Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Affordable graduate tuition rates and pay at your pace

As a º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University graduate student, you'll benefit from strong alumni connections, professional networks and professors who are invested in your success. Real-world experiences are the hallmark of an º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ education. Our graduate degree programs offer you:

  • Fully-online Master of Business Administration and Master of Nursing programs.
  • Evening classes in Lincoln on Tuesday or Thursday for the Master of Social Work program.
  • Courses offered in 8-week sessions.

Degree Programs

Master of Athletic Training

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ will launch a two-year, 56-58 credit-hour Master of Athletic Training program in May 2025. Incoming undergraduates may pursue a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a Master of Athletic Training through a special 3+2 program. The MAT program will build upon the university’s established excellence in athletic training.

Master of Business Administration

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 36-credit-hour program that prepares you to analyze problems and develop strategic solutions for your workplace. Local entrepreneurs and business leaders serve as mentors and help you apply new business knowledge and skills. 

Master of Science in Nursing

This online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is a 40–credit–hour program. We prepare you to be a leader in the field of nursing as a nurse educator or as a nurse administrator, manager or entrepreneur.

MSN/MBA Joint Degree

This 55-credit-hour program equips you to respond to increasing responsibilities for business operations in the health care industry. 100% online, you'll save time and tuition by concurrently earning your Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration in this joint degree program.

MSN to MBA Bridge 

If you have a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in management or leadership, you can earn an MBA much faster with º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s 24-credit-hour MSN to MBA Bridge.

Master of Social Work

This 66-credit-hour MSW program includes a 32-credit generalist year and a 34-credit specialized year.

If you have an undergraduate degree in social work, you may qualify for advanced standing and complete your degree in 34 credit hours.

Certificate Programs 

Advancing Rigor and Equity in Social Sciences

In partnership with Lincoln Public Schools, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ designed this certificate program for LPS teachers to improve the success of students from underserved racial identity groups in honors secondary social studies courses.

Executive Leadership

Become a more knowledgeable and effective leader with this 12-credit certificate program designed to expand your practical and strategic leadership skills.

Nursing Education

For those with an MSN degree, a Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education offers nurse educators an opportunity to combine clinical skills and knowledge together with a passion for teaching future nurses.

Nursing Leadership

A Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership prepares those with an MSN to work in research, public health, and advanced levels of nursing administration.