School Details
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a dynamic institution uniquely located on its own island in the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution, it offers a wide range of academic programs for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. Students benefit from individualized and immersive learning experiences in more than 85 academic programs.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is committed to student success and strives for excellence in student achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service. As part of the Texas A&M University System, the Island University upholds a heritage of teaching excellence, innovation, and community engagement.
The university offers online degree opportunities across various areas of study. Whether students are transitioning from high school, transferring credits, seeking graduate programs, or considering a career change, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s online degrees provide exceptional options to meet their needs and aspirations.
The university offers degree programs through colleges focusing on the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education and Human Development
- Graduate Studies
- Engineering
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing and Health Sciences
Accreditation & Licensing
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
If you want to prepare for a career in Accounting, consider this online Bachelor of Business Administration concentration. Students in this program will gain the knowledge and skills for entry-level Accounting positions.
The concepts you learn in this online Accounting degree serve as a foundation for careers in management, government, and public accounting, as well as accounting education. In addition to key Accounting skills, students are also encouraged to hone their communication skills and gain business competencies.
Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers, such as:
- Forensic Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Environmental Accountant
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Actuary
- Tax advisor
With a General Business focus, this Bachelor of Business Administration degree online helps you prepare for a career in business without having to declare a specific field of study. Students will gain a well-rounded understanding of the business world.
Study various business subjects to better understand all aspects of your organization. This online Business Administration degree concentration is perfect for those who want to manage a small business or nonprofit organization. Students will be able to take their career into nearly any area of business they choose.
Some potential career opportunities for graduates include:
- Accountant
- Financial Advisor
- Human Resource Manager
- Operations Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Project Manager
Gain the preparation you need for a career leading others with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. This online degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and concepts you need in order to pursue entry-level management positions.
Students can use this online business management degree to enter the fields of general management, human resource management, health care administration, and entrepreneurship. Courses cover a broad array of management theories and concepts. You will better understand the nature of business organizations and how to best utilize resources. Graduates will be prepared to handle managerial activities including planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.
Some of the careers available to graduates include:
- Accountant
- Financial Advisor
- Human Resources
- Real Estate Agent
- Loan Officer
- Marketer
- Manager
This online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program offers an optional concentration in Marketing. Students will gain the skills they need to land entry-level marketing positions and rise through the ranks.
Coursework enhances analytical skills necessary in professional marketing activities. Students learn key problem solving and decision making skills. Graduates will understand marketing theories and concepts and be able to apply them to real-world situations.
Careers available to graduates include:
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Advertising Sales Representative
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation gives you the tool set you need to think creatively and plan strategically in any business situation. The program is designed to prepare you to start and run your own business.
Integrating innovation into your career can keep you and your business competitive in the marketplace. Coursework in this online Entrepreneurship program focuses on problem solving, seizing opportunities, and turning ideas into successful ventures. Each student will choose a project for hands-on, personalized learning.
Skills gained in this program can translate into success in roles including:
- Business Manager
- Billing Analyst
- Finance Manager
- Small Business Owner
Prepare for business opportunities across the globe with this online Certificate in International Business. Coursework explores the intricacies and global implications of business management. Possessing a better understanding of issues involved in international business can make you a vital part of any organization.
Careers available to graduates of this online International Business program include:
- Import/export
- Global advertising & marketing
- International banking
- International transportation
- Logistics
Advance your accounting career in as little as one year with this online Master of Accountancy program. The MAcc degree is designed to help prepare professional accountants for high-level positions in the field.
With this online Accounting degree, you will learn to be an effective communicator, competent in business practices, a skilled decision maker, and a good citizen. Coursework helps fulfill educational requirements for CPA certification. Students should ensure this program meets their state-level requirements.
Students can choose from course topics including:
- Advanced auditing and assurance services
- Federal income tax
- Professional accounting research
- Cost accounting
- Accounting information systems
- Legal environment of business
The online MBA prepares students for leadership positions in business. The curriculum develops analytical, technology, and communication skills that you will need to advance your career and improve your earning potential. Students will learn to provide leadership to teams, problem-solve using analysis-based decision-making tools, and communicate effectively to diverse audiences. In this online Business Administration degree, you will learn to analyze and synthesize the integration of business functions in complex organizations, diverse cultural settings, and the global marketplace. Graduates are able to resolve ethical and governance issues in a socially responsible manner.
The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting prepares students for increased success and to play a larger role in their companies. Students will also better understand accounting and taxes within a business.
The curriculum is comprised of core business knowledge in such areas as economics, operations management, and organizational behavior, along with a strong emphasis in Accounting. Courses in this online Accounting degree help students understand how accounting decisions and the regulatory environment impact business strategy and understand advanced auditing and assurance including fraud auditing, operational auditing, assurance services for IT and e-commerce, ethics, and legal liability. You will learn to conduct forensic accounting investigations and detect and prevent occupational fraud, understand the basic principles of oil and gas accounting, and facilitate better communication between financial and non-financial employees.
An MBA online in Data Analytics combines the best of business and database management in order to equip you for leadership positions in today’s technology-driven workplace. Develop skills in processes and applications, management information systems, data mining and analytics, and more. Learn how to interpret and make decisions based on business intelligence. In addition to analytical strategies, study topics in economics, finance and operations.
Classes are offered in shorter, accelerated formats allowing you the flexibility to work as you advance your education. Choose to take one or two classes at a time, completing your degree in as little as 12 months.
Non-business undergraduate majors may be required to complete online foundation prerequisites, in addition to required courses.
This online MBA offers a concentration in Finance. This program is designed for working professionals who want to advance in their careers within Finance. The curriculum teaches students about core business knowledge that is needed in administrative or management roles with an added focus in finance.
The Finance concentration courses include:
- Multinational Finance
- Investment and Portfolio Theory
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Personal Financial Planning
Graduates are qualified to work across a broad spectrum of industries within financial services with managerial responsibilities. Possible positions for graduates of this online Finance degree include senior financial analysts, financial managers, commercial or investment bankers, financial controllers or directors, chief financial officers, or investment fund managers.
The online Master of Business Administration degree in International Business prepares you for management responsibilities in a wide range of global settings. Enjoy the flexibility of an online degree as well as the option to finish your studies in as little as one year with this MBA program.
With this online International Business degree, you will gain key competencies in communication, business practices, decision making, and citizenship. Classes examine topics in operations management, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, and more.
Students in this concentration can take courses such as:
- International economics
- Multinational finance
- Multinational management
- Marketing in the international environment
With a Master of Public Administration, you will learn how to excel in the specialized world of public agencies. You will gain advanced knowledge directly applicable to real-world situations.
This online Public Administration degree program is a part of the Network of School of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Coursework serves to enhance your understanding of administrative theory, policy making, data analysis, public budgeting and finance, and HR management. Graduates will have the skills necessary to successfully lead a public organization, contribute to the policy process, and interact productively with diverse populations.
Students can choose to specialize their studies in one of the following areas:
- Public Management
- Public Safety
- Healthcare Administration
- Nonprofit Management
Computer Science & IT
The online Master of Science in Geospatial Systems Engineering program provides students with knowledge and skills focusing on the research, design, development, and use of technologies in the field. The curriculum offers breadth in the course work, teaching students to develop, manage, and analyze geospatial data using field and laboratory techniques, integrating surveying, and engineering; and teaching them to apply geospatial systems engineering technologies creatively to solve geospatial processes and effects. Graduates are able to lead teams, apply problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively, and they have an awareness and utilization of external organizations and institutions that provide useful geospatial data sets.
Education
Become a leader in your school while preparing for Texas State certification exams for the principalship and superintendency by earning this online master’s in education administration degree. This is a learner-centered program that prepares students to fulfill school leadership positions. You will learn to advocate, nurture, and sustain a culture and program that promotes student learning and facilitates professional growth. Study leadership roles and responsibilities along with issues of equity and social justice research within urban, rural, and suburban schools. Graduates are prepared for careers as campus principals, assistant principals, and central office administrators.
The online Master of Science in Elementary Education program allows educators to work toward a master’s degree in Elementary Education which improves their skills and knowledge beyond what the initial certification would.
Courses include:
- Foundations of Education in America
- Planning, Teaching, Learning Processes
- Classroom Management and the Student
- Methods of Teaching Mathematics
- Methods of Teaching Social Studies
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. This program is designed for technology and education professionals working in schools, government, medicine, retail, and corporations. Learn to effectively apply current and emerging technologies to solve learning and performance problems in various training and school settings.
Enjoy a great amount of flexibility. Choose a program of study that emphasizes the aspects of Educational Technology you wish to focus on.
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn about teaching literacy to students of all ages and in all types of educational settings.
The curriculum allows educators to gain a deep knowledge of the reading and literacy process. Students will learn to use theory, research, and current best practices to ensure and enhance student learning and to conduct research to analyze and evaluate potential changes to reading curriculum and practice. Graduates are able to work with students of differing abilities in literacy and create comprehensive reading programs.
This master’s in literacy online degree offers the option of applying coursework to the Reading Specialist certification.
Enroll in this master’s in secondary education online degree and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career in Grades 7-12 or EC-Grade 12 initial Teacher Certification. The curriculum teaches educators to design instruction and assessment that promotes student learning and provides examples of positive classroom climates. Learn how to determine effective, responsive instruction and fulfill the professional roles and responsibilities of a teacher. Graduates are able to design and implement action research projects that utilize knowledge of the content and pedagogy acquired in the program.
Healthcare
This online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration provides a flexible option for working professionals who want to advance in their careers. The curriculum provides basic business knowledge with a strong background in healthcare administration.
Courses in Healthcare Administration include The Health Care System, Health Economics and Policy, Health Care Financial Management, and Health Law and Ethics. Students will study the major components of the American healthcare system and related issues in Healthcare Administration along with principles of healthcare economics and their implications for public policy.
You will learn to understand the principles of healthcare economics and their implications for public policy while learning to take on managerial responsibilities by applying the basics of financial management and techniques used in healthcare. Students will also focus on law and ethics within the healthcare sector.
A&M-Corpus Christi offers the online MS in Kinesiology. This degree offers an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Science. It prepares professionals in the multi-faceted disciplines of athletic performance, such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, leadership/management of sport, motor performance, nutrition, assessment of sport performance, sport psychology, and strength & conditioning. The program provides and supports higher-level knowledge, specialized proficiencies and the development of independent creativity. Thesis and non-thesis options are offered.
Kinesiology Core Courses:
- Research Design in Kinesiology
- Leadership in Kinesiology
- Statistics in Kinesiology
- Sport Physiology
- Sport Biomechanics
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is designed for the registered nurse who has completed an associate or diploma program in nursing and wishes to earn their bachelor's degree to advance their nursing career. Coursework explores topics such as:
- Community Health
- Professional Nursing Issues
- Leadership
- Health Assessment
- Family Nursing
- Nurse as Educator
Prepare for advanced practice nursing roles with the Family Nurse Practitioner track of this online Master of Science in Nursing degree program. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner national certification exam.
Core classes provide a graduate-level understanding of the scientific underpinnings of nursing practice. Students study research methods, health policy, cultural diversity, and more. In-person clinical experiences in the student’s area provide hands-on practice in a real-world environment.
Specialized course topics for this online nurse practitioner program include:
- Wellness and health promotion
- Finance for the nurse practitioner
- Management of acute and chronic illness
- Advanced physiology with pathophysiological applications
Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program with specializations for various nursing roles. The Leadership in Nursing Systems track prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to influence the quality of nursing care delivered in diverse healthcare settings.
Graduates are well suited for formal administrative positions or staff positions involving project and team leadership. The program is delivered entirely online, in a part-time format, to allow students to continue working full time while pursuing their degree.
Courses in this nurse administrator degree program cover subjects including:
- Healthcare financial management
- Leadership theories in nursing practice
- Patterns of care delivery
- Health law and ethics
Graduates of the Nurse Educator track of this online Master of Science in Nursing program can pursue roles in either academic or clinical education. The program meets educational requirements for the National League of Nursing Certified Nurse Educator examination.
Core courses advance students’ general nursing skills and knowledge. Classes cover topics including research methods, health policy, cultural diversity, and advanced practice role development.
Specialized courses in the Master of Nursing Educator online program include:
- Nursing curriculum planning, development, and evaluation
- Theory and concepts for the nurse educator
- Assessment, measurement, and evaluation in nursing
- Instructional teaching strategies