School Details
Wilmington University is a private, non-sectarian university that offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of career areas. The University began with a charter class of 194 students in 1968 and now enrolls a diverse student body numbering more than 18,000 annually. The mission statement states: “Wilmington University is committed to excellence in teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and individual attention to students.”
Students can earn associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the following colleges:
- Arts and Sciences
- Business
- Education
- Health Professions
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Technology
The College of Online and Experiential Learning offers online degree programs at all levels that combine the same quality, real-world academics of traditional degree programs with a flexible online format. Wilmington University online degrees are designed with the convenience busy working adults need to further their educations.
Accreditation & Licensing
Wilmington University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree is a broad academic program from Wilmington University. This is a well-rounded liberal studies degree program that provides a strong academic base in general education topics. You will explore topics that include:
- English composition
- Social studies
- Math
- Science
- Humanities
Additional electives allow students to concentrate their liberal arts degree on specific areas of interest that meet individual goals and interests. Coursework provides skills in such areas as critical thinking, public speaking, psychology, economics, and science.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree is available from Wilmington University. This degree in liberal arts is designed for those holding at least 30 credits from another institution and who want to learn when and where they choose. Courses in this multidisciplinary liberal arts degree form a foundation in the liberal arts through study in English, sociology, psychology, financial literacy, public speaking, mathematics, politics, and more. The curriculum is presented using hands-on cooperative learning experiences that put theory into practice and builds the student’s professional network.
Graduates of this liberal arts degree have an understanding of:
- Leadership
- Communications
- Critical Thinking
- Business Applications
- Ethics
- Interpersonal Relations
The online Bachelor of Science in Government & Public Policy is a political science degree program that prepares students to play key roles in developing and implementing policies. You will learn to play roles in fields including the environment, healthcare, transportation, education, the justice system, and more. The political science degree curriculum prepares students to draft laws, implement specific programs, and monitor the outcomes from their positions in the government, regulated industries, interest groups, nonprofit organizations, and other careers like these. Students learn to communicate effectively and persuasively, write persuasive press releases and other papers, craft legislation, analyze problems, draft original laws, and access and evaluate information effectively and appropriately. In addition, graduates are able to use technology for informational purposes and integrate an understanding of economic, legal, political, and governmental institutions and processes with this political science degree.
Business
Prepare for an entry-level career in banking, investment, or real estate with this Associate of Science in Finance degree online. The curriculum offers a solid foundation through general education courses that is applicable to any undergraduate degree within this school. The business courses and finance courses offer a foundation for higher level business and finance courses at a bachelor’s level.
Courses in this online finance degree includes both the theoretical and practical aspects of finance and offer an understanding of the basics of fiduciary planning and leadership. Learn to analyze data and apply financial models to develop solutions and make business decisions. You will likely complete such courses as:
- Principles of Management
- Business Statistics
- Financial Planning
- Corporate Finance
Gain leadership skills with a human touch with this organizational leadership degree online. The curriculum prepares students for leadership roles in project and staff management and also serves as a stepping-stone toward a bachelor’s degree with credits that can be applied toward a BS in Organizational Leadership.
Courses combine business coursework with social sciences, leadership psychology, and workplace culture while emphasizing leadership in a diverse and multicultural environment. Learn trauma-informed approaches to leadership while gaining the empathy needed to keep employees engaged and productive. You will improve your skills in:
- Business management
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal relations
- Change management
- Team facilitation
Wilmington University offers the online BS in Accounting. This program is designed to prepare students for entry into careers in public, private, or governmental accounting. The curriculum will provide basic accounting theory with an emphasis on developing analytical skills and technological competency. Experienced certified public accountants and other professionals in the field will address both theoretical and practical issues to enhance employment opportunities in today’s accounting environment.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Business Law for Accounting and Finance Majors
- Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced Accounting
- Business Ethics
- Cost Accounting
- Tax Accounting
- Auditing
- and more
Begin an exciting career working with data with this Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics online degree. Data is an integral part of modern business, and this program allows you to become a part of this field. Learn to extract, analyze, organize, and present data to guide business decision-making. The curriculum blends business, statistics, and technology, developing a high level of quantitative and technological skills.
As a 100% online business analytics degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives. In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.
Wilmington University offers the online BS in Business Management. With this relevant degree, students will learn to analyze contemporary business challenges and create innovative business solutions.
Concentrations are offered in the following:
- Nonprofit Management: Focuses on the content areas of fiscal management, advocacy and public policy, and one specific identified nonprofit course in the student's program.
- Professional Aeronautics: Students will receive in-depth training in aviation safety, including the causes and investigations of aircraft accidents, safety awareness in aviation systems management, the development of aircraft accident prevention programs.
Wilmington University offers the online BS in Communication. This degree will prepare you for success with skills in advertising, public and media relations, marketing, and social media. This multidisciplinary program draws upon courses from multiple colleges, providing students the expertise needed to develop highly desirable skills from the College of Technology in visual communication, digital publishing, and multimedia design, with classes from the College of Business in marketing and public relations and the College of Art and Sciences in technical and news writing, communication theory, and media studies.
Students can specialize in either:
- Integrated Marketing: the crafting of recognizable and memorable marketing, advertising, and public relations messages using multiple media formats.
- Media Communication: a large and dynamic work arena where messages are created by professionals on behalf of an organization to efficiently and ethically deliver information to a target audience.
Become the professional employers are seeking with this online bachelor’s degree in finance. The curriculum not only provides a well-rounded academic foundation through general education courses, but it also offers a comprehensive study in both domestic and international financial studies. Learn about the theories, principles, and applications of modern financial management in courses that focus on providing both practical and theoretical training in finance. Coursework, taught by experienced professionals, encourages information sharing, creative thinking, and the exploration of areas of personal interest. Graduates pursue master’s degrees in finance or enter careers in:
- Corporate finance
- Small business finance
- Financial planning
- Stock brokerage firms
- Financial institutions
Put your electives to work for you! Complete a “Dual-Credit Certificate” while you are earning your online finance degree, earning a stand-alone certificate or incorporating master’s level coursework to get a jump on a graduate degree, all without an extra tuition cost.
Wilmington University offers the online BS in HR Management. The objective of this program is to allow students to develop skills that will enable them to gain entry into the field of human resource management. The program includes a general overview of human resource planning, staffing, compensation and benefits, employee/labor relations, and training and development.
The following core courses are offered in the curriculum:
- Operations and Systems Management
- Principles of Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Business Communications
- Strategic Management
Wilmington University offers the online BS in Marketing. This program is designed for students who desire to pursue any of the many careers in the field of marketing. It focuses on strategic, as well as tactical, marketing concepts. It integrates product, price, promotion and physical distribution throughout its courses. Offerings stress the use of modern techniques to investigate, analyze, and solve a wide variety of marketing needs within various environmental challenges and opportunities.
The program includes a general overview of the following areas:
- service and business-to-business market planning
- integrated marketing communication
- social media marketing
- physical distribution
- consumer behavior
- global marketing
- consumer
- and more
Complete a program that focuses on developing leadership skills that emphasize a human touch, the organizational leadership degree online. Offering a unique interdisciplinary approach to learning about innovative leadership practice, this program integrates social science coursework in leadership psychology and workplace culture. Gain the empathy to keep employees engaged and productive while learning skills that help you recognize trauma and toxic stress as influences on an employee’s well-being and productivity. This comprehensive business curriculum teaches students about project and staff management while covering such topics as:
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal relations
- Change management
- Team facilitation
This online organizational leadership degree offers a unique opportunity to earn a related Dual-Credit Certificate without extra time or tuition. Use your elective courses to complete a standalone credential in an area that interests you, such as Nonprofit Management, Human Resource Management, or Conflict Resolution.
Wilmington University offers the online BS in Sports Management. This degree provides students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary for a career in sports management. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to seek employment in a variety of organizations, including professional sports organizations, collegiate sports, business, and non-profit organizations.
The following core courses are offered in the curriculum:
- Sport Facilities Management and Planning
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
- Sports Marketing and Promotions
- Financing Sport Operations
- Sport Media Relations
- Sociology of Sport
- Sports Management
- and more
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Compliance. This program provides you with the skills to recognize, describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of a regulatory compliance program, identify applicable national and international laws, regulations and articulate current trends. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today.
The following courses make up the program:
- Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
- Fundamentals of Compliance Management
- U.S. Administrative and Regulatory Law
- Corporate Governance and Regulation
- Financial Fraud Examination
- Global Regulatory Law
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Digital Marketing. With this certificate, students will learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of digital marketing particularly the use of social media, email and other digital marketing tactics in marketing campaigns. Students will gain the skills to develop digital content including developing and maintaining a company website and online advertisements.
The following courses make up the program:
- Basic Web Design & Development
- Technology Orientation
- Concept Development
- Basic Photoshop
- Basic InDesign
- Marketing
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management. This program provides you with basics in finance, small business law, management, and marketing, all with respect to successful small business management. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities with your business today.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Operations and Systems Management
- Human Resource Management
- Small Business Management
- Supervisory Management
- Sales Force Management
- Small Business Finance
- Small Business Law
- Entrepreneurship
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Human Resource Management. This program provides you with a general overview of human resource planning, employee/labor relations, and training and development. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Students will take courses such as Human Resource Management and Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management.
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Marketing. This certificate will prepare you for a variety of roles in marketing. You'll gain a sound understanding of a wide array of practical marketing activities associated with the product life cycle. This program provides you with the knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Principles of Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing Research
- Consumer Behavior
- Global Marketing
- Public Relations
- Marketing
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Nonprofit Management. This certificate provides students the unique set of business skills needed in regards to nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits have specific needs when it comes to understanding board governance, fund-raising and grant writing. This program provides a foundation in public policy, media and public relations and fiscal management, as well as the skills to aid in program building and evaluation, and strategic planning.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit
- Management of the Nonprofit Organization
- Grant Writing for Nonprofits
- Intro to Nonprofit Agencies
- Advocacy and Public Policy
- Fundraising for Nonprofits
Wilmington University offers the online Certificate in Training & Staff Development. With this certificate, students will acquire the latest methods for training and developing individuals in a business environment. This program provides students who aspire to careers in employee training and development, as well as for those who must make decisions about training programs, the knowledge they need to advance in their career.
The following courses make up the program:
- Organizational Communication
- Organizational Development
- Training and Development
- Managing Diversity
- The Adult Learner
Wilmington University offers the online DBA. This program is designed to facilitate the continuing development of professionals as senior managers or innovative leaders who wish to build upon master’s-level core skills and knowledge. The DBA enables students to develop a higher level of competence in conducting applied research and in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline.
Students will develop critical knowledge and skills that will enhance their success in service to their profession and community; in future professional development; and in attaining credentials and skills that are essential to business consulting, management, and academia.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Advanced Seminar in Managerial Finance and Accounting
- Experiential Learning: Leadership Issues
- Ethics in Business and Management
- Managing Innovation and Change
- Statistics for Research
- Business Intelligence
- Disciplined Inquiry I
- and more
Wilmington University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems. This certificate provides the skills and knowledge that individuals will need in order to take charge in communication and networking situations in a business environment.
The following courses make up the program:
- Data Communications and Networking
- Project and Change Management
- Analysis, Modeling, and Design
- IT Policy and Strategy
- Data Management
Wilmington University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management. This degree provides students a foundation in public policy, media and public relations and fiscal management. In addition, students will also obtain the skills needed to aid in program building and evaluation, and strategic planning. Such business skills are needed to manage the various facets of nonprofit organizations.
The following courses make up the program:
- Fund Development & Fundraising in the Human Service Environment
- Finance and Accounting for Managers
- Seminar in Nonprofit Management
- Leadership and People
- Administrative Law
The online Graduate Certificate in Sustainability enables students to analyze the environmental impacts of their organizations and present innovative, practical solutions. This online graduate certificate program offers flexibility and growth in a crucial field. Through hands-on coursework, students can apply business practices to projects and implement problem-solving skills to see the outcome.
Professionals who would benefit from this online program include:
- Energy Consultants
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Chemists
Green careers are growing in every sector as more businesses take a look at their environmental impact. Pressing global climate issues are increasingly getting the attention of local, national, and international organizations. The online Graduate Certificate in Sustainability is a wise investment for environmental professionals, and workers in related fields.
Wilmington University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Technology Project Management. This certificate is designed to meet the needs for talented technology project managers. It provides tactical and strategic approaches to managing technology projects. The tactical side provides the you with an understanding of various methodologies, tools, and techniques, while the strategic side enables the student to know when and why to apply them.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Special Topics in IT/IS Project Management
- Project Scope Development and Management
- Project and Change Management
- Project Quality Management
- Agile Project Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Scheduling
- Project Budgeting
The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting prepares students to advance their careers within this field. The curriculum consists of 18-credit hours in the Business Management core and 18-credit hours in the Accounting concentration.
Students will take courses including:
- Business Strategy
- Financial Accounting Theory, Policy, and Research
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Issues in Auditing and Assurance Services
- Fraud Prevention and Forensic Accounting
Courses are designed to prepare students for management and leadership positions within Accounting and provide the knowledge and skills students will need to achieve this. You will also learn about the importance of ethical decision-making and ethical business practices that are aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
The online MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics from Wilmington University prepares students to advance within this field. Business Analytics uses statistical and other analytical tools to leverage data to measure performance, improve business processes, and optimize business decision-making. These can be applied to an organization as a whole or to specific projects, processes, or products and is increasingly in demand by employers. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they will need to meet these demands and succeed in this growing field. In addition, you will complete core MBA courses that provide in-depth and integrated exposure to fields including economics, finance, accounting, management, leadership, quantitative methods, and business strategy.
Courses in this concentration include:
- Business Strategy
- Seminar in Data Analysis
- Advanced Statistics for Business Analytics
- Forecasting for Business Analytics
- Optimization for Business Analytics
Become an integral part of any organization with this MBA with a concentration in Business Communication degree online. This practical, hands-on curriculum examines a variety of effective and strategic communications options, distribution techniques, and analytical reporting disciplines. Graduates will play numerous roles in organizations, performing such tasks as:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Digital Media
- Crisis Communications
- Developing Organizational Brands
As you are preparing for careers in communication, you will also complete core MBA courses that emphasize executive skills development, analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary to carry out complex managerial duties. Students improve their critical thinking skills while learning to develop sound business tactics and strategy. Courses cover such topics as accounting, management, marketing, and organizational behavior while helping students to understand the complex relationships of the various organizational functions.
This program is designed with the flexibility working adults need to balance their education, career, and other responsibilities.
Wilmington University offers an online MBA with a concentration in Business Technology Management for those interested in advancing in this field. The Business Technology Management concentration provides instruction in a growing cross-disciplinary area of business, including the intersection of business processes, data analysis, and the technology applications that support these integrated business processes. The curriculum consists of courses in both Business Administration and Business Technology Management. The core MBA courses include the areas of economics, finance, accounting, management, leadership, quantitative methods, and business strategy.
Courses in Business Technology Management include:
- Financial Management
- Global Marketing Management
- Business Strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Process Management
Prepare for a competitive job market and to advance in your career using the MBA with a concentration in Finance degree online. The core MBA curriculum prepares students for management and leadership positions in all types of businesses while emphasizing executive skills development, analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary to carry out complex managerial duties in the global business environment. Students improve their communication and critical thinking skills while learning to develop sound business tactics and strategy. Courses cover such topics as accounting, management, marketing, and organizational behavior while providing in-depth and integrated exposure to these fields, so students understand the complex relationships of the various organizational functions.
Students in this online finance degree concentration examine decision-making skills related to financial management and ways to meet business strategy. Likely courses include:
- Financial Analysis
- Global Marketing Management
- Business Strategy
- International Finance
This program is designed with the flexibility working adults need to balance their education, career, and other responsibilities.
The online MBA with a concentration in Human Resource (HR) Management prepares students for advancement and leadership positions in this field. Courses provide students with the essential competencies necessary to lead and develop the human capital of organizations, which are one of the organization’s most important resources. The curriculum blends strategic business acumen with the HR skills necessary for business executives now and in the future. This degree is ideal for HR professionals seeking to diversify their portfolio of competencies to advance their career, profession, and organizations.
Courses include:
- Business Strategy
- Law, Regulation and the Workplace
- Training and Development
- International HR
- Compensation and Benefits
The online MBA from Wilmington University features a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS). The MIS courses provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities students need in the modern technological world. This program gives students a working command of current informational practices that can be applied in business, educational, and governmental organizations immediately.
Courses include:
- Global Marketing Management
- Business Strategy
- Data Management
- Analysis, Modeling, and Design
- Data Communications and Networking
- Project and Change Management
The curriculum also includes core MBA courses that help students learn the knowledge and skills needed to be leaders and managers in business. You will gain communication skills and techniques, critical thinking skills, learn to develop strategies, and be able to make ethical decisions and business practices.
The online MBA with a concentration in Marketing Management is designed for students who want to advance in one of the most important business areas, marketing. Courses in Marketing Management teach students about management issues that affect marketing in global environments confronting U.S. organizations today. You will also learn to formulate business strategies in order to meet sales, marketing, and customer service needs. The core MBA program is based on the belief that students need to understand the complex relationships of the various organizational functions of economics, finance, marketing, operations, and management on a global basis, and provides in-depth and integrated exposure to these fields. Graduates are prepared to become leaders and managers in the field and to act in an ethical manner.
Courses in Marketing Management may include:
- Market Research and Consumer Behavior
- Business to Business and Business to Government Marketing
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Marketing Analytics
- Global Enterprise Development
- New Business Ventures
- Salesmanship and Sales Force Management
Prepare for the competitive job market and advance in your career using this MBA with a concentration in Non-Profit Management. This online nonprofit management degree exposes students to critical nonprofit business functions, including leadership, administrative governance, and fundraising. Complete a cross-disciplinary curriculum while completing such courses as:
- Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership
- Seminar in Nonprofit Management
- Nonprofit Governance
- Nonprofit Sustainability
As you are completing this online nonprofit management degree program, you will also complete core MBA courses that emphasize executive skills development, analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary to carry out complex managerial duties. Students improve their communication and critical thinking skills while learning to develop sound business tactics and strategy. Courses cover such topics as accounting, management, marketing, and organizational behavior while helping students to understand the complex relationships of the various organizational functions.
This program is designed with the flexibility working adults need to balance their education, career, and other responsibilities.
Wilmington University features an online MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership, preparing students to advance into leadership or management positions within business. Organizational Leadership allows students to research, assess, and gain an understanding of the various aspects of the field. They can then take this knowledge and choose one course that covers an area of Organizational Leadership that is of particular interest to them or will help them achieve their goals.
Available electives in Organizational Leadership include:
- Legal Aspects in Health Care
- Law, Regulation and the Workplace
- Legal Aspects and Policy of Homeland Security
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organizations
- Administrative Law
You will also develop or improve skills and capabilities that will help you manage organizations in the rapidly changing global environment. In addition, the curriculum consists of core MBA topics that provide knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, finance, management, leadership, quantitative methods, business strategy, marketing, and more to supplement the knowledge gained in the Organizational Leadership concentration.
Become a leader while advancing your business career with the Master of Business Administration online degree with a concentration in Sustainability. Gain exposure to business sustainability principles, especially those that support organizational strategy and tactics. Courses will likely include:
- Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning for Sustainability
- Principles of Business Sustainability
- Sustainability and Business
As you are completing this online business administration degree, you will also complete core MBA courses that emphasize executive skills development, analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary to carry out complex managerial duties. Students improve their communication and critical thinking skills while learning to develop sound business tactics and strategy. Courses cover such topics as accounting, management, marketing, and organizational behavior while helping students to understand the complex relationships of the various organizational functions.
This program is designed with the flexibility working adults need to balance their education, career, and other responsibilities.
Wilmington University offers the online MS in Accounting. With this degree, students will gain an understanding of proper recording, an introduction to financial statement analysis, managerial accounting and advanced accounting practices. Whether the topic is managerial, financial, forensic, or tax accounting, the information shared by professionals actively involved in the accounting field is invaluable to an understanding of practical issues and problems.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Issues in Auditing and Assurance Services
- Fraud Prevention and Forensic Accounting
- Federal Taxation, Policy, and Research
- International Accounting and Taxation
- Financial Management
- and more
Wilmington University offers the online MS in Management. This program provides the management practitioner with scholastic depth and contemporary skills to meet the challenges of today’s global organizations. By focusing on the role of the manager at the micro and macro levels, and embracing the manager-as-leader paradigm, this program recognizes the reality and challenging nature of contemporary organizational systems that require change and innovation for organizations to remain competitive in a global environment.
Concentrations include:
- Management Information Systems
- Health Care Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Human Resource Management
- Non-profit Management
- Public Administration
- Military Leadership
- Homeland Security
- Sports Management
- Marketing
Computer Science & IT
The Associate of Science in Applied Technology is an online information technology degree from Wilmington University for those interested in beginning careers in this growing field. Offering a well-rounded education, this 100% online degree covers both the conceptual and practical aspects of information technologies while developing your skills through selected tech-related pathways. Topics covered include:
- Information assurance
- Process management
- Design
- Multimedia production
- Software applications
- Technical language
This is a flexible program, both in scheduling and in coursework. Students can choose electives that meet their career interests in the emerging technologies and can also choose to complete courses that give credit towards a Dual-Credit Certificate. With the online curriculum, you can complete the degree when and where it suits you while enjoying small class sizes that allow you to stay engaged in your studies and in contact with instructors. This career-oriented degree is relevant to a variety of occupations and increases graduate competitiveness in the job market while encouraging lifelong learning.
The online BS in Applied Technology degree program is designed to equip students with a broad technology base in multiple disciplines. Graduates are able to:
- Apply workplace technology tools to develop and present communications that are coherent, unified, and focused
- Analyze applications of emerging technologies for problem solving in a chosen technical area
- Demonstrate an understanding of how integrating technology increases effectiveness in the workplace
- Describe and apply the ethical principles required of a technology professional
- Participate effectively in groups to define and solve problems
- Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, including subscription services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid
The online BS in Computer & Network Security degree program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become network security professionals. Graduates are capable of protecting networks from intrusion, protecting computers from viruses, and retrieving data as evidence from computers used in the commission of fraud and other corporate crimes.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wilmington University is an online computer science degree that prepares students for careers in the computer technology industry. If you are interested in developing commercial and industrial applications or computer models using modern systems development tools and programming software, you should explore this degree. This curriculum provides comprehensive technical knowledge and skills in such areas as:
- Computer systems and networks
- Web applications
- Database systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Programming languages
Using hands-on learning, courses prepare students to solve real-life problems involving the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. This 100% online computer science degree prepares students for such careers as IT consultant, information systems manager, database administrator, and more while remaining convenient. Not only can you study on your own schedule without moving, you will still be completing an accredited and affordable program that prepares you for success in a rapidly growing field.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence from Wilmington University is an online computer information systems degree that prepares students for careers in this exciting field. As computers and technology advance, there is a need for professionals who can not only keep up with this growth but work to build applications that help users work more efficiently. With this degree, you will gain a strong foundation in computer science knowledge and skills by studying such topics as computer systems and networks, web applications, database systems, artificial intelligence, and programming languages.
This concentration builds on that foundation, providing further instruction on these topics and examining how artificial intelligence is used within these areas of computer science. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities students take the first steps into the Artificial Intelligence field and all it involves. Courses likely to be included in this concentration are:
- User-Centered Design
- Ethics for AI and Data Analytics
- Intro to Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning Principles
- Computer Vision and Image Analysis
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Analytics is an online data science degree from Wilmington University that prepares students for careers in this growing field. As more data is being stored and used online by businesses, there is a growing need for professionals who can bridge the gap between data scientists and business analysts to turn the data into something understandable and useful for businesses. With this degree you will gain a strong foundation in computer science knowledge and skills by studying such topics as computer systems and networks, web applications, database systems, artificial intelligence, and programming languages. This program then builds on that foundation, providing further instruction in these topics as they relate to data analysis and preparing you to organize and analyze data in order to answer business questions. You will also learn to translate this data into terms that are understandable to diverse stakeholders so that they can be used to improve a business.
Courses in this online data science degree concentration include:
- Big Data and Visualization
- Data Analysis Storytelling
- Data Analysis for Organizations
- Ethics for AI and Data Analytics
- Python for Data Science
The online BS in Information Systems Management degree program is designed to expose students to the most current tools and technologies and the fundamental principles that underlie them, preparing graduates for supervisory and managerial positions in the information systems field.
This Bachelor of Science in Web Design is an online web design degree from Wilmington University, designed for individuals interested in careers in this exciting field. The web is a part of almost everyone’s daily life, both professionally and for entertainment. With more people turning to the internet, the need for professionals who are capable of building engaging, informative, but also user-friendly, websites is quickly growing. Courses emphasize hands-on learning using the latest software as expert instructors teach you to conceptualize, design, code, and publish content that spans multiple channels. This versatile degree provides functional design skills and technical proficiency through such courses as:
- Concept Development
- User-Centered Design
- Interactive Web Design
- Fundamentals of Motion Graphics
- JavaScript
This flexible online degree in web design allows students to choose five free elective courses in Management Information Systems or Technology Project Management, setting you apart from competition without additional time or cost. Plus, the optional cooperative learning experience provides on-the-job skills along with professional connections and assets to your resumé.
The online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence provides students with the skills to drive the development of intelligence software. Students build machine learning models and learn image analysis techniques. The online certificate is a great standalone credential or may be applied credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Python for Data Science
- Machine Learning Principles
- Ethics for AI and Data Analytics
Careers for graduates include jobs in computer programming, IT management, software development, systems administration, and more. This online certificate program offers hands-on learning by practitioner faculty, in-demand AI skills valued by employers, flexibility, convenience, and a way to boost earning potential. AI is one of the fastest growing areas in modern computer science industries. The online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence allows graduates to stand apart from competition by providing sought-after skills in AI.
The Certificate in Data Analytics from Wilmington University is an online data science degree that prepares students to advance in the field or allows them to explore a new field. Data analytics is a fast-growing profession that involves gathering and analyzing data so that it is understandable and useful to businesses and organizations. This degree provides well-rounded skills along with core analytics principles that prepare students to not only gather and analyze data with Excel and SQL, but to also make recommendations based on findings and to manipulate and query large sets of data. Courses prepare students to:
- Maximize data’s impact for an organization
- Craft their data story using visual science
- Examine data bias, identity, privacy, and power
The curriculum is taught by expert, engaged faculty who use a combination of hands-on activities and lectures to teach you tools for storing and manipulating data and help you to examine data analysis in context. By experiencing a variety of data analyst roles, you will be prepared for success in the workplace, whether it is in business, education, healthcare, or another field.
The credits earned through this online data science certificate can be applied toward WilmU’s BS in Computer Science.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Web Applications Development program is designed to help students build the skill set required for advancement in the field of technology. Students are introduced to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), cascading style sheets (CSS) and software development with PHP, and learn features common to all programming languages, including variables, arrays, functions, and control constructs.
The online MS in Information Systems Technologies degree program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to support and enhance the operation of complex IT systems within a business’s infrastructure. There are several concentrations available:
- Information Assurance
- Management and Management Information Systems
- Internet/Web Design
- Technology Project Management
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can train for a broad range of exciting careers with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University. The online criminal justice degree offers such benefits as:
- Expert instructors
- Relevant coursework
- Small class sizes
- Customizable curriculum
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you have opportunities for field experiences to gain hands-on experience. Your online studies prepare you to enter the workforce, advance in your current role, or continue into graduate studies.
You can learn the ethics needed by computer professionals with the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Wilmington University. The online cybersecurity degree prepares you to take such exams as:
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISA – Certified Information System Auditor
- CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
- Security+
- Network+
- Linux+
- A+
Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you learn best practices and tactics to protect cyberspace. Your online studies also teach communication skills to help you in your professional work. Graduates find success in a broad range of roles, including:
- Ethical hacker
- Systems engineer
- Computer systems analyst
- Computer crime investigator
- Digital forensic examiner and more
If you are considering more than one career path, the Certificate in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University can provide a “taste” of this field to test the waters. Should you find this is your path, credits apply towards a bachelor’s degree.
Through the online criminal justice certificate program, you learn the basics of ethics, law enforcement, and criminal behavior and processing. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Computer applications
- Principles of criminology
You might be the one to solve the case with the Certificate in Digital Evidence Discovery from Wilmington University. The online forensic science program explores such topics as:
- Cyber investigations
- Electronic discovery
- Introduction to Linux
- Computer hardware and operation
Through the online forensic science certificate program, you learn from active leaders in the field. Your online technology courses include hands-on exercises for an education you can apply to your work.
You can uncover vital evidence with the Certificate in Digital Evidence Investigation from Wilmington University. The online forensic science program leads to work in such roles as:
- Computer Forensic Analysts
- Digital Forensic Examiners
- Computer Crime Investigators
- Incident Response Analysts
Through the online forensic science certificate program, you learn how to preserve digital evidence and the proper ways to present this evidence. Students learn about computer systems to understand how to research and uncover evidence.
Wilmington University offers an online MBA with a concentration in Homeland Security is designed for students interested in advancing in this field of business. As issues involving homeland security have become a priority at all levels of the corporate world, the need for business professionals in homeland security has increased as well. Business professionals need to know the problems involved and be prepared to adapt to the ever-changing landscapes in homeland security in order to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
The MBA core courses provide in-depth and integrated exposure to the fields of economics, finance, accounting, management, leadership, quantitative methods, and business strategy. Students also learn about the importance of ethical decision-making and ethical business practices.
You can prepare for leadership roles with the Master of Science in Administration of Justice from Wilmington University. The online administration degree offers concentrations in such areas as:
- Homeland security
- Criminal behavior
- Leadership and administration
Through the online administration master’s degree program, you study criminal behavior and criminal justice management. Your online studies also focus on ethics and technology to prepare you as an upper-level decision-maker.
You can gain expertise in offensive security tactics with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Wilmington University. The online cybersecurity degree teaches you to address such issues as:
- Forensics
- Cyber intelligence
- Cybercrime investigative principals
- Preservation of critical infrastructures
Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you learn to protect against multivector cyber attacks. Graduates find excellent job growth in this booming industry.
You can gain expertise to address the ever-evolving security challenges with the Master of Science in Homeland Security from Wilmington University. The online homeland security degree benefits professionals in such roles as:
- Law enforcement
- Military personnel
- Working professionals
- Information assurance specialists
Through the online homeland security master’s degree program, you learn from in-depth coursework presented by experts in homeland security. Your online studies explore public safety, information security, and risk management.
Education
This online early childhood education degree allows aspiring teachers to study important aspects of teaching very young children. Learn to help preschool children succeed and set them up for continued success in the future. Not only will you work with young children, but you will also support their families and learn to collaborate with families and communities.
The curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:
- Social and behavioral sciences
- Instructional technology
- Creative environments
Prepare for a career working with young children in grades K-6 with an online elementary education degree. This program is designed especially for the aspiring educator of elementary studies. Students learn about technology applications and how to integrate strategies in assistive technology for working with young children.
There are numerous benefits to earning this elementary education degree online. One of the biggest is your ability to study wherever it is convenient. Earn your degree without leaving home to come to campus.
Enroll in this secondary education degree online and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career working with students in grades 6-8. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to help them succeed now and in the future.
Students will complete requirements that help them understand the importance of technology applications for middle school. Other courses in the curriculum cover such content areas as:
- Social studies
- Science
- Math
- English
Not all educators teach grades K-12 or even in a college or university. Some educators will teach adults in non-traditional classrooms. With this online adult education degree with a concentration in Skilled and Technical Sciences, you will prepare for a career working with this last group of students.
This is a non-licensure program and provides a background for students who wish to become teachers of technical students. The coursework covers such topics as:
- Guiding principles
- Instructional technology
- Classroom management
Enroll in these online higher education degrees and advance professional opportunities. This program is accredited for working adults who wish to gain more experience and forge strong connections in the higher education field. The cohort model encourages collaboration with fellow candidates, enriching your study and broadening your professional network.
Students take classes aligned with their areas of interest within higher education. This innovative program allows you to personalize all aspects of your degree. In addition to course flexibility, you can also study where and when it is convenient with only one hour of synchronous online meeting time per week.
Offered fully online, this doctorate in education leadership prepares students for leading organizations and facilities through change. Lead learning initiatives at the organizational, team, or individual level.
This customizable curriculum offers three concentrations to choose between:
- Strategic Leadership
- Workplace Learning and Talent Development
- Design your own
In addition to coursework and a dissertation/capstone project, you will also complete an extensive internship, putting your knowledge and skills to work in the real world while still under expert supervision. The cohort model encourages collaboration with fellow candidates, enriching your study and broadening your professional network.
Enroll in these online higher education degrees and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career in leadership, management, and administration at a college or university. The curriculum focuses on budgeting, human resource management, and decision-making specific to higher education. Included in this online higher education degree is an immersive field experience that allows you to put your new knowledge and skills to work in the real world while still under expert supervision.
For those that choose to further their studies, these credits can be applied toward the Master in Higher Education degree program.
This online special education degree is ideal for educators who teach young children with autism disorder or other intellectual disabilities. Study the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders to better meet your student’s needs as well as techniques and strategies to identify and assess students with autism disorder or other severe disabilities. Learn interventions and strategies for these individuals as you complete communication, language, and sensory research. This online graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis includes fieldwork as well, so students can grow their education through experiences.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. During the pandemic, online learning was at an all-time high. In this post-pandemic world online learning remains popular. Gain the skillsets to design, develop, and deliver e-learning programs. Tailor the program to match your interests and/or industry, learning to deliver e-learning in education, healthcare, and business environments. The certificate teaches instructional design and learning using multimedia platforms.
This online special education degree is designed for those who teach young children with disabilities. Prepare for a career in diverse educational environments as you learn to develop strength-based, inclusive learning environments for learners with a wide range of abilities. Learn to differentiate instruction for students with varied disabilities and understand culturally and linguistically diverse students. There is fieldwork as a part of this program that demonstrates your learning.
Enroll in this online special education degree and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career working with an important part of the student population, those with special needs. This program is for educators who want to learn about teaching special education students so their students have the best learning outcomes. Learn techniques that will help you differentiate instruction for K-12 students with varied disabilities and to design safe and inclusive learning environments. There are fieldwork experiences with these online teaching degrees, helping you to demonstrate the coursework.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. Put those mobile devices to use in the workplace! This online instructional design degree is designed to advance each student’s knowledge of how information is communicated through technologies. Learn to facilitate educational opportunities using mobile devices, design online courses, understand cloud-based computing and applications, and develop multimedia instruction. The program covers best practices related to digital-rich learning and engagement. Students are encouraged to be creative and innovate solutions and topics to develop their leadership skills.
This online master’s in adult education provides a path for those who are looking to become a teacher of career education programs. Take your undergraduate degree in a non-education field and build on it to earn a master’s degree in education and the state licensure and certification necessary to become a vocational educator. The program’s purpose is to prepare students with teaching methods for working with technical students.
Unlike most schools that require 80 days of student teaching, this online adult education degree features an optional year-long residency. Gain better career preparation and an outstanding resume enhancer.
Start your online education degree and increase your career options. This is a non-licensure degree for those seeking a career outside the traditional classroom. Graduates still work with children or youth in educational positions that do not require licensure. The curriculum includes an interdisciplinary foundation of general education courses as well as an education studies core.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Learning theory
- Educational psychology
- Child development
- Best practices in education
Enroll in this master’s in higher education online degree and advance professional opportunities. Prepare to help college-level students get the most out of their time in school. You will learn to create a positive learning environment and rich experiences in this program that emphasizes research-based best practices.
Not only is this online higher education degree flexible in where you study, but it is also flexible in what you study! Choose one or more of these concentrations:
- Teaching
- Student Affairs
- Administration
Each concentration includes a hands-on learning opportunity, allowing you to put your new knowledge and skills to use in the real world while building your professional network.
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Reading is the building block upon which most other learning is built. Prepare for a career helping students begin or improve their reading skills. This program deepens your instruction skills in reading. It can be used by licensed teachers who are looking to advance their skills or for those who wish to work in educational positions that do not require state licensure. Graduates will be prepared to either advance in their career field in teaching reading or to pursue doctoral studies.
Enroll in these online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. This degree is designed for teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of instruction and serve in leadership positions. Become a leader of teachers and in the scholarly study of teaching and learning. There is an emphasis on techniques using technology for best practices.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Instructional planning
- Student achievement and performance
- Curriculum development
- Culturally appropriate learning environments
- Educational reform
Graduates of this online teaching degree will be prepared for curriculum development and instructional planning, or for doctoral studies.
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Reading and literacy are the building blocks upon which most other learning is built. Prepare to help students build or improve their reading skills. This degree is designed for teachers who are licensed but seeking a reading specialist career. Students take courses taught by seasoned educators on how to identify reading issues, solutions for those issues, and how to evaluate student success in children and adult literacy.
Prepare for a leadership role within your school or district by completing this online master’s in education administration. This program also serves as a stepping stone to doctoral-level study.
The curriculum is designed to improve your skills in such areas as:
- Time management
- Staff/student/parent relations
- Budget development
- School law
- Communications
You will learn from active K-12 administrators as you explore research, theory, and practice related to effective schools, teaching, and school reform. This is a hands-on education administration degree, allowing you to put theory into practice.
This online special education degree is for candidates who are seeking more career options within the special education route. There are numerous options available, allowing candidates to choose a path that aligns with their background and career goals. You can choose a path for those seeking initial certification/state licensure, that of a K-12 classroom educator seeking instructional strategies to provide individualized instruction in their classrooms; or the path of an educator who is not seeking licensure/certification.
Regardless of the path you choose to pursue, you will learn to make ethical decisions and meet the various needs of your students. The curriculum includes experiential learning in real classrooms, helping you put theory into practice.
Healthcare
The online Associate of Science in Health Sciences from Wilmington University prepares graduates to enter healthcare careers. This online associate’s degree works as a standalone credential or a stepping-stone to an advanced degree. Classes start every eight weeks.
Students choose one of four concentrations to align with their specific career goals:
- Healthcare practice management
- Health promotion: fitness
- Health information technology
- Interdisciplinary care management
There are many career opportunities available to graduates, including jobs in medical and health services management. With dual-credit advantage, students can save time and tuition by earning a certificate and associate’s degree simultaneously. The online associate’s degree in health sciences is ideal for graduates seeking entry-level positions or individuals seeking a mid-career change.
The online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree is intended for students with an interest in healthcare roles which provide managerial, educational, and/or clinical expert direction, as well as for those on a pathway toward graduate study. The curriculum provides a strong science foundation and proficiencies in multiple areas of healthcare like healthcare policy, research, and leadership. Courses introduce students to medical law and ethical issues while also developing an understanding of public health principles and public policy surrounding health care.
The online Certificate in Health Information Technology program prepares students to work with electronic data management in healthcare. The curriculum trains students to use the latest technology and increase their efficiency in the workplace, improving the quality and convenience of patient care, as they learn about the electronic data management systems healthcare providers are using more and more.
The online Certificate in Health Promotion introduces students to health promotion, the science and art of helping people, organizations, and communities transform lifestyle behaviors to move toward a state of improved health. The curriculum provides a foundation of study that includes fitness, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and psychology. Graduates are well-trained and knowledgeable fitness instructors with the ability to design, implement, and manage a variety of health and fitness programs.
The online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration is for healthcare professionals who are ready to reach the next level in their careers. Students will quickly build the skills needed to succeed in the growing healthcare administration field. Classes start every eight weeks, with experienced and dedicated faculty ready to provide quality education.
Professionals who would benefit from this online program include, but are not limited to:
- Pharmacy Managers
- Medical Directors
- Health Services Directors
By taking the online graduate certificate course, students can boost their earning potential, learn directly from industry experts, and enjoy a flexible and convenient class schedule. There are many upper-level management careers available to graduates. The online graduate certificate program in health care administration will aid graduates in navigating the healthcare job market.
The online MBA with a concentration in Health Care Administration from Wilmington University is designed for students interested in the changing environment of Health Care. The curriculum consists of courses in MBA core topics and in Health Care Administration courses. Courses in Health Care Administration provide knowledge of a variety of healthcare issues including health policy, insurance, and demand for services in the modern global environment. You will learn about ethics and legal issues as well, both in business and in health care. The MBA courses are designed to help students gain knowledge and skills that lead to leadership and management positions and also look at various organizational functions on a global basis.
Math & Science
The online Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics provides students with the skills needed to analyze data and solve complex problems to benefit clients and increase profits in organizations. Students choose one of two concentrations, which are Data Visualization and Programming. The Data Visualization track focuses on data mining, forecasting, machine learning, and predictive modeling. The Programming track focuses on artificial intelligence, data warehousing, and machine learning.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Introductory survey of mathematics
- Database foundations
- Experimental design
Career opportunities for graduates include Staticians, Mathematicians, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Programmers, Research Scientists, and more. Classes are engaging and are taught by experienced faculty. Graduates are ready to succeed in the mathematics field by obtaining the online bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics.
The online Bachelor of Science in Biology sets students on a path towards an exciting scientific career or as a stepping stone towards a master degree or MD. Students choose from two specialized biology concentrations, which are Biotechnology and Forensic Science. This online degree is designed for the future of biology, putting students at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and information.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Microbiology
- Ecology
- Immunology and Virology
Career opportunities for graduates include jobs as biological technicians, biological bioinformatics technicians, and more. This online program provides essential laboratory and data science skills for a variety of careers. Graduates can stand apart from the competition by completing the online Bachelor of Science in Biology.
The online Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy is a top-quality, flexible online STEM degree. Students receive extensive lab kits for at-home use, along with close guidance from instructors. Students benefit from the university’s partnership with the Delaware Space Grant Consortium, a program funded by NASA to train students in STEM and geography.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Environmental Informatics
- Earth Science
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Graduates can work as Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Environmental Protection Technicians, and more. Classes are engaging and taught by experienced, professional faculty. Graduates will have a competitive advantage in the job market by obtaining the online Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy.
The online Master of Science in Environmental Science prepares students with the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the environment and related science fields. Environmental science practitioners looking to advance in their careers benefit from this flexible online program.This online master’s degree program can be completed in twelve months.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Data Science/Mathematics
- Biometry
Students study emerging and established practices, gain skills to help them stand apart from competition, and complete a research project to showcase their learned abilities. Classes are taught by dedicated and experienced faculty. The online Master of Science in Environmental Science puts graduates on a path to success in the field of environmental science.
Nursing
Take your clinical and professional communication skills to the next level with the RN to BSN degree online from Wilmington University. This online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program allows Registered Nurses to enhance their problem solving, confidence, and leadership abilities through coursework that focuses on today’s complex healthcare environment.
Students learn how to care for patients with a wide range of health needs in a variety of healthcare settings. Earning a BSN opens the door to numerous nursing positions and builds a solid educational foundation for graduate nursing programs. Nurses also gain hands-on experience through community learning opportunities, where students volunteer at a site of their choosing.
Classes examine different roles and aspects of nursing, including:
- Nurse as decision maker
- Nurse as teacher
- Nurse as leader
- Nurse as caregiver
- Nurse as consumer of research
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program from Wilmington University prepares Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with the clinical and leadership skills necessary for advanced nursing roles. Coursework explores the relationships among health policy, informatics, population health, and business practices in the care of individuals, families, and communities.
Faculty help students bridge the gap between research and clinical practice through a combination of coursework, engagement hours, and a DNP project. The DNP program is a terminal degree designed to prepare nurses to meet the needs of an increasingly complex healthcare system. Graduates of this online nurse practitioner degree program can pursue positions including chief nursing officer and director of nursing.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Bioethics for advanced nursing practice
- Population health
- Healthcare economics and the business of practice
- Quality improvement in healthcare
Nurses can become expert clinicians and executive leaders with a dual DNP/MBA degree from Wilmington University. This flexible online program allows students to earn both degrees simultaneously to save time and money.
The MBA in Healthcare Administration emphasizes executive skill development along with quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. A Doctor of Nursing Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses is the highest practice-focused degree in nursing, preparing expert clinicians for expanded career opportunities. Graduates of the dual degree program will be ready to serve as executive leaders and entrepreneurs with both healthcare and business expertise.
Some of the courses included in this program cover topics such as:
- Organizational behavior and ethical leadership
- Epidemiology for advanced nursing practice
- Business strategy
- Applied evidence-based practice
Nurses can simultaneously earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice and MS in Management with this flexible online dual degree program. This track is designed to offer Healthcare Administration competencies to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Knowledge and skills in both clinical healthcare and business management can help graduates succeed in the increasingly complex healthcare field.
Coursework in the online nurse practitioner program bridges the gap between research and practice through online classes, practicum hours, and a DNP project. Management courses including Health Policy and Economics, Marketing in the Healthcare Sector, and Analysis of Decision Making in this Healthcare Administration degree online offer valuable skills in demand in modern day healthcare organizations.
Courses cover a variety of topics, including:
- Bioethics for advanced nursing practice
- IT in business
- Population health
- Global leadership
The online DNP degree program from Wilmington University is practice-focused and designed to prepare expert clinicians. Students develop well-integrated skills which are immediately applicable to clinical practice. The Leadership track prepares students for management positions including chief nursing officer and director of nursing.
Nurse administrators use their experience and leadership skills to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice changes. Students in this program learn how to lead inter-professional teams to analyze complex issues surrounding patient and population health outcomes. Graduates of this online nursing administration degree will be prepared to meet the nation’s increasingly complex healthcare needs.
Classes cover a range of topics, such as:
- Politics and policy in the healthcare system
- Healthcare informatics
- Quality improvement in healthcare
- Epidemiology for advanced nursing practice
Earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Business Administration simultaneously with this online dual degree program from Wilmington University. Nurse leaders gain essential Healthcare Administration skills to succeed in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Graduates of this nursing administration degree program will have forward-thinking clinical and leadership skills to promote the application of evidence-based practice. The MBA program prepares students for management and leadership positions with an emphasis on executive skills development and analytical techniques. Nurses in this program will be ready to serve as executive leaders and entrepreneurs with both healthcare and business expertise.
Courses cover a range of topics, including:
- Politics and policy in the healthcare system
- Quality improvement in healthcare
- Economic and financial environment of business
- Organizational behavior and ethical leadership
Nurse leaders can pursue their DNP along with a MS in Management simultaneously with this online dual degree program focused on Healthcare Administration. Graduates will have the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex healthcare and business environment.
The nursing administration degree combines components of online coursework, in-person practicum experiences, and a DNP project. The online Healthcare Administration degree program focuses on topics including health policy and economics, marketing in the healthcare sector, and analysis of decision making.
Nurse leaders will study topics including:
- Politics and policy in the healthcare system
- Healthcare economics and the business of practice
- IT in business
- Quality improvement in healthcare
The online MSN / Nursing Leadership degree program from Wilmington University emphasizes the relationships among advanced nursing practice, theory, and scholarly inquiry, preparing professional nurses for roles in advanced practice. Graduates are able to function effectively in advanced nursing practice roles in a variety of settings, engage in personal and professional development through life-long learning, and broaden career mobility and opportunities in nursing. Students may select one of the following concentrations to align with their personal interests and professional goals:
- Executive
- Educator
- Legal Nurse Consultant
The MSN / MBA focusing on Healthcare Administration is designed for nurses interested in pursuing expanded leadership roles. This dual degree pathway focuses on business aspects of healthcare including finance, economics, and legal issues.
Graduates will be prepared to lead healthcare staff and organizations through challenging situations. Skilled nurse leaders can take on managerial or executive roles, enter policymaking or advocacy, and gain expertise in financial and regulatory issues that affect nursing.
Students in this online Healthcare Administration degree program study topics such as:
- Politics and policy in the healthcare system
- Advanced physical assessment for nurse leaders
- Managerial accounting
- Health insurance and reimbursement
- Marketing in the healthcare sector
Nurses seeking expanded leadership roles can pursue an online dual degree in Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Management focusing on Healthcare Administration. This program emphasizes skills in leadership, change management, and decision-making in healthcare environments.
The online MSN program features a core of master’s level nursing courses to prepare students for advanced practice. Graduates of the online Master’s in Healthcare Administration will understand how to guide healthcare professionals and organizations through the challenges of today’s complex healthcare environment.
Students learn a wide range of topics related to nursing management, such as:
- Analysis of decision making
- Strategy in organizations
- Legal aspects of healthcare
- Health insurance and reimbursement
- Advanced physical assessment for nurse leaders
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant program from Wilmington University prepares students to use critical thinking and expert knowledge of health care systems and professions to assess health care practice standards applicable to nursing. Graduates of the program possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Implement knowledge of the medical and legal system to meet the needs of their clients and society
- Negotiate an appropriate professional role within the dynamic legal system
- Promote the art of nursing by valuing the unique relationships among people, which create meaning and preserve human dignity
Professional Nurses who want to expand their career opportunities can pursue this online Post-MSN Certificate in Nurse Leadership. The Nurse Educator option prepares nurses to teach students, clients, and staff in a variety of settings. Coursework incorporates findings from teaching/learning theories and research in the education of individuals and groups. Graduates can fulfill leadership roles in the area of healthcare and nursing education.
This online Nurse Educator program covers topics such as:
- Clinical teaching and evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Advanced concepts in pathophysiology and pharmacology
- Advanced physical assessment for nurse leaders
- Instructional technology for nurse educators
The Post-MSN Certificate in Nurse Leadership is designed for professional nurses who want to take on expanded roles and responsibilities. The Executive track prepares students to lead fellow nurses and other health professionals in a variety of settings. Coursework emphasizes healthcare policy, as well as the entrepreneurial and managerial roles of the nurse leader.
Graduates will have competencies including:
- Knowledge of executive and management theories
- Ability to fulfill leadership roles in executive nursing practice through collaboration, advocacy, sensitivity to diversity, and involvement in professional organizations
- Being able to negotiate an appropriate role within the context of an evolving healthcare system
The online Post-MSN Certificate in Nursing Leadership allows nurses to take the next step in their career. The Legal Nurse Consultant track provides students with the experience and critical thinking skills necessary to assess health practices and standards in a legal setting. Courses in this online nursing program combine knowledge in advanced practice nursing as well as the legal system to help nurses meet the needs of their clients.
Classes examine topics such as:
- Legal issues in nursing practice
- Practices in the realm of nursing and the law
- Philosophy and ethics in advanced nursing roles
- Forensic nursing clinical and legal implications
Advance your nursing career with a Post-MSN Certificate in Nursing Leadership online. This program prepares students to lead fellow nurses and other health professionals in a variety of settings. The Public Health focus emphasizes key concepts in public health and the history of public health. Students learn central public health principles including access, equity, health promotion, policy development, and quality care.
Graduates of this online nursing program will be prepared to:
- Monitor health status to identify, diagnose, and investigate community health problems and hazards in the community
- Become a public health leader by informing, educating, and empowering individuals about health issues
- Review and develop policies and plans to support individual and community health efforts
Psychology & Human Services
Prepare yourself to work in a variety of roles in human services with this unique online BS in Behavioral Science. At Wilmington, this major blends coursework in sociology, psychology and anthropology. You’ll explore human and group behaviors in reference to cultural, societal and environmental influences. If you plan to continue your studies, this coursework can be used to earn your master’s on an accelerated pace. Earn this online bachelor’s in a way that fits your lifestyle with classes such as:
- Ethnic Groups and Minorities
- Cultural Anthropology
- Social Change
From team creation to conflict resolution and group decision-making, this online BS in Organizational Dynamics can prepare you for leadership roles. Whether you plan to work in business, nonprofits, healthcare or other dynamic, this degree from Wilmington explores how to successfully improve and innovate. With a 100% online format, you can earn this degree on your own schedule. Coursework likely includes:
- Culture of the Workplace
- Theoretical View of Organizational Systems
- Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
Explore human thought and behavior in a major that can take your career in almost any direction. This online BS in Psychology is a truly versatile degree where you can apply your acquired knowledge of human behavior and interaction to various fields. The degree is offered by Wilmington through the convenience of distance-learning on your own schedule. You’ll gain strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills through coursework such as:
- Applying Psychology in Professional Contexts
- The Biological Basis of Behavior
- Research Methods in Psychology
Be a voice for the most vulnerable, with this online Certificate in Child Advocacy Studies. You’ll learn how to work as a team with nurses, educators, case workers, law enforcement and other community service providers, all in an effort to help children live the positive life they deserve. With the ultimate goal to eliminate child abuse and neglect, this curriculum at Wilmington usually incorporates:
- Child Abuse: Recognition and Investigation
- Responding and Investigation: Child Maltreatment
- Responding to the Survivors of Child Abuse and Survivor Responses
Regardless of which industry sector you’re involved with, this online Certificate in Conflict Resolution can make you a stronger leader. You’ll acquire the negotiation and interpersonal skills to effectively manage or gain working insight with regards to differences between employees, groups, and even, governments. This online conflict resolution program can help you, your team and your organization avoid crisis through conflict. Samples of electives you can use to tailor this certificate include:
- Crisis Intervention
- Ethnic Groups and Minorities
- Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
Wilmington University offers an online Certificate in Family Science. This degree provides students with knowledge for a foundation to work with children, youth, and their families. Individuals study methods to positively impact the children they work with.
Case managers, across all walks of social services, evaluate and implement resources for their clients. This Graduate Certificate in Case Management for Human Services is designed to help you better fulfill the needs of your clients and more effectively implement strategies to help them, help themselves. You’ll help build and contribute to your community, overall, with this online case management certificate that usually includes these courses:
- Social Inequality, Social Change, and Community Building
- Case Management Interventions and Strategies
- Case Management: Advocacy Skills & Client Services
Designed with the working professional in mind, this online MS in Human Services Administration is offered through Wilmington in a 100% distance learning format. As an advanced degree, you’ll apply your experience to a curriculum that can strengthen your role in nonprofits, government agencies or private,for-profit organizations. The program integrates electives, so you can tailor your studies. You’ll also study theory, methods and practical applications of human services, alongside technology and ethics. Curriculum generally involves:
- Research, Design and Evaluation of Programs in Human Services
- Contemporary Issues in Administration of Human Services
- Law and Practice in Human Services
Wilmington University offers an online Master of Science in Applied Family Science. This program is designed for individuals who wish to learn more about educating children, youth, and families as a whole. Offered fully online, this program allows flexibility in balancing life and experiences. Students will grow their network and practice in the field to enhance their knowledge.