School Details
The second-largest university in the state of Georgia, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through 11 colleges on two campuses in the metro Atlanta area. The institution is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution, placing it among an elite group of only 6% of US colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status.
KSU’s mission includes helping students succeed through exploration, collaboration, and rigor. The school seeks to unite a diverse spectrum of student backgrounds and talents.
Distance learning students are able to complete fully online minors, certificates, and education endorsements, as well as bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Kennesaw’s commitment to online education is shown through its comprehensive staff training on the use of information and communication technologies. All the same support services offered to on-campus students are provided to online students, including academic advising, financial aid counseling, and counseling/psychological services.
Students can pursue their passion through a degree housed in one of KSU’s academic colleges:
- Bagwell College of Education
- Coles College of Business
- College of Architecture and Construction Management
- College of Computing and Software Engineering
- College of Graduate and Professional Education
- KSU (Keeping Sights Upward) Journey Honors College
- Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Mathematics
- College of the Arts
- Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology
- WellStar College of Health and Human Services
Accreditation & Licensing
Kennesaw State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies degree program offers students the flexibility to individually design a curriculum that will allow them to accomplish their personal and professional goals. There are three tracks available:
- Specialized Studies
- Environmental Policy Studies
- General Studies
The online Bachelor of Science in Political Science degree program from Kennesaw State University examines the formal institutions of government and the actual behavior of people in public life, as well as the institutions and processes of government using both empirical and normative research methodologies. This degree can serve well as:
- The undergraduate major for students interested in attending law school
- Prerequisite for graduate study in a number of social science disciplines
- An ideal liberal arts major for careers in business, journalism, public and international affairs, the federal government, state and local government, teaching, interest groups, campaign management, communications, and more
The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Peacebuilding from Kennesaw State University is designed to prepare students to enter or advance in careers in conflict, peacebuilding, and international development in government, NGOs, and the military. The curriculum covers topics in:
- Conflict Management
- Transnational Civil Society & Conflict
- Peacebuilding, Peacekeeping & Reconciliation
- International Project Management
- Post-Agreement Reconstruction
- Nonviolent Resistance
- Elections & Electoral Systems Design
…and more!
The online Graduate Certificate in Digital & Social Media from Kennesaw State University helps students develop the technical and analytical skills needed for successful careers in public relations and journalism. Courses cover topics in:
- Social Media Theory & Concepts
- Digital Media Law
- Digital Publication Design
- Mobile Media Technologies
- Social Media
- Digital & Social Media Content Strategy
Enter your preferred artistic industry with an online MA in Art and Design from Kennesaw State University. Through this interdisciplinary or integrated degree program, you will work to break through the limits of traditional discipline constraints and focus on the connectivity between each area of art school. That being said, your fine arts degree does offer concentrations in digital animation, art education, and museum studies. Core studies throughout each concentration may include but are not limited to:
- Design thinking
- Theory and criticism
- Systematic inquiry
Courses are available 100% online, led by disciplinary experts promoting theory-informed practice across all subjects. Expand your skill base in critical and creative thinking, innovative pursuit, and personal development. Take on professional levels of research and engage in collaborative inquiry, problem-solving, and research in a flexible online format. Pursue online art school with Kennesaw State University and take the academic step toward a fruitful professional career through the MA art and design program.
Business
Kennesaw State University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Logistics is now available to the online student. This program is designed for those in possession of an AAS or associate of applied technology degree in areas such as business logistics management, engineering tech, industrial maintenance, and more. Your advanced operations management degree online studies will incorporate topics such as:
- Warehousing
- Behavior science
- Marketing and statistics
The industry-focused curriculum is led by the same instructors who teach on-campus but in a flexible, synchronous format. Expand your capabilities in leadership, problem-solving, communications, and other essential skill building for a profession in relatively high-demand. Become proficient in the processes, principles, and resources in supply chain logistics with an operations management online degree from Kennesaw State University.
Kennesaw State University offers an online bachelor’s degree in Business Administration focusing on Management. In this program, students learn how to set and meet goals through people and processes, as well as developing resources, measuring outcomes, and making decisions.
Courses cover managing organizations, people, and projects; statistical modeling; entrepreneurship; international business; and human resources. Graduates of this business management degree online have a wide range of careers and industries to choose from, including healthcare, banking, real estate, staffing/recruiting, nonprofit organizations, or starting their own businesses.
Start a career of facilitation and leadership with a BBA in Marketing online degree from Kennesaw State University. To become a more valuable asset to any organization as a marketer, you will generate income based out of your own creativity and analysis. Kennesaw State offers essential marketing degree online subjects, including but not limited to:
- Customer and client needs
- Sales presentations
- Public relations
Expand your skills of assessment, design, and leadership. Graduates from this online marketing degree may go on to pursue careers in management, sales, advertising, research, and more. The skills and knowledge gained through your degree are applicable to nearly any area of business and help to make you a more effective team member and leader in a competitive marketplace.
Become a more effective leader on a larger scale with an online Certificate in Leadership Studies from Kennesaw State University. Through this discipline you will integrate theory with practical experiences to approach leadership across many different disciplines. Your multidisciplinary organizational leadership online program will incorporate significant skills building in areas such as:
- Communications
- Decision-making
- Team building
Become a more ethical and effective leader through research and inquiry in leadership. Expand your problem-solving capabilities through rigorous examination of the history, theory and applications of leaders before you. With an organizational leadership online certificate, you are better prepared to engage with your teams, lead diverse groups, and manage in a competitive global marketplace.
If you are a supply chain industry worker with interest in expanding technology skills development and knowledge, explore the online Certificate in Logistics offered by Kennesaw State University. Your curriculum will be led by the same content and faculty who teach on-campus through a flexible, synchronous format. Operations management online certificate studies will cover subjects including but not limited to:
- Statistics
- Warehousing systems
- Operations management
Expand your skills in research, decision analysis, programming, planning, and more. Explore the tools utilized to find solutions for issues faced in the supply chain management industry. Become a more effective communicator with demonstrable abilities essential to the field in an accessible format with this Kennesaw State University training and education program in operations management online.
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Assurance through Kennesaw State University. This program best suits working professionals and graduate students interested in the application of IS in the field of IT. Information security online program studies include but are not limited to:
- Ethics in IT
- Risk management
- Contingency planning
Complete your studies through a hands-on virtual lab. The information security certificate online can also be completed along with the master of science in information security with a few more requirements. Become a strong leader who utilizes effective contemporary methods, approaches and governance to information security and join a rapidly expanding marketplace with an online IS certificate from KSU.
The online Master of Science in International Policy Management prepares future leaders to understand the interactions between political and economic dynamics globally. In this online graduate program from Kennesaw State University, you will learn how to assess political risk, understand the regulatory environment where corporations function, and deal with the cultural nuances involved in global negotiations.
This flexible program allows you to complete your degree while continuing your current employment. A cohort model builds a learning community for mutual support and interactive, collaborative learning. Courses in this online degree in international business include world politics and governance, comparative policy and politics, and global experience.
Computer Science & IT
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology from Kennesaw State University is designed for students who have achieved an Associate of Applied Science in Computing from an institution within the Technical College System of Georgia.
This online IT degree prepares students for managerial roles within the Information Technology field. Students learn how to select, design, and administer IT solutions in their workplace.
Required courses for this major include:
- Database systems
- Software acquisition and project management
- Data communications and networking
- Hardware and software concepts
Kennesaw State University offers an online information security degree through its Bachelor of Business Administration program. Join the industry of protection and security through a training program enhancing your technological proficiency and capabilities to be applied in a variety of professional areas. Information security online degree studies are invested in subjects including but not limited to:
- Security policies
- Organizational data
- Storage and processing
Take on hands-on experiential learning to solve real-world business problems, participate in internship opportunities, and better prepare for high-demand career paths. Graduates with an online information security degree may go into engineering, data analysis, management, administration, and more. Become a professional problem-solver, authenticator and risk manager through an accessible online BBA program from Kennesaw State University.
Enroll in this online bachelor’s degree in GIS and advance professional opportunities. Earn a degree that integrates various geospatial technologies with applied research. You will train in the theory and application of geospatial technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and land surveying. Learn to manipulate, analyze, assess, and visualize significant data used for digital mapping and map imaging to solve key issues.
Customize your degree by choosing from three concentrations:
- Human-Environment Systems
- Information Systems
- Land Surveying
Regardless of the concentration you choose, you will build fundamental knowledge of geospatial skills with this online geography bachelor’s degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program provides fundamental knowledge in the IT field, as well as technical electives to give students flexibility in their future career path. The curriculum focuses on computer science, management, and information systems.
Students will become adept in the strategy, development, and administration of integrated IT solutions. Graduates will be able to develop the infrastructure necessary to support organizational objectives.
Concentrations are available in four areas of study:
- Enterprise Systems
- Information Assurance and Security
- Health Information Technology
- Mobile and Web
The online Certificate in Geographic Information Science program is a multidisciplinary certificate that considers fundamental questions related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS). The curriculum teaches about GIS, which is computer-based mapping technologies that visualize, edit, manipulate, and analyze spatial data and imagery for decision makers. Graduates are prepared to work with GIS to understand what is where and in urban and regional design, marketing and industrial location, transportation, precision agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, engineering, emergency services, epidemiology, crime analysis, and utilities, among others.
The Kennesaw State University Certificate in High Performance Cluster Computing online is designed for the practicing programmer, mathematician, and statistician. Become credentialed in areas such as HPCC Systems, LexisNexis, and Risk Solutions Inc. technologies to take the next step in your career. Your online data science programs curriculum will incorporate topics such as:
- Data mining
- Programming languages
- Cloud computing
Expand your proficiencies and meet academic requirements for the Kennesaw State BA in applied computer science. Graduates with an online data science certificate may pursue higher roles in computer architecture, data warehousing, networking, and more. Take an academic step forward in data science online through Kennesaw State University.
The Certificate in Information Security and Awareness online is designed for students interested in technological proficiency and information protection in any type of organization. Students are encouraged to add this credential to a bachelor’s in information security degree online, or business and criminal justice degrees. Expand your technical skills, learn how to protect information and systems, and become a more valuable asset to your organization with an online information security program.
Kennesaw State University offers a Computer Science Foundations Graduate Certificate online. This branch of the MSCS program allows for industry professionals and CS students without an undergraduate degree in this field to build upon their foundational knowledge in several areas. Online computer science certificate studies will incorporate topics including but not limited to:
- Computer architecture
- Programming
- Database systems
You may take advantage of a variety of applied tracks, study options, and a thesis option. Widen your scope of the computer science field through accelerated approaches to topics. Improve your analysis techniques, resource management skills, and more. Become more fluent in the structure and design of systems and programming with an educational boost in your resume through Kennesaw State University online.
Kennesaw State University offers online data science programs including a Graduate Certificate in Data Management and Analytics. This program best suits IT professionals holding a bachelor’s in a computing field with a solid foundation in enterprise analytics. Online data science coursework will cover topics such as:
- Data analytics
- Dara administration
- Business intelligence
Improve your skills in data processing, problem-solving, decision-making, and more through hands-on experience with contemporary systems and technologies. Apply this certificate to an MSIT degree to complete certain electives. Develop the knowledge to assess, analyze and manage systems and technologies supporting large-scale enterprise data-processing with an online graduate certificate from KSU.
Kennesaw State University offers an online Graduate Certificate program in Information Technology Foundations to the nontraditional student. This certificate acts as a bridge between bachelor’s degrees in unrelated areas to a master’s program in information technology. Online information technology studies will cover topics including but not limited to:
- Software solutions
- Computer networks
- Web technologies
Enter entry-level positions in the IT field with new skills in programming, system administration, web development, and more. Your online coursework will prepare you for a more competitive marketplace and advanced studies. Expand your knowledge in design, applications, development, and other areas enhancing your professional development with Kennesaw State University online.
Advance your career in a rapidly expanding field with an online Graduate Certificate in IT Security from Kennesaw State University. This program is designed for post-baccalaureate or post-IT fundamentals graduate certificate IT professionals seeking to enhance their fundamental knowledge. Information security program online studies will cover subjects such as:
- Legal issues
- Defense strategies
- Configuration management
Customizable electives allow you to align your curriculum with your unique career goals. Graduates from the online information security graduate program are prepared for careers as officers, security and operations managers, work in systems and networking, risk, and more. Take advantage of a program offering hands-on experience with modern security tools, the flexibility of online learning, and a leg-up in a competitive marketplace with KSU.
Enter the new online MS in Computer Science degree program from Kennesaw State University. This program is designed to serve those interested in a research program as well as industry practitioners seeking professional training. Your computer science online degree foundational studies will incorporate topics essential to today’s competitive marketplace, including but not limited to:
- Data structures
- Mathematics
- Programming
Beyond core courses you are able to choose between several concentrations, such as AI, data computing, and cyber security. Pursue a professional career in computing by taking full- or part-time classes, and building your skills in problem-solving, project development, research, and more. Whether you choose to take on the thesis model of your online computer science degree or the professional model for advanced work with industrial level computer science applications, Kennesaw State University will serve your academic needs in a competitive industry.
Meet today’s business challenges and strategies with advanced knowledge in IS analytics and intelligence through Kennesaw State University’s online MS in Information Systems program. This program is designed for those with educational backgrounds in either business or technology, preparing students for careers as more valuable team members in a competitive marketplace. Computer information systems master’s degree online studies will help you become more proficient in areas such as:
- Data mining
- Information systems ethics
- Portfolio management
Class sizes are small and led by dedicated faculty members in hybrid and fully online formats. Enter or expand your career in a technology-driven organization with the advanced skills to develop, implement, and expand business and technology solutions through effective decision-making. Pair this online CIS degree with and MBA for a dual degree and even more opportunities. Become an essential member of your organization with a computer information systems online degree from KSU.
Expand your professional opportunities with an online information technology degree from Kennesaw State University. This master level program brings in students with or without computing backgrounds, offering career transition opportunities and consultation throughout this academic experience. Your information technology online degree studies will cover foundational studies such as:
- Operating systems
- Website technologies
- Software design
Expert faculty lead a highly flexible and fully online classroom. You may choose from a variety of concentrations or graduate certificates in areas including data analytics, IT security, enterprise IT management, and more. Take advantage of a program offering internship experiences and capstone project opportunities working with industry professionals. Move toward exceptional careers in management, performance, or integration of IT systems with KSU’s online IT degree program.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree online from Kennesaw State University prepares you for an impactful profession in the field. By gaining a better understanding of the societal issues met by the criminal justice system, through coursework combining theory and real-world applications, you can take an academic step toward higher education and a strong and fulfilling career. Criminal justice bachelor’s degree studies will cover essential subjects such as:
- Philosophies of punishment
- Criminology
- Sociology
Courses are available in fully online and hybrid formats as well as on-campus. Customizable electives allow you to align studies with professional goals. Begin to build your skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, technology, and research. Take advantage of cooperative study, internship and study-abroad opportunities. With an online criminal justice bachelor degree from Kennesaw State University, you are prepared for careers in court administration, victim services, corrections, and more.
The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s degree online program from Kennesaw State University offers an interdisciplinary, technically-focused curriculum designed for the working adult student. Develop a crucial understanding of security through business, administrative, and managerial perspectives in a competitive and challenging marketplace. Online cybersecurity degree studies will cover subjects including but not limited to:
- Operating systems
- Concepts in hardware and software
- Cybersecurity management
Your cybersecurity bachelor’s degree online brings in faculty members from several different departments including information security, IT, and criminal justice. Customizable electives in areas from project management to your own chosen special topics allow you to align your studies with professional goals. Become a professional problem-solver, programmer, analyst, and leader in cybersecurity through Kennesaw State University online.
Take your interest in computer network security and systems to the next level with an online Cybersecurity Certificate from Kennesaw State University. This program is designed to prepare you for the application of this program’s studies in today’s competitive and expanding technology fields. Expand your technical skills, learn how to protect information and systems, and become a more valuable asset to your organization with an online cyber security program.
Earn a Master of Science in Cybersecurity online with Kennesaw State University. This program is designed to accommodate those who have or have not met prerequisite foundations in computing infrastructure, data communications, programming, and more. Core studies for this online cybersecurity degree will cover subjects including but not limited to:
- Cyber analytics
- Security and development
- Management and contingency planning
Expand your skills in professional decision-making, security integration, problem-solving, and analysis. With an online cybersecurity degree master’s you are prepared for exceptional career titles from engineer, analyst or architect to security officer, information systems manager, and more. Take advantage of a program supporting your professional development in an in-demand and highly lucrative field through Kennesaw State University online.
Education
Kennesaw State University meets the demand for educational technology leaders through its online Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology degree program. This online instructional design program has been split into various areas of instructional technology, based on your professional levels and goals. Overall, the program is designed for certified and non-certified educators of Georgia. Studies will cover subjects from quantitative and qualitative research to design and evaluation, data systems, and more depending on your track.
Perform dual instructional and technical leadership roles through skills development in creative and critical thinking, skills in implementation, planning, policy development, assessment, and interpersonal skills. Courses are available fully online, or students may need classroom access to complete field experiences and class projects depending on their track. Whether you are an educator seeking to integrate technology into your classroom and coach other educators, or you seek technology leadership positions at various levels of administration, the instructional degree online from KSU will suit your academic and professional needs.
You can step up as a leader in education with the Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction from KSU. This online program prepares you for such positions as:
- Superintendent
- Principal
- Curriculum director
- Instructional supervisor
This online curriculum and instruction graduate degree offers advanced education without the onus of completing a thesis. While most of your coursework will be in your certification area, you will complete courses in other areas to broaden your expertise.
You can become an educational technology leader with the Education Specialist in Instructional Technology from KSU. This online instructional design degree trains educators to work at the school, district, or state level.
The advanced instructional design coursework provides educational technology mastery to advance your career. You will also participate in field experiences and a capstone project.
Online students find robust support through the university’s student support services. To sustain your success, you will have access to the following:
- Academic advisors
- Financial aid counselors
- Psychological services and counseling
You can enhance your student’s academic success with the Education Specialist in Secondary & Middle Grades Education from KSU. Graduates learn to support social and economic justice to advance every student’s rights.
Through the online secondary education program, you study the following:
- Technology
- Learner-centric curriculum and instruction
- Supporting learners and families from diverse backgrounds
- Critical pedagogy
This online secondary education program allows for specialization. You can focus on such areas as chemistry, English, history, or mathematics.
Become THAT teacher when you gain expertise to serve learners with special needs with the Education Specialist in Special Education from KSU. This online gifted and special education degree imparts the knowledge, abilities, and skills to do the following:
- Acquire insights into critical issues of special education
- Practice critical reflection of epistemologies and positionalities as practitioners
- Understand how policies and legislation serve students with exceptionalities
The online special education coursework covers curriculum theory, development, and practices to teach diverse learners. You will also learn about teaching, technology, and student engagement.
You can train to meet the needs of children with autism with the Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder from KSU. This online gifted and special education graduate certificate strives to prepare more educators to work with students with autism as the need for such experts continues to grow.
Through the online gifted and special education coursework, you will study such topics as:
- Nature of autism
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Positive behavior intervention strategies
Prepare for an effective teaching career in K-12 online schools with a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching from Kennesaw State University. This curriculum brings together the instructional technology and college of education departments to develop your skills and knowledge in innovative settings. Online instructional design programs studies will incorporate topics including but not limited to:
- Facilitation
- Online module development
- Syllabus building
This certificate is available to those in the M.Ed. Instructional Technology program and non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate students. Take on online courses paired with field and practicum experiences. Strengthen your online portfolio and skills in assessment, motivation, planning, and more with the strategies and methods provided by KSU’s online instructional design programs.
An online Special Education certificate at Kennesaw State offers educators foundational knowledge for instructing students with disabilities. The three-course curriculum targets assessment, instruction, and behavior management. It is designed to increase data-based decision-making and utilize differentiated instruction to promote positive learning experiences.
Students who complete this certificate program may apply credits to the school’s MEd in Special Education degree.
You can move into education administration with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership from KSU. This online program leads to Tier I Leadership Certification if you choose a concentration such as:
- Leadership in urban schools
- Managing independent and charter schools
- Coaching for performance
Those students selecting the higher education administration track find success in student affairs, university administration, or college athletics administration. Graduates gain the disposition, skills, and knowledge to lead students and schools to higher levels of achievement.
The Master of Education in Elementary & Early Childhood Education from KSU appeals to working teachers in P-5 who want to advance their careers. This online early childhood education master’s degree follows a cohort format.
The graduate faculty offers support through mentoring and facilitating program delivery. You can earn a Special Education Certificate or Pathway to Tier 1 Leadership Certificate. Some students opt for an endorsement in such areas as:
- Reading
- Online Teaching
- Teacher Leadership
- ESOL
You can gain expertise in educational technology with the Master of Education in Instructional Technology from KSU. This online instructional design master’s degree prepares you to integrate technology into the classroom. Graduates also find success as technology coaches or facilitators in P-12 schools.
Through the online instructional design coursework, you will gain the knowledge and skills to do the following:
- Enhance student learning with technology
- Teach technology applications
- Provide professional development and coaching
- Share your technical expertise to assist your colleagues
The online Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in General Curriculum program prepares candidates to serve students with disabilities in inclusive settings in PreK-12 schools. The curriculum includes three electives to provide content delivery for individual interests, such as autism, preschool special education, reading, and English to speakers of other languages. The program of study includes work in curriculum development, collaborative practices, and content area teaching strategies in reading and writing. Graduates are prepared to serve students with disabilities in a variety of teaching and leadership roles.
You can gain expertise in educating the increasingly diverse populations of students with the Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. This online ESL master’s degree focuses on creating inclusive environments to teach linguistically and culturally diverse students.
Through the online ESL coursework, your curriculum includes the following:
- Core courses in curriculum development
- Collaborative practices
- Teaching strategies in reading and writing
As a fully online program, you never have to travel to the campus. Your courses follow both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The program offers an education for working professionals through its flexibility and student support.
Engineering
Climb the career ladder with this online software engineering degree. This accredited degree prepares you for the newest generation of software developers. This is one of the fastest-growing areas of software professionals in the U.S. but is a rare degree option.
Focusing on software systems rather than hardware, this program teaches you to create systems that meet specific requirements, are built with mission-critical quality levels, and are within cost and schedule requirements. Graduates typically work testing or developing software as programmers or work as software consultants.
Prepare for an exciting career with this online software engineering degree. If you have a background in computing and a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, this program was designed with you in mind. Deepen and broaden your knowledge of computing, preparing for a position of greater responsibility in the computing industry. If you later choose to further advance your education, this online software engineering degree can be used as a stepping stone to further postgraduate studies.
Courses include:
- Software Engineering
- Software Project Planning
- Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
Advance your career and knowledge with this online software engineering degree. This online Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering Foundations program is designed for students who do not have significant backgrounds in computing or degrees in computing. The curriculum provides the fundamentals that students need to be prepared for and qualified to be admitted to the Master of Science program in Software Engineering. Deepen and broaden your knowledge of computing and prepare for positions of more responsibility in the computing industry, as well as for further postgraduate studies.
Courses will likely include:
- Foundations of Programming
- Software Engineering and Computational Thinking
- Foundations of Database and Web Development Technologies
This interdisciplinary online systems engineering degree blends engineering, systems thinking, and management topics. Regardless of your background in these areas, this program will develop fundamental systems engineering knowledge. Learn to assess program risks, understand requirements, and develop solutions to meet the complex needs of business and technology. Study anywhere it is convenient using state-of-the-art instructional tools.
Courses likely include:
- Introduction to Systems Engineering
- Project Management Processes
- System Architecture
- Engineering Economic Analysis
Become a leader in civil engineering with this online civil engineering degree that prepares students to handle high-level challenges. This program will also prepare you to manage teams for large, complex civil engineering projects while providing the skills needed to succeed in the modern world of civil engineering.
Courses cover a variety of civil engineering disciplines, including:
- Structural geotechnical
- Water resources
- Environmental
- Transportation
Graduates are prepared for the Professional Engineering Exam.
Customize your degree by choosing where you study and by choosing either a thesis or coursework-only option.
Become a leader in Electrical and Computer Engineering in just one and a half years with this online electrical engineering degree. You will learn to handle high-level technical challenges as you pursue advanced studies in modern electrical, electronic, or computer engineering and technologies. Choose courses from several technical areas to match your interests. Some of the topics covered in this online computer engineering degree are:
- Neuromorphic computing
- Automated logistics
- Biosensing
- Photovoltaics
- Battery technology
This degree can be earned either on-campus or online. This allows you to balance your studies and career.
This online engineering management degree combines learned science skills with sound business leadership methodology. The curriculum prepares students in the engineering field to address the complex industry issues of today. It combines engineering, management, and business aspects through comprehensive and quantitative coursework. Courses include:
- Managing & Leading Work Behavior
- Total Quality
- Statistics for Quality Assurance
- Project Management Processes
This degree serves as an alternative MBA for engineering and science-related professionals.
Excel in systems and robotics jobs with this online manufacturing engineering degree that is designed to meet the growing need for professionals in this complex field. This program is interdisciplinary in nature, preparing you to design intelligent robotic systems in top autonomous AI, biomechanical, automation, and manufacturing industries.
Gain exposure to modern theories and technologies while studying such topics as:
- Control of autonomous robotic arms
- Simulations
- Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Machine learning
- Computer vision
Using a systems-focused approach to learning, this online manufacturing engineering degree allows you to collaborate with a diverse student body at a distance. Benefit from real-world working experiences as you design intelligent robotic systems.
Advance your career with this online mechanical engineering degree. This program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals who are seeking advanced studies in mechanical engineering in order to benefit their careers or meet increasing professional licensure requirements.
The curriculum consists of advanced general mechanical engineering courses in mathematics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, and dynamics and vibrations. The majority of the curriculum is comprised of electives. Gain knowledge in such areas as:
- Fluid mechanics
- Heat transfer
- Composite materials
- Nanoscale modeling
Kennesaw State University offers an online Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSWE). This program is designed for those with a bachelor’s in computing and, with assigned foundational prerequisites, for students from other disciplines. Your online MSSWE studies will incorporate a variety of essential, innovative topics, including but not limited to:
- Software architecture
- Emerging processes in the field
- Testing and verification
This online software engineering degree offers students the choice between a capstone project, pushing professional focus toward teamwork and practical significance in the field, and a thesis option for those interested in focusing on research. Customizable electives allow you to further align your academic pathway with your professional goals. Explore offerings in cloud computing, mobile app development, and other special topics in software engineering.
This online systems engineering degree provides an opportunity for working engineers and technical professionals with significant computing backgrounds to gain advanced systems engineering skills. Prepare for more responsibility in the computing industry and for further postgraduate studies. The curriculum provides skills and knowledge that help professionals assess program risks, understand requirements, and develop solutions to meet the complex needs of business and technology. Students learn to solve problems and issues in the development of mission-critical software to meet the needs of business and industry. Course material comes from a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, service, and government agencies.
Healthcare
The Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology is available to online students of Kennesaw State University. This program is designed for practitioners in IT in possession of their bachelor’s degree who have passed the necessary certification to advance their knowledge in Health IT. Health informatics online program studies will cover topics including but not limited to:
- Information systems
- EHR systems and strategies
- Process analysis
Customizable electives allow you to align studies with career goals as you study the fundamental principles and applications of information and communication technology in healthcare. Take advantage of a program offering hands-on experience with EHR systems. This online health informatics degree program prepares you for work in areas of data analytics, information management, or development and management in healthcare and Health IT.
Math & Science
Study the Earth, including its human and physical landscapes, with this online geography bachelor’s degree. You will look at Earth’s physical features, the role of humans in modifying the Earth, and the relationships between peoples and places. This interdisciplinary field covers such factors as:
- Human culture
- Language
- Climate and weather
- Vegetation
- Transportation
Customize your degree by choosing from various related studies courses to round out your curriculum. Graduates pursue careers in business, education, government, non-profit organizations, and research.
Nursing
The MSN in Nursing Administration & Transformational Leadership from Kennesaw State University is an online nursing administration degree. This program allows nurses to become leaders in the field and for various healthcare institutions and agencies. The curriculum is grounded in practice and guided by theory and research. Courses emphasize an understanding of leadership competencies, data, and evidence and in organizing healthcare delivery systems. Topics covered include:
- Healthcare policy theory, issues, finance, and operations
- Conflict management
- Global initiatives in healthcare
- Climate analysis, communication, cultural competency, and information management
- Ethical decision making
Students benefit from the flexibility of this online degree that is available either part-time or full-time and which can be completed in only 15 months. Most courses are asynchronous.
Psychology & Human Services
This online BS in Psychology can prepare you for any number of job positions. You'll gain an understanding of mental behavior and processes that you can apply to a career in human services. Research, critical-thinking, and communication skills are all stressed in this degree. In fact, a research project is a part of the curriculum, alongside a senior capstone project as well. Samples of classes within the curriculum, likely include:
- Perception
- Cognitive Psychology
- Theories of Personality
This online BS in Sociology is intended to prepare you for positions that can make a difference in your community and beyond. In this curriculum you'll examine issues central to justice and positive social impact. Through KSU Online, you'll study these ideas as they relate to diversity and modernization close-to-home and internationally. There is a General concentration path available, but also other specializations should you choose to focus your study with a particular career in mind. The concentrations likely include:
- Criminology
- Cultural & Social Change
- Medical Sociology