Study criminal law, behavior, diagnosis and treatment in the ASU Online Master of Science in Forensic Psychology fully-online program. This program is ideal for students who are interested in being instrumental in the legal process and criminal treatment in fields such as law enforcement, corrections, investigation and mental health.
The Master of Science in global technology and development (MSGTD) focuses on international socioeconomic and political change, emphasizing technology and the current processes of globalization. The MSGTD program addresses the global disparity in wealth and access to resources and basic needs, both between and within countries. In addition, the program seeks to help you better understand the role of technology in creating wealth in nations, as well as its distribution. Issues of culture, history, religion, and social organization are considered mitigating factors in this process.
As a student, you are encouraged to pursue research questions in the developed or the developing worlds, which enables you to engage in social science research on issues related to technology and human socioeconomic and political development. You will take courses in theory, research, policy and regional studies to prepare you for the capstone master’s requirement.
Graduates of the program have been employed in a variety of fields, including the technology industry, the non-profit sector, and the government, including the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Students in this program have also served in the U.S. Peace Corps prior to and during their studies.
The Applied International Development specialization of the Master of Science in Global Technology and Development allows practitioners of international development to specialize their skillsets in development.
Student of this program will enhance their abilities to plan, manage, analyze and evaluate their international development efforts. Students will be able to choose an applied area of specialization, including education, business, management, public administration, or health.
The online Master of Science in the science of health care delivery program provides students with knowledge and competencies to contribute in a patient-centered, safe and cost-effective health care system. The online degree is designed for students with an interest in a career in the health care industry. The collaborative program focuses on quality improvement systems in health care, health disparities and interventions, health policy, leadership skills, and evidence-based assessment and management.
Much of the course work will utilize a case-based, solution-oriented approach to facilitate integration of knowledge and competencies. Some of the courses include Health Care Systems and Design; Health Economics, Policy and Payment Methods; and Leading Change in Health Organizational Systems. Faculty are renowned experts in their fields and bring a breadth of knowledge and experience to share with students.
The Master of Science in industrial engineering is among the top 20 programs in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. As an online student, you will learn from the same world-class faculty who teach on ground and who consistently receive awards for teaching and research excellence.
The overall educational objective of graduate study in industrial engineering is to improve each student’s ability to understand, analyze, and resolve problems within complex organizations. Industrial engineers must develop qualitative and quantitative abilities to assist management in such diverse organizations as banks, government, hospitals, military, and manufacturing operations. It is a dynamic field with many opportunities in nearly every industry.
The highly ranked Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) is designed to supply you with business skills needed to leverage IT knowledge and gain a competitive advantage in the global economy. This online degree program is designed for professionals with at least two years of work experience and who are planning to work full-time while attending school.
The MSIM program curriculum allows you to immediately apply new knowledge, giving your organization a competitive advantage. Program highlights include:
A 16-month lock-step program with an intensive state-of-the-art curriculum
Offered within an AACSB-accredited business school by the top-ranked Department of Information Systems
Consistently ranked among the top 20 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
Career services team dedicated to the needs of working professionals
Develop new skills in cybersecurity, information systems and information networks through this online graduate Master of Science of Information Technology program with ASU Online. With courses that explore information security, cloud systems management, data analysis and a capstone project, students complete this degree with complete fluency in information technology.
The electronics industry has grown to become a $2 trillion-dollar market, exceeding investments made in other industries such as transportation or steel. The online Masters of Science in materials science and engineering offers you an opportunity to advance in this fast-growing field and provides an in-depth study of materials science and engineering topics.
The required coursework covers four subjects: advanced thermodynamics, structure and mechanical properties; kinetics and phase transformations and materials physics. Electives allow students to tailor their program of study to their individual research interests.
We are very proud of the work our students have gone onto accomplish after completing the Materials Science and Engineering program. Graduates have obtained challenging jobs with materials dependent high technology industries, universities, and government research laboratories. Many of them are now in high-level administrative and research positions. The MS program offers excellent opportunities whether an individual is interested in further research or field work. It is an exciting time for those in the materials discipline.
The online MS in Nutrition (Dietetics) is based on scientific foundations of nutrition and reinforces essential skills in project management, interpretation of research literature, critical inquiry and problem-solving. This non-thesis program is available only to registered dietitians with at least one year of experience. The online Master of Science in Nutrition is designed with the working professional in mind, placing particular emphasis on advancing student-specific practitioner skill sets to promote individual career goals.
Students will develop competencies in research methods and advanced-practice knowledge in their specific area of study. The program culminates in an applied project, allowing students to design and evaluate specific nutrition interventions in the workplace utilizing knowledge and skills in nutrition assessment, lifestyle management and chronic disease prevention. Students will develop entry-level skills in research design, statistical methods and ethical conduct in research studies.
Employment opportunities for registered dietitians have continued to increase. Creative, knowledgeable, and forward thinking registered dietitians will have many opportunities to advance their careers and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the changing healthcare field over the next decade.
The online Master of Science in Psychology degree is designed to give students and working professionals an understanding of psychological theory and empirical research findings as they relate to human behavior, cognition, emotion, and attitudes. The coursework is designed to help students learn about the various roles of psychologists in society today and discover which they might like to pursue through careers in education, social service, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, management, or through additional graduate training.
The Master of Science in technical communication program will provide you with knowledge and skills for the design, production and management of print and digital texts using traditional and developing technologies. The curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of the professional, ethical, and cultural issues within in the field. The combination of theory and practice will help you develop your analytical abilities, technological expertise and skills necessary for success in technical communication careers.
You will learn from skilled faculty with a range of expertise, including visual communication and information design, content strategy and management, global and cross-cultural communication, social media, and information literacy. As a technical communication graduate, you will be prepared for careers in writing, editing, design, and research in which you will communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences. These skills may support you in your current position or help you build a new career in technical communication
The Master of Science in graphic information technology targets graphics professionals, supervisors and managers in a graphics or technology-oriented area who need advanced expertise in administering and managing digital content.
This online degree program is ideal for military personnel, government employees, and graphics or technology educators. Students come to the online program with expertise in digital photography, web design and development, print technology, multimedia, informational graphics, graphic sales and management, technical and scientific visualization, or other creative or technical backgrounds.
The MS in graphic information technology program begins six times per year and a GRE score is required at the time of application.
The UNSW master of security and defence management provides postgraduate scholars and public policy professionals a deeper understanding of the factors shaping the contemporary strategic and security environment. The skills earned in this programme allows learners to apply security skill to a range of global and local defence and managment contexts and environments. The research-based learning in this program help students develop advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills that they can leverage in class collaborative and independent studies.
The Master of Security and Defence Management is designed for postgraduate scholars and public policy professionals who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the factors shaping the contemporary strategic and security environment, the complex policy challenges they present, and the skills and insights required of astute managers in that context.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) online program will elevate your social work career by providing skills to find practical solutions to pressing issues within your community. The program’s concentration in Advanced Generalist studies focuses on effective and culturally competent service practices and strategies coupled with research evidence.
The online delivery of the MSW program provides a vibrant learning platform for engaging with our faculty who are experts in child welfare, health and behavioral health, community practice, administration, global social work, policy advocacy and innovative services for individuals, families, groups and communities. We also have expertise in gerontology, forensic social work, human trafficking, Borderlands issues, and several other areas. Our expertise and attention to cultural diversity and the distinct populations of the Southwest are unique.
Along with your courses, you will also participate in hands-on field education. A social work career provides many opportunities to make a difference for those in need – through direct service to individuals, families, groups, and communities; developing innovative public and nonprofit programs; and creating more just social and economic policies.
The Master of Space Operations is a postgraduate award offered by the School of Engineering and Information Technology. It is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional xperience who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning, operation and acquisition of space systems. The Space Operations program aims to allow students to develop a high level of understanding of the issues associated with the planning, peration and acquisition of space systems.
The UNSW Master of Special Operations online degree program offerings students a combination of special operations coursesin contemporary conflicts and electives that dive into strategy and security. This is designed for special operations, military personnel, and government emlpoyees or contractors. Students of the Master of Special Operations will study the context of special operations beyond the tactical and operational skills and capabilities involved.
The Master of Strategic People Management (MStratPMgt) is designed to develop middle managers, particularly in the area of people management. Middle managers are recognized as a key element of organizational change, but despite this the majority of courses offered by universities do not focus on the specific people challenges of middle managers. The program is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience wishing to gain a more advanced understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin strategic people management and effective leadership. The program includes optional research project courses, which enable students to produce a substantial piece of research-based scholarship during their degree.
In the UNSW master of strategy and security online degree program, learn about managing international relations, human and traditional security issues, international security management and managing non-state actors. In this program, students explore global security the the current complex global environment. This program is desined for postgraduate scholars, and foreign affairs, security and defence professionals.
The Master of Strategy and Security is designed for postgraduate scholars, and foreign affairs, security and defence professionals who wish to gain a deeper and more advanced understanding of the factors shaping the global and Asia-Pacific security and strategic environments, and the complex policy challenges presented by the new security agenda. These include: managing international relations, non-state actors, regional and international security regimes, strategic planning, diplomacy and intelligence, traditional and human security, contemporary and historical conflicts, and the role of armed forces.
A sustainable future requires leaders who are able to integrate sustainability into existing institutions and new enterprises. A particular knowledge base and skill set is required to drive this kind of transformational change. Because sustainability is a relatively new field of study, professionals who are interested in this emerging field have often migrated into sustainability roles without formal training and education in sustainability practice. Today's sustainability professionals may have extensive experience and academic training in a particular area – such as engineering, accounting, operations or communications – yet lack the sustainability skills and knowledge to advance their work and their careers.
The Master of Sustainability Leadership program will equip graduates to drive high-impact transformative sustainability results for their companies, organizations, communities and their own careers. The curriculum is organized around four themes that prepare graduates to lead organizational change: leadership for sustainability; sustainability and strategy; communications and change management; and global context of sustainability. MSL teaching faculty are recruited from among the finest minds and practitioners in sustainability science, business, governance and mission-driven organizations, offering a perspective available nowhere else.
The Master of Systems Engineering (MSysEng) is designed for postgraduate scholars who wish to develop a high level understanding of the principles and practices of systems engineering and to strengthen their skills in this area.
In addition to the stand alone MSysEng degree award, the following specialisations are also available in this program:
Electronic Warfare
Networking
Space Systems
Test and Evaluation
Weapons and Ordnance
Marine Engineering
Simulation
Reliability Engineering
The program aims to allow students to develop a high level of understanding of the principles that shape systems engineering and their implementation through the design, development and application phases.
The Master of Taxation is a high level, specialist degree providing you as a tax advisor, accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or consultant with a critical and deep understanding of the Australian taxation system. As a taxation specialist you understand the importance of maintaining and expanding your knowledge of the ever more complex taxation system in Australia.
The Master of War Studies is an interdisciplinary study program focused on war and its effects. The program is built around a central core of subjects in Military History with additional options addressing topics in strategy, international relations, security and literature. The program is of strong professional relevance to embers of the Australian Defence Force and other military personnel, as well as members of the broader defence community. The program’s offerings in Military History also make it very well suited for history teachers and others with a particular interest in Military History. The program is also designed to meet the needs of postgraduate scholars from a range of disciplines who have an interest in armed conflict.
