Online Programs: Masters

The Master of Business & Science (MBS) degree combines a traditional, science-based master’s curriculum with comprehensive business instruction and professional education. The Life Sciences concentration includes: Biotechnology and Genomics; Drug Discovery & Development; Personal Care Science; Global Agriculture; and Applied Food Science and Technology.

The Ed.M. in Adult and Continuing Education program (ACE) at the GSE is designed to equip graduates with both a conceptual and practical understanding of the adult learner and how to create and evaluate appropriate learning opportunities to meet their needs. The ACE program is offered both 100% online or in a hybrid format and incorporates curriculum designed to provide students with exposure to current research in the field, engagement from expert faculty, and practical coursework developed to facilitate active application of the material. Students who enroll in this 30-credit program come from diverse career backgrounds often including educational, non-profit, community-based, corporate, and healthcare settings, and exit the program with fundamental skills needed to pursue a range of careers in various settings and industries.

Led by expert faculty and informed by research-driven curriculum, the Ed.M. in Language Education program at the GSE offers students the opportunity for advanced study in the area of linguistics, language pedagogy, and the cultural context of language education. Through completion of the program, students will be equipped with a thorough understanding of the nature of language, the process of second language acquisition, the relationship between language and culture, and successful models of second language instructional strategies.

In the online Ed.M. in Learning, Cognition, & Development, you’ll explore the effects of psychology on academic achievement and education, starting by establishing a working knowledge of modern theory and research. You’ll then apply those psychological constructs in educational settings and other contexts. You’ll dive deep into the psychology of human learning and gain a comprehensive understanding of how humans think, learn, and grow. You’ll also learn how to translate empirical data into key insights, providing a foundation of critical thinking and analytical skills that you will carry into your career or further study as a doctoral candidate.

The online Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering is a 30-credit program designed to prepare students to: Apply data science methods to engineering and business data; Develop and apply advanced tools and techniques for decision making in complex, dynamic, and uncertain environments; Manage engineering and business projects and lead innovation; and be a technical team player in high-tech, financial, social media, and other industries. Along with core courses in data analytics for engineering systems, operations engineering, and decision making under uncertainty, students can select from an array of technical electives.

The 30-credit online Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering equips students with the scientific and engineering knowledge necessary for success in the mechanical and aerospace industries and beyond. Beyond the one required core course, Methods of Applied Mathematics, and a seminar course, students can choose from a variety of elective courses, including a selection outside of the department, to create a program of study that best meets their needs. They also have the option of pursuing a specialization in advanced manufacturing.

The Rutgers online Professional Master’s in Human Resource Management (MHRM) program is designed for human resource professionals and managers/supervisors with 4+ years of experience who look to advance their careers to senior HR or management positions. The program offers in-depth human resource management knowledge and skills that will distinguish participants from their peers and enable them to communicate effectively with other executives on a regional, national and global scale. Graduates of the Rutgers MHRM program are HR subject-matter experts with high ability to connect and apply the HR function and its practices to organizational strategy within their organizations.

The Master of Information (MI) program engages students from a wide variety of professional and academic contexts to focus on information: its creation, organization, classification, retrieval, preservation, management and use. Built upon the values and foundations of Library and Information Science, the MI program focuses on the integral relationships between people, information and technology.

This professional program is designed for working adults with a demonstrated interest in either labor/social justice, or managing employees well. With our degree, you might add labor relations expertise to existing expertise in human resources, build a career as a union professional, advance in a government agency like the EEOC or the NLRB, lead a community or non-profit organization, or explore intellectually how work is changing today.

The master in music education is designed to address the professional growth of music teachers who already hold teaching certification (from any state or country) and are currently teaching in K-12 school settings. Students in the MM program are challenged to consider critical and timely issues in music education, stretch their philosophical beliefs, deepen their understanding of music education curriculum and pedagogy, develop skills as reflective practitioners, innovate within their existing practice, and commit to serving their school communities as leaders within the profession.