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The online Associate in Arts in General Arts & Sciences degree program from Pace University is designed to prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries. Faculty members and career services experts will provide you with personalized career support by connecting you with employers, developing your interviewing skills, and creating a unique resume. You'll graduate with a well-rounded education incorporating coursework in:

• English
• Communications
• Computing
• Math

No matter what your career goal is, communication will play an important role, making the Master of Arts in Communications & Digital Media degree a great option for a wide range of students.  This online master's degree in communication is dedicated to providing practical, relevant training as you study the media and communications industry and learn to create digital media content and campaigns.  

This degree offers students a variety of opportunities to tailor the degree to meet their interests and strengths.  Choose between a thesis assignment or an internship and choose between one of two concentrations:

• Digital Filmmaking and Media Production
• Social Media and Public Relations

If neither concentration matches your career goals, you can choose electives that best meet these goals, exploring such topics as video field production, video editing, script writing, corporate communications, media law, web architecture, international communications, digital communications, leadership, and social networking.  

Students benefit from small class sizes which allow professors to be accessible and committed to working closely with students.  Professors do not just teach traditional and digital forms of media and communications, but also serve as advisors.

Advance your career with the Master of Business Administration online degree with a concentration in Business.  With this concentration students choose from a variety of electives to round out their curriculum, choosing the courses that best match their interests and career goals.  

All MBA students complete a curriculum that focuses on the future of business, examining business fundamentals, decision making, analytics, and strategy.  Coursework is designed to utilize the latest in business technology and features hands-on learning as students network and learn to communicate effectively and manage business operations.  Learn from the same knowledgeable faculty that teach in-person courses and are specially trained to teach in an online environment.

As a 100% online business administration degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

Take your career to the next level with this Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Corporate Finance degree online.  Explore such topics as:

• Behavioral Finance
• International Corporate Finance
• Financial Strategy

All MBA students complete a curriculum that focuses on the future of business, examining business fundamentals, decision making, analytics, and strategy.  Coursework is designed to utilize the latest in business technology and features hands-on learning as students network and learn to communicate effectively and manage business operations.  Learn from the same knowledgeable faculty that teach in-person courses and are specially trained to teach in an online environment.

With this 100% online finance degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

Advance your career with the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management.  This online marketing degree explores such topics as:

• Value Creation
• Strategic Marketing Planning
• Consumer Buying Behavior

All MBA students complete a curriculum that focuses on the future of business, examining business fundamentals, decision making, analytics, and strategy.  Coursework is designed to utilize the latest in business technology and features hands-on learning as students network and learn to communicate effectively and manage business operations.  Learn from the same knowledgeable faculty that teach in-person courses and are specially trained to teach in an online environment.

As a 100% online marketing degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in public service in the local, state, or federal government, you may be interested in the Government Management track of the Master of Public Administration degree online.  This is also a great option for those interested in a political career.  

Courses, taught by a dedicated and experienced faculty, are designed to help students capitalize on their unique strengths, graduating confident in their ability to lead and manage in public governance.  You will:

• Improve skills in critical thinking and data analysis
• Improve oral and written communication skills
• Master the art of compromise

The curriculum provides experience in applying real-world solutions and theoretical concepts to community-based problems as students learn to help individuals and communities and to influence systemic change at all government levels.  

The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

Prepare for a career in accounting with a program that treats each student as an individual.  The Master of Science in Accounting online degree is adaptable to where you are in your career, offering foundation courses for those with no previous background in accounting.  If you have an undergraduate in accounting, you may be able to waive these courses and focus on accounting specialization and breadth courses.  Regardless of where you are in your career, you will receive individualized mentorship from faculty who are experts in business fields such as finance, management, and accounting.  This includes mentoring to help you achieve your career goals and to help you pursue professional accounting certifications. 

Not only will you be prepared for the CPA and other professional exams, but graduates may be exempted from several of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants’ (ACCA) licensing exams.

Advance your career with the Master of Science in Finance degree online.  Featuring a collaborative approach, students without a background in finance can gain an understanding of core financial concepts while those with a background in finance or business can boost their skills and resumes while preparing for leadership positions.  Faculty are invested in your success, mentoring students and teaching them by using their first-hand experiences in the field.  

The curriculum is a blend of financial theory and real-world practice and assignments.  Topics covered include:

• Corporate finance
• Wealth management
• Investment banking
• Trading

Courses are designed to provide knowledge useful for major finance certifications such as the CFA, FRM, and CFP.

The MS in Information Technology with a special focus on Cybersecurity prepares students with in-demand job skills by combining theoretical knowledge, practical expertise, and problem-solving aptitude. 

Students gain hands-on experience in lab environments incorporating the latest technology, tools, and techniques in this online cybersecurity degree program. Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and DHS. Graduates have gone on to careers in the US Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the New York City Police Department, among others.

Subjects studied as a part of this degree program include:

• Programming
• Cyber defense and threats
• Cryptology
• Web security
• Network and device forensics
• Cloud computing
• Data mining

The online Master of Arts in Homeland Security program prepares individuals to respond to and recover from natural and man-made disasters and mitigate the impact of terrorist attacks by providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to keep the nation safe.  The curriculum combines essential leadership, critical thinking, and management skills with in-depth knowledge of homeland security strategies, preparing students for a variety of positions that allow them to help prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks, protect against human and natural hazards, and develop and manage public safety plans.  You will take courses including:

• Strategic Planning and Budgeting
• Comparative Government for Homeland Security
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• U.S. Constitution and Ethical Issues
• International Human Rights

The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity provides the skills and knowledge necessary to address cybersecurity challenges in the modern work environment. Cybersecurity practitioners are constantly learning and upgrading skills. This flexible online master’s degree program gives students the important training and tools needed to advance their careers.

Class topics include, but are not limited to:

• Computational Statistics
• Network Security and Defense
• Mobile Forensics

Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in ethical hacking, security engineering, cybersecurity analysis, and more. Classes are taught by dedicated and experienced practitioners. There are many online academic resources available to students. Graduates are prepared to succeed in the field of cybersecurity.

You can install a new career with the Master of Science in Software Development & Engineering from Pace University. This online software engineering master’s degree program builds your technical skills around the software life cycle centering on three themes:

• System and software design
• Software management and evolution
• Managing team resources

Through the online software engineering graduate program, you learn standards and best practices that lead to high-quality and secure software systems. You develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, and collaboration through an emphasis on group projects.

The online Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Completion Program is designed for Physician Assistants who want to advance to a lead or chief Physician Assistant position, move into management, or teach. Course work in epidemiology, health promotion, evidence based medicine, research methods, and leadership will provide students with new skills applicable to their careers.

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Pace University features:

• Instruction by the same expert Pace Nursing faculty as traditional on-campus students
• ​Cutting edge evidence-based theory courses linked to students' clinical practice
• ​Individualized clinical practice experiences for students to meet the essentials of a BSN education for professional nursing practice

Graduates are prepared to pursue advancement in their careers and/or graduate education.