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Accreditation & Licensing
Emporia State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Business
The Online Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting at Emporia State University is a fully online program designed for students pursuing careers in accounting, including public, corporate, and government roles. The curriculum emphasizes data analysis, decision-making, and CPA exam preparation, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for professional success.
This AACSB-accredited program is recognized for its excellence, with less than 5% of business schools worldwide holding this accreditation. Graduates experience a 100% career outcomes rate one year after completing their degree. The program offers internship opportunities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in the field. Additionally, it provides guidance on CPA exam preparation, particularly focusing on Kansas requirements. Scholarships are available for business students, making the degree financially accessible.
This program is ideal for students seeking a flexible, accredited accounting degree with strong career prospects.
Emporia State University offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration degree that focuses on business administration as a whole. This is a flexible degree that allows students to explore the field of business. The curriculum includes lots of opportunities for students to customize their degrees, either focusing on the areas of business that most apply to your interests and goals or studying areas you are less familiar with. Graduates are ready to enter a variety of careers including:
- Accounting
- Sales
- Advertising
- Insurance
- Banking
Since this is an online business administration degree, students do not have to sacrifice their current careers. Improve your future without interrupting your current life.
The Online Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration – Accounting Services Concentration at Emporia State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting services within a broader business administration framework. This program integrates accounting principles into business administration, preparing students for roles in accounting departments across various industries. Students gain hands-on experience through research opportunities, competitions, and student organizations, while faculty and alumni mentorship offer professional guidance. Scholarships are available for business students.
The Online Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration – Financial Services Concentration at Emporia State University provides students with a broad foundation in business while specializing in financial services. This program equips students with the skills needed to work in financial management roles across various industries. It emphasizes hands-on learning, including research opportunities, competitions, and student organizations, while faculty and alumni mentorship offer professional guidance. Scholarships are available for business students.
The Graduate Business Application Development Certificate at Emporia State University is a fully online, AACSB-accredited program designed for professionals seeking expertise in object-oriented programming, database management, and systems analysis. The curriculum covers Python programming, application management, and strategic business solutions, equipping students with practical skills for roles such as software developer, cloud solutions architect, and IT project manager. The program offers flexible scheduling, pay-as-you-go tuition, and the option to apply credits toward a graduate degree.
The Graduate Business Fundamentals Certificate at Emporia State University is a fully online, AACSB-accredited program designed for professionals looking to enhance their business knowledge without committing to a full degree. It covers core business concepts such as marketing, accounting, and management, with an elective option to tailor the certificate to individual career goals. The program is structured for working adults, offering pay-as-you-go tuition and the flexibility to study at convenient times. Credits earned can be applied toward a graduate degree, such as an MBA.
The Graduate Emerging Technology Management Certificate at Emporia State University is a fully online, AACSB-accredited program designed for professionals looking to integrate new technologies into business strategy. The curriculum covers cloud solutions, software development, systems administration, and IT project management, equipping students with career-ready skills. The program emphasizes real-world business challenges, focusing on IT and software development projects. Students learn to apply enterprise architecture principles to support organizational strategy. The certificate offers flexible scheduling, pay-as-you-go tuition, and the option to apply credits toward a graduate degree.
The Graduate Marketing Certificate at Emporia State University is a fully online, AACSB-accredited program designed to help professionals develop expertise in marketing strategy and analytics. The curriculum covers consumer behavior, digital marketing, and web design frameworks, equipping students with practical skills for roles such as marketing analyst, brand manager, and product manager. The program offers flexible scheduling, pay-as-you-go tuition, and the option to apply credits toward a graduate degree.
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) online at Emporia State University is designed to guide you in developing practitioner-focused, advanced accounting expertise that is readily applicable to advanced accounting roles in for-profit, non-profit, and government accounting management environments. This affordable and flexible 100% online program from our AACSB-accredited School of Business can help you prepare for public accounting leadership roles in internal auditing, forensic accounting, tax accounting, controllership, and more. Taught by highly qualified faculty with real-world experience, this MAcc online program is designed to help meet the 150-hour requirement for the CPA exam.
When you earn your AACSB-accredited MBA online at Emporia State University, you will experience academic excellence at an exceptional value. Our rigorous, 100% online program is delivered in accelerated, 7-week courses taught by faculty with real-world experience who also teach our on-campus program. Case study-driven coursework means you can apply what you learn in the workplace immediately. In this MBA program, you will gain a broad managerial view of best practices in business and the analytical skills needed to drive key decision-making for your organization. In addition to core coursework in organizational behavior, managerial economics, financial management, and the use of information systems and analytics, the program includes nine hours of electives focused on technical skills in planning and marketing.
Add advanced accounting knowledge and credibility to your accounting career and prepare for leadership in the field. In this AACSB-accredited MBA program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced management accounting issues and accounting theory within the context of policy setting, business management, and taxation implications for various types of corporations.
Our program includes more accounting courses than similar MBA programs (12-15 credit hours). ESU’s accounting-specific coursework is applicable to real-world situations and gives you the competencies to competently navigate within the areas of financial management, reporting, taxation, and auditing.
Coursework can be applied toward the 150-hour requirement for the Uniform CPA Exam.
Develop the skillsets and credentials to compete in the technology industry. In this 100% online degree program, you will gain relevant knowledge and expertise to effectively manage IT projects and assess an organization’s IT capabilities.
Case study-driven coursework means you can apply what you learn in the workplace immediately. Coursework covers the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and IT project management techniques and decision-making associated with software development projects—using planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling tools.
Core MBA coursework spans the fundamentals of managerial economics, marketing, and financial management as well as the use of information systems and technology in quantitative analysis.
Strategic marketing helps companies survive recessions and maximize market opportunities. That’s why Marketing MBA graduates are always in demand—particularly those with technical/analytical acumen.
This rigorous, AACSB-accredited online program instills an understanding of marketing analytics, digital marketing, and consumer behavior. You will gain a solid foundation of practical business and management knowledge and a comprehensive study of decision models and strategic metrics that form the cornerstone of marketing analytics.
Prepare to become an insightful marketing leader in a data-driven business world while developing leadership skills, business knowledge, and marketing savvy.
The Online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual Degree at Emporia State University is designed for professionals seeking expertise in both technology and business leadership. This AACSB-accredited program provides advanced training in coding, enterprise architecture, financial management, and strategic decision-making. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and programming languages like Python, PHP, and Java. The curriculum integrates business analytics, project management, and IT security, preparing graduates for leadership roles in technology-driven industries.
Computer Science & IT
The Graduate Information Systems Management Certificate at Emporia State University is a fully online, AACSB-accredited program designed to help professionals develop expertise in systems analysis, database management, and IT project management. The curriculum covers major information system design concepts, equipping students with the skills to evaluate business IT requirements and implement strategic solutions. The program emphasizes real-world business challenges, preparing graduates for roles such as software developer, cloud solutions architect, and IT project manager. It offers flexible scheduling, pay-as-you-go tuition, and the option to apply credits toward a graduate degree.
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Emporia State University is a fully online, STEM-based program designed for professionals looking to advance their expertise in emerging technologies and business intelligence. The curriculum covers coding, enterprise architecture, project management, and system design, with a focus on practical applications using programming languages like Python, PHP, and Java. The program is tailored for working professionals, offering interactive learning and instruction from experienced faculty. Graduates gain the skills needed to lead technology-driven initiatives in various industries.
Education
The Online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Emporia State University allows students to complete their degree remotely while preparing for Kansas teacher licensure. The program includes collaborative learning with peers and culminates in a year-long student teaching internship. Students can customize their path with options such as the Paraeducator track, the Elementary Education Unified track, or four-week opportunities for additional flexibility.
Gain the professional background you need to become a leader in education development and foster student success with an Emporia State master’s degree focused on curriculum leadership. This program is designed for educators who aspire to coordinate the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction in public or private school systems.
Taught by experienced practitioners in the field, the rigorous coursework emphasizes the design-down method to create lesson plans from measurable, high-achievement outcomes.
Take your passion for teaching to the next level! A master’s in education from Emporia State can help you improve your classroom skills to maximize student achievement. This 100% online program grows your professional knowledge base to help you teach better as well as become a resource for faculty development projects and activities in public or private school settings.
The MS C&I — Effective Practitioner PreK-12 concentration allows you to choose from a variety of topics to explore such as brain-based learning using cognitive science, school leadership theory, and advanced practice in teaching.
Inspire and guide teachers and other school leaders to improve instruction in this 100% online master’s program designed especially for professional educators.
Take your passion for education into school leadership while focusing your professional knowledge and expertise in education to elevate your career and help teachers maximize student engagement and achievement in the classroom.
The Instructional Coach/Teacher Leader concentration allows you to select from several courses that enable you to help educators improve their teaching skills. Required coursework includes an embedded practicum—giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to develop curricula and assessments, guide faculty development, and manage building leadership teams.
This Emporia State online program prepares you for the review process to become a National Board Certified Teacher. Empower yourself with the tools to positively impact student learning as a highly qualified educator in public and private school settings.
In this program, experienced practitioners provide guidance on developing your portfolio and organizing supportive professional documentation, as designed and required by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS).
You’ll also explore practical application of data, trends, and innovations in contemporary teaching strategies to effectively educate students of all backgrounds.
Prepare to help all children up to age eight thrive in early childhood settings, or be ready to work in a dual role as a general education and special education teacher. This CAEP-accredited program is designed by teachers for teachers and offers practical experience and real-world knowledge in an accelerated, convenient, and affordable online format for working educators. Assignments may require firsthand observation and various hands-on experiences working with children and families.
Prepare to manage today’s schools as unique social systems and complex organizations. In this program, you will attain the professional knowledge and expertise you need to move into central office roles or to become a school principal or athletic director.
Taught by experienced practitioners in the field, the rigorous curriculum facilitates leadership for change—as well as developing strategies for teaching and leading a diverse school population.
Note: This program prepares you for building-level licensure in Kansas as a principal, assistant principal, or athletic director. Licensure may apply to additional states, but potential students will need to confirm with their home state’s certification office. Those wanting to enroll for Ed Admin but who are NOT seeking licensure are also eligible to enroll. Passing of licensure is not required for graduation.
Help highly capable students achieve their maximum potential with an MS in Special Education – Gifted, Talented, and Creative. In this CAEP-accredited online program, you will develop methods and procedures for educating gifted learners, including proactive and preventative approaches for common behavior management and sensory issues. Plus, as a recognized teachers college, Emporia State University prides itself on its outstanding instructors: You will learn how to identify, instruct, and assess gifted learners from the same qualified faculty who teach on campus.
The MS in SPED – High Incidence online program is ideal for working teachers who want to support students in special education with high-incidence disabilities. Highly experienced faculty will provide you with the instructional strategies and classroom management techniques necessary to create engaging learning experiences for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
This CAEP-accredited program curriculum meets the endorsement standards for both early childhood through late childhood (grades K through 6) and early adolescence through late adolescence (grades 6 through 12).
Nursing
The MSN in Nurse Educator online program prepares you for a vital role – creating opportunities for others to enter the field of nursing and improve healthcare access, especially in rural and small communities. Learn how to prepare engaging, relevant lessons in this ACEN-accredited, accelerated program. Benefit from small classes taught by top-tier faculty. Nurse educator degree online coursework is aligned to CNE standards and includes practice assessments. Clinical placement assistance may be available.
Advance into nurse leadership across diverse healthcare systems, including rural and small settings. The versatile ACEN-accredited MSN in Nurse Manager and Leader online program prepares you for nurse management, healthcare strategy, and patient care roles. The Emporia State Nurse Leadership master’s curriculum is aligned to CNML certification and includes practice assessments. Small, accelerated classes are taught by supportive faculty who may be able to assist with clinical placement.