School Details
Dedicated to preparing you for success, our highly esteemed faculty at UW-Parkside is committed to providing student-centered education with a purposeful emphasis on knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world.
We value innovation and develop relevant online programs that position you on the leading edge of an evolving global marketplace.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
This BA in Liberal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, is a completion degree that allows you to finally get your hands on a diploma. The degree pulls from any number of disciplines and enables you to design a degree that fits both, your goals and existing transfer credit. You’ll gain skills to think critically and creatively, as you develop your knowledge base.
The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies with a concentration in Content Expertise for the Professional Educator from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an online masters in curriculum and instruction degree. Designed for teachers and other working professionals seeking higher credentials than their bachelor’s degree, this program is immediately applicable to careers. The curriculum consists of graduate level courses that expand teaching to the college level and also demonstrate applied expertise. You will learn to effectively communicate the subject matter of your bachelor’s degree with other professionals and to utilize advanced knowledge in this subject to address a practical challenge. Coursework examines current research approaches in your discipline and helps you understand the significance of the subject matter of this discipline in an applied setting. Graduates are able to demonstrate their mastery of the subject matter of their discipline by integrating this with other disciplines.
Business
The online BS in Business Management degree completion program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside allows students to complete their business degree in a convenient format. Courses cover topics such as:
- Financial & Managerial Accounting
- Operations Management
- Managerial Finance
- Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Principles
Become a skilled communicator in any industry with this online master's degree in communication. This is an interactive and experiential program that includes real-world simulations. The curriculum provides training in proposal development, grant writing, and digital production techniques. Students develop knowledge of diversity and gender issues, plus explore ethical considerations within communication.
Examples of course topics are:
- Professional communication
- Critical media studies
- Conflict resolution
Graduates of this online communications degree will be prepared for a variety of careers in numerous industries. The school offers multiple start dates for flexibility and convenience.
Enhance your career value and advance to more senior accounting leadership and management roles with the critical competencies you will develop in this respected, AACSB-accredited online MBA in Accounting.
Supplement your business background with expertise in high-demand technology sectors such as data analytics and information management in the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Data Analytics online program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Whether your company does business domestically or globally, you will learn to apply a broad range of financial skills and management principles to add value to your organization in the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance online program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Develop your knowledge of critical business issues and current management techniques while preparing for advanced leadership positions and entrepreneurial ventures in the 100% online MBA with a Concentration in General Management program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Learn the language of international business and gain a practical understanding of how organizations operate on a global scale in the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Global Management online program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Transform yourself into an essential leader with the 100% online MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Master effective strategies and practical applications that align employees and executives with organizational goals.
Develop the essential skills necessary for career advancement in a variety of marketing roles in the 100% online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, which emphasizes the relationship between marketing and other business functions.
Learn how to manage programs, projects, resources, and budgets more effectively and help organizations across diverse industries achieve greater efficiencies in this AACSB-accredited MBA online program.
Apply the concepts and models involved in the design, control, and management of complex supply chain systems. Develop a practical background in global supply chain management to capitalize on industry growth.
The Master of Science in Sport Management online program from UW-Parkside equips you with up-to-date sport management techniques, backed by a strong business background, that can help you qualify for leading roles in the industry you love.
With our 100% online format and flexible academic calendar, you have the freedom to earn your sport management degree on your own time. Affordably priced, this degree gives you the professional capacity to begin or advance in a sport management career.
Take advantage of the benefits of a newly established Sport Management Advisory Board, created to establish direct connections between the program and industry executives, community leaders, alumni, and students to better prepare students for the needs of the industry.
Computer Science & IT
An IT management degree online combines business and technical skills to help professionals advance their careers. You will have the opportunity to learn cloud computing, enterprise software, project management, analytical knowledge, and more. Successful completion of this degree will prepare you to take on larger responsibilities. Oversee upgrades to websites within your organization or implement new software technologies. Work directly with systems analysts, programmers, and network support teams.
Add program benefits include:
- Diverse faculty distinguished in their respective fields
- Support through success coaches
- Flexible learning options with no set meeting times
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
An online cybersecurity degree increases your skill sets in cyber and network security. Four different tracks allow you to customize your degree. Choose from digital forensics, cyber response, governance and leadership, or security architecture.
Coursework includes, but is not limited to:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Cryptography
- Threat management
Faculty with expertise in computer science and information technology offer the same standards found in traditional on-campus programs. Benefit from a flexible, virtual learning environment.
Round out your master’s program with a cybersecurity capstone project.
This online master’s cybersecurity program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
Healthcare
Students enrolling in the online Health Information & Technology degree completion program will be able to gain competencies in both management and health information technology; highly desired skills for the 21st century healthcare environment.
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
The online Health and Wellness Management master’s program provides professionals opportunities to advance into high-level leadership positions within the healthcare setting. Students will explore health-related fields, some of which include program budgeting, legal and policy issues, strategic planning, change management, systems thinking, marketing, and communication.
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
The online MS in Healthcare Administration degree program is an ideal choice for busy adults who want to move into healthcare leadership roles but don’t have time for on-campus courses. Students acquire skills needed to make impactful decisions for their healthcare institution, such as recruitment and retention, financial management, and organizational development; as well as skills specific to the healthcare environment, like health law and policy, population health, and communicating healthcare trends.
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
Math & Science
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is a completely online degree completion program. Coursework includes topics in:
- Environmental studies
- Triple bottom line accounting
- Natural resource management
- Information systems
- Logistics, supply chain management, and sustainability
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies with a concentration in Data Visualization & Interpretation from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an online geography degree and GIS degree online for those interested in presenting convincing information. Professionals often need to give presentations that include data. This degree teaches students to selectively take the information provided by data and social scientists and then convey that data visually using the best approach. The program strives to offer the tools and skill sets needed to use information effectively in any presentation. To achieve this goal, courses offer a variety of design and research approaches while preparing you to utilize the different technologies associated with:
- Data mining
- Data visualization, including the Global Information Systems (GIS) tool
- Text analytics
- Data graphics
Upon completion of this online GIS degree, you will be capable of translating data into clear, actionable insights. Graduates are prepared to present information quickly, clearly, logically, and critically using a method that supports decision making.
This online sustainability master’s degree is designed for working adults with real-world experience and offers flexibility to help students balance family, job, and other commitments. The curriculum provides an understanding of how to balance natural, social, and financial systems, preparing students to be effective leaders in business, industry, and nonprofit organizations. Focus is on the social, economic, and environmental concepts that can be applied to a variety of sectors and industries.
By earning this sustainability degree online, you will complete a convenient program. Study wherever and whenever it suits you. Watch lectures, participate in online forums with peers, and network virtually with peers, faculty, and professionals.
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
Psychology & Human Services
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is an online sociology degree completion program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for students who have already completed some of the required coursework through an associate degree or an unfinished four-year degree. This program provides students with a convenient way to finish their degree and gain the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in social services, community work, corrections, business, college settings, health services, journalism, government, and more. The curriculum focuses on the scientific study of people interacting with each other from various perspectives, including nations interacting with each other, organizations interacting, or the study of small group behaviors. Students will gain an understanding of the theories and methods used in sociology and the substantive areas to which these are applied. You will complete courses in each of these areas of specialization:
- Criminology & Deviance
- Family & Human Services
- Race & Ethnic Relations
- Urban Institutions & the Occupational World
Graduates will be able to explain cultures and societies; demonstrate the connection between theory, methods, and realities; perform and analyze research projects; exchange ideas in a civil manner; and address issues locally and globally.
The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies offers a concentration in Leadership & Public Service, an online human services degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for those interested in advancing careers in community engagement and corporate involvement. This is one of the only programs that professionals can complete as a way to move up the promotion ladder in public service but with this online human services degree, your passion for the community is given legitimacy and credibility. The curriculum teaches students to explicitly address the ability to apply critical theory to questions of social justice in community and economic development. Like all the Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies degree programs, this focuses on providing industry specific skills employers seek along with real-world application involving public policy development and analysis. You will develop skills and strategies for use in conflict management and resolution and learn to apply critical theory to social justice questions in community and economic development.