School Details
Nestled in a quiet, residential area just outside of Boston, Merrimack College offers a broad range of programs, from the liberal arts to hard core science. As a private institution, rooted in a Catholic Augustinian heritage, the school offers small student-to-faculty class ratios. It is an environment that will nurture your growth into your chosen field.
With a mission to encourage creativity in the face of ever-changing global challenges, the school instills decision-making from a sense of personal and intellectual awareness that envelopes spirituality and morality. The college’s advanced programs online invoke that philosophy, relying upon contemporary curriculum that aligns with industry trends. Merrimack’s graduate programs have been recognized for their outstanding value in education. As such, the college continues to build its collection of online offerings.
Accreditation & Licensing
Merrimack College is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
All Programs
Business
Grow your technical abilities and business acumen to lead decision-making within your organization. This 100% online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from Merrimack boasts a curriculum that has been developed by industry professionals, giving you highly relevant and immediately applicable skills and knowledge. You’ll possess the know-how that employers want to help them leverage data for company success. Classes likely include:
- Data Exploration
- Prescriptive & Predictive Analytics
- Data Mining
Advance your skills without earning a master’s degree, or use this Graduate Certificate in Community-Based Nonprofit Leadership to begin your studies in the area, later transferring these credits to a master’s degree program. This online nonprofit leadership degree prepares students to “transform good intentions into impactful results.” Gain the tools needed to understand community nonprofits, to learn management and leadership skills specific to these organizations, and to learn development techniques that can be used to sustain an organization over time.
This online nonprofit leadership degree was designed with the flexibility needed to earn your degree without leaving your current position while also allowing you to build real relationships with instructors through phone calls, videoconferences, email, file sharing, and other digital tools. While studying, gain practical expertise than can be used immediately in your current job.
Advance your skillset even without a Master’s degree with this Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting online degree. If you decide to pursue a Master’s program, these graduate classes may be transferable!
Learn about fraud examination, cyber security, and tax fraud. The curriculum teaches students to understand and comprehend how to identify fraudulent activity when conducting an audit and provides the tools needed to identify inaccurate reporting and fiscal malfeasance. Courses likely include:
- Criminal Tax Investigation
- Cyber Security
- Fraud Examination
- Accounting Information Systems
Advance your skillset without completing a Master’s degree with this Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management, an online marketing degree. If you decide to pursue a Master’s program, these classes may be transferable into that program.
Learn how marketing impacts business decisions while gaining a comprehensive and analytical understanding of these impacts. Become familiar with such core elements as digital and social media marketing, marketing analytics and strategy, and how aspects of marketing contribute to practices of management. Courses will likely include:
- Innovation and Trends in Marketing
- Digital Marketing Implementation & Optimization
- Driving Business Success with Marketing Analytics
Advance your skillset without completing a Master’s degree with this Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership degree online. If you decide to pursue a Master’s program, these classes may be transferable into that program.
Study a dual focused management approach, combining theories and strategies around managing individuals while encompassing what is best for the organization as a whole. Develop a strong foundation in strategic business practices while becoming familiar with core elements of leadership, such as ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, teamwork, and more. Courses likely include:
- Responsibility and Integrity
- Stakeholder Management
- Leading Effective Teams
Advance your skillset without completing a Master’s degree with this Graduate Certificate in Quantitative & Digital Finance degree online. If you decide to pursue a Master’s program, these classes may be transferable into that program.
Be introduced to such topics as quant and factor investing, corporate finance, and other innovative trends in the finance industry. Learn the skills needed to make sound financial decisions that affect both the organization and society as a whole. Courses likely include:
- Corporate Finance and Valuation
- Trends and Innovation in Finance
- Quant and Factor Investing Credit
Advance your skillset without completing a Master’s degree with this Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management degree online. If you decide to pursue a Master’s degree, these classes may be transferable into that program. This certificate is also an excellent pathway for a career in human resources.
Learn about topics related to negotiations, conflict resolution, maximizing organizational performance, and using analytics to make informed decisions in the workplace. Examine ways to reach an organization’s strategic objectives as they relate to human capital.
Advance your skillset without completing a Master’s degree with this Graduate Certificate in Taxation, an online accounting degree. If you decide to pursue a Master’s degree, these classes may be transferable into that program.
Study advanced topics in taxation while gaining a specialized insight into either personal tax or corporate tax. Courses focus on such topics as:
- Tax Research
- Procedures and Ethics
- International Taxation
- Estate & Gift Tax
Prepare for careers within a variety of industries by learning strategic ways to maximize revenue and minimize tax.
The Master of Science in Accounting online degree prepares students for the CPA exam and the accounting industry, regardless of educational background. Learn from a program that was designed by industry leaders, taught by industry experts, and that is regularly updated to integrate any changes to the CPA exam. Courses combine accounting, analytical, and strategic planning skills, ensuring students will stand out from their peers. Concentrations are available in:
- Taxation
- Fraud & Forensics
- Business Analytics
Enjoy a highly personalized approach to learning with an academic and program advisor that will be there from initial inquiry to graduation with a vested interest in your success. The advisor develops an appropriate curriculum plan, counsels you as you progress toward degree completion and the CPA exam, and offers career planning assistance and advice.
The online master's degree in Business Analytics helps to prepare students to solve problems and visualize data sets. The curriculum within this Master of Science degree will include both projects and assignments. Take courses in data mining, governance of laws and ethics, and more. A final business analytics capstone allows students to participate in a practicum in which to apply newly acquired skills.
Potential careers include:
- Business Systems Analyst
- Senior Business Analyst
- Sr Data Analyst
The Master of Science in Management degree online can help those with a non-business major and business majors to reach a career in leadership and management. Competency-based learning formats allow students to demonstrate a mastery of their skill sets, accelerating studies and targeting new, necessary knowledge.
Students can benefit from:
- 100% online courses
- Flexible program
- 16 month completion time
- No GRE or GMAT required
Coursework in this online business management degree program includes a core curriculum, along with elective opportunities. Choose from topics in data management, marketing, organizational change and more.
Computer Science & IT
Grow your business and technical abilities to influence decision-making within your company, with this online Graduate Certificate in Data Science. At Merrimack, the curriculum and integrated projects are developed by an industry council. This means the skills and knowledge you acquire will have immediate relevance. You’ll tick all of the checkboxes that employers are seeking to help them effectively leverage data. Coursework usually includes:
- Machine Learning
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Exploration
Merrimack offers this stepping stone that will boost nearly anyone’s career in a contemporary business setting. You’ll combine technical savvy with business acumen to learn how to leverage data towards your organization’s success. This online Certificate of Data Science & Business Analytics Foundations will give you a base of knowledge through a curriculum that has been developed by industry professionals. Should you choose to continue your studies, the credit you earn in this program can be applied to a master’s program. Coursework integrates:
- Foundations of Statistical Analysis
- Foundations of Data Management
- Data Visualization
Between engineering and business lies this online MS in Data Science offered by Merrimack. Once you’ve earned this advanced degree, you’ll have the technical engineering skills and business insight to lead strategic decision-making within your organization. The curriculum, and integrated projects of this online Data Science master’s program, was created by an industry council, so you will develop the relevant skills and acumen that employers seek. Coursework is entirely online in this highly-ranked program and includes classes such as:
- Data Governance, Laws & Ethics
- Machine Learning
- Predictive Modeling
Education
Advance your educational career with this online education administration degree. While open to principals, administrators, and other educators with a master’s degree, this program is tailored to current teachers with a Master’s degree. Prepare for a formal leadership role at the school or district level. This online education administration degree can also be applied toward a Doctorate in Education.
Gain a comprehensive view of educational leadership with courses in advanced educational leadership, collaborative leadership, educational policy and law, and engagement of family and community stakeholders. Customize your degree by completing more specialized courses in such areas as school finance and operations, supervision and evaluation, and how to use data for school improvement.
There are three concentrations available as well:
- Principal/Assistant Principal Licensure (K-6, 5-8, 9-12)
- Leadership, Non-Licensure
- School Counseling, Non-Licensure
Prepare for a leadership position in a Catholic school with this online education administration degree. Learn to provide Catholic school leadership and sustain a high-quality Catholic education. Designed for experienced teachers and junior school administrators, this program teaches you to enhance student performance, teacher effectiveness, and your impact as a school administrator. Complete courses that cover such themes as:
- Faith-based curriculum and school culture
- Faith-informed managerial strategies
- Exercising leadership in interactive, digitally mediated communities
- Maintaining excellence in an environment of financial scarcity
This online education administration degree is designed for working professionals. The calendar goes along with the Catholic school calendar, allowing you to immediately apply class material in the workplace and refine your understanding as you go.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. Become a technology leader in your school or district. With technology playing an increasingly important role in the classroom and in schools, there is a need for educational professionals who are able to use technology in these settings. Learn to design interactive, technology-rich learning experiences that inspire digital-age thinkers and problem solvers. Not only will these skills set you apart from your coworkers, but they will also prepare you to help your school keep pace with innovations and shape technology policy.
This online instructional design degree is designed for working teachers, administrators, and support staff. Asynchronous coursework allows you to study when and where it is convenient.
Become an innovative school administrator with this online degree in education administration. This program is designed for working teachers, administrators, and other educators. The curriculum provides a sturdy theoretical foundation while emphasizing applied skills. Gain practical techniques for:
- Achieving financial sustainability
- Raising student performance
- Building strong community partnerships
- Fulfilling other educational leadership roles
You will be ready to exercise imaginative educational leadership that’s well-suited to independent schools and diverse, nontraditional student populations.
Not only will this online education administration degree allow you to complete coursework whenever and wherever it suits your schedule, but you will also benefit from a user-friendly online learning platform that supports dialogue normally only found in an in-person program. You will have the opportunity to form real relationships, collaborate with classmates, and establish strong bonds with faculty, all in a virtual environment.
Prepare for a leadership role with this online educational leadership degree. This may be as a team leader, department head, instructional coach, or curriculum coordinator. Regardless of your future role, the curriculum consists of such courses as:
- Critical Issues in Education
- Educational Law & Policy
- School, Family, & Community Partnerships
If you decide to pursue a master’s degree, these credits can be transferred toward a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Leadership. If you already hold a master’s degree, these credits can be applied toward the full Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership.
Begin a career in education with this online masters in curriculum and instruction. This program is for those who are pursuing a career in an educational setting that does not require formal licensure, or for those who already hold a teaching license. Advance your knowledge in a program that covers a variety of education-related topics and situations. Emphasis is placed on social justice and the role education plays in a “democratic, pluralistic, and complex society.” Other topics covered include:
- Diversity
- Special education
- English language learning
This online master’s in curriculum and instruction has the flexibility you need to balance your education, career, and other obligations. Courses are self-paced and fully online.
Healthcare
Enhance your knowledge and career with this online masters in health informatics. Combining business, technology, and healthcare, this program provides foundational skills in applied healthcare analytics. The curriculum, enriched by a Catholic Augustinian heritage, is built around hands-on application of data management and analysis methods. Study the tools needed to turn data into decision making knowledge, including data management, manipulation, analysis, and visualization tools and technologies.
Gain professional skills and foundational skills in healthcare analytics while studying such topics as:
- Data exploration and visualization
- Data mining approaches and techniques
- Foundational concepts of probability theory
- Statistical analysis and modeling, including predictive analytics