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Our accelerated online programs adhere to the same high standards and personalized instruction as their on-campus counterparts, while offering the flexibility you need to achieve your educational goals while maintaining your current career. No matter where you are in life, we have a program that fits your needs.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of North Carolina Wilmington is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Business
The Executive Master of Business Administration online program from UNCW gives you the best of both worlds—an accelerated online experience plus opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded peers.
This unique, AACSB-accredited program provides abundant opportunities for hands-on learning, peer interaction and networking through two on-campus residencies—intensive weekends of face-to-face managerial training and experiences. You will also participate in a one-week international residency that allows you to consult with foreign clients and present recommendations to address challenges on a global scale.
Strengthen your ability to persuade and attract audiences to your brand, product or message in the Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication online program from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In an era of information overload, savvy consumers, and user-generated content, this online communications degree program addresses the shortcomings of siloed approaches to advertising, public relations, promotions, etc. and equips you with a strategic framework for unifying and managing all organizational communication.
As a graduate of this online master’s in integrated marketing communications program, you will be prepared for evolving marketing communication roles such as: marketing manager, public relations director, social media manager, digital product manager, business strategy consultant and much more.
Develop your technical skills to interpret business information and improve corporate decision making. Learn prescriptive analytics modeling techniques for optimization and simulation, as well as programming foundations and application development.
Nurture your passion for innovation and give it the best chance for success with an online MBA with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Business Development degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Supporting great ideas with a solid business plan is a key factor that determines whether a business concept succeeds or suffers.
In this rigorous, AACSB-accredited program, you will learn how to navigate from initial concept through production, marketing and distribution. Gain in-depth knowledge about developing business plans, raising capital, scaling for growth, and franchising and licensing. Using case studies, explore the theories, strategies and real-world tactics to successfully protect and commercialize products and ideas.
Taught by the same distinguished faculty members who teach in the on-campus program, this affordable, entrepreneurship MBA features fast 7-week courses that will deepen your knowledge in core business management areas, including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, marketing, strategic management and more.
Develop and hone valuable quantitative and financial skills with an online MBA with a Specialization in Finance degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. This affordable, AACSB-accredited program is equally beneficial to students who are already employed in finance, as well as those in other business sectors.
Explore financial markets, portfolio risks and variances, behavioral finance, investment management, financial statement analysis and real estate investment analysis.
Fast-track your management goals with a high-value Master of Business Administration online at UNCW. This AACSB-accredited program enables you to gain the perspective and skills to successfully navigate issues facing any business. You will develop analytical and quantitative skills necessary for effective business decision-making and organizational management. You will also expand your knowledge in the core business areas of business law, accounting, information analysis, business analytics, operations management, economics, corporate finance, marketing and strategic management.
Empower yourself to become a leader and change agent. The online MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington will prepare you to shape and maintain a positive corporate culture that attracts key talent.
This rigorous, AACSB-accredited program will give you key insights into the theory, strategy and tactics to balance the needs and desires of employees and employers to foster collaboration toward achievement of corporate goals.
Bridge the gap between business and technology and become essential to any organization with an online MBA with a Specialization in Information Systems degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. This program benefits technical workers who aspire to management as well as non-technical managers seeking a broader understanding of information systems.
Designed for working professionals, this rigorous, AACSB-accredited online program explores the connection between technology and all business functions and best use of information systems to achieve goals, resolve issues and improve processes. Learn to select, implement, manage and evaluate information systems to align with organizational initiatives, streamline operations and accelerate productivity and growth. As many low-level technology jobs are outsourced, the demand for executives who know how to leverage technology to meet business needs is growing.
Taught by the same distinguished faculty members who teach in the on-campus program, courses also include core business management areas, such as business law, accounting, business analysis, operations, economics, marketing and strategic management.
This accelerated MBA program can add depth to your resume for a far smaller financial investment than many other North Carolina AACSB-accredited MBAs.
In this program, you will broaden your cultural perspective and examine business trends with an increased focus on global awareness. You will explore practical examples through organizational case studies and analyze the human resource interests of a range of stakeholders.
Gain a deeper understanding of branding, advertising, communications and consumer behavior. The MBA with a Specialization in Marketing online from the University of North Carolina Wilmington prepares you to think strategically and conceptually to build successful, relevant brands.
Learn how to use digital marketing analytics and “customer delight”—research pioneered at UNCW—to better understand customers and support their needs.
Become an authority on how products and services are created and delivered to consumers with this Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management online.
Elective courses in specialized topics challenge you to make critical decisions as a leader in a global supply chain environment. Choose the supply chain management courses that allow you to gain the expertise vital to your career goals. Learn how to identify potential suppliers and obtain materials efficiently and at the highest quality levels; implement world-class quality improvement by utilizing best-practices tools; improve project performance through effective management techniques; and apply data analytics to determine transportation, logistics and distribution.
This technical degree is designed to develop your understanding of the techniques, models and analytic methods needed to create data-driven solutions. Tailor your electives to customize your experience.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Advance in the rapidly growing field of data protection with an online MBA with a Specialization in Cybersecurity from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Learn how to identify and mitigate the risk of cyber threats through this intensive leadership program. By understanding how to recognize, prevent and respond to cybersecurity issues, you will gain key, in-demand competencies and career opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
In this affordable, AACSB-accredited program, explore how to use data analytics and incident response to establish policies that ensure your corporate data is protected. Learn the latest in governance issues, compliance laws and security analytics.
Designed for working professionals, this online cybersecurity MBA program features fast 7-week courses taught by the same distinguished faculty members who teach in the on-campus program.
You will also deepen your knowledge in core business management areas, including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, marketing, strategic management and more.
Healthcare
An MBA with a Specialization in Healthcare Management online from UNCW can give you the specialized skills and business acumen you need to be successful in the growing healthcare industry. Gain practical insights into the facets of a trillion-dollar industry that accounts for more than 18% of the U.S. GDP.
This affordable, AACSB-accredited program gives you a thorough understanding of healthcare analytics and the organizational structure of healthcare systems. Courses are taught by full-time professors with terminal degrees who apply their management experience for real-world solutions.
Earn your Master of Healthcare Administration online from UNCW and gain the management expertise and industry-specific insights you need to advance in this growing field and influence positive healthcare policies from within. Delivered 100% online, our MHA online program gives you the flexibility and convenience to log into your classes whenever, wherever. No residency or full semester internship required, as students are required to complete a practicum if they do not qualify for a waiver by meeting certain criteria. At UNCW online, you can finish faster and pay by the course.
Nursing
In today’s constantly evolving health care environment, the demand for highly qualified nurses is greater than ever. The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers you an incredible opportunity to earn your RN to BSN from a nationally ranked and accredited program. Prepare yourself for enhanced career opportunities and improve your ability to provide quality patient care. An RN license is required for admission. Through accelerated coursework and the support of expert faculty, our program helps you develop the ability to think critically about the current health care system, solve complex health care problems and work with culturally diverse patients.
Our online MSN Nurse Educator online program is one of the most affordable around. Plus, it’s nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. This respected program gives you the knowledge and experience you need to teach didactic, clinical and distance nursing education to a new generation of nurses. Upon completion, you are qualified to sit for some specialty certification examinations. Our online MSN Nurse Educator degree offers versatility in career options, preparing you for high-demand roles in academic, hospital, home care and government settings. At UNCW, our main focus is making sure you succeed. Our caring, supportive faculty—who are active nurse educators—will mentor and help you every step of the way.