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Online Graduate Degree Programs
Leadership – this is the cornerstone of a graduate degree from Thomas Edison State University.
Thomas Edison State University enables you to choose your own path to leadership. Our accredited programs are delivered entirely online, and best of all, our state-of-the-art courses allow you to achieve your goals with the timing that’s right for you.
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Graduate Degree Programs Offered
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership serves adults who wish to prepare for roles as school and district leaders. The program is offered completely online and aims to promote an understanding of educational leadership and administration through a process which is based upon the national ISLLC standards.
The Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning prepares graduates to become leaders and practitioners in educational technology and to develop and administer online programs for all learners, from pre-school to higher education, including adult learners.
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree program is designed for working professionals interested in applying the rigorous study of the liberal arts to their chosen professions. Students may tailor their Master's program to profession or their interests by selecting an area of study focusing on Digital Humanities, Geropsychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Online Learning and Teaching or Professional Communications.
The MBA program prepares students for leadership roles in a wide range of industries. Students may select from the following areas of study: Accounting, Data Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management or Marketing.
The Master of Public Service Leadership is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations and local, state and federal government.
The Master of Science (MS) degree is an online program designed to meet the advanced, multi-disciplinary educational requirements of students interested in obtaining leadership positions in a variety of technical professions. The program focuses on developing the research analysis and critical evaluation skills necessary to support decision-making and problem-solving required to lead today's technical enterprises.
The core curriculum provides advanced learning in the modern tools of business management, leadership, applied science and technology. Students select from one of four areas of study: Aviation Management, Information Systems, Nuclear Energy Technology Management and Technical Studies.
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) is an online degree program designed to prepare students aspiring to become certified public accounts (CPA). The program’s graduates can fill accounting and taxation roles in industry, private enterprise and federal, state and local government. The degree is a 30-credit program aligned with the sections of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)’s Uniform CPA Examinations Blueprints with provides a framework for the CPA Exam.
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program prepares you to meet the growing need for leaders who can protect the cyber infrastructure and information assets of organizations in the public and private sectors.
The program is designed to prepare students for new careers in cybersecurity as well working professionals to further advance their careers.
Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has partnered with The Institute of Statistics Education at Statistics.com to offer a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics degree program that is delivered completely online and is structured around the unique needs of working adults.
The Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHCM) degree program is designed for individuals who wish to work or are currently working in responsible management positions in a wide variety of medical and healthcare institutions.
The 36-credit program presents a practitioner-focused curriculum that includes critical knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to lead and work effectively in the core business sectors within the healthcare industry.
The Master of Science in Homeland Security (MSHS) is a 36-credit program offered completely online that is designed for adults interested in leadership positions in the fields of homeland security and emergency preparedness. The curriculum focuses on domestic and global issues in security and developing competencies in theory, analysis, practice and policymaking. Graduates will be prepared to guide and supervise daily operations, strategic planning and decision-making and gain an in-depth understanding of the roles of technology, intelligence and law in establishing protection policies, procedures required to respond and mitigate threats and disasters.
With the increasing demand for academic credentials in the human resources field, adult learners need high-quality, accessible degree options they can complete while they continue to work. This is why Thomas Edison State University offers the Master of Science in Human Resources Management, a degree for professionals in human resources. Drawing on extensive research about what makes effective human resources practitioners, we’ve identified the human resources competencies that will make a difference in your career.
The Master of Science in Information Technology is an online graduate program that prepares students with the expertise and knowledge required for leadership roles in information technology (IT).
The program provides a solid foundation in IT and six areas of study that enable students to develop specialized, marketable skills in the area of IT that are most relevant to their careers and professional interests. Areas of study offered in the program include Cybersecurity - Critical Infrastructure; Data Management and Analytics; Health Information Technology; Information Assurance; Network Management; and Software Engineering.
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree focuses on organizational leadership, and benefits management professionals by integrating management theory and practice to a wide range of organizations.
The John S. Watson School of Public Service offers areas of study under the Master of Science in Management (MSM) focusing on issues of management and public service. Public service areas of study for the MSM include: Community and Economic Development, Environmental Policy and Environmental Justice, Homeland Security, Information and Technology for Public Service, Nonprofit Management, Public Finance, Public Health, and Public Service Administration and Leadership.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is designed for experienced nurses with a BSN degree who are independent learners and who want the convenience and flexibility an online program can offer. The MSN degree requires a minimum of 36 credits consisting of different combinations of courses: core, direct care core, electives, specialty, and Practicum. Two years experience in nursing is recommended and a BSN degree from an accredited program is required.
Three areas of nursing specialty are offered: Nurse Educator, Nursing Informatics and Nursing Administration.
The Nurse Educator program prepares graduates for teaching roles in healthcare and academic settings. The Nursing Informatics program prepares graduates to function as a nursing informatics specialist. The Nursing Administration program prepares graduates for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. A certificate in the selected area of specialty is awarded along with the MSN degree.
The Doctor of Business Administration Degree (DBA) is an online doctoral degree program with Areas of Study in Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management and Management. The DBA degree is designed to enable business students and professionals to advance their careers toward becoming executive leaders, educators and consultants. This 48-credit program offers two degree completion options, course work in preparation from higher educational instruction and general consultancy and a final Scholar-Practitioner Field Project.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is an online doctoral degree program with a specialty area in Systems-Level Leadership. The program prepares students to lead healthcare organizations.
The 36-credit program focuses on the improvement of evidence-based outcomes using theoretical knowledge and systems-level initiatives to advance nurses to the highest level of nursing practice. The program prepares nurse leaders with competencies in advanced nursing practice, organizational leadership, economics and finance, healthcare policy and technology.
Thomas Edison State University’s graduate certificates are available completely online and offer students an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in specific areas to advance their careers. Students may apply the credits earned through these programs toward a graduate degree at Thomas Edison State University.
- Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity - Critical Infrastructure
- Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
- Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
- Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
- Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
- Graduate Certificate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in International Business Finance
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Communications
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Board Leadership for Nonprofits
*These programs require valid professional certifications and/or licenses.
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Kory Schreier, BA ’11, MSHRM ’17
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