School Details
Montana State University Billings has been an integral part of the Billings community and a student-centered learning environment since its early days as Eastern Montana College. Founded in 1927, the university continues to nurture a longstanding tradition of educational access, teaching excellence, civic engagement, and community enhancement in an urban setting. In the classroom and in the community, students receive a well-rounded unique education and associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
MSUB Online offers associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and certificates completely online. These online programs offer the flexibility busy people need to succeed in their educational endeavors. They are tailored for busy people.
Accreditation & Licensing
Montana State University-Billings is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
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Art & Liberal Arts
MSU-Billings hosts an online AA in General Studies that you can use to boost your post-secondary education and better prepare yourself for future career opportunities. Through this 2-year curriculum, you can improve your communication skills, analytical thinking and become a lifelong learner.
The online Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Mass Communication is a thematic concentration in Management and Mass communication. Courses in Communication include Exploring Communication Studies, History and Theory of Persuasion, and Media Criticism. Courses in Management include Operations Management, Principles of Marketing, and Consumer Behavior.
The online Bachelor of Applied Science in Mass Communication and Public Relations is a thematic concentration in Mass Communication and Public Relations. Courses include Principles of Public Relations, Principles of Mass Communication, and Advertising, Media, and Culture.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Communication in Mass Communication is designed to examine the nature of mass media through theoretical grounding and applied knowledge. Coursework is concentrated in the construction and delivery of media messages and the effects of mediated messages on attitudes and behaviors. Graduates can find jobs as public relations assistants, news reporters, fund raisers, and journalists.
Earn your BS in Liberal Studies entirely online through MSU-Billings. With the convenience of distance learning, you can study around your hectic schedule and cut out time spent commuting to campus or sitting in classrooms. You can explore various subjects and gain an education that is interdisciplinary by nature. Areas of study in this degree include:
- Organizational Communication
- Health Administration
- Management
Business
The online Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology prepares students to handle entry-level accounting functions, including teaching students how to prepare summary statements of business conditions for small businesses and government agencies and how to utilize basic business and accounting software. Courses also teach financial statement preparation and how to process daily accounting transactions, journals, and ledgers. Graduates can be awarded a certificate upon completion of the required courses and earned credits may be applied toward the Accounting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. Jobs can be found as account clerks, bookkeepers, accounting technicians, and accounting associates.
The online Associate of Science in Business Administration provides graduates with up-to-date skills and knowledge needed in today’s marketplace. Students will be better positioned for better employment options or to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program after graduation.
The curriculum covers a wide range of business topics, including business law, marketing, accounting, and more. With an associate-level online Business Administration degree, you can enter careers in administrative service management, information systems management, sales and marketing, and finance.
The online Associate of Science in Human Resource offers two major options: General Applied Human Resources and Articulated with the College of Business.
The General Applied Human Resources option is designed to build a foundation in human resource management through courses teaching about employee relations, human resource planning and analysis, and risk management, safety, and security. The Articulated with the College of Business option is designed for those wishing to transfer directly into the College of Business and has courses teaching about coordinating organizational development, conduct training, staffing issues, compensation and benefits packages, and how human resource professionals contribute to the strategic business success of organizations.
Graduates of this online HR management degree can find jobs as:
- Human resources managers
- Recruiters
- Trainers
- Employee relations specialists
Online students can complete this Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a thematic concentration in Management and Organizational Communication. Studies in this online business management degree will help prepare students for a wide variety of leadership roles across industries.
The curriculum takes coursework from both Organizational Communication and Management disciplines, providing an interdisciplinary and versatile education. Key skills in effective communication and leadership will benefit students in any career path they choose.
A sample of coursework students can expect in this online Communication degree includes:
- Issues in Organizational Communication
- Consumer Behavior
- Leadership and Communication
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This online Bachelor of Applied Science degree can be completed with a thematic concentration in Management and Public Relations. Coursework in this online business management degree enables graduates to take on a wide range of leadership roles in a variety of industries and settings.
Classes are chosen from both Management and Public Relations disciplines, providing an interdisciplinary and well-rounded education. PR and leadership skills can benefit students in nearly any career path they choose.
In this online marketing degree program, you can expect to study topics such as:
- Video production
- Advertising, media, and culture
- Marketing
- Consumer behavior
Complete a thematic concentration in Organizational Communication and Public Relations with this online Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. The skills you gain from this interdisciplinary program can benefit you in nearly any career field.
Students are able to customize the curriculum to meet their career interests by choosing major coursework from a list of approved classes. With skills in both communications and PR, you will open the door to a wide variety of career opportunities.
Some of the course choices you have in this online marketing degree include:
- History and theory of persuasion
- Issues in organizational communication
- Advertising, media, and culture
- Communication theory
The online Bachelor of Arts in Communication in Organizational Communication is designed to educate students in the fields of business and social services. Students gain a mature understanding of interaction in organizational situations, improving their ability to contribute to productivity in those settings and increasing personal effectiveness in relation to technical communication concerns. Graduates are prepared for graduate study in communication or law or can find careers as managers, trainers, human resource officers, or corporate communication staff.
This online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree offers multiple concentration options. The major in Accounting teaches students core business skills while emphasizing those needed for work or further education in accounting.
With this Business Administration online degree, you will gain competencies in a number of business subsets. Courses in business law, finance, marketing, and management will benefit you in any career path you choose. The additional coursework in Accounting offers an advanced understanding of topics such as accounting information systems, auditing, government and nonprofit accounting, and federal taxes.
Multiple concentrations are offered for this online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. The major in General Business teaches students core business skills needed in a variety of areas, preparing them for employment or for further education.
With this Business Administration online degree, you will gain competencies in a number of business subsets. Courses in business law, finance, marketing, and management will benefit you in any career path you choose. Students in the General Business major can choose additional coursework from options including accounting, management, marketing, information systems, and more.
This online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree offers multiple concentration options. The major in Management teaches students core business skills while emphasizing those needed for work or further education in business management.
With this Business Management online degree, you will gain competencies in a number of business subsets. Courses in business law, finance, marketing, and management will benefit you in any career path you choose. The additional coursework in Management offers an advanced understanding of topics such as international business, human resource management, project management, and organizational behavior.
Multiple concentrations are offered for this online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. The major in Marketing teaches students how to reach their intended audience effectively, preparing them for employment or for further education in Marketing.
With this Business Administration online degree, you will gain competencies in a number of business subsets. Courses in business law, finance, marketing, and management will benefit you in any career path you choose. Students in the online Marketing degree concentration will receive additional training in areas including consumer behavior, marketing research, online marketing, sales management, and more.
The online Bachelor of Science in Public Relations aims to provide a broad focus in nonprofit and public information areas, preparing students for positions in settings such as corporate, non-profit, government, health care, and education.
The curriculum of this online communication degree is based on theoretical as well as practical skills. Students will study critical thinking, speaking competencies, video equipment, and editing equipment. Knowledge related to public relations will help students find careers such as a public relations manager, media director, or in community development.
The online Human Resources Management Certificate prepares students with a foundational set of skills and knowledge related to human resource management. The curriculum teaches concepts related to the facilitation of employee relations and competencies related to teaching human resource planning and analysis, as well as risk management, safety, and security. There is a broad range of subjects covered to help students gain the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of business and service organizations in order to acquire employment as human resources managers, recruiters, trainers, employee relations specialists, and more.
The online Master of Science in Public Relations is designed to provide students with the essential theoretical and practical tools needed to develop careers in public relations and public communication. An objective of this program is to help graduates earn an enhanced understanding of the processes of facilitating and negotiating communication between individuals, groups, and organizations. Graduates are prepared to gain employment in the fields of health promotion, media analysis and planning, nonprofit public relations, corporate public affairs, and news and informational writing.
Education
Prepare for a career helping a growing population of students with this online special education degree. Complete flexible online courses that provide the foundation needed to advance in your career working with this special population of students. This program is not designed for those seeking to teach P-12 special education but is for those interested in teaching in a categorical or cross-categorical area of special education. Other careers graduates pursue are administrative positions, research in special education, or positions in related fields.
The curriculum consists of such courses as:
- Facilitating Positive Behavior
- Advanced Human Development & Learning
- Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
Prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population with this online special education degree. This program is intended for those who do not have a foundational background in Special Education but have a teaching degree. Earn an endorsement in special education while also earning a master’s degree. The curriculum includes courses on such topics as:
- Human development and learning
- Reading difficulties
- Legal and current issues
- Best practices
Graduates are prepared to teach special education, advance toward administrative positions, do research in the field, or prepare for a doctoral degree.
This online special education degree may be added as an endorsement to a teaching license in either elementary or secondary education.
Healthcare
The online Bachelor of Science in Health Administration helps students gain a foundational understanding of Health Administration and how it ties into and benefits a community. The curriculum provides knowledge and competencies related to meeting the challenges of the health care field and to advance the quality and service related to health care delivery as students learn skills related to leadership, strategic planning, organizational management human resources, outcomes evaluation, creative thinking, and technical areas. Courses include Health Care Mega Trends, Healthcare Economics, Health Law and Ethics, and Financial Management and Budgeting in Healthcare.
The online Certificate in Medical Coding and Insurance Billing prepares students for entry-level positions in the field as they learn the skills needed to analyze health records and assign the appropriate code to each diagnosis and procedure according to national and international guidelines. The curriculum teaches students how to research and about medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes in order to determine the correct codes and sequences. Students also learn skills such as practical application of codes, auditing of records, and computerized medical and insurance building software, so they understand the accurate interpretation of medical records and how to document and code information correctly to submit to insurance companies.
The online Master of Health Administration is designed to help working professionals and other individuals who wish to advance in the field of health administration, preparing them to take on positions in hospitals, health insurance organizations, medical group practices, clinics, mental health organizations, public health departments, universities, physician practices, long-term care, and more. Students learn competencies such as political, social, and economic factors that affect health organizations and policies; organizational management theories and behaviors; and how to use quantitative methods for business and health. Courses include Health Care Finance and Reimbursement, Research and Evaluation Methods, and Managerial Accounting and Budgeting.
Psychology & Human Services
The main objective of the master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling is to help equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This program from Montana State University-Billings achieves that goal through instruction, clinics, and other program-related activities. Practicum and internship opportunities can be arranged in the student’s local area with a qualified supervisor and site.
The online master’s in Counseling prepares graduates for employment in settings such as state and federal facilities, rehabilitation and mental health centers, hospitals, and schools. Graduates can apply for state licensure and national certification. Positions available to graduates include rehabilitation counselors, mental health counselors, chemical dependency counselors, or therapists.