School Details
Northwest Missouri State University is a publicly funded, four-year institution of higher education, located in the city of Maryville, Missouri. First opened in 1905, today the university maintains a mission to “focus on student success—every student, every day.” Northwest is dedicated to providing a program for every interest.
The university supports undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students can complete select bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as professional certificates, through Northwest Online. These online degrees feature rigorous curricula and are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus. Accelerate your path to professional achievement and improve your career opportunities with these flexible online programs.
Accreditation & Licensing
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Business
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a versatile degree that can be put to use in a wide variety of industries and business settings. Online students can choose from two tracks: Managerial Accounting or Public Accounting.
The Managerial concentration of this online Accounting degree focuses on analyzing a business’s data in order to help management make well-informed decisions. Students will receive thorough preparation for the Certified Public Accountant exam in the Public track. Coursework in both tracks provide a strong foundation in all aspects of Accounting.
Students studying Accounting can anticipate courses in:
- Cost Accounting
- Business Taxation
- Accounting Information Systems
- Auditing
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree allows students to learn about management and leadership in a variety of organizations. Courses prepare students to maximize efficiency and financial components of any business.
In this online Business Management degree program, you will learn a valuable base of managerial skills and techniques. The curriculum covers a variety of topics, such as budgeting, marketing, project management, and operations management. Graduates will be ready to contribute to their organizations on day one, thanks to experiential learning, studies of relevant case studies, and collaborative projects.
After completing this program, students will be able to:
- Develop business plans
- Lead groups of employees
- Analyze and problem-solve in business contexts
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
In an increasingly technology-dependent world, being able to understand and manage technology resources for your organization is a key skill. Set yourself apart from the competition with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Technology.
Students will gain a strong understanding of various business topics while honing in on technical skills that can improve their marketability. Classes cover skills in software including Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You will also learn advanced spreadsheet skills and how to develop training modules and programs.
With a technology management degree online, you will open the door to career opportunities including:
- Marketing manager
- Business manager
- Information systems technologist
- Social media manager
- Logistics analyst
Help influence the perception of your organization or client as a Public Relations professional. Gain the skills you need with this online Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.
Students in this online communications degree will develop skills in multiple media platforms. Coursework also serves to enhance your research skills while sharing your results in written and verbal forms. You will be encouraged to think critically and make well-informed decisions, key skills that will serve you well in the Public Relations field.
Graduates will possess skills including:
- Managing social media campaigns
- Understanding Google Analytics
- Handling crisis communications
- Writing and distributing press releases
With a strong understanding of money management, you will be able to help guide businesses to financial success. Gain skills and experience in these areas and more with the Bachelor of Science in Finance focusing on Finance Management.
Coursework in this online degree covers both finance and management skills necessary to take on leadership roles. You will learn how to work with risks, investments, planning, and budgeting. The accounting information and financial models you provide to organizational leadership will help them make the best data-informed decisions.
Career opportunities to graduates of this online Finance degree include:
- Property manager
- Bank branch manager
- Financial planner
- Accounting supervisor
- Stockbroker
- Real estate agent
Help your organization ensure data security with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems focused on Cybersecurity. In this online program, you will gain the skills and technical knowledge you need to help avoid data breaches and keep valuable information secure.
With this online Cybersecurity degree, you will learn a wide range of competencies in this in-demand field. Courses cover topics such as computer programming, network fundamentals, systems analysis, and information systems protection. You will be able to analyze vulnerabilities and recommend solutions to mitigate risk in any business environment.
Graduates of this Management Information Systems online degree can fulfill roles such as:
- Security engineer
- Digital forensics analyst
- Systems administrator
- Cybersecurity architect
- Cryptographer
With an online Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree, you will learn about the different components of marketing such as advertising, personal selling, inventories, and more. You will be able to influence the buying decisions of your desired audience to benefit your organization.
The curriculum emphasizes the research and strategy components of marketing. Students will study both the persuasive and technical aspects of advertising and communication. Additionally, this online Marketing degree offers a business foundation in areas including accounting, economics, and management.
Graduates can pursue employment in roles such as:
- Sales manager
- Market research analyst
- Marketing strategist
- Purchasing manager
- Content marketer
- Product development manager
Businesses need skilled professionals who can help make sense of the massive amounts of data collected every day. The online MBA in Business Analytics degree gives you the skills you need to be an asset in this in-demand field.
In this online Business Analytics degree, you will learn about data mining, decision support modeling, and analytics tools. Coursework prepares you to apply technological tools and business knowledge to turn data into actionable insights. The information you provide to organizational stakeholders can help them make decisions to benefit the company.
Graduates can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Marketing management
- Business intelligence
- Financial analysis
- Supply chain analysis
The online MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management program offers a diverse human resource background to help advance careers in business. Students will take courses that help them become better versed in corporate recruitment, compensation, organizational training, employment law, and more. You will receive a background in diverse human resource background. The program is designed to advance careers in organizations throughout the evolving global business arena. Courses are taught by professional professors who teach using relevant, real-world applications.
The online MBA in Management provides you with key communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills necessary for leadership in the business world. This degree can help you advance your career within any organization.
Courses focus on applying theories and techniques to real-world situations. Students will study topics such as managerial accounting, organizational behavior, financial management, strategic marketing, and more. Elective options allow you to focus on the business aspects most relevant to your career goals.
Some of the elective options available in this online business management degree program include:
- Innovation
- Human resource management
- Entrepreneurship
- Organizational training and development
- Compensation and benefits
Northwest Missouri State University offers an online MBA with a concentration in Marketing, which is one of the most important areas of business. This program offers expertise in strategic and global marketing, business decision analysis, and financial management with a management emphasis while also providing a diverse business background. Courses emphasize the development of management skills through relevant, real-world applications. Graduates will be prepared to advance their careers in organizations throughout the global marketing arena.
Courses in Marketing are:
- International Business
- Advanced Marketing Communication
- Global Marketing Management
Help your organization make better informed decisions with the skills you gain in the Master of Science in Data Analytics. This online data science degree teaches you how to identify, collect, and analyze data to provide stakeholders with actionable insights.
With an online business analytics degree, you will be skilled in using top programming languages and have experience with data analysis software and platforms. Students are able to complete this convenient online program in as little as 12 months. Graduates will be prepared to work with large data sets to uncover data-driven solutions to business problems.
Some of the career opportunities available to graduates include:
- Data scientist
- Chief analytics officer
- Management analyst
- Logistician
- IT project manager
Computer Science & IT
The online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science program is designed for students looking to gain knowledge and skills in geographic information systems (GIS) without pursuing master’s degrees. Students will study the science and issues of using GIS technology, including modeling with GIS, geostatic, cartographic design, GIS database design, and project management. Courses may include:
- Applications of Remotely Sensed Data
- Cartographic Design and Visualization
- Spatial Analysis and Geostatistics
- Raster-based GIS and Modeling
- GIS Theory and Research
Northwest Missouri State University’s online Master of Science in Geographic Information Science degree includes courses on such topics as modeling with GIS, geostatistics, cartographic design, GIS database design, and project management. Students who may be interested in the online Master's program include those working in business or government who wish to use GIS technology for managing geographic data and solving geo-spatial problems, and who need in-depth knowledge that goes beyond the mechanics of using GIS software. Those in academia who want to use GIS as a tool to conduct research in their discipline may also be interested in the courses.
Education
If you already have a teaching license and a master’s degree but want to advance further, consider this online education administration degree. The curriculum allows you to transition from a teacher into a position as a principal or school leader in a K-12 school.
In addition to expanding your abilities as an educator, this program also teaches valuable leadership skills. Learn to better collaborate with faculty and community members, effectively manage resources, and develop partnerships. Graduates are ready to support the development of a positive school culture conducive to student learning and supportive of staff members’ professional growth.
In addition to enjoying the flexibility of online learning, students in this online education administration degree will also benefit from courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.
Enroll in online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. Advance your career and credentials while also preparing to help shape the future of education.
More than half of the coursework is comprised of electives, allowing you to customize the degree to match your interests and career goals. Choose from such topics as:
- Cultural and student engagement
- School law
- Educational technology
- Change management in education
- Instructional systems design
While this program does not lead to any licensure or certification, it also does not require an internship.
Advance your career in education to the next level, that of the superintendent, with this online education administration degree. The curriculum provides the credentials needed for superintendency and prepares students to earn their Missouri Career Administrator Certificate. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to play a leading role in school and district administration. You will learn to think critically and insightfully while advocating for the needs and priorities of students and families in your district. Courses also ensure you can build and sustain partnerships with communities and public/private sectors to promote school improvement.
There are a variety of benefits to this online education administration degree. Not only do you have the flexibility needed to balance your education and career, but you will also complete profession-based fieldwork that is already embedded in the course requirements.
Advance your knowledge and skills as you prepare to advance your career either in or outside of the classroom with this online masters in curriculum and instruction. Students study curriculum development skills and trends that are essential to the growing field. This program dives into components of analyzing data, research, and improving current practices. Emphasis is placed on diversity, equity, and inclusion in curriculum and instruction.
With the flexibility of earning a master’s in curriculum and instruction online, you are able to study wherever it is convenient. Successfully balance your education, career, and other obligations.
Advance your knowledge and career in an increasingly in-demand field as you enhance your ability to help young children flourish with this online early childhood education degree. The curriculum prepares you to become a reflective practitioner by incorporating the Reggio Emilia approach, in which curiosity forms the basis for effective learning. Learn to take an active role in incorporating learning around your areas of curiosity and support the curiosity of children as they learn. Critical reflection and a teacher-as-researcher approach are also stressed. This online early childhood education degree was developed based on feedback from an advisory board, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant and evolves in response to trends in the field.
This online early childhood education degree does not qualify the graduate for state certification.
Make a difference, not only in your professional future but also in the future of education with this online master’s in education. Learn to design instruction to match the learner.
The curriculum, which was developed based on feedback from an advisory board to ensure relevancy, is experiential and features assessment tools. It covers such topics as:
- Literacy-based assessments
- Academic interventions
- Theories of applied learning and individual cognition
In addition to flexible online courses, this online education degree also features field experiences built into each course. Plus, you will begin working with a mentor early in this program, creating a more holistic learning experience throughout.
Prepare for a leadership position guiding students, faculty, and staff to success with this online master’s in education administration. The curriculum, which was designed by distinguished and experienced faculty, focuses on leadership, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are also stressed. Graduates are ready to support students and staff academically, behaviorally, and operationally.
Coursework includes field experiences, which allow you to practice what you are learning in real-world situations. These field experiences are embedded in courses.
Math teachers are in demand, and this online masters in elementary education will help you advance your career and help meet this demand. Learn data-centered instruction strategies that adapt to the academic needs of each learner. The curriculum, which focuses on instructional leadership, examines how elementary school students learn:
- Data and Probability
- Pre-number concepts
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Algebraic reasoning
As you are learning innovative teaching techniques you will also complete multicultural education coursework that allows you to contribute to a supportive school culture.
Graduates of this online elementary education degree will have met the requirements for the elementary math specialist advanced teaching certification.
Help students become healthier with this online physical education degree. Enhance your capabilities as a teacher, coach, and leader in public schools and collegiate settings. The curriculum helps students incorporate physical activity as an innovative learning tool in and outside the classroom and teaches adaptive physical education techniques. Courses explore contemporary teaching approaches to health, physical education, and recreation; the role of adaptive PE as a way to differentiate instruction among students with diverse needs; and ways to develop and implement a comprehensive school health program from the ground up.
While a teaching license is not required for admission, this online physical education degree also does not lead directly to any licensure or certification.
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed for K-12 educators. The curriculum was designed to provide strategies, assessments, and development of reading and writing curricula. Prepare to help students reach their fullest literacy potential. With a focus on creating effective learning environments, educators take their teaching skills to the next level.
With the flexibility offered by this masters in literacy online degree, students are able to successfully balance their educations, careers, and other obligations.
Prepare for a career working with an important part of the student population with this online special education degree. You will work with students in special education with mild to moderate learning and/or physical disabilities. Using data-driven instruction and current innovative, evidence-based strategies, you can also prepare for certification in special education. You will learn about technologies and assessments to facilitate learning for these students and to collaborate with stakeholders in culturally responsible ways.
Graduates, who are in high demand, are ready to pursue careers as:
- Special Education Teachers
- Resource Program Teachers
- Intervention Specialists
The flexibility you receive while earning this master’s in special education online allows you to successfully balance your education and career.
Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University offers an online RN to BSN program that gives professional nurses enhanced skills and abilities to meet the needs of diverse patient populations. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program online employs an evidence-based and student-centered approach.
Students learn how to analyze research findings to inform their nursing practice. Coursework explores the role of values and ethics in nursing responsibilities. Leadership skills and knowledge of healthcare policy can help graduates land high-level positions in healthcare environments.
Nurses graduating from this BSN program online will be able to:
- Assess the principles of prevention and health promotion in the care of patients
- Demonstrate effective professional communication and collaboration skills
- Use leadership skills and knowledge to advance a safe, professional practice
- Integrate health information technology into nursing practice