses and electives make up this degree program, including a faith-based component.

Potential careers for successful graduates:

• HR specialist
• HR Manager
• Social Service Assistant

Online learning at Concordia is structured for the adult student with self-paced and cohort-based learning options, in addition to personal advisors to guide you.

The online Accounting bachelor’s degree through Concordia is intended for those who wish to have careers in either the public or private sector. In addition, you can prepare for CPA, CMA and CIA certification. Learn skills and knowledge in:

• Management of financial records
• Applications for budgeting
• Use of advanced analytics
• Internal monitoring
• Audits and reporting
• Accounting for international transactions

This degree is ideal for any professional who wants to pursue a career as an accountant, bookkeeper or budget analyst.

The online Doctorate of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement is a cross-disciplinary doctoral program that creates and develops innovators to make significant impacts in various vocations.  The curriculum is inspired by a Christian worldview, stewardship, and service, preparing and equipping students to have a constant drive to learn, make a positive impact, and add value to various vocations and communities of interest.  Coursework is comprised of three core areas: leadership, research, improvement science, and innovation, and incorporates best practices from each of these.  Students can also choose to take either a Business or Education emphasis.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers the online Graduate Certificate in Accounting. In this program, students will learn advanced auditing, global production and operations, systems management, as well as approaches to different cultures and ethical boundaries within the world of business. This certificate is designed for students who intend to become CPA’s and are seeking to fulfill the credit hour requirements necessary to sit for the national CPA exam. 

Potential career opportunities:

• Government and Nonprofit Finance
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Accounting Information Systems
• Corporate Accounting
• Public Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Consulting
• Taxation

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers the online Graduate Certificate in Communications & Public Relations. This certificate is geared toward people who speak or write as a major part of their profession. It is ideal for those in corporate public relations, spokespeople for companies, consultants, and public image managers.

Potential career opportunities:

• Director of Employee Communications
• Public Relations Director
• Project Manager
• Spokesperson
• Consultant

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers the online Graduate Certificate in Management. With this certificate, students will stand out in the corporate world by mastering the foundational tenets and managerial strategies in areas such as project management, marketing, advertising, legality, supply chain management, and others. Use your acquired skills and experience to become a well-rounded and insightful leader within your organization, whether it be in small business, investments, or real estate.

Potential career opportunities:

• High-End Management Consultant
• Health Services Manager
• Financial Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager

The online Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems provides hands-on experience managing complex databases and decision support systems in regards to a well functioning organization.

Students with this certificate can pursue various careers such as, Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Director, Project Manager (IT), Business Analyst Manager (IT), Senior Business Analyst. 

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers the online Graduate Certificate in Marketing. This certificate is ideal for mid-management marketers and salespeople ready to advance their career and open new opportunities in the industry. The course work will help you master the management of sales, in-depth strategy, and the practical skills necessary for the competitive world of professional marketing.

Potential career opportunities:

• International Marketing Executive
• Business Development Executive
• Internet Marketing Director
• Market Research Executive
• Advertising Executive
• Marketing Manager
• Brand Manager

The online MBA in Accounting from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor will prepare you to sit for the CPA exam.  In addition, it will give you the business foundation to succeed and lead using your acquired accounting expertise.  This graduate degree offers you flexibility to learn when it is convenient for you, in its 100% online format.  Concordia's MBA in Accounting covers subjects such as:

• Advanced accounting
• Income taxes and auditing

Need to get your corporate message across to the public or shareholders?  An online MBA in Communications and Public Relations will enable you to create crisp press releases, succinct shareholder reports and astounding announcements.  Whether you are in corporate communications, media relations, or a spokesperson, you can benefit from the skills and knowledge you will take away from Concordia's MBA.  All of the major topics are covered in this graduate degree, including:

• Group dynamics
• Effective business writing
• Public relations
• Public speaking

Put your financial and strategic thinking skills together for a 1-2 punch in your career.  With an online MBA in Finance, you can take your position into any business discipline.  Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers this graduate degree taught by internationally experienced faculty.  You will learn from other students and their diverse professional expertise, as well.  Courses are taught 100% online, giving you flexibility to learn when your schedule permits.  Subjects covered in Concordia's Finance MBA include:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Risk management
• Real estate investment
• Securities analysis

An organization’s most valuable capital is its human capital.  With an online MBA in Human Resource Management from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor, you have the opportunity to mold your company’s relationship with its workforce.  Using a curriculum founded on faith, you will gain a stronger, working knowledge of labor law, occupational fraud, unemployment and disability.  Concordia's MBA in Human Resource Management, allows you to learn online with a schedule that fits around your career and personal obligations.  This concentration culminates with a portfolio project that you can use in your current or future position to demonstrate your leadership and strategic thinking ability to manage a workforce.

Introducing a new idea or concept will only work if it has a planned, underlying business strategy.  You can learn how to manage a successful start-up through practice and planned strategy with an online MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor.  In this graduate degree, you will learn from experience faculty and students who have worked in different industries to give you diverse insight and perspective.  With Concordia's MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you will benefit from business coaching and have the opportunity to actually pitch an idea through a unique launch initiative.

An online MBA in International Business will set you off on a successful path in today’s market, where the world is growing smaller and economies are growing larger, becoming intertwined and interdependent.  This Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor graduate program offers an overseas opportunity to study abroad for 3 weeks in the summer.  This option stems from collaboration with Upper Austria University. where you will gain hands-on field experience.  Concordia's MBA in International Business covers: 

• International financing markets
• Capital budgeting
• Government policies, treaties and trade agreements

This concentration culminates with a portfolio project that you can use in your current or future position to demonstrate your leadership and strategic thinking ability to manage a workforce.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers an online MBA in Management that offers learning flexibility around your professional and personal schedule.  In this concentration, you will study under professors with real-world experience and learn from other students, across industries, in your cohort.  Concordia's MBA in Management focuses on managing projects and people from a faith-based perspective.  You will gain the skills and insight to creatively solve business problems, using teamwork.  You will also learn the latest in software to apply to your strategic decision-making.

Become a leader within your company who uses all of the available data, information, tools and technology available when making strategic decisions.  An online MBA in Management Information Systems from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor will equip you with a support system to make the right business moves.  As technology improves, a manager who can provide expertise in facets of business utilizing technology is increasingly sough after.  Obtaining this level of expertise is what Concordia's MBA in MIS is all about.  You can step in, or up to, a management role in IT with this online graduate degree.  You will gain insight into:

• Oracle SQL
• Data mining and warehousing
• Artificial intelligence 
• Executive information systems

The special business concerns of non-profit agencies and entities are often overlooked.  Fortunately, Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers an online MBA specifically intended for management within non-profit organizations.  The Nonprofit Management and Leadership concentration at this school is grounded in the faith-based principle of service to others.  Concordia's MBA is geared to grow your knowledge of the multiple facets within the nonprofit setting.  You will gain insight and knowledge how to efficiently with volunteers and a board of directors, budgeting, fund-raising and marketing.  Coursework includes:

• Financial and legal issues
• Program evaluation and fraud prevention
• Governance and board development
• Volunteer recruitment
• Public relations 

Learn how to manage government policies and public programs with an online MBA in Public Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor.  With this flexible program, you can schedule your classes around your current career and family obligations.  You will also be giving back to a community while moving your career to the management level.  In Concordia's MBA in Public Administration, you will learn how to strategically shape public policy, lobby, or use teamwork to implement change within government or its related agencies.  This concentration culminates with a capstone portfolio project.  You will have this at your disposal to impress current or future employers as you climb the ladder of success.

Become an expert analyzing your organization’s risks and potential pitfalls with an online MBA in Risk Assessment and Management.  At Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor, this graduate program offers you flexible online class schedules to accommodate your busy life.  You will learn from faculty with real-world experience and you will also gain insight from other students, across different industries.  Short and long-term risk analysis is studied, along with fraud management, intellectual property and loss prevention.  Concordia's MBA in Risk Assessment and Management can give you the corporate management skills and competitive edge in protecting your organization from potential risks, while increasing profit margins.

With billions, if not trillions, of dollars produced through the sports and entertainment industries every year, why not enhance your earning potential and grab a piece of that lucrative market with an online MBA in Sports and Entertainment Business?  At Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor you can earn your degree in a flexible format that allows you to balance your obligations with school.   You could find yourself managing hospitality at Madison Square Garden or directing media relations for the NHL Winter Classic with this versatile online degree.  Coursework includes subjects related to:

• Sponsorship and sales strategy
• Brand activation
• Event management
• Public relations and social media strategies

Designed with working professionals in mind, the online MBA in Strategic Marketing from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor is intended to keep you on the competitive edge.  You will learn how to stay on top of today’s trends in your industry and prepare for tomorrow’s turn.  Great for individuals who already work in advertising, Concordia's Strategic Marketing MBA is also ideal to advance your career within a different industry.  You will learn how to send a clear, easily understood message to your target market.  Subjects you may cover in this concentration are:

• Sales force organization
• Marketing strategies and market segmentation
• Media and promotion
• Budgeting and evaluation

Want to make a positive, profitable impact in your company’s operations?  Earn an online MBA in Sustainability Management and Analytics where you can make environmental progress and boost your organization’s reputation and bottom-line.  Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers this graduate degree to give you the skills and knowledge to lead change that impacts waste reduction and resource utilization, using emerging technology and innovation.  You will learn how to manage products and services in a way that is sustainable and environmentally responsible.  With online flexibility, you can earn Concordia's MBA in two years.  Coursework in this progressive concentration include:

• Micro/macro economics
• Environmental chemistry and toxicology
• Environmental law
• Social entrepreneurship
• Industrial ecology

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers the online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Administration. This degree prepares you for management roles in all areas of business. This program blends Christian leadership and ethics with organizational theory and practice. It prepares a wide variety of working professionals to work with people and guide group efforts effectively with methods based in proven scientific study.

Potential career opportunities:

• Risk Management Consultant
• Benefits and Wage Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Labor Relations Manager
• Marketing Manager
• CEO or CFO

Preferred by the Green Bay Packers, or “Backed by the Pack”, the online MBA offered by Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor is designed specifically for working professionals.  With the flexibility of online learning, you can pace your education around your career and personal obligations. Christian-based principles are not the only item incorporated into this advanced degree. Concordia's MBA online also integrates technology into its program, enabling you to become a manager who uses all available tools to weigh your decision-making.  Even while working full-time, the flexibility of this program will allow you to complete your graduate degree in less than 2 years.

Whether you recently completed your undergraduate degree or have been working in the field for years, a master’s degree in Computer Science can help boost your professional development and career opportunities. Specializing in Information Systems allows you to solve business problems using technology.

Students in this Computer Information Systems master’s degree online learn advanced networking and system design and administration skills. Graduates can pursue positions in network infrastructure, leading to work as a network administrator, database administrator, or systems architect.

Some of the topics covered in the program include:

• Artificial intelligence
• User experience (UX)
• Mobile computer architecture
• Cybersecurity
• Applied computer networking

A master’s degree in Computer Science can boost development and career opportunities for both recent graduates and seasoned professionals in the field. The Software Engineering track focuses on creating systems to serve as problem solving tools. 

This online master’s in Software Engineering covers advanced algorithms, compilers, and programming language theory. Students become skilled at creating complex hardware and software programs. Graduates of this online Computer Science degree will be prepared to manage IT systems and lead technical teams.

Course topics include the following:

• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• User experience (UX)
• Applied computer networking
• Mobile computer architecture

Prepare to make a difference in your community and the world with this criminal justice administration online degree. Graduates work to ensure the world becomes a safer place to live and work. They practice in organizations fostering service and commitment to serve local, national, and international organizations.

The ethical-based curriculum provides analytical and critical thinking skills. You will study the courts, crime causation, criminal law, public policy, and the justice system.

Prepare for a career helping lawyers with this online paralegal degree. Graduates work under the supervision of a practicing attorney in law firms and corporate legal departments and in various legal and law-related careers in criminal justice, compliance, corporate governance, human resources, real estate, health care, finance, and more. Regardless of where you choose to work, you will have the fundamental knowledge and applied skills imperative for the paralegal profession.  

This curriculum blends traditional and simulation-focused experiential learning. Develop your legal acumen, analytical and critical thinking aptitudes, research and writing competencies, and strategic problem-solving skills. Courses are self-paced.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education prepares students to become teachers in secondary education. The concentrations are in Mathematics, Social Studies, English and Language Arts. There are also options available to get a WI license from the programs.

Benefits of the online bachelor’s degree programs include:

• Student support services
• Flexible courses
• Renown faculty

Each student is assigned an advisor to guide them through every step of the process. Advisors work with students to help them achieve their career and academic goals. Graduates will be ready to teach the next generation of students with the skills and knowledge gained through the online bachelor’s degree program in secondary education.

The online Graduate Certificate in Digital Age Teaching and Learning program helps students harness the power of technology to use in classrooms to utilize effective teaching methods for their students.  The curriculum teaches effective methods for technology to produce the richest learning experiences and outcomes possible.  Students will learn to inspire clarity, collaboration, and creativity using current and emerging technologies while they learn new ways to convey important ideas and concepts to students.  Graduates have fresh ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a thirst for continuous improvement as educators.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers an online Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction degree. Practicing educators looking to improve their skills in curriculum design may benefit from this degree. The curriculum teaches on developing strategies and educational experiences for effective growth.

Benefits include:

• Flexibility
• Convenience
• Experienced and dedicated faculty

This online program is designed to help ambitious, motivated educators lead modern classrooms. Faculty shares strong theoretical backgrounds mixed with professional experience. Graduates of the online master's degree program in Curriculum and Instruction will be prepared to bring new ideas and methods to the classroom to provide students with a quality education.

The online Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Education Administration provides the education, capacity, and personal network for emerging leaders to confidently handle the complexity of administrative life.  The curriculum develops students holistically as they also learn how to handle legal, financial, personnel, and academic matters.  Coursework covers curriculum design, human resources, student safety, budgeting, and professional development while preparing students to take on extra stress, criticism, and responsibility.

Classes may include:

• School bus management strategy
• Legal and ethical leadership in schools
• Compensation and benefits

For students to be eligible for a Principal's license or Director of Instruction license, they must hold a valid and current WI teaching license. Students can take advantage of many online resources, professional faculty, and networking opportunities within the online master's degree program. Graduates will be qualified and prepared to work in a variety of school environments as professional education administrators.

The online Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Educational Design and Technology is perfect for anyone who educates others and is passionate about innovation, including teachers, designers, marketers, human resource personnel, and other professionals.  The project-based curriculum allows students to learn in ways most relevant to their goals and needs, allowing them to earn digital badges to prove competency in areas as they progress.  Graduates can facilitate and inspire learning through the use of technology as they design effective and engaging learning experiences, modeling digital-age work, research, collaboration, and learning.

An online MEd in Instructional Leadership provides a path to several different teaching options. ESL opportunities equip educators with the skills to deliver effective instruction to a range of diverse learners. The Gifted and Talented pathway prepares professionals to meet the needs of these students within the standard classroom setting, in addition to a small group of children. Put teaching strategies to use in K-12 classrooms. 

Program benefits:

• Fully online, no campus visits required
• Scholarship opportunities exclusive for the adult and non-traditional student
• Pursue licensure + degree, or licensure only

Prospective teachers should verify all licensure requirements with their state of residency.

The online Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Literacy helps individuals open gateways to learning and teaching that allow them to open a lifetime of learning and opportunity for their students.  The curriculum offers the tools needed to create lifelong learners and tailor literacy interventions to each child’s ability while helping individuals gain an appreciation for the “big picture” surrounding literacy and feel inspired to make a positive difference in students’ lives.  Coursework provides insight into the link between speaking, listening, writing, and reading, so students can implement those nuanced insights as they design effective K-12 reading programs.

The online Master of Science in Education in Teaching and Learning degree program is designed for teachers interested in pursuing a specialization or desiring to increase skill sets within their own classroom. Studies focus on student engagement, curriculum development and best instructional strategies. They will learn to maximize their impact in the classroom.

Areas of specialization include, but are not limited to:

• Early Childhood
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education

Emphasis is placed on teaching new techniques that will help their own students learn better and more efficiently. The learning process will become clearer by studying various methods and processes.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers an online Master of Science in Educational Leadership degree. The program provides education on the principles and framework for being a strong leader within a school environment. Students gain expertise from experienced faculty and collaborate with their classmates, gaining intellectual and social growth.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Seminar on guided research and practice
• Curriculum development and instructional supervision
• Personnel management and professional development

Students will also study the legal, ethical, and spiritual issues that are arising in today's school environments. Emphasis is also placed on how to improve schools and districts. Both full-time and part-time options are available for this online program. Graduates will be prepared to enter the field of education as strong, competent leaders.

The online Special Education Learning Disabilities master's degree program from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor provides students with the knowledge and skills required to create helpful early intervention approaches and make sure students with disabilities obtain the assistance they need.

Graduates of this program are able to:

• Utilize tools to help students engage in the class and community
• Evaluate and assess skills and adapt curriculum to meet learners' needs
• Understand federal and state policies regarding individuals with disabilities
• Effectively communicate with parents and other professionals

The online Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education program provides a strong understanding of how to be the kind of servant-leader every student needs through courses grounded in student affairs that prepare individuals in mind, body, and spirit.  The curriculum covers the basics of student affairs administration and how generational, social, racial, ethnic, and religious diversity impacts the campus environment, as well as providing an understanding of the legal issues that may appear.  Students explore higher education law, the role of law on campus, and the relationship between the law and the work in student affairs and athletics, preparing them for positions including associate dean, director in admission, or leader in resident life.

Ensure you will have the skills necessary to manage and administrate a healthcare system.  Learn how to be an effective administrator in a degree that focuses primarily on working with others in the healthcare field.  Courses teach students how to synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and management theories as a basis for problem-solving and decision-making.

The curriculum is centered around the idea of dignity and the need to recognize that everybody is a holistic being created by God and all deserve to have their dignity, worth, and rights respected and upheld.  In addition to personal and professional growth, students also qualify to take the Nursing Home Administrator exam if they so choose.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management prepares students to inspire and direct change in their organizations by using the supervisory and leadership skills exemplified in the bachelor’s degree program.  Courses teach students to analyze health-care systems while demonstrating acceptance of all individuals, synthesize knowledge as a basis for problem-solving and decision-making in health care, evaluate research results, and recognize and analyze currents trends and issues relative to health-care management.  Students also learn to work cohesively and communicate with members of the interdisciplinary health-care network.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers a Bachelor completion degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students will learn to manage patients’ unique health needs and provide them the care and respect to heal.

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor offers a Bachelor completion degree in Radiologic Technology. Students will learn about vital health issues and unique ways to help patients and give them knowledge and peace of mind.

The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration prepares students to be effective independent thinkers who are able to adapt to the constant changes in health-care laws, regulations, and technology.  The curriculum teaches the skills needed to manage the finances of healthcare facilities, keep and organize records of the facility’s services, and provide economic analysis of current health-care issues that lead to policy formation.  In addition, students understand the principles of risk management and insurance and can confidently represent their organizations at meetings or on governing boards.

From patient care to human resources, from liability insurance to operational budgets, administration within the heath care environment can be overwhelming.  With an online MBA in Healthcare Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor, you can learn to manage and lead your organization through policy and regulatory issues and other challenges facing medicine today.  With Concordia's MBA, you will benefit from flexible class scheduling designed purposefully for working professionals.  Coursework related to healthcare includes:

• Budgeting
• Human resources
• Public policy
• Risk management

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become leaders in the field and advance in their careers. The program focuses on:

• ​The ability to assess health and illness in individuals as well as groups, using clinical evidence
• ​Understanding the moral and religious dimensions of medical and health concerns or problems, especially those arising from the impact of new knowledge and technology
• ​The ability to provide care which reflects the needs, values, and preferences of patients within the context of their families and communities
• ​Understanding of issues in the contantly changing healthcare arena in regards to socio-economic, political, and professional issues involved in the health-care delivery process

The online DNP degree program provides students the leadership skills needed for the highest level of nursing practice. Coursework focuses on biostatistics and population health, translational scholarship, evidence based practice, informatics, health care policy, managerial communication, and leadership.

Students in the online RN to MSN / Family Nurse Practitioner program gain advanced practice skills in managing common episodic and chronic conditions throughout the lifespan. Coursework examines symptoms, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic evaluation in a variety of different patient types.

The flexible RN to MSN online program from Concordia allows students to take one class at a time while continuing to work. Combining BSN and MSN studies saves significant time and cost. Students have access to expert faculty, simulation experiences, and an approach to learning focusing on case-studies and hands-on discovery.

The curriculum includes core topics such as:

• Genetics, immunology, and microbi
• Healthcare policy and issues in advanced nursing
• Advanced pathophysiology across the lifespan
• Foundations of healthcare informatics

Are you interested in working with data to improve both patient care and the healthcare system?  If so, this MSN with a concentration in Healthcare Informatics, an online nursing informatics degree program, will interest you.  Offering an opportunity for RNs to advance in their careers while combining their interest in data management with healthcare, this degree will help you take your career, decision making, and patient care to the next level!

In this online nursing informatics degree, courses teach students how to improve processes and patient care by analyzing healthcare information using data.  Students learn to access, mine, manage, and explore data as a means to improving health outcomes at both the individual patient level and for larger populations.  The curriculum is built on a Christian foundation, taught by experienced faculty, and always centered around patient care.

Are you an experienced RN seeking to advance your career by teaching others in the healthcare field?  The MSN with an online Nurse Educator degree concentration from Concordia University can help you reach your goals while preparing you to help others reach their goals!

As an RN you are able to help patients through quality care and compassion, but as a nurse educator you can expand your reach by collaborating, communicating, and articulating your knowledge and experience to others as a teacher and a mentor.  Rigorous courses, built on a Christian foundation, prepare nurses to inspire and teach others with the same goal of improving patient care.  You will explore advanced nursing theory, science, and practice while learning methods for instructing, demonstrating, and evaluating nursing competencies and knowledge.  Courses also cover teaching and learning strategies that are learner-centered and ways to build an environment conducive to developing critical thinking and reasoning skills in your students.  The curriculum is designed to prepare students to teach in a nursing school or a healthcare setting.

Nurses can help educate the next generation of nursing professionals with the MSN / Nurse Educator program from Concordia University. This streamlined online RN to MSN degree is designed to help Registered Nurses prepare for advanced nursing roles in less time than traditional BSN and MSN degrees earned separately.

Students are able to take one online course at a time while continuing to work. The curriculum focuses on learning through case studies and hands-on discovery. Nurses in the online nursing education degree program gain skills in advanced practice nursing while also learning specialized teaching skills in evaluation, instructional design, and ethical and legal principles.

Courses examine a range of topics, such as:

• Healthcare policy and issues
• Advanced evidence-based nursing practice
• Healthcare informatics
• Advanced health assessment for nurse educators
• Global perspectives in health care

Concordia’s online Child Life master’s program provides a career path for anyone with a desire to work with children and their families. This online human services degree is intended to develop skills and knowledge in order to provide familial support during major medical illnesses, crises or hospitalization, trauma, and also in areas of education and prevention. 

Students will be encouraged to incorporate faith with evidence-based healthcare approaches. This program provides evidence-based curriculum, application of studies in simulated experiences, and a Christian emphasis on mission trips and service opportunities. 

Advance your professional opportunities with the online Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Family Life. Families are faced with many challenges in modern life. By obtaining this online degree, graduates can move into careers that help families cope with issues and difficulties that come up in life.

Students learn:

• How to build self-esteem in children
• Cultural backgrounds that affect relationships
• Addressing problems from a Christian perspective

Students will also learn individual and group counseling techniques. Emphasis is placed on positive steps parents can take to counteract societal trends. Graduates of the online Master's Degree in Family Life will have the benefit of helping families heal, become closer, and generally thrive.

The online MS degree in Family Life from Concordia University seeks to strengthen families through education and inspiration. This program focuses on how families relate to society with a strong emphasis on counseling skills. Students will be challenged to use Christian compassion and understanding to address the challenges that modern families face. Learned skills can positively impact a child’s wellbeing and give parents the confidence and knowledge to navigate today’s culture. 

Students will learn about topics including:

• Building self-esteem in children
• Creating healthy family environments
• Major issues facing families and educators
• Cultural background and biases affecting relationships
• Individual and group counseling techniques

Concordia’s online Theology associate degree affords personal growth opportunities as well as a beginning path into ministry. This program encompasses Biblical research, a look at church doctrine, and applications for teaching and worship. Work with a personal counselor as you complete major studies, core requirements and electives. 

Potential entry-level careers:

• Church worker
• Lay leader

Gain a solid foundation in doctrine with this online theology degree. Whether you are interested in studying God’s Word for personal growth or to prepare for a career as a professional church worker, this online theology degree is there for you.  

The curriculum provides a broad overview of the Holy Scripture while also examining the Bible and God’s revealed Word. This well-rounded study of biblical and systematic theology within the Christian Church also examines a book of the Bible closely. The curriculum consists of:

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Systematic Doctrine
• Practical Theology (teaching and worship)

A plethora of theology electives are available so you can customize this degree to meet your interests and career goals.

The online Certificate in Director of Church Ministries degree program allows students to pursue collegiate-level instruction in theology in a non-traditional path. As long as you have a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for certification. Otherwise, students can complete the courses but will not receive certification unless they earn their bachelor’s degree through the online theological studies major concurrently.  

With this certification, you will receive the basic theological training that fits your individual interests and needs. This is especially useful for those already working in a congregation but need credentials in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.