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Our affordable online programs accelerate your path to professional achievement with rigorous curricula taught by the same highly qualified faculty who teach on campus in a flexible format to fit your busy lifestyle. Choose from a variety of quality online programs and get ready to succeed.
Accreditation & Licensing
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by:
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Art & Liberal Arts
Transition from a technical expert into a professional leader with the online Bachelor of Applied Science degree program from Northwest Missouri State University. The B.A.S. offers you a flexible degree completion pathway after pursuing a vocational or technical degree such as a technical Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or certificate from a regionally accredited community college.
The 100% online B.A.S. enables you to maximize the transfer of vocational and technical courses towards a four-year degree, thus minimizing the number of Northwest core (general education) courses required. This program gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies to your personal and professional goals with curriculum designed around your choices within a specific discipline area.
Pave your own career path in the Bachelor of Science in General Studies online. Designed to meet your unique interests, this highly versatile online program offers you the flexibility of personalizing your college curriculum based on your personal and professional goals and previously earned credit hours.
In the highly adaptable B.S. in General Studies online program, you will be able to explore your interests in unique and innovative ways. You will take five courses in three emphasis areas and can choose from the established Northwest listing, including business, communication, marketing, psychology or nursing. Or, you can create your own emphasis area through a proposal process with your academic advisor.
Learn about the constitutional, political and administrative aspects of the federal system with the Bachelor of Science in Political Science – American Institutions online program. Examine and analyze political theory and constitutional law through a curriculum that integrates philosophical concepts.
Coursework for the bachelor of political science online program focuses on legislative functions and the legal system while empowering you to pursue graduate study or roles in law or the public sector. Finish faster by transferring up to 90 credit hours toward your degree.
Study international political trends in the online Bachelor of Political Science – Global Affairs program. This dynamic program explores the complex history of African government and compares the philosophies of Western and Eastern politics.
This online political science bachelor’s degree elevates your research, critical analysis and public policy expertise, empowering you to make significant contributions to international politics. Benefit from our generous transfer policy and finish faster with credit for prior learning.
Gain experience with advanced research methods with the Bachelor of Science in Political Science – Minor Required online program. Improve your ability to determine the accuracy of information and analyze public policy while benefiting from our generous transfer credit policy.
Through continuously updated curriculum, you will learn about the principles and problems of American constitutional government and develop the ability to draw systematic comparisons between nation states. This bachelor of political science online program empowers you to shape the future through advocacy, consulting or policy creation.
This online Bachelor of Science in Political Science – Public Administration program is designed for working professionals seeking an accelerated pathway to roles in government or public organizations. Our 100% online coursework develops your collaborative management skills so you can lead effectively.
Explore relevant concepts like budget administration and behavior sciences and earn your degree in less time with our generous transfer credit policy. The bachelor’s in political science and public administration program prepares you to be a change agent for nonprofits or government agencies.
Business
Transition from a technical expert into a professional leader with the online Bachelor of Applied Science degree program from Northwest Missouri State University. The B.A.S. offers you a flexible degree completion pathway after pursuing a vocational or technical degree such as a technical Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or certificate from a regionally accredited community college.
The 100% online B.A.S. enables you to maximize the transfer of vocational and technical courses towards a four-year degree, thus minimizing the number of Northwest core (general education) courses required. This program gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies to your personal and professional goals with curriculum designed around your choices within a specific discipline area.
Make a smart investment in your future with an online Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Managerial from Northwest Missouri State University. Become an expert at analyzing an organization’s operational metrics and turning this data into useful information to assist management in making key business decisions.
Curriculum for this 100% online program is designed to provide you with a complete understanding of all areas of accounting with an in-depth study of financial theory and practices, cost accounting and employ technology with exposure to accounting systems. In addition to traditional lectures, this program includes hands-on interaction and application so you can gain a better understanding of key concepts. Projects and case studies also put your knowledge to practical use.
Become an asset to any organization with the analytical, technical and practical accounting skills you will develop in the accelerated bachelor’s degree in public accounting from Northwest Missouri State University. This 100% online program is designed to provide you with a complete understanding of accounting while successfully preparing you for the CPA exam. The pass rate on the CPA exam for Northwest students has historically been about 15% higher than the state average.
Learn to organize, maintain and evaluate the financial operations of an organization while gaining the expertise to provide sound financial advice and recommendations. Advance your knowledge of federal income tax compliance and increase your awareness and understanding of the legal environment of business. In addition to traditional lectures, this program includes hands-on interaction and application so you can gain a better understanding of key concepts. Projects and case studies also put your knowledge to practical use.
Gain expertise in finance, management and marketing in this customizable, 100% online B.S. in Business Administration program. Develop the core knowledge required for corporate and government roles or entrepreneurship.
Personalized support and real-world case studies will prepare you to think strategically, lead cross-functional teams and take charge of important projects. The Business Administration degree online program guides you in planning, decision-making and overcoming business challenges, giving you practical skills for success in any industry.
Progress your career forward with the strategic knowledge and skills you will gain in the Bachelor of Science in Business Management online. This business-focused degree program offers you the administrative, management and negotiation skills you need to stand out in a competitive job market.
In the online business management degree program, you will explore relevant case studies and apply your learning in real-world projects. You will benefit from a wide variety of collaborative learning methods such as rotating the roles of leader and team member across different courses to gain a broad business perspective from every angle. You will also have ample opportunities to debate issues and engage in negotiations as part of the coursework.
Advance your professional skills in two of the most high-demand areas—business and technology—when you earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Technology online. This program expands your business acumen and equips you with the up-to-date technical qualifications you need to elevate your career.
In the online business technology degree program, you will enhance your understanding of business administration techniques, grow your software skills in Microsoft® PowerPoint® as well as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and advance your spreadsheet skills (capitalizing on logic functions, dashboard development, pivot tables, charts, and data consolidation). Plus, you will learn to develop training modules and programs using the latest multimedia tools.
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
Prepare to become a strategic leader with the 100% online B.S. in Finance – Corporate Finance program. Coursework features real-world case studies and provides hands-on experience in accounting, corporate operations, financial analysis and investment management.
Learn from faculty dedicated to your success as you develop expertise applicable in a wide range of industries, from banking and financial services to insurance and healthcare. This flexible bachelor’s degree in corporate finance can also open the door to positions in government and consulting, or help you start your own business.
Fine-tune your money management skills when you earn Northwest’s Bachelor of Science in Finance – Financial Management online. This bachelor’s degree online program equips you to work in finance for any business or organization, guiding the use of funds toward meeting business goals and achieving financial success.
In the online finance degree program, you will build your business acumen, financial expertise and communication skills to be able to work with both finance and accounting personnel as well as identify accounting information and financial models to contribute to business decisions. You will be able to make determinations about risks, investments, planning and budgeting and be a valued financial professional with skills in accounting, economics, finance, marketing and business management.
The online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program prepares you to support organizations in managing benefits, recruitment, selection, professional development, and compensation. This is a high growth, high impact field with plenty of potential. The program combines general education requirements with courses that examine human resource management in the workplace.
Throughout the coursework, you will gain the skills needed to help organizations focus on their people and their success, from hiring the right personnel to developing their skills and ensuring that they are compensated fairly. As a graduate, you will be able to work with a wide variety of employers in the public and private sectors.
Learn the information technology and digital security skills to become an in-demand cybersecurity professional when you earn Northwest’s Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems – Cybersecurity online. This bachelor’s degree online program prepares you with the training and knowledge needed to mitigate hacks and protect valuable information.
In the online management information systems degree program with a cybersecurity emphasis, you will gain business and management competencies as well as skills in computer programming, systems analysis and design, and methods used to guard data and information systems. As a graduate, you can work in virtually any industry as a highly valued IT professional who can detect vulnerabilities, rapidly respond to real-world threats and develop digital hygiene policies and procedures for maintaining security.
This 100% online B.S. in Management Information Systems: Data Analytics program prepares you to detect meaning in raw data. You will learn how data affects corporate decision-making and gain the experience to become a trusted analyst who can bridge the gap between tech and business professionals in any field.
Emphasis is placed on utilizing specialized computer systems that help you inform conclusions and identify patterns by transforming and organizing data. Attentive Northwest faculty are industry experts and encourage you to think critically and act decisively while you develop qualifications you can apply immediately to your resume.
Gain the research and brand management skills you need to drive positive business results when you earn the B.S. in Marketing online from Northwest Missouri State University. This marketing degree program prepares you with up-to-date skills that empower you to promote your company’s products and services, gain customer satisfaction and enhance the overall brand. Learn online from our highly esteemed faculty who hold the highest degrees in their field, and pay our affordable program tuition one course at a time.
Positively influence mass audiences using succinct and modern language with the Bachelor of Science in Public Relations online. This in-demand program prepares you to serve as an insightful and eloquent public relations representative for any organization.
In the online public relations degree program, you will develop your communication skills across multiple media platforms, focusing on key aspects such as writing, social media, and information management. You will grow your foundational knowledge of public relations techniques and expand your skills in both written and verbal communication. Plus, you will strengthen your skills as a creative thinker and problem solver and be fully prepared to view all sides of modern-day challenges and offer strategic solutions.
Expand your expertise in communication and mass media with the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication online. Our faculty intentionally designed the curriculum to focus on helping students build skills that will translate to various professions in the field. With that in mind, our program offers more media course content than most other strategic communication programs. As a working student, you can apply your learnings immediately in your current position.
Courses include study on communication campaigns, public relations, research, argumentation and more. All classes are 100% online and only 7 weeks long, allowing you to earn your degree faster from any location that is convenient to your lifestyle.
Acquire the knowledge essential for a managerial role within the accounting functions of business while you earn the credits needed to sit for the CPA exam with the Master of Business Administration in Accounting online program. This program enables you to complete qualifying hours that can be applied toward the educational requirement for sitting for the CPA exam.
Enhance your decision-making abilities with curriculum that provides in-depth explorations of topics that affect a company’s professional accounting policies. You will gain advanced understanding in areas such as research practices, audit procedures, taxation, fundamentals of cost accounting, accounting ethics and more. Plus, prepare for managerial roles with a foundational business background by studying topics such as economics, finance, marketing and organizational behavior. GMAT waivers are available as part of our streamlined admissions process.
Focus on the use of data in business, preparing to apply technological tools and business intelligence in making decisions to benefit your organization in the Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics online program.
In this MBA program, you will gain a comprehensive background in reviewing data and applying business intelligence while also developing your core management skills with relevant real-world applications. The concentration covers data mining, business decision support modeling, analysis tools and more. An online MBA from Northwest gives you the diverse business background you need to advance your career.
This 100% online MBA in Finance is the ideal track to earning a managerial role overseeing a finance department by combining multiple areas of emphasis, giving you experience in organizational behavior, strategic marketing, managerial accounting and other vital business areas. Upon graduation, you will have expanded knowledge of financial institutions, international finance and investments.
The finance MBA degree online curriculum focuses on expanding your skills and confidence in decision-making, giving you additional understanding of economics and developing your comprehension of the role financial institutions play in the global economy.
Advance your career to upper-level management positions with the qualifications you will gain in the Master of Business Administration General online program. This MBA online offers you a strong business foundation and equips you with essential decision-making and problem-solving techniques to develop your leadership strengths.
In this MBA program, you will study relevant, real-world business topics through extensive analyses and applications. You will gain a thorough understanding of entrepreneurship, marketing communication, human resource management, international business and more.
Gain the specialized knowledge and tools you need to increase employee satisfaction and meet company-wide goals in the Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management online program. Become well-versed in corporate recruitment, compensation, organizational training, employment law and more.
As part of this MBA curriculum, you will learn fundamental concepts in employee training and professional development. You will examine comprehensive staffing models, recruitment, retention and employment decision-making, and gain an understanding of employment compensation and benefits plans.
Gain the tools to evaluate processes and efficiencies, and to develop effective management strategies in the Master of Business Administration in Management online program. Prepare to better understand employee recruitment, training and development, retention and more.
This MBA program gives you the essential tools for communicating across all levels of an organization, along with adaptable decision-making tools and problem-solving techniques. An online MBA from Northwest gives you the diverse business background you need to advance your career in any organization.
Solidify your expertise in strategic and global marketing in the Master of Business Administration in Marketing online program. This specialized MBA online offers you a strong foundation in marketing challenges and their solutions, fully preparing you to meet the needs of an ever-changing global marketplace.
In this MBA program, you will gain an understanding of international business from both a historical and current perspective, learn about contemporary marketing communication strategies and examine the application of mathematical and statistical methods for effective business decision-making.
The M.S. in Data Analytics online program readies you for a rewarding career using technology techniques to identify, collect, analyze and transform data. Besides acquiring experience in top programming languages, you will also gain hands-on practice with leading data analysis software and platforms.
Complete this online program in as few as 12 months while fitting coursework into your schedule. The program is taught by experienced and dedicated faculty who will support your master’s degree studies from start to finish.
Prepare for leadership roles in the exciting and evolving realm of municipal and nonprofit recreation with the Master of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Recreation Management online. Gain an in-depth understanding of fast-moving, increasingly complex recreational challenges while deepening your credentials for leading programs in youth and municipal organizations, parks and recreation departments and more.
In this online program, you will study topics such as facility design and management, recreation programming, commercial recreation, and athletics for active adults. Our curriculum is aligned with the requirements for Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification, which is essential for high-level employment in the industry.
Expand your leadership capabilities for sports organizations ranging from recreational to professional with the Master of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Sports Management online. Follow your passion for athletics into a variety of exciting career paths while learning real-world management skills applicable to professional sports, youth organizations, fitness or recreational endeavors – and much more.
In this online recreation master’s program, you will enrich your knowledge in areas such as sports communication, facility design and management, and finance and marketing in recreation. Our core coursework covers broader topics such as data analytics, risk management, grant writing, and human resources.
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
Our MBA in Geographic Information Systems online program helps you expand your acumen as a consultant, business leader, data gatherer and analyzer. In addition to specialized GIS curriculum, MBA core coursework places emphasis on developing management skills through relevant, real-world applications.
This affordable geographic information systems degree program gives you the opportunity to complete a rigorous study of vector and raster data models, crucial GIS operations and key GIS principles. Specialized courses examine cartography, spatial analytics, geostatistics and real-world case studies to help you implement GIS solutions.
Rise to your highest potential as a GIScience expert with the advanced qualifications you will gain in the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science online program. This ground-breaking online program prepares you for robust scientific and technical careers and unparalleled professional opportunities that make the master’s in GIS worth it.
As part of the curriculum, you will enhance your knowledge of GIScience by discovering innovative ways to collect data and intelligence, investigating geo-spatial current events and offering the data to demonstrate patterns, progressing your technical expertise using the latest GIS software and hardware technology—and much more. In this master’s in GIS program, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with your professors and peers on a research topic of your choice.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Become a positive force in combating crime with the knowledge and skills you will gain in the Bachelor of Science in Criminology online. This 100% online degree program prepares you with an understanding of the psychological and sociological factors of criminal behavior as well as a study of the social and legal influences on crime in America.
In the online criminology degree program, you will take a wide-lens look into various elements that affect crime, including psychology, sociology, statistics, political science and criminal justice. You will expand your critical thinking skills, learn effective methods for interacting with both criminals and victims and study the dynamics between crime and community over time. Northwest’s program uniquely includes political science courses as part of the curriculum to equip you with a broad view of crime, examining root causes at both individual and societal levels.
Education
The Ed.S. – Educational Diagnostician gives post-graduate students the opportunity to become certified psychological examiners in Missouri. Courses will build your knowledge for assessing students, discovering their unique learning needs, collaborating with others to create ideal learning environments for them and tracking their growth over time.
The culminating capstone project includes the creation of an evaluation plan and report you can use to showcase your expertise in the field. You will finish with qualifications needed for becoming a School Psychological Examiner, Academic Assessment Specialist or Educational Diagnostician.
Renew your love for teaching and transition into a position as a school leader. This online Educational Specialist – Educational Leadership K-12 degree prepares you to succeed as a school principal and provides opportunities to earn a higher salary. With curriculum built for licensed teachers who have earned a master’s degree, this Ed.S. builds upon your abilities as an educator and teaches you to improve collaboration with faculty and community members, effectively manage resources and develop partnerships. You will learn valuable skills to support the development of a positive school culture conducive for student learning and supportive of professional growth for staff members.
Northwest is renowned for exceptional education programs and online courses are taught by the same respected faculty who teach on campus. This nationally accredited program prepares you to reach your full potential as a school leader and to earn your Principal Certification.
Enhance your credentials and increase your earning potential as an education professional. The highly individualized Ed.S. – Generalist online program features electives from a variety of leading-edge topics, allowing your degree to be shaped to meet your professional interests and goals.
In this flexible Ed.S. program, learn from our award-winning faculty as you study school buildings and equipment, school personnel, and writing and interpreting educational literature and statistics. Plus, you will gain a foundation in the functions and responsibilities of superintendency. No internship is required. This program does not lead directly to any licensure or certification and does not upgrade administrative licenses.
Our Educational Specialist – Superintendent program enhances your ability to think critically and insightfully as a leader in education. This post-graduate degree is the natural progression for those who want to make a difference as a superintendent. You will learn how to build and sustain partnerships with communities and public/private sectors to promote school improvement, while advocating for the needs and priorities of students and families in your district. Profession-based field work is embedded in the course requirements to help you graduate with experience and confidence.
Northwest is renowned for exceptional education programs. Our online courses are taught by the same respected faculty who teach on campus. This nationally accredited program prepares you to qualify for certification as a superintendent and/or earn your Career Administration Certificate.
Promote student growth with the expanded educational skillset you will gain in the online Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – General with an emphasis in Engagement, Learning and Achievement online program. Learn the best instructional strategies for student success in our master’s-level courses, emphasizing technology, change management and student engagement.
In this MSEd. program, you will apply your critical-thinking skills to plan improvement practices, manage information and analyze data, implement brain science research to effectively design curriculum and instruction, and integrate diversity, equity and inclusion as a method to reach and engage all students.
Our online MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology puts you at the forefront of integrating technology in the classroom. In this graduate C&I program, you will develop relevant, up-to-date teaching strategies to engage and motivate K-12 students. Practical, hands-on coursework means you can make an immediate impact on student outcomes.
Northwest is renowned for exceptional education programs and online courses are taught by the same respected faculty who teach on campus. Affordably priced, this 30-hour program can be completed in as few as 12 months.
Prepare to give young children a solid foundation for lifelong learning that intertwines the areas of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. In the MSEd. in Early Childhood Education program, you will learn to evaluate and plan ECE programs, develop skills to implement and analyze program assessment strategies, reflect on your own individual leadership proficiencies, and more.
This online program uses a curriculum anchored in instruction that responds to the curiosity of children, stressing critical reflection and a teacher-as-researcher approach. The curriculum is relevant and evolving in response to ECE trends. For example, courses on trauma and the role of culture in child development are specifically integrated into the curriculum, guiding your knowledge of how to work with vulnerable populations and utilize trauma-informed processes in responding.
In the MSEd. in Educational Diagnostician program, prepare for a diagnostic role in supporting student success in which you will evaluate and apply research methods, analyze student behaviors, and design effective educational plans. Enrich your learning with embedded field experiences and a supportive mentor to guide your applied learnings.
This online program uses an experiential curriculum covering such vital topics as literacy-based assessments, academic interventions, theories of applied learning and individual cognition, and more. A capstone project ensures your readiness to design and implement an evidence-based educational diagnostic program.
Lead students, faculty and staff to success with the knowledge and skills you will gain in the Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership online program. This MSEd. offers you a holistic approach to leadership, equipping you with the tools and disposition you need to help all students learn in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.
As part of the curriculum, you will learn how to design quality educational experiences by partnering with community stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with students and personnel, and implementing new systems for effective communication and engagement. You will also gain a thorough understanding of curriculum planning, research-based instructional practice, data literacy and assessment. Depending upon your program—prepare for certification in as few as 12 months.
The MSEd. in Elementary Math online program enables you to strengthen student learning outcomes with data-centered instruction strategies. Deepen your understanding of how elementary school students learn, retain and apply mathematical concepts. Additionally, improve your ability to teach equitably and contribute to a supportive school culture with essential multicultural education coursework.
After completing this master’s in elementary math, you will have satisfied the requirements for the elementary math specialist advanced teaching certification. Expand your career opportunities and broaden your impact on education as an instructional leader when you master the process of evaluating, analyzing and integrating multiple data sources to promote school-wide learning.
Inspire a more active and fit lifestyle among your students with the present-day exercise routines you will learn in the Master of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education online program. Taught by award-winning faculty, this MSEd. online program transforms your passion for fitness into a specialized instructional strength that supports students’ physical development.
As part of the curriculum, you will study contemporary teaching approaches pertaining to health, physical education and recreation; delve into the role of adaptive P.E. as a way to differentiate instruction among students with diverse needs; learn to develop and implement a comprehensive school health program from the ground up and much more.
Cultivate your students’ reading skills with the literacy expertise you will gain in the Master of Science in Education in Reading online program. Designed for K-12 educators, the MSEd. in Reading offers you the tools and resources you need to support students with diverse learning styles and reading levels.
In this TEACH Grant eligible program, you will learn how to best apply instructional approaches, learning materials, and a comprehensive and balanced curriculum to support student achievement in reading and writing.
Prepare to teach students with mild or moderate learning and/or physical disabilities in the Master of Science in Education in Special Education online program. This MSEd. offers field experiences embedded throughout the coursework and effectively prepares you for teaching certification in Missouri.
In this TEACH Grant eligible program, you will learn to collaborate with stakeholders in culturally responsible ways to address the needs of students with disabilities. You will learn to apply evidence-based instructional strategies suited to fit students’ individualized educational goals and apply multiple methods of assessment and data-gathering to measure their progress.
Engage diverse secondary and post-secondary students and inspire them to share your passion for history and lifelong learning. Designed for working educators, the online MSEd. in Teaching History program prepares you to teach more effectively, applying advanced knowledge of pedagogical theories, curriculum development, educational technology and multicultural historical perspectives. Tailor this education master’s in teaching history program to your interests with a wide choice of electives. Completion of this degree allows you to teach dual-credit courses, which can increase job placement opportunities and salary rates offered.
As part of the MSEd. in Teaching Mathematics program, you will acquire the qualifications to teach higher levels of math and even dual-credit courses, which leads to more opportunities and higher salary. Plus, you’ll study how to apply mathematics concepts for better understanding of modern trends in various disciplines. Increase your credentials for mathematics department leadership positions by taking our courses on data, curriculum, and issues within the education system. This is the degree you need to propel yourself into a higher-level position.
Healthcare
Our online MBA in Healthcare Management degree program gives you the advanced tools to become a trusted decision-maker in your organization. Whether your goal is to begin a rewarding career in the medical sector, or you’re an experienced healthcare provider ready to seize new opportunities, this in-demand program is designed for your success.
Our online MBA in Healthcare Management curriculum examines recent trends and emerging opportunities; administrative behavior topics including teamwork, motivation and logistical development; laws, policies and processes unique to the healthcare industry from a financial, legal and human resource lens; and managerial accounting. You will complete an executive seminar that analyzes issues faced by senior management and contemporary business practices utilized by successful organizations.
The Master of Science in Nutrition online program offers specialized tracks to cater to diverse career interests in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Designed for aspiring leaders, the program emphasizes rigorous academic preparation and practical experience.
Broaden your expertise and follow your passion into therapy for adults and children in recreational settings with the Master of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation online. Prepare for leading roles in recreational therapy while developing a well-rounded background applicable to adaptive youth sports, adult therapies, care agencies and more.
In this online program, your studies will include strength-based practices and interventions, psychological theories in recreational therapy, and managerial functions.
Math & Science
Our agricultural economics MBA, comprised of completely online courses focused on business management, agricultural resources, and macroeconomics, trains you to make crucial decisions in agricultural business. With in-depth study on how financial skills, accounting concepts and marketing strategy should be used in agricultural environments, you will be ready with the expertise today’s top agricultural economics professionals need. Our targeted course lineup prepares you to graduate qualified to lead in the agriculture industry.
Whether you are specializing your skillset as a math instructor or advancing your career in a different field, this Master of Science in Mathematics online prepares you for upper-level math positions in education, computer systems design, scientific and technical consulting, corporate management, and depository credit intermediation.
Our cutting-edge curriculum will help you elevate your professional career and enable you to teach dual credit high school classes or instruct at a community college. Explore modern data analysis methods, including Statistical Machine Learning (SML), elementary statistical concepts and computer methods in statistics, classical number theory, engineering and statistical modeling problems, and abstract algebra.
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
With the demand for nurse educators on the rise, the MSN – Nurse Educator online program gives you practical tools for dynamic career growth. Build your leadership skills and healthcare policy expertise to advance your professional practice while learning curriculum development processes, instructional strategies and more to advance your role as a nurse educator.
In this innovative and student-centered online program, you can help shape the future of nursing through practical knowledge tailored to your interests and professional goals. You will build an employer-ready portfolio throughout the accredited program, culminating with an experiential capstone project. An active and unencumbered United States issued Registered Nursing license is required to apply for the MSN – Nurse Educator program.
With the demand for nursing administrators on the rise, the MSN – Nurse Executive online program gives you practical tools for dynamic career growth. Build your leadership skills and healthcare policy expertise to advance your professional practice while preparing for a broad range of administrative roles.
In this fully accredited program, equip yourself with in-depth proficiency in evidence-based practice research, healthcare policies and ethics, organizational structures and processes, culture and collaboration, and more. You also will study fiduciary responsibility and regulatory systems to advance high quality, safe, professional practice. An active and unencumbered United States issued Registered Nursing license is required to apply for the MSN – Nurse Executive program.
Psychology & Human Services
The 100% online psychology degree from Northwest Missouri State University prepares you with the critical knowledge and skills you need to pursue a rewarding career in the field of human behavior. As a psychology major, you will learn to read a person’s thoughts and feelings beyond face value.
Our real-life studies converge both theory and practical application. Plus, our expert faculty embed the most sought-after workplace skills as part of the curriculum so you can be fully prepared to step into essential roles in professional settings.
Prepare to make a difference by developing a deeper understanding of how societal structures shape human interactions in an increasingly diverse, multicultural society. Designed for working professionals, the affordable B.S. in Sociology online program strengthens your critical thinking and analysis skills valued across many industries as you study topics such as sociological theories and research; family dynamics; race, ethnicity and immigration; healthcare disparities; criminology and more.