School Details
Auburn University seeks to provide future members of society with critical knowledge, practical decision making and management skills as they take on AU degree programs. Students from Auburn University are highly desired graduates who generate knowledge that drives industry ideals and professionalism.
Online bachelor’s degrees in healthcare, business, and multiple liberal arts courses are available, as well as master’s of business, education, engineering and more. Professional credits and certifications are also offered online. Combining 100% online learning with blended on-campus courses, AU gives you the flexibility to conduct your studies anytime, anywhere.
Accreditation & Licensing
Auburn University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Art & Liberal Arts
Auburn University offers an Education Specialist in Foreign Language Education degree. This online, instructor-led program provides working teachers with hands-on experience and specialized knowledge backed by theory. If you have your master’s degree in language education and would like to advance your career, this online foreign language degree program might be for you.
You will study theories of second language acquisition and connect these theories to practical classroom applications. Continue your education in French or Spanish Education with peers from all over the country. The degree culminates in a field project that will introduce you to new pedagogical techniques.
Auburn University offers an Education Specialist in Music Education, an online music degree. This postgraduate program provides advanced pedagogical theory, allowing you to delve deeper into research and gain practical experience through a field project. If you want to share your love of music with others, this might be for you.
Coursework includes the application of technology in music education, curriculum design, and evaluation and assessment.
Coursework covers subjects such as children’s music, music education, community vocal, instrumental instruction, and more.
If you want to move beyond the basics of classroom French, the online Foreign Language Education / French program at Auburn University might be right for you.
Coursework connects language acquisition theories to hands-on classroom instruction. You will learn the advanced skills you need to create effective instruction about the French language and the culture of France.
Coursework covers topics such as:
- Social and cultural diverse populations in the American education system
- Educational research
- Surveys of exceptionality
If you want to move beyond the fundamentals of classroom education of Spanish, the online Foreign Language Education / Spanish program at Auburn University might be a good fit.
Coursework connects linguistic theories to practical classroom instruction. You’ll gain the advanced skills you need to create a holistic curriculum that teaches the Spanish language and the culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries.
Coursework covers topics such as teaching diverse learners, research in education, and surveys of exceptionality.
If you are passionate about sharing music with others, the Master of Education in Music Education at Auburn University might be for you. This online music degree program is a practice-oriented degree designed to meet the needs of professionals interested in advancing their careers, knowledge, and skills in music education.
With a faculty of accomplished educators and passionate peers, this program gives unparalleled opportunities for artistic, intellectual, cultural, and personal growth.
Coursework covers subjects including music education, educational theory, and electives. You will learn diverse skills centered on creating student success.The program culminates in a capstone, allowing you to put into practice the theory you’ve learned.
Business
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University is designed for students with prior college experience who need a convenient and flexible way to complete their degree. The multidisciplinary business curriculum prepares students to creatively solve complex problems and become proficient in foundational business skills. Students learn about topics including organizational behavior, small business finance, international marketing, consumer behavior, business law, and more.
Coursework covers the various functional areas of business including:
- Marketing
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management
Auburn University offers a Bachelor of Science Business Administration focusing on Accountancy (2nd Degree). This online Accounting bachelor’s is intended for those who have another business-related bachelor’s degree or an accredited MBA degree.
The flexible, customizable degree allows students to tailor the coursework and schedule to their needs. It allows you to immediately apply the skills you learn to your current practice.
Graduates can continue on to careers as internal auditors, tax accountants, managerial accountants, financial managers, and more.
Auburn offers an online Executive Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Leadership. During this 21-month program, you will combine online self-study with five intermittent visits to campus. The residency portions allow you to bond with your classmates, work with your professors, and to feel a part of the Auburn community, despite distance learning for the majority of your degree.
This online Executive MBA builds a solid foundation in principles of business management during the first year. Then, during the second year, coursework breaks out towards your specialization and can include:
- Global Finance
- Law
- Managing power and investments
- Big data
Combining occasional visits to campus with distance learning, Auburn offers the Executive Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Operations. Including study on supply chain management, this online MBA also prepares you for certification with:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Green Belt (ICGB)
During the five required residency visits during this 21-month curriculum, you will have an opportunity to network and team build with your peers. You will also have the opportunity to take classes on campus and build relationships with faculty members.
The online Graduate Certificate in Accountancy is a non-degree seeking program offering Master of Accountancy course work to working professionals. The flexible, customizable online accounting degree allows students to tailor the coursework and schedule to their needs. It allows you to immediately apply the skills you learn to your current practice.
Coursework covers advanced accounting topics, tax codes, governmental and nonprofit accounting, and research in accounting.
The Master of Accountancy from Auburn University equips you with advanced research, critical thinking, and leadership skills. This online accounting program allows you to take the next step in this lucrative career.
This 100-percent online program allows you to attend class by viewing a live stream and take exams through a virtual proctoring service. This learning environment is designed to provide you with flexibility in balancing your coursework with your familial and professional commitments.
Coursework covers key areas of accounting and business knowledge such as international accounting, federal tax research, auditing and assurance services, and corporate governance and accounting ethics.
The 100% online Master of Business Administration offered by Auburn University provides flexibility in how you learn and what you learn. With this online MBA program from the Harbert College of Business, you can set your own degree pace. You can work around family and career obligations while earning your degree. Furthermore, you can take as few, or as many, courses as you’d like, so long that you complete your degree within six years.
The Auburn online MBA requires nine core classes and four electives. Some elective subjects available to students include:
- Big Data
- Predictive Modeling
- Social Media
- Mergers and acquisitions
- E-commerce
The field of finance is complex and ever-evolving. Join this dynamic industry with a Masters of Science in Finance from Auburn University. This online finance degree equips you with a comprehensive overview of financial theory, reporting and analysis, valuation, and markets.
This program is catered to the needs of working professionals. Online classes allow you the comfort of studying and learning from home while balancing your familial and professional commitments.
Topics covered include applied financial management, financial engineering, real estate, and security analysis.
The online Undergraduate Certificate in Accountancy is designed for those students who already hold a degree but wish to sit for the CPA Exam and need additional coursework to do so. The program prepares you for the CPA Exam and closes the gap for additional hours needed to be eligible to sit for the exam.
The curriculum has high standards of rigor and student accountability, but the online environment allows you to balance work, life, and educational commitments.
Computer Science & IT
The Bachelor of Computer Science from Auburn University is an online computer science degree completer program. This program is designed for those who already completed some course work and do not need to repeat general education courses. Instead, you will be able to only take computer science courses.
The computer science field examines computing technology and then explores ways to develop and improve software systems and solve computing problems. Courses in this program include:
- Data Structures
- Software Construction Fundamentals
- Algorithms
- Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
- Mobile Applications
Enroll in this online data science degree and advance professional opportunities. Are you interested in learning more about computer modeling and data analytics for operations but are not sure about entering a master’s degree program? Or maybe you are not even seeking a degree. If either of these describes you, this online systems engineering degree may be for you. Later, if you decide to pursue a master’s degree, all credits earned from this certificate may be applied toward the graduate degree.
Gain basic knowledge in computer modeling and data analytics for operations, including manufacturing and service systems. The curriculum is comprised of such courses as:
- Modern Tools for Data Analytics and Modeling
- Decision Support Systems for Operations
- Data Analytics for Operations
- Data Mining Techniques and Applications for Operations
You can make sense of massive amounts of raw data with the Master of Science in Data Science & Engineering from Auburn University. This online software engineering master’s program prepares students for big data applications of tomorrow. Topics of study include:
- Data mining
- Machine learning
- Statistical learning
Students of the online data science graduate program can take up to six years to earn their degree. All students must complete a capstone project applying their knowledge and skills to solve real-world situations.
The Master of Science in Information Systems from Auburn University is an online computer information systems degree for existing IT professionals seeking leadership positions and other working professionals interested in entering the information technology field. Auburn offers a unique, flexible, 100% online CIS degree. You are able to design your own curriculum that matches your personal career interests and needs and complete the program without leaving your job or home. In as little as two to three years you will be prepared to work as an upwardly mobile information technology professional.
Required courses include:
- Database Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Final Project
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Auburn University offers a Certificate in Agricultural and Environmental Law by way of Great Plains IDEA distance learning. This online law degree examines what legal issues affect agribusiness, rural communities, food production and safety, water quality, land use, environmental concerns, and renewable energy.
The flexibility of this program allows working adults to pursue careers while achieving their educational goals.
The program will teach you to access legal documents and use legal counsel effectively. You will gain an understanding of how the legal system interprets environmental laws and understand the role of politics at the local, state, and national levels. You will be able to translate these lessons for the benefit of people living in both rural and urban areas.
This program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA); regionally accredited schools working in partnership to provide students with online opportunities. Students apply at their school of choice.
Auburn University offers a 21-month program which combines five residency visits to campus with online learning. This experience culminates in the Executive Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Cybersecurity. This unique online MBA combination from Auburn not only allows you the flexibility of distance learning, but also enables you to network with your professional peers and to interact with your professors. Coursework includes:
- Security and information assurance
- Risk analysis
- Technology auditing
With an online Executive MBA in Cybersecurity you will be prepared to lead teams and organizations in securing the data and vital networking infrastructure upon which companies rely.
Auburn University offers an online Master of Cybersecurity Engineering program. This online master of software engineering prepares students to analyze, investigate, and defend the cyber frontlines of your institution. If you have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or another technically-oriented discipline, this program might be your path to your career aspirations.
The curriculum covers advanced coursework in software architecture, algorithms, cryptography, software environments, and network security. The program culminates in a capstone engineering project that will allow you to put into practice the skills you’ve learned.
Graduates will acquire specific instruction to identify and prevent cybersecurity threats. You will be able to create resilient networks. And, critically, you will be able to analyze and triage cybersecurity breaches.
Education
Auburn University offers a Ph.D. in Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education. This online social constructivist program equips you to be a leader in K-6 education.
Coursework is balanced between elementary education courses, research courses, and advisor-approved courses. This focused coursework allows you to work side by side with faculty and peers who share your passion for education. The program culminates in a dissertation that develops your leadership capacity through collaboration, shared decision-making processes, and a focus on student learning and achievement.
Graduates are prepared to be engaged, collaborative, and effective administrators by the integration of theory, reflection, and applied leadership.
Auburn University offers an Education Specialist in Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education degree. This online postgraduate education degree equips you for a leadership role in K-12 educational settings. The degree blends integrated theory, reflection, and practical leadership skills.
In this program, students engage in the applied study of theoretical and empirical literature on the organizations and leadership. Coursework covers subjects such as the nature of adult education, curriculum and theory design, ethics for leaders, professional development, and more.
Graduates enter the workforce as engaged, collaborative, and effective administrators.
Auburn University offers an Education Specialist in Adult Education. This online teaching degree builds upon adult education master’s degree programs. This program equips you with advanced skills to work in industry training, post-secondary education, and remedial programs.
This program is very flexible and customizable, allowing you to tailor the coursework to your career goals. Moreover, online classes allow you the comfort of studying and learning from home.
This degree is designed to improve your personal, collaborative skills. By exploring how adults learn, you build theories of interaction and learn experiential activities to use in potential training opportunities.
Auburn University offers an Education Specialist in Business/Marketing Education. This online marketing degree is for those who want to share their passion for business with others.
This postgraduate degree grants practical knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your professional career. It is designed to be very hands-on and project based, allowing you to learn practical skills in authentic environments. It expands upon the students’ master’s work and allows them to earn Class AA Alabama teaching certifications.
Climb the career ladder into a leadership position with this online special education degree. This program is designed for students who already hold master’s degrees in special education. Prepare for careers in the private or public sectors. Graduates fill the roles of local and state special education coordinators, directors, teachers, or chairpersons; special education supervisors; and national associate division directors or division team members.
This flexible online special education degree allows students to study wherever it is convenient. Balance your education with your career.
The online Graduate Certificate in Adult Education at Auburn University prepares students to work in post-secondary training environments and skill building programs. You will learn how to help adults who seek continuing education, workforce retraining, career development, and a variety of adult life contexts.
This program is designed to improve your interpersonal skills. By exploring how adults learn, you build theories of interaction and learn experiential activities to use in potential training opportunities.
Coursework includes methods for adult education, the nature of adult education, and teaching disadvantaged learners.
The online Graduate Certificate in Adult Education and English Language Teaching at Auburn University prepares students to teach post-secondary language education.
This online ESL course teaches specific competencies in developing and evaluating appropriate teaching practices, identifying education policies to assist in developing language proficiency, and the role that language and culture plays. Graduates will have the ability to compare and contrast sociological, psychological, and physiological factors that characterize adult education.
Courses include the nature of adult education, teaching English as a second language, applied linguistics in English, and assessment of second-language learners.
Auburn University offers an Instructional Technology for Distance Education Graduate Certificate. This online instructional design program prepares you to design and implement student-centered online learning environments.
This program marries theory to practical skills. Course topics include instructional design, graphic design for instruction, and theory and practice of distance education.
Graduates go on to use their skills as instructors at private, public, and community colleges.
Climb the career ladder and prepare for a special education career. This online special education degree is designed for special education teachers or other professionals with master’s degrees in human service fields. Gain practical knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied to your professional career. Graduates will see improved educational outcomes for students with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Courses in this behavioral science degree online will likely include:
- Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education
- Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization
- Program Implementation in Specialization
Auburn University offers a Technology Educator Graduate Certificate. This online STEAM teaching program prepares you to integrate digital technologies into your curriculum. If you are interested in integrating these tools into your classroom, this program might be a good fit.
This program is designed for teachers, librarians, technology coordinators, and school administrators. Graduates will see improved student outcomes in their online learning environments.
The online Graduate Certificate in TESL/TEFL at Auburn University will help prepare you to teach students who speak English as a second language. This online ESL certificate is valuable for both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students.
Graduates are prepared to meet the needs of students and improve learning outcomes. You’ll have applied courses by experts in second language acquisition. This focused coursework allows you to work side by side with peers who share your passion.
Auburn University offers a Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate. This online special education certificate equips special education teachers with training to help individuals with disabilities transition out of public education.
The coursework and applied experiences will prepare you to collaborate with other professionals and transition stakeholders. The flexible, customizable degree allows you to tailor the coursework and schedule to your needs: you select those courses which are most useful for your chosen area of study.
This online program allows you to immediately apply the skills you learn to your current practice. Graduates gain an emphasis in transition and collaboration, while integrating research-based practices.
The program in Adult Education online prepares you for a variety of careers educating adults. The degree may be pursued as either a M.Ed. or a M.S. You will learn how to help adults who seek continuing education, workforce retraining, and career development.
Rapid changes in workforce needs and industry trends cause many professionals to retrain, update, or shift careers. This program addresses those issues in training and development. You will gain improved relational skills. You will learn how adults learn while building practical techniques to improve student outcomes.
Graduates work in business and industry training, post-secondary education, and other fields.
They have careers such as independent training consultant or as an educational program writer/evaluator.
The Master of Education in Business/Marketing Education program provides a path for students to an advanced understanding of marketing instruction. This online teaching degree is designed to allow you to pass your knowledge of the business world to the next generation.
Coursework blends technical field courses, teacher orientation, and electives. You will work in authentic learning environments with a practical, project-based curriculum. The program culminates in a capstone course that provides you an opportunity to put into practice the theory you have studied.
Auburn University offers a Collaborative Teacher Special Education (K-12) program. This online special education program prepares you to serve students with special needs in both elementary and secondary schools. The degree may be pursued as either a M.Ed. or a M.S.
Coursework employs evidence-based practices to close performance gaps, improve student achievement, and equip students with career and life skills. You will learn how to tailor your curriculum to meet the varied needs of the individuals that you work with.
Auburn University offers a Master of Education in Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education (P-6). This online special education program prepares you to meet the special needs of very young children with developmental delays or disabilities. You will gain advanced skills to support infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and students in K-6 settings.
Coursework uses evidence-based practices to assist at-risk families. You will learn how to customize your techniques to meet the varied needs of the children that you work with.
Auburn University offers an Elementary Education program. This online masters in elementary education is designed for those who already have an initial-level teaching certification and want to advance their career. The degree may be pursued as either a M.Ed. or a M.S.
This program builds on your teaching fundamentals with advanced knowledge, additional theory, and practical skills. Coursework blends elementary education courses, teacher orientation, and electives. The program culminates in a capstone course where you demonstrate the theory you’ve learned in a real-world environment.
This master’s degree is intended to prepare students to apply for Alabama Class A professional educator certification.
Auburn University offers an M.Ed. in English for Speakers of Other Languages. This online ESL degree program equips you with the advanced skills you need to teach students who speak English as a second language and strengthens your core teaching abilities in K-12 settings. If you are a teacher interested in making a difference with students who have little or no English proficiency, this program might be right for you.
This degree grants a unique perspective into second language acquisition through the foundational principles of linguistics. Coursework covers foundations of ESL education, cross-cultural studies, and addressing the needs of diverse learners. You will learn how to design curricula for diverse audiences with consideration for the needs of different learners.
Engineering
Auburn University offers a Graduate Certificate in Automotive Manufacturing Systems. This online manufacturing engineering degree is designed for both degree- and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education.
The curriculum provides advanced skills in the design, manufacturing, product management, and processes for automotive manufacturing. Coursework covers subjects such as:
- Six Sigma
- Lean systems
- Manufacturing operations
- Vehicle technology
Graduates will have an in-depth understanding of automotive manufacturing systems. This degree can be a first step in pursuing a master’s degree.
This online software engineering degree is a great option for both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in the subject but do not necessarily want to enter an entire master’s degree program. However, if you later choose to pursue a master’s degree in data engineering, this online software engineering certificate serves as a stepping stone with all credits earned able to be applied toward the graduate degree.
This curriculum provides students with in-depth knowledge, skills, and experience in data engineering. Learn to process, manage, and analyze massive data sets.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Analyze data statistical learning
- Create machine learning solutions
- Interpret patterns
- Develop and design applications
- Communicate big data concepts with non-technical stakeholders
Are you interested in gaining more knowledge in manufacturing but are not sure if a master’s degree is for you? If so, this online manufacturing engineering degree may be ideal. If you later decide to further your degree, you are only six courses away from a Master of Engineering Management–Manufacturing Option or six courses and a seminar course away from a Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
This curriculum explores the design, analysis, and operation of manufacturing systems. Study these as a combination of humans, machinery, equipment, tooling, controls, buildings, transportation, and more that are bound by a common material and information flow.
Are you interested in continuing your education, either as a degree-seeking or a non-degree-seeking student, and advancing your career as a working engineer? If so, but you are not sure if you want to enter a master’s degree program, this online civil engineering degree may be ideal for you. Later, if you choose to further your education by entering a master’s degree program, all academic credits earned may be applied toward the graduate degree.
This online civil engineering degree builds on your knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of pavement analysis and design. Learn to apply advanced concepts and principles related to pavement analysis and design and formulate effective and persuasive communication to both technical and non-technical audiences. Graduates are also able to analyze information presented in scientific literature related to pavement analysis and design.
Are you interested in continuing your education, either as a degree-seeking or a non-degree-seeking student, and advancing your career as a working engineer? If so, but you are not sure if you want to enter a master’s degree program, this online civil engineering degree may be ideal for you. Later, if you choose to further your education by entering a master’s degree program, all academic credits earned may be applied toward the graduate degree.
This online civil engineering degree builds on your knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of pavement materials. Prepare for a career being responsible for the roadway design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of pavements. Graduates are ready to apply advanced concepts and principles related to pavement materials.
The Power Engineering Graduate Certificate from Auburn University is an online electrical engineering degree. This program is designed for both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are seeking advanced knowledge in power engineering, power system operations, and power quality.
The curriculum includes a strong foundation in topics like power electronics, analyzing power systems, renewable energy, power system transients, and others. This certificate can be the first step to completing a master’s degree.
Auburn University offers a Pulp and Paper Graduate Certificate. This online forestry degree is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in an advanced level of understanding in pulp and paper engineering.
Graduates will have an increased specialized knowledge of pulp and paper science. Coursework covers subjects such as pulp and paper technology, biochemical engineering, and macromolecular science.
This certificate can be the first step to completing a master’s degree.
Are you interested in continuing your education, either as a degree-seeking or a non-degree-seeking student, and advancing your career as a working engineer? If so, but you are not sure if you want to enter a master’s degree program, this online civil engineering degree may be ideal for you. Later, if you choose to further your education by entering a master’s degree program, all academic credits earned may be applied toward the graduate degree.
As you earn this online civil engineering degree, you will learn about structural design for a wide variety of structural systems under both static and dynamic loading. Study advanced concepts and principles related to structural design.
Auburn University offers a Tribology Engineering Graduate Certificate. This online mechanical engineering degree provides an advanced understanding of tribology engineering that applies to a wide range of fields.
Graduates will demonstrate an advanced level of understanding in tribology engineering which can be applied in their areas of specialty. Courses include subjects such as multiscale contact mechanics, boundary and full-film lubrication, and friction/wear.
Are you interested in continuing your education, either as a degree-seeking or a non-degree-seeking student, and advancing your career as a working engineer? If so, but you are not sure if you want to enter a master’s degree program, this online environmental engineering degree may be ideal for you. Later, if you choose to further your education by entering a master’s degree program, all academic credits earned may be applied toward the graduate degree.
This online environmental engineering degree prepares students to work with the flow, water quality, and ecological modeling. Studies focus on water quality’s applications in human activities and its interactions with the water environments. Graduates are ready to apply concepts and principles related to water environmental modeling.
Are you interested in continuing your education, either as a degree-seeking or a non-degree-seeking student, and advancing your career as a working engineer? If so, but you are not sure if you want to enter a master’s degree program, this online civil engineering degree may be ideal for you. Later, if you choose to further your education by entering a master’s degree program, all academic credits earned may be applied toward the graduate degree.
As you earn this online civil engineering degree, you will learn about the rapidly changing field of Water Resources Engineering, which deals with hydraulic and hydrologic studies, water resources, and their applications in human activities and their interactions with the environment. Graduates are able to apply advanced concepts and principles related to water resources engineering.
If you’re looking for a program that’s literally rocket science, Auburn University offers a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering program. This online aerospace engineering degree program offers advanced skills in aerospace system design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, and operation.
Coursework covers key areas including applied orbital mechanics, rocket propulsion, dynamic simulation, supersonic aerodynamics, thrust generation, and many others. Students will learn to identify, comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate these advanced engineering concepts.
As an online course, the program is offered as a non-thesis degree option except by special permission.
The online Master of Civil Engineering degree provides a path for students to an advanced understanding of environmental, geotechnical, pavements, and structural engineering. Coursework covers a broad overview of the fundamentals, including hydrologic modeling, groundwater hydraulics, air pollution, traffic engineering, advanced steel design, and many more.
The flexible, customizable degree allows students to tailor the coursework and schedule to their needs. The online environment offers maximum flexibility and personalized instruction.
As an online civil engineering degree, the program is offered as a non-thesis degree option with special permission.
Auburn University offers a Master of Education Interdisciplinary program. This online engineering master extends to your broad discretion to tailor the program to your unique needs.
This completely online degree is designed to fit the career and scheduling needs of diverse learners. The curriculum is very customizable. If enrolled in the program, you will create a plan of study across multiple different disciplines, including aerospace, chemical and civil engineering, computer science, industrial systems, and more.
Auburn University offers a Master of Engineering Management. This online master’s in engineering management program provides those currently working in any engineering discipline an opportunity to further their skills and their career.
This balanced degree program marries business management courses and specific engineering classwork. Courses cover the human factors of engineering, Six Sigma methods, engineering economic systems, and Lean project management.
Tailor your program to options, including
- Manufacturing
- Occupational safety and ergonomics
- Systems engineering
- Product innovation
Your life’s work can be to make things easier, safer, faster, and more rewarding with the Master of Industrial & Systems Engineering from Auburn University. This online industrial engineering master’s program opens doors in such fields as:
- Service industries
- Entertainment companies
- Healthcare organizations
- Shipping and logistics businesses
Through the online industrial engineering graduate program, you can increase efficiency and save money. Students can opt for the online MS of Industrial & Systems Engineering with a thesis requirement or take extra coursework to earn the Master of Industrial & Systems Engineering.
If you have an engineering background with the aspirations to enter executive management, consider the online dual degree Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering with a Master in Business Administration. With your systems expertise and solid foundation in business principles acquired in Auburn’s online MBA, you can advance your career within any industry. Companies across every facet would covet a leader that can make strong business decisions while maintaining a strategic systems advantage. In this highly technical online MBA program coursework includes:
- Manufacturing/Production economics
- Linear programming and network flows
- Advanced engineering statistics
The online Master of Science in Chemical Engineering provides a path for students to an advanced understanding of the chemical engineering industry. The curriculum equips students with training, research methodologies, and a deep understanding of science.
Specialized courses and research are provided for a diverse range of specialties within chemical engineering or related interdisciplinary areas. The curriculum includes such subjects as surface science, catalysis, pulp and paper engineering, waste conversion, and others. Students are encouraged to collaborate with engineers in related disciplines.
Auburn University offers the Master of Science in Computer Science & Software Engineering, an online computer science degree. This program provides an opportunity for students to advance in their learning and creative research. This online software engineering degree curriculum offers an exploration of computer systems and applications, intelligent and interactive systems, and operating systems and networks, among many other areas. Students will further their educations through balanced programs in both instruction and research to achieve excellence in the field of computer science and software engineering. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.
You can advance your career in a diverse range of industries with the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. This online electrical engineering master’s program can lead to work in such areas as:
- Biomedical research
- Robotics
- Electromagnetics modeling and analysis
- Microelectronics
- Power systems and more
Besides delving into digital systems and computer engineering, the online electrical engineering graduate program provides students with a multidisciplinary education with collaborative research opportunities. Be at the frontier of innovative research with the online MS in Electrical Engineering.
Auburn University offers a Master of Science in Materials Engineering. This online engineering master caters to those who seek advanced knowledge in the engineering profession, specifically in the work of materials.
The degree focuses on the development of practical skills. If you want hands-on experience with the actual tasks of a materials engineer, this program will be a good fit for you.
The program provides an advanced level of knowledge in materials characterization and processing, thermodynamics, physics of solids, and more. A special project will form the capstone of the program.
Auburn University offers a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. This online master’s in mechanical engineering program is designed to hone the skills needed to define, formulate, and solve difficult mechanical engineering problems.
The program builds on your fundamentals to give you a well-rounded understanding of the course materials. Coursework covers topics including robotics, vibrations, dynamical systems, materials science, and others.
Auburn University offers a Master of Science in Polymer and Fiber Engineering. A thorough understanding of the principles of polymer and fiber engineering is needed in diverse industries. This online chemical engineering degree would allow you to fill this need.
The curriculum prepares students for careers in research and development, product development, and technical sales. Coursework covers topics including composite engineering, quality assurance methods, and research and development.
Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of industries or can continue their education by pursuing a doctorate program.
Healthcare
As the population ages and lives longer, the demand for professionals within healthcare grows proportionately larger. Thus, the need for leaders and managers within healthcare is in even greater demand. Spearhead your career with an online Executive Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care from Auburn University.
This 21-month Auburn online MBA is taken within the Physician’s Executive program and requires five residency visits to campus. During the campus visits, you will not only feel like a member of the Auburn community, but you will have the chance to network with your peers/classmates and to garner the advice of your professors. Some coursework includes:
- Healthcare finance
- Advanced business law
- Healthcare policy
The online Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Graduate Certificate is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education by seeking advanced knowledge in occupational safety and ergonomics.
The curriculum provides a strong foundation in topics such as safety engineering, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and human factors. This program is taught by leaders within the occupational therapy discipline. What you learn in this online course can be immediately applied to your current career.
Graduates will be able to apply the key concepts learned to many different organizations across the industry.
The master’s Rehabilitation Counseling is focused on training students to work in state, federal, private, and nonprofit rehabilitation agencies. This master’s degree in counseling online prepares graduates for certification and licensure. Students can go on to help people with disabilities work, live, and socialize in their communities through providing high-quality services. The online counseling degree coursework is completed through weekly lectures, group meetings, and projects.
Course topics include:
- Assistive technology
- Medical, vocational, and psychosocial aspects of disability
- Transition to adulthood in rehabilitation
- Occupational services in rehabilitation
- Principles and practices of case management
With the online Master of Science in Nutrition, students receive advanced training in nutritional sciences. Various electives are offered that can be tailored to the interests of the student. Students will obtain the professional skills to pursue a wide range of careers, including nutrition consulting, business ventures, and health management.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Human nutrient metabolism
- Methods of research
- Nutrition in disease prevention
This online program has asynchronous scheduling for convenience. It is ideal for both new and experienced nutrition professionals. The online master of science in nutrition is a solid educational investment for future success.
Become part of a learning cohort with Auburn University’s Physicians Executive Master of Business Administration degree. This 21-month program includes five brief residency visits to campus, asynchronous online learning and two travel studies.
Whether you are seeking leadership within your current healthcare clinic, hospital or surgery center, or if you want to streamline the business aspect of your own private practice, this online Executive MBA is ideal. Auburn University also issues continuing medical education (CME) credits in cooperation with the Southern Medical Association.
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Auburn University offers an Education Specialist in Agriscience Education program. This online postgraduate agriculture degree is for students who want to learn how to teach others the field of agriscience. Students will develop, conduct, and analyze agriscience research, allowing them to infuse a fact-based approach to their career.
Students build on their master’s degree and earn Class AA Alabama certification. Coursework broadens students’ knowledge bases and students will complete projects that address practical problems in the agriscience education field. Classes cover subjects such as agricultural economics, forestry, plant science, and aquaculture.
Prepare for success in malting, brewing, and distilling with this online agriculture degree that serves as an introduction to these industries. Credits earned can also count towards the Master of Science Program.
The curriculum in this online hospitality management degree combines traditional educational approaches with real-world applications. Students benefit from a state-of-the-art interactive learning experience. This program and craft beer industry members all over the nation have partnered together to ensure students learn best practices in the brewing industry and brewing process.
Complete graduate-level courses in crop, soil, and environmental sciences without entering a full master’s degree with this online degree in agriculture. The curriculum provides research training and experience while allowing students to tailor their studies to meet their own career goals and interests. Explore such fields as:
- Soil fertility and plant nutrition
- Soil chemistry
- Morphology and classification
- Plant breeding and genetics
- Weed science
This online agriculture degree is flexible, not just in what you study but also in where you study. Through online learning, you can study wherever it is convenient.
Auburn University offers a Graduate Certificate in Extension Educator. This online agriculture degree program will help you improve your ability to teach and train within the Cooperative Extension system. This program prepares you for a career in adult education so you can work in business and industry training, post-secondary education, or other forms of adult education. The flexible, customizable degree allows students to tailor their schedules to balance their work, life, and educational concerns.
Climb the career ladder with this online forestry degree. Prepare for a career in an increasingly complex industry, forestry. With this degree, you will be ready to become part of forest and land management firms or join individual and institutional forest landowners, wood suppliers, product manufacturers, timber harvesting companies, and forestry consultants.
This online forestry degree provides the tools students need to make sound forest finance and investment decisions as they learn to address complex natural resources-related topics and issues that impact our society and environment. Courses include in-service training, stressing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Are you interested in continuing your education but are not sure about entering a master’s degree? If so, this online environmental science degree will prepare you to take on new professional responsibilities or perhaps go on to graduate school.
This is a great program for those working in natural resource management, forest and wildlife management, environmental sciences and consulting, or environmental education. With this online forestry degree, you will study natural processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Learn about the processes and practices that are relevant to the restoration of these ecosystems while advancing your critical thinking and communication skills.
Auburn University offers a Master of Agriculture in Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences. This online agriculture master’s degree is designed for working adults seeking careers in agribusiness fields.
The program focuses on the application of plant and soil science to crop production. Graduates will be able to articulate the fundamentals of plant breeding, weed science, crop management, forage production, turfgrass methodology, soil science, and other core concepts. You will be able to synthesize the most relevant and modern scientific literature in your chosen field. And, critically, you will be able to clearly and passionately advocate for your positions orally and through writing.
If you are passionate about leading a new generation of farmers, environmentalists, and biochemists, the Agriscience Education program from Auburn University might be for you. The online teaching degree program prepares you for a career as a certified agriscience teacher for grades 6-12. The degree may be pursued as either a M.Ed. or a M.S.
The curriculum includes courses in animal science, horticulture, agronomy and soils, agricultural economics, agricultural mechanics, forestry, plant science, environmental science, and aquaculture.
You can train for management positions with the Master of Natural Resources from Auburn University. This online environmental science master’s program offers an interdisciplinary, non-thesis course of study. Students can complete online certificate programs in such areas as:
- One health
- Restoration ecology
- Forest finance and investment
Through the online environmental science graduate program, you learn the latest theories and technologies as well as skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. You can customize your curriculum through course selection in environmental, health, and economic studies.
You can become a beer master with the Master of Science in Brewing Sciences & Operations from Auburn University. This online agriculture master’s program delves into such topics as:
- Business of brewing
- Brewing microbiology
- Beer distribution systems
- Applied engineering in brewing
Through the online hospitality management graduate program, students receive a premiere interactive learning experience. Through partnerships with craft beer industry members across the country, the program brings all aspects of brewing to you.
If you’re looking to grow your career in agriculture, Auburn University offers an online Master of Science in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences. This online agriculture degree program is designed for working adults pursuing excellence in the agribusiness field.
The flexible, customizable degree allows students to tailor the coursework and schedule to their needs. Focus on those courses that cater to your career goals. Topics covered include plant and weed sciences, soil sciences, entomology, plant pathology, and food science.
You can learn the business side of forestry with the Master of Science in Forest Business & Investment from Auburn University. This online forestry master’s program brings professional-grade training to one of the big players in our national and global economy.
The online forestry program does not require research or a thesis. Online courses, offered through both the departments of forestry and business, cover such topics as:
- Business
- Finance and investments
- Forestry technical skills