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2026 Graduate Catalog

Catalog Addenda

July 2026

New Courses

FINC605 Financial Accounting

This course examines the nature of accounting theory and practice, procedures, and preparation and interpretation of financial statements. The various uses of accounting information in decision-making, accounting issues concerning income and cash flows, economic resources and capital will be discussed. Students must have access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel software. This course requires the student to purchase additional materials. Please refer to the Course Materials section for additional details on materials and pricing or contact booklist@apus.edu.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

FINC626 Mergers and Acquisitions

This course will give an in-depth understanding of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process. The M&A process involves several stages, from initial planning to post-merger integration. Students will learn about strategic planning, due diligence, valuation and negotiation of target companies, deal structuring, regulatory approval and post-merge integration. Each of these stages will be examined in detail so that the student can understand the entire process and how each stage will build to the next.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

FINC627 Structuring and Leading Merger and Acquisition Deals

This graduate-level course is designed for professionals seeking to understand and execute mergers and acquisitions across industries. Students explore deal structuring in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on deal structure, transaction structure, and the financial implications, tax implications, and legal implications of each acquisition deal. Emphasis is placed on corporate finance, due diligence, and evaluating whether a stock purchase, asset sale, or other legal structures create the best deal structure for both the buyer and sellers in complex transactions.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

FINC628 Post-Merger Integration

This course is designed to benefit students aspiring to careers in corporate development, M&A consulting, and strategic planning. This graduate-level course, Post Merger Integration, focuses on the crucial planning and effective management required to integrate organizations following mergers and acquisitions (M&A) successfully. Emphasizing that preparation should begin well before finalizing the M&A deal, the course draws on research studies and real-world cases to analyze and discuss the structural, cultural, and social implications of merging organizations.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in merging different organizational cultures and structures. The course involves developing an effective post-merger integration model aimed at maximizing the synergistic value potential of merger opportunities. Practical tools for managing cultural integration, a critical aspect of successful integration, are also provided.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

FINC630 Debt Instruments and Markets

The graduate course, Debt Instruments and Markets, provides a detailed examination of debt securities and their trading markets. The course begins with an overview of various types of securities, emphasizing their unique cash flow patterns and risk profiles.

A central focus of the course is the study of the term structure of interest rates, covering spot, coupon, and forward yield curves. These concepts are explored in the context of traditional bond yield calculations and the relationship between price and yield.

This course also addresses risk management strategies for different notes, including floating and fixed-rate notes. This course will explain the use of Libor-based derivatives such as interest rate swaps and Eurodollar futures.

Another significant aspect of the course is the analysis of default risk and its impact on bond valuation, including examining credit derivatives for managing default risk.

Furthermore, students will comprehensively understand Treasury futures and options, exploring their complexities and applications in financial markets.

The course concludes with a study of managing interest rates and currency exposure in international debt markets, providing practical insights relevant to global finance.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

FINC699 Finance Capstone

This advanced graduate-level course in Finance explores the strategic rationale and execution of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Students will understand why and how firms engage in these activities and their impact on key business metrics such as stock prices, capital structure, and market power.

The course covers various aspects of Finance, such as mergers and acquisitions, including strategic alignment of merging entities, target company valuation, negotiation processes, and post-merger integration. Additionally, it examines legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations, encompassing the legal framework, ethical implications, and the role of regulatory bodies in ensuring market competition and fairness. The capstone will offer specific requirements depending upon the concentration selected for the Finance Master's degree.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

INTL509 Intelligence Collection

This course is a study of intelligence collection and information gathering, emphasizing how the United States and foreign nations gather and process intelligence. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the role that intelligence collection plays in the broader intelligence community, how policies influence collection activities, and how different intelligence agencies monitor and collect information. The course explores major collection disciplines used across the national intelligence cycle, including human intelligence, signals intelligence, imagery intelligence, and open source intelligence, helping students understand how these capabilities support analysis and inform national decision-making.

INTL607 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

This course provides an intensive introduction to open source intelligence and its related disciplines. Students will examine the definition, nature, and development of open source intelligence (OSINT), including its policy considerations, management practices, and current trends within the intelligence community. Emphasis is placed on understanding how publicly available data and data collection methods contribute to producing actionable intelligence that supports national security objectives. The course also surveys OSINT-focused organizations, challenges, reform efforts, and future prospects, preparing students to evaluate information collected from diverse sources and apply foundational OSINT techniques in professional intelligence environments.

New Programs

Master of Science in Coaching and Athletic Development

The Master of Science (MS) in Coaching and Athletic Development program is a combination of the study of sport and exercise science, sports business management, and athletic coaching. This degree program helps provide students with the knowledge to train and develop athletes for sport competition and lifetime sport involvement by applying methods of exercise programming, coaching pedagogy, and financial and business principles to sport. The concepts of developing athletes for optimal performance through sport-specific training techniques and strategies will be explored. Students will acquire the skills often necessary to train athletes in both small and large group settings and implement business principles for owning and managing sport-specific training facilities and businesses.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

Analyze sport movements and design movement-oriented exercise prescriptions.
Illustrate the potential for enhancement of muscle strength, muscular endurance, power, flexibility, and motor performance during anaerobic training.
Assemble protein, carbohydrate, and fat recommendations for athletes, and discern between dietary recommendations for disease prevention and recommendations for performance.
Evaluate best practices to measure selected parameters related to athletic performance, and explain how to administer field tests appropriately.
Apply management theory and managerial leadership concepts to contemporary sports industry practices.
Integrate economic decision making and advanced finance theory and concepts to sports and sports- related enterprises as it relates to sports in contemporary society.

Degree Program Requirements

Core Requirements (33 semester hours)

SPHS515 Sport History and Culture

SPHS501 Advanced Exercise and Sport Physiology

SPHS502 Motor Learning

SPHS507 Advanced Biomechanics

SPHS503 Nutrition for Sports Performance

SPHS505 Sport Psychology

SPHS509 Optimal Sports Performance

SPMT606 Techniques in Coaching Strategy

SPMT613 Sports Entrepreneurship

SPMT610 Sports Finance

SPMT609 Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Public Relations

Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)

Select 1 course from the following:

SPHS697 Sports and Health Sciences Capstone
SPMT699 Sports Management Practicum and Integration Project

Master of Science in Finance

The Master of Finance program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in finance. The curriculum comprises core courses in corporate finance, financial accounting, investment management, and more, along with managerial economics and financial institutions. As students progress, they can specialize in either Risk Management and Derivatives or Mergers and Acquisitions, each offering a range of targeted courses. This well-rounded program empowers students to excel in various finance-related fields, preparing them for successful careers as financial professionals, analysts, or financial planners.

Course enrollment will be available for the October 2026 session. Spanish language learners may complete the Finance program through select courses when course enrollment opens.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

Examine the corporate structure and valuation for strategic planning decisions.
Distinguish financial theories and methods to analyze data.
Evaluate capital investments and risk exposure in global markets.
Interpret ethical practices and regulations in financial decision-making.

Degree Program Requirements

Institutional Requirement (3 semester hours)

BUSN604 Fundamentals of Business Analysis

Core Requirements (15 semester hours)

FINC600 Corporate Finance

FINC605 Financial Accounting

FINC610 Financial Institutions

FINC615 Investment Management

FINC620 International Finance

General Concentration (12 semester hours)

The General Concentration will give students a deep understanding of financial systems and practices including capital investments, risk, derivatives, investments, and insurance. Those who select the M.S. general concentration will find themselves prepared for a management role in corporate finance. The MS General concentration will also prepare the student for international finance and working with foreign currencies. It will also cover alternative currencies such as Bitcoin. This concentration will focus on how corporations utilize the financial markets for funding projects, capital improvements, and acquisitions.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and practices, including capital investments, foreign and alternative currencies, risk management, derivatives, and insurance, preparing them for management roles in corporate finance.

Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours)

FINC626 Mergers and Acquisitions

FINC630 Debt Instruments and Markets

FINC627 Structuring and Leading Merger and Acquisition Deals

FINC628 Post-Merger Integration

Final Program Requirements (3 semester hours)

FINC699 Finance Capstone

Program Suspensions

Master of Science in Athletic Development Management

New Concentration

Master of Public Administration – Concentration in Criminal Justice

This criminal justice concentration introduces the foundations of criminal justice, the criminal justice system, and criminology, providing insight into national and local law enforcement issues. Topics include ethical and professional behavior, criminal law, criminal procedure, and applied theories. These courses support students developing knowledge and skills in courts, corrections, and police administration.

Concentration Objectives

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Distinguish between the major systems of Criminal Justice and how the functions of police, prosecution, courts, and corrections interface.
Analyze theories and philosophies of criminal behavior as they influence modern developments in punishment, sentencing, and corrections.
Apply the concepts of professional and ethical behavior within the criminal justice system.

Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)

CMRJ500 Criminal Justice Ethics

CMRJ501 Criminology

CMRJ512 Police Administration

Program Changes

Doctor of Global Security

Elective Requirements: Remove DOCT716

Doctor of Strategic Intelligence

Elective Requirements: Remove DOCT716.

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Certificate Requirements: Remove ACCT620. Add ACCT604, ACCT606, and ACCT607 as options.

Graduate Certificate in Counterintelligence

Certificate Requirements: Remove INTL622. Add INTL607

Graduate Certificate in Executive Law Enforcement Leadership

Certificate Requirements: Move MGMT600, MGMT603, MGMT605, and MGMT615 as required. Add “Select 2 courses from” CMRJ500, CMRJ512, CMRJ527, and CMRJ601.

Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Studies

Certificate Requirements: Remove INTL502 and INTL622. Add INTL509 and INTL607.

Graduate NanoCert® in Open-Source Intelligence

NanoCert Requirements: Remove INTL502 and INTL622. Add INTL509 and INTL607.

Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management

Final Program Requirement: Remove SSGS696.

Master of Arts in Homeland Security

General Concentration: Remove INTL502. Add INTL509.
Concentration in Intelligence Studies: Remove INTL502. Add INTL509.

Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies

Core Requirements: Remove INTL502. Add INTL509.
General Concentration: Remove INTL622. Add INTL607.
Concentration in Cyber: Remove INTL622. Add INTL607.
Concentration in Intelligence Collection: Remove INTL622. Add INTL607.

Master of Arts in Legal Studies

Major Requirements: Remove BUSN640. Add NFPM640.

Master of Arts in Management

Concentration in Entrepreneurship: Remove ENTR615.

Master of Arts in National Security Studies

General Concentration: Remove INTL502. Add INTL509.
Concentration in Security and Intelligence Analysis: Remove INTL502. Add INTL509.

Master of Arts in Political Science

Concentration in American Politics and Government: Remove HIST556.

Master of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management

Core Requirements: Add BUSN604 as first required course.

Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management

Core Requirements: Add BUSN604 as first required course.

Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management

Core Requirements: Add BUSN604 as first required course.

Master of Business Administration

Concentration in Accounting: Remove ACCT617 and ACCT695. Add ACCT608 and “Select 1 course from” ACCT604 and ACCT610.
Concentration in Leading the Digital Workplace: Remove from program.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Core Requirements: Remove EDUC521. Add EDUC561.

Master of Education in Higher Education Administration

Concentration in Leadership and Supervision: Remove ADHE649.

Master of Education in Online Teaching

Core Requirements: Remove EDUC521. Add EDUC625.
Major Requirements: Remove EDUC625, EDUC639 and “Select 1 course from”.

Master of Education in Teaching

Core Requirements: Change hours to 21 - Remove EDUC521. Add EDUC503 as first required course.
Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Remove from program.
Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Teachers: Change hours to 12 - Add EDUC549.
Concentration in Elementary Reading: Remove from program.
Concentration in English Language Learners: Remove from program.
Concentration in Instructional Leadership: Change hours to 12 - Add EDUC629.
Concentration in Online Learning: Change hours to 12 - Remove “Select 3 courses from the following” and EDUC621, EDUC625, and EDUC639.
Concentration in Special Education: Change hours to 12 - Remove EDUC614. Add EDUC590 and EDUC630.
Concentration in STEAM (STEM + the Arts): Remove from program.

Minor in Philosophy

Minor Requirements: Remove PHIL403. Add PHIL420.

Master of Public Policy

Concentration in Public Policy and Law: Remove BUSN640. Add NFPM640.

Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management

Concentration in Global Environmental Management: Remove from program.

Program Description Changes

Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching

This Executive Coaching Certificate is an interdisciplinary coaching program that focuses on developing effective coaching skills, building rapport, facilitating organizational change, using assessments, developing cultural awareness, applying coaching models and strategies, exploring emotional intelligence, and creating a plan to turn a graduate’s coaching idea into a business. Knowledge gained in this coaching certificate is valuable for business leaders, managers, and professionals across various disciplines, equipping them with the executive coaching skills and leadership tools needed to collaborate effectively with clients, teams, and organizations.

Graduate Certificate in Life Coaching

Knowledge gained in this program is beneficial for individuals with a degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or other professions who want to gain additional skills often required in a life coaching role. This life coach certificate curriculum focuses on developing effective coaching relationships and using coaching models and strategies appropriate for individual clients and groups. Students also learn to cultivate their personal coaching presence and self-awareness while developing cultural understanding and exploring emotional intelligence. Coursework emphasizes a solution-focused approach, ethical considerations, using and interpreting assessments, and partnering with clients to achieve their personal and professional potential.

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

The graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management is a concentrated program offering a foundation in leadership, finance, governmental relations, communications, marketing, and the critical role of fundraising in nonprofit organizations. This online program helps to provide knowledge and skills often required to manage a nonprofit organization in today’s economic and regulatory environment, in either the private or public sector. This online certificate is intended for graduate students who want to expand their knowledge of nonprofit management without committing to a degree program.

Certificate Objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

Inspect the legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities of executive and governance positions within nonprofit corporations.
Explain the implications of tax-exempt status and its relationship to public service obligations under the law.
Analyze the financing of nonprofit enterprises and the variety of funding streams available to nonprofit corporations.
Create a fundraising plan for a charitable nonprofit to augment other funding.
Evaluate the structure of the nonprofit enterprise to maximize the work of the organization through paid and volunteer staff and board members.
Design policies for the governance and operation of nonprofit corporations.

Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management

The Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management provides graduate-level knowledge to improve critical thinking and decision-making skills required in the planning and management of public crises. This online master's degree program exposes you to the history, theory, response, recovery, and economics of EDM. Through case study examination, you'll study natural, technical, and human-induced public emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. Knowledge gained from this online program can supplement experience previously gained in the public safety field.

This program is recognized by the Foundation of Higher Education for Disaster and Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The university is the first online institution to receive this important distinction. This program is taught by highly credentialed and experienced instructors, many who are board-certified emergency managers (CEM) or who have professional experience in government agencies or national safety and security organizations.

The mission of the Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management is to help students gain the knowledge often required in leadership roles in the protection of the public in emergency circumstances by providing students with the theory, operations, and best practices across the entire field and challenging them to demonstrate how to effectively apply them.

Spanish language learners may complete the Emergency and Disaster Management program through select courses.

Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship

The Master of Arts of Entrepreneurship is designed for students seeking to pursue a business venture or manage an entrepreneurial enterprise. You will be exposed to practical application of business theory in ideation, marketing, management, capital, and the virtual experience involved with being an entrepreneur. Developed to provide specialized knowledge for those interested in entrepreneurship, this online graduate degree provides specialized knowledge taught by faculty members who will help lend direction to your entrepreneurial plans.

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Spanish language learners may complete the Entrepreneurship program through select courses in the Concentration in Small Business.

Master of Science in Sports and Health Sciences

The Master of Science in Sports and Health Sciences studies the physical, physiological, psychological, and functional adaptations of humans. This online master’s degree helps to develop your critical thinking skills and provides the scientific principles you’ll need to help varied populations optimize sports performance and reach athletic, fitness, and general health goals. Physical fitness and health and wellness employers seek experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of nutrition, fitness training, and changes in fitness technology to help individuals improve functionality and quality of life.

Spanish language learners may complete the Sports and Health Sciences program through select courses beginning in the General Concentration.

Master of Science in Sports Management

The Master of Science in Sports Management provides students with an improved understanding of sports administration, coaching theory and strategy, and business skills such as marketing, promotion, public relations, and finance. In the sports and fitness fields, students with advanced business skills and sports-related knowledge are needed to help advance the success of athletic programs and individuals. This program has achieved specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Spanish language learners may complete the Sports Management program through select courses in the Concentration in Sports Business Leadership.

April 2026

New Courses

HRMT690 Human Resource Management Master’s Capstone

This course integrates Human Resource Management principles from previous coursework, culminating in comprehensive projects and case studies. Students will focus on foundational human resources management functions including understanding controlling employment laws, the use of HR technology and data analytics, designing fair compensation programs, and implementing initiatives that promote a respectful and ethical workplace culture. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

ISSC635 Offensive Cybersecurity

The world of cybersecurity is shifting as organizations move from defensive security toward a more proactive approach that anticipates the tactics of malicious actors. This course examines offensive security operations, including attack vectors, threat actors, persistent threats, and social engineering, supported by insights from cyber threat intelligence. Through hands on labs, students gain real world experience applying techniques to detect and mitigate adversarial activity. By learning to think like attackers, security professionals strengthen their ability to protect networks against evolving cyber threats.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

ISSC636 Cybersecurity Principles

This cybersecurity principles course introduces students to the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and information security, with a focus on both management and technical perspectives. Students will explore systems security, network security, and the CIA Triad while analyzing business processes and computing environments for potential vulnerabilities and security incidents. Core topics include risk management, security controls, and security measures that safeguard sensitive information, data integrity, and other critical digital assets. The course also emphasizes regulatory compliance, effective policies and controls, and the role of cybersecurity professionals and security teams in sustaining a strong security posture. By addressing business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery, students will gain practical knowledge to help organizations adapt to emerging threats.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

MGMT695 Master's Seminar in Management

This end-of-program course is designed to allow students to create a final project or paper by integrating the knowledge obtained throughout their program of study. (Prerequisite: Taken after all other program requirements have been met.)

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

PSYC697 Thesis Preparation

This course is the first in a two-course sequence for students to complete a thesis as the capstone for their master’s degree in psychology. This course will help students understand the process of developing and writing a thesis in psychology, including the creation of a research prospectus demonstrating their plan for conducting their study. Students will leave the course with a fully developed prospectus for their thesis project.

This course may not be taken until the student has completed at least 85% of their program and is in their last term before enrolling in the PSYC698 Master’s Thesis course.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

PSYC698 Master’s Thesis in Psychology

This course is the second of a two-course capstone thesis project for a master’s degree in psychology. Students enter the course with a completed prospectus, and, after verification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) exemption or IRB approval, students will complete their literature review, data collection and appropriate statistical analyses, a summary of results, and a discussion of findings, implications, and limitations. This course is completed after all other coursework in the program is finished, including PSYC697 Thesis Preparation.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

Program Changes

MA Entrepreneurship

Institutional Requirement - Change hours to 3: Add BUSN604.

MA Entrepreneurship

Core Requirements - Change hours to 12: Remove BUSN604, ENTR510, ENTR623, ENTR635. Add FINC615 and MKTG602.
Concentration in Small Business - Remove ENTR615. Add HRMT602.

MA Psychology

General Concentration - Add PSYC506, PSYC507, and SOCI603.
Final Program Requirements - Add PSYC697 and PSYC698.

MA Supply Chain Management

Core Requirements - Remove BUSN623. Add MGMT618.

MS Cybersecurity Studies

Core Requirements - Remove EDMG600 and ISSC641. Add ISSC635 and ISSC636.

MS Information Technology

Concentration in Information Assurance and Security - Remove ISSC641. Add ISSC636.

Program Description Changes

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security

The graduate certificate in Information Systems Security teaches secure network design, development of security policies and programs, cryptography, business continuity planning, and other skills necessary to protect organizational systems from growing sophisticated attacks. This certificate program is intended for graduate students who seek to heighten their knowledge of information assurance without committing to an academic degree program.

Courseware in this online program aligns with knowledge needed for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification, the gold standard certification for international information security.

CISSP® is a registered trademark of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Emergency and Disaster Management program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Entrepreneurship program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

Master of Arts in Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology blends scientific theory and principles with academic research, scholarly and technical writing, and applied skills. This online degree program emphasizes the factors related to human behavior, including lifespan development, social and cultural competency, personality, human relations, and organizational functioning with concentrations available in general psychology, developmental/personality psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, military and trauma psychology, and child life. Through the online classroom, you will interact with peers and instructors who share your passion for the field of psychology. This MA in Psychology has professional application for business, nonprofit, law enforcement, healthcare, research, and child and family services. The degree may also be preparation for further graduate study.

This program does not provide licensure to engage in clinical practice, preparation for licensure, or professional certification.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Spanish language learners may complete the Psychology program through select courses in the General Concentration.

Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management

The Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management program focuses on the major areas of the industry, including purchasing, transportation, logistics, distribution, warehousing, reverse logistics, and acquisitions management from a global perspective. This degree will help students investigate, understand, analyze, critique, and solve the complex challenges of moving goods in, through, and around an interconnected global supply chain network. The curriculum for this master’s program focuses on the elements of supply chain information; logistics network design, process/product flows, and process improvements for supply chain efficiencies as they apply to the global supply chain. This versatile degree helps to prepare students for job opportunities in many industries. Businesses, regardless of size, rely on the supply chain to get products to their customers.

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Spanish language learners may complete the Supply Chain Management program through select courses.

Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management

The Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management focuses on the principles, policies, trends, and current issues within air, maritime, or ground transportation. Transportation and logistics management is at the core of global supply chain management, encompassing the manufacturing, distribution, retailing, recreation, and national security industries. This versatile master’s degree can help you obtain new skills relevant to industries such as the military, government, and large corporations whose success depends on the global fulfillment of customers’ requirements.

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).

ACBPS® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Spanish language learners may complete the Transportation and Logistics Management program through select courses in the General Concentration.

Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics

The Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics can help you master the high demand business intelligence skills necessary to stand out as a problem solver, decision maker, strategic thinker, and communicator in any industry. Using problem-solving exercises, you will learn to use data mining techniques and apply business and big data analytics to help you meet your organization’s business objectives. You’ll develop and apply critical thinking skills and create better management analytics tools to use in business process and decision-making.

Spanish language learners may complete the Applied Business Analytics program through select courses in the Major.

Master of Science in Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology focuses on the development and implementation of information systems and includes topics such as database systems, IS architectures, IT project management, security, and computer forensics. In this graduate program, students will study the theory, principles, best practices, tools, and technologies associated with the IT marketplace. Students will also be taught the analytic, problem-solving, and research skills required to solve real-world business problems.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Spanish language learners may complete the Information Technology program through select courses in the Concentration in Information Assurance and Security.

Master of Science in Sports and Health Sciences

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Sports and Health Sciences program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

Master of Science in Sports Management

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Sports Management program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

Program Objective Changes

Doctor of Strategic Intelligence

Analyze the academic and professional practice of strategic intelligence.
Synthesize the major theories, approaches, and concepts relevant to strategic intelligence.
Evaluate complex issues and challenges related to strategic intelligence.
Design research studies using appropriate qualitative and quantitative approaches for strategic intelligence.
Assess the impact of strategic intelligence on domestic and global problems.
Operate according to the ethical and professional behavior guidelines in accordance with university best practices.
Defend and communicate research relevant to strategic intelligence issues before a body of peers, policymakers, or press, in a professional conference setting.

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