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The online Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is a liberal arts degree from Webster University.  This is an interdisciplinary program that is designed to meet the individual needs of students and prepare them to be active contributors to a critically reflective, culturally diverse, and democratic global society.  Offering a flexible curriculum, this program builds a broad knowledge base and develops transferrable skills.  You will gain the academic and intellectual foundation to advance your career and pursue graduate education with this degree in liberal arts. 

Graduates of this liberal arts degree are able to:

• Communicate complex ideas clearly
• Utilize a variety of disciplines to analyze and solve problems
• Develop persuasive, well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments
• Demonstrate an understanding of the global interconnectedness of individuals, communities, and societies

The Master of Arts in International Relations is an online political science degree from Webster University.  This political science degree provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs.  Focus is on key subfields of the discipline such as:

• Globalization
• Human Rights
• Humanitarian Action
• Economic Development

Coursework develops effective communication and research skills and teaches students about the theories of international relations.  Graduates of this political science degree are prepared for careers in governmental agencies, intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Management provides knowledge of business principles, including accounting, economics, business law, marketing, and organizational behavior, as well as management courses which teach management theories, practices, policies, and strategies.  All courses are available online, allowing students to complete coursework on their own time in a flexible and convenient format.  Graduates are able to enter the workforce immediately as human resources managers, accounting managers, production managers, and various other management related titles, or they can pursue a master’s degree in related fields.

The online Master of Arts in Advertising and Marketing Communications prepares inexperienced students for successful careers in advertising and marketing communications while providing experienced students with the additional theory and application necessary to advance in their careers.  Courses are theory and application based, and students have the option to focus on advertising or marketing communications or both.  Graduates are able to utilize essential industry terminology, theories, and principles to analyze an organization’s situation from a marketing communications perspective; determine appropriate objectives, strategies, and tactics that anticipate consumer trends while utilizing traditional and new technologies; and develop strategic, multi-platform marketing communication programs that challenge conventional thinking and foster breakthrough advertising and marketing communication strategies.

The online Master of Arts in Communications Management is designed for students with an undergraduate background in a communication related field, focusing on communication in mass media and culture.  Students also learn communication strategies, skills in teamwork and time management, about organizational communications, and about other principles of communication, including how to speak effectively, write clearly, think critically, and interpret and synthesize information.  Graduates are eligible for management positions in a variety of environments, including businesses, organizations, government agencies, and health care organizations.

The Master of Arts in Human Resources Development, an online human resources degree, prepares students to work with an organization’s most important asset, its employees.  The curriculum focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to work with a variety of people in a variety of settings.  Gain a broad conceptual understanding of human resources development with courses that use social and behavioral science and management theory to help students understand how human relations issues affect both individuals and organizations.  This holistic degree allows students to develop new competencies in this field in a program taught by faculty who practice in the field. 

While emphasizing the importance of human intervention to the changing of organizational systems, this program includes the study of:

• Organizational development
• Training and development
• Management
• Career management

The Master of Arts in Human Resources Management, an online human resources degree, prepares students to work with an organization’s most important asset, its employees.  The curriculum is designed to teach students to address the complexities and challenges found in managing a workforce.  Students learn about both practical and theoretical considerations as they become human resource professionals, preparing for both national and global workplaces.  Courses in this holistic degree are developed by faculty who practice in the field, ensuring the curriculum is current and beneficial after graduation. 

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions, learning to address strategic decisions and operational execution of human resource service delivery.  Explore ways to develop solutions or analyze situations as you study:

• Terminology
• Concepts
• Principles 
• Theories
• Analytic techniques

The online Master of Arts in Management and Leadership is designed for individuals seeking graduate degrees with broad general management and leadership perspectives.  This flexible online degree teaches students the important terminology, concepts, principles, analytic techniques, and theories used in management and leadership and how to use these when analyzing situations and solving multifaceted problems in complex situations.  Emphases are available in areas such as cybersecurity, health administration, organizational development, and project management.

The online Master of Arts in Organizational Development & Change is a professional degree designed for managers and other professionals looking to enhance their professional skills and marketability, or who want to enter the profession of organizational development as either external or internal consultants.  Graduates will possess organizational development personal and professional development plans by the end of the program, as well as learning portfolios documenting their organizational development competency acquisition over the course of the program.  Courses offered include Practicing Organizational Development, Organizational Development Consulting Practices, Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion, and Organizational Development in Emerging Situations.

The online Master of Arts in Public Relations balances the practical application of public relations skills with theory, giving students insights into how entrepreneurship, ethical frameworks, and globalization provide key components shaping public relations.  Combining public relations topics and media communications, the program teaches students how to design, perform, and understand public relations research; solve communications problems; strategic-level analysis and critical thinking; and how to review trends and anticipate implications for future communications needs and challenges.  Graduates are eligible to hold job titles including public relations and communications assistants, officers, specialists, directors, managers, and coordinators as they manage the spread of information to the public.

An online communications degree can help you take the next step in your business career, while you continue your current employment. The Master of Business Administration in Corporate Communications focuses specifically on advanced skills in public relations, strategic communications, organizational communications, and communication in crisis situations.

With a competency-based approach, this program builds students’ skills in 18 business and nine personal areas for a well-rounded and highly applicable education. Students learn how to add value to their organizations through their expertise in marketing, finance, human resources, and data systems. Graduates will be able to oversee business processes and help with strategic decision-making efforts.

Webster University offers an online MBA in Corporate Finance to the working professional.  Students will take courses including:

• Analysis
• Budgeting
• Finance modeling

Individuals will learn the evaluation and determination of financial assets and rate risks, building ideal qualities for more a competitive edge for future employers.  Integrated theories of study involve economics, accounting, management and more.

A specialization in Cyber Security is available through Webster University’s online MBA program.  Students with the foundational knowledge of computer systems, applications, digital networks, and strong mathematical skills are welcome in this competitive program.  Learn to analyze, theorize, and integrate critical knowledge to prospective in demand positions.

A Cybersecurity MBA may lead to professional positions including:

• Overseeing and operating systems and infrastructures
• Information protection 
•  Digital forensics

Join the workforce in the private or public sector of information protection after learning the methods and techniques required to keep up in today’s technology-driven business environments.

Webster University offers an online MBA in Digital Marketing Management to the competitive business student.  Expand your ability to strategically navigate technology and data systems to maximize profit, advertising and more for your employer.  

Courses include:

• Management
• Analytics
• Social Media
• Strategy  

This in-demand, competitive profession denotes the abilities of self-starters, and the honing of influential skills.  Learn the critical knowledge needed to progress in today’s fluid marketplace at WU, today.

This online MBA program offers an optional concentration in the area of Enterprise Resource Planning. In this online technology management degree concentration, students will focus their studies on advanced applications of integrated business processes, business intelligence, and configuration of ERP systems.

With a competency-based approach, this program builds students’ skills in 18 business and nine personal areas for a well-rounded and highly applicable education. Students learn how to add value to their organizations through their expertise in marketing, finance, human resources, and data systems. Graduates will be able to oversee business processes and help with strategic decision-making efforts.

Build on your career in IT by pursuing a degree focused on management skills. The online MBA in Information Technology Management will give you the specialized IT knowledge and overall business and leadership skills you need to advance to the next level.

Students in the online IT Management degree concentration will study topics related to information and communication technology, project management in IT, procurement and contract management, and systems analysis and design. With a competency-based approach, this program builds students’ skills in 18 business and nine personal areas for a well-rounded and highly applicable education. Students learn how to add value to their organizations through their expertise in marketing, finance, human resources, and data systems. Graduates will be able to oversee business processes and help with strategic decision-making efforts.

A Master of Business Administration degree in International Business is available through Webster University’s online program.  Students interested in this specialization will project themselves into the diverse and challenging world of international events, issues, problem solving and essential techniques required of leaders in this field.

Agencies seeking graduates of International Business include:

• Government agencies,
• Intergovernmental organizations 
• Multinational corporations

Courses for this online MBA include relations, research and analysis methods,  perspectives, political development and more.  Enhance your knowledge of globalization, human rights, and economics at Webster University.

A Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing is available online through Webster University.  This program, which focuses on the management practices of marketing, gives students the tools and knowledge future employers seek.  Comprehension and decision making are key factors of this WU MBA, and encourage competitive mindsets and real-world applications of modern techniques.   

A global mentality and curriculum are offered at WU, improving student’s perspective on culture, influence and more.  The flexibility of online learning allows for student’s networks to expand to other countries, supporting an acclimation of diverse learning communities.

Webster University offers a Master of Business Administration degree in Project Management to the online student.  Introductions, procurement, advancement and management are all key factors of this degree.  Students will learn the ins and outs of the execution of complex problem solving, delegation, planning and completing goals set by future employers.  

Webster University offers a global mindset to students, inciting action and academic stimulation among a diverse population of lifelong learners.  This online MBA provides networking opportunities, as well as the flexibility needed to balance work and academia and excel in today’s marketplace.

The online Master of Public Administration provides a developmental framework for those interested in leadership and management in public service by examining the public and non-profit sectors of society and giving an analysis of management techniques and the leadership experience used in applying these techniques to public policy decision-making.  Courses provide an in-depth examination of the nature of public servants, the tools at their disposal, and their various roles in public organizations.  Graduates are able to explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques, and theories used in the field of public administration and effectively apply these when analyzing and developing solutions to complex factual situations within the field.

The online Master of Science in Finance provides a quantitative and comprehensive examination of the finance field, guiding students through corporate finance, investments, and market instruments and institutions while exposing them to coursework in accounting and economics.  Graduates will be able to determine the value of financial assets, analyze the financial decisions of a corporation, and evaluate credit and interest rate risk.  Students have the opportunity to choose electives to satisfy specific career goals.

This online Master of Science degree in Marketing focuses on modern marketing concepts, techniques, and tools. Students will learn how to create effective marketing campaigns to solve real-world business issues.

Courses explore the connections between human behavior and the business world on marketing efforts. Students will be empowered to produce impactful marketing plans with an understanding of marketing practices, procedures, and analytics. Classes also focus on the interpersonal skills necessary for success as a marketing professional.

Some of the topics covered in this online Marketing degree include:

• Marketing channel management
• International marketing
• Management of digital marketing
• Marketing research

The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics is an online data science degree from Webster University for individuals interested in helping executives make decisions.  Data analytics involves a wide range of technologies used to support analyzing business data, transforming information and generating intelligence.  With the growth of data use, there is a demand for data analysis and information analysts who can understand database, query data, perform activities in analytical processing, statistical analysis, forecasting, and data mining.  With this degree, you will study the technology that forms a foundation in the field along with the underlying concepts and methodologies used in the data analytics process.  Graduates are familiar with critical thinking skills in data analytics, are able to solve problems related to program content, and are able to incorporate various data analytic elements.  They are ready to transform data to meaningful information and identify new opportunities for organizations after gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data to perform better decision making.

Webster University’s Master of Arts in Information Technology Management program requires students to complete core courses, elective courses, and a final project in information technology management. Graduates may pursue technical management careers in businesses, organizations, industry, government, or within other professional environments.

You can learn about crime, deviance, and our criminal justice system with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice from Webster University. The online criminal justice degree explores such subjects as:

• Urban studies
• Global social problems
• Abnormal psychology
• Drugs and chemical dependency

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you learn multiple data-analysis techniques to get to the root of crime. Your online studies impart critical-thinking skills to help you explain, predict, and prevent crime.

You can become a specialist in our legal system with the Master of Arts in Legal Studies from Webster University. The online law degree explores such topics as:

• Civil actions
• Jurisprudence
• American constitutional law
• Computerized legal research methods

Through the online law master’s degree program, you develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Your online studies also cover research and legal writing.

You can gain expertise in analyzing crime with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Webster University. The online criminal justice degree offers a range of electives in such areas as:

• Administration of justice
• Cybersecurity—threat detection
• International, regional, and national security

Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you take a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing your critical thinking and technical skills. Graduates also hone their decision-making and analytical capabilities to explain, predict, and prevent crime.

You can take your computer science and cybersecurity knowledge to the next level with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity / Artificial Intelligence from Webster University. The online cybersecurity degree offers courses in AI on such topics as:

• Machine learning
• Applied business statistics
• Artificial intelligence with Python
• Databases and data warehouses

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you expand your IT knowledge and learn to analyze attacks, defend networks and systems, and conduct forensic evaluations. Your online studies explore the use of Python to resolve AI-related questions.

You can gain expertise in making sense of the unprecedented amount of data that we have access to these days with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity / Data Analytics from Webster University. The online cybersecurity degree explores the latest technologies, such as:

• SAP’s Business Objects Business Intelligence
• Microsoft’s Power BI
• Tableau
• Oracle

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you become a detail-oriented analyst translating data to make strategic business decisions. Your online studies include business and data science courses to prepare you for top-paying careers.

Become a leader in your school with this online education administration degree. Move beyond the master’s degree level. This program develops and demonstrates the competencies required to move from a specific focus on teaching, curriculum, or support services in schools to the broader view of the educational leader in the community. You will learn to demonstrate effective teaching, learning, and leadership based on sound theory and practice and ethical decision-making to create an optimal learning environment. Graduates respect diverse, global learners and act as agents of change in classrooms, schools, and communities.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. Learn more about instructional design with this program focused on human interactions with digital technology from the perspective of users. Foster a “culture of innovation” in multi-faceted learning environments, workplaces, and community contexts.  

The curriculum teaches students to promote, inspire, and cultivate creativity and innovative thinking for learning, service, and leadership. Study instructional methods and technologies for transformative learning, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and planet-sustainable solutions to local and global issues.

Become a greater success with this online master’s in education administration. Prepare for a career as an educational leader in your community. This program develops and demonstrates the competencies required to advance from a specific focus on teaching, curriculum, or support services in schools. Learn to demonstrate effective teaching, learning, and leadership based on sound theory and practice and ethical decision-making to create an optimal learning environment. Graduates respect diverse, global learners and act as agents of change in classrooms, schools, and communities.

This online special education degree is for practicing educators and professionals working with special education students who wish to move into studying and researching special education practices and services. With this emphasis, you will develop expertise in working with, advocating for, or instructing students with special learning needs. You will develop a specialized understanding of specific student populations and/or instructional approaches. The overall goal is to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities.  

This program does not lead to initial teacher certification in special education. It is completed using an asynchronous format so you can keep your current position while pursuing an advanced degree.

Enroll in this master's in STEM education online degree and advance professional opportunities. Learn how to better work with technology and bring it into the classroom. Designed for STEM teachers and others interested in utilizing digital media tools and technologies to problem-solve, this STEM teaching degree is built around robotics and coding coursework. Learn to use such robotic devices as a mini-drone, a sphere robot, Sea Perch, and an EV3 and VEX IQ robot with sensors.  

There are four main elements that the curriculum is based on:

• Principles And Concepts of Educational Robots (Ev3 Robot)
• Operations And Methods of Teaching Robotics: Robotic Arms (Vex Iq Robot)
• Educational Unmanned Aerial and Underwater Vehicle (Mini-Drone & Sea Perch)
• Stem Curriculum Design - Integrating Stem Pedagogy and Instruction

Enroll in this master's in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. Help non-native and multilingual speakers learn and/or improve their English skills. You will study theory and concepts in second language acquisition while gaining a solid background in critical issues in this process. Learn to design curricula and assessments that meet specific standards for different learning situations, not just in the United States but also in countries and cultures around the world.  

There are two tracks available online to choose from:

• ESL/EFL is designed for future educators of adults and/or teaching English overseas and does not require prior teaching experience.
• K-12 English Language Learner (ELL) education is designed for existing content area educators who are interested in expanding their knowledge of teaching ELL and does require a certificate or license to teach.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. Technology can now be found in all facets of our lives. The field of education is no different, leading to a need for professionals who are able to successfully bring technology into workplaces and classrooms. Help to meet this need by completing this program that develops multiple literacies and fosters creative thinking using technologies.  

The curriculum explores technology and multimedia including print, graphics, sound, video, and web. Learn to use technology and multimedia effectively and to collaborate in the learning and development of professional learning communities. Graduates are able to design and implement technology-embedded learning experiences as they work as military and corporate trainers and other professional educators.

The online Master of Arts in Gerontology is designed to prepare students for careers in this field by providing courses that draw upon a variety of disciplines such as management, the behavioral and social sciences, economics, political science, and the natural sciences.  Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate their knowledge of concepts related to healthy aging in terms of physical, psychological, economic, and social science domains.  Graduates are also able to demonstrate integration and synthesis of theoretical approaches to healthy aging in the physical, psychological, economic, and social science domains and apply scientific research to specific, real-world issues.

Webster University online offers an MBA in Health Administration to the non-traditional student.  This degree enhances student’s leadership, communication and functional knowledge of the fluid and rapidly developing world of healthcare.  Accumulate the skills in administrative practices such as:

• Management
• Law 
• Finance
• Statistics
• Policy

Health administration requires decision making, strategic problem solving, delegation and time management skills.  Earning this online MBA not only allows students to progress in their field while balancing work, but strengthens each critical skill required to become leaders in the industry.

In as little as 16 months, you can complete your Master of Health Administration degree online and be on your way to enhanced career opportunities. This program focuses on the business side of healthcare and methods to improve patient care and outcomes.

The curriculum takes business topics such as finance and marketing and applies them to healthcare operations. Coursework instructs students in strategic decision making and personnel management. With a cohort of fellow healthcare professionals as your classmates, you will benefit from collaboration, support, and networking opportunities. 

Students will learn about topics including:

• Health administration law
• Issues in health policy
• Human resources management in health administration
• Process improvement in health administration
• Health informatics

You can work on solutions to threats to our natural resources and systems with the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability from Webster University. The online sustainability graduate program also covers alternative and renewable energy.

Through the online sustainability graduate certificate program, you study the relationship between environmental resource management and sustainability. Your online courses delve into such topics as:

• Environmental sustainability
• Energy policy
• Natural resource management
• Environmental ethics and decision-making

You can create strategies to benefit organizations and the planet with the Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University. The Online environmental science master’s program fulfills the need for ethical, skilled leaders seeking to balance the needs of businesses and the environment. 

Through the online environmental science graduate program, you prepare to tackle climate challenges and more. Upon completion, you will have the skills to:

• Assess environmental risk
• Identify sustainable solutions
• Act as an agent of change

Launch a stellar career with the Master of Science in Space Systems Operations Management from Webster University. The online aviation master’s program leads to employment in space systems—development, use, or maintenance.

Through the online aviation graduate program, you can opt for a concentration in either engineering and technical management or acquisitions and program management. Your online studies include a choice of electives from such topics as:

• Space commanding systems
• Space systems law and policy
• GPS-Space radio navigation systems

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Webster University is designed for the registered nurse who wishes to advance his or her knowledge in nursing, the sciences, and the liberal arts. The curriculum focuses on holistic health promotion for the individual student, the profession, the individual client, the family, groups, and the community. There is a strong emphasis on the nurse's professional development, the needs of the profession, and the generalist, accountable nursing role that is needed and expected by today's health care consumer.

Webster University online offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology to the adult student.  This program is designed to set students up for graduate studies in the psychology field.  Studies may cover topics such as:

• Substance abuse
• Human development
• Psychological principles

Coursework will combine core psychology classes with international language, elective courses, and practicums.  Through experiential learning opportunities, students will develop skills in research, writing, reasoning, presentation, and more.  Graduates with this degree are prepared to pursue management, supervision and education pathways.

Earn an online Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health through Webster University.  Entering the field of mental health requires students to move toward graduate studies to obtain professional licensure.  Students may go on to pursue careers such as:

• Nursing
• Social work
• Counseling

Students have the opportunity to take on a community practicum, lending to experiential learning.  Studies will explore ethics, research methods, concepts, theories, and empirical findings in the field.  Students will develop an array of skills including analysis, interpretation, writing and presentation.  Study the factors behind mental illness throughout history to the present with Webster University online.

Enroll in this applied behavioral science degree online and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career improving the quality of life for those with disabilities. This program teaches you to work with people with autism spectrum disorder, significant disabilities, and other developmental disabilities.  

This online special education degree does not lead to initial teacher certification in special education. However, it will prepare you to apply for the board-certified Behavior Analyst Examination. It is completed using an asynchronous format so you can keep your current position while pursuing an advanced degree.