Anderson University - South Carolina

The Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies offers lay-leaders or ministers an opportunity to focus their attention specifically on biblical and theological content for the purpose of better teaching and serving the church in their context. Often people express interest in furthering their biblical/theological education, but are not interested in long degrees, such as the MDiv. This 30-hour degree is not intended as a precursor for any other degree.

The Anderson University Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics is an innovative, I-17 approved, and STEM-focused program envisioned and specifically designed for international students. At Anderson University you will be challenged to transform into the best version of yourself as a 21st century business leader, trained to think critically and act entrepreneurially, drawing actionable insights from data analysis.

The Ed.S. in Educational Systems Administration degree is designed for students who hold an active credential in administration and supervision with work experience in traditional public, private, and/or online education settings who seek to obtain superintendent certification. This program comes with a Superintendent Certification through the South Carolina Department of Education and will teach you to lead at the district level. This 33-credit hour degree is offered to cohorts of students in a hybrid format at Anderson University’s University Center in Greenville location.

The Master of Business Administration: Supply Chain Management concentration equips you to tackle today’s business problems through decision science, which focuses on logistics, operations management, data analysis, procurement, and quality management. You’ll be prepared to work in demand management, production scheduling, sourcing, global logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analysis. This concentration also prepares managers to oversee departments that focus on these areas and manage supply chain management experts.

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education degree is designed to help professionals who didn’t major in education become elementary school teachers. As part of this 52-credit hour program, you’ll complete the four literacy courses that South Carolina requires for all teachers. You’ll be highly qualified to teach second through sixth-grade students in public or private schools or other specialized learning centers. This program can be completed in just over 2 years & consists of evening classes offered at the University Center Greenville.

The Master of Business Administration: Digital Marketing and Online Media concentration is a comprehensive program designed to help you advance your career by developing state-of-the-art business strategies needed to lead organizations. The program will equip you to become a marketing leader in the digital realm, giving you a thorough introduction to digital analytics, social media platforms, creative content, lead nurturing, automated systems and digital advertising. This unique program emphasizes an integration of business disciplines within a Christian framework.

The program is primarily online but includes a three-day, seated intensive component each semester. That’s because Anderson University’s focus is on innovation, practical learning, and personal development of its students. After graduation, you’ll be ready to pursue further doctoral studies, such as a PhD in Computer Science, or jump right into the field as a computer graphics, artificial intelligence, software engineering, networking, computational theory and analysis professional.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing: Executive Leadership concentration will equip you as a leader to improve the work and lives of your colleagues and patients. Maybe you want to implement more economical financial practices, create efficient data systems, streamline reporting procedures, or ensure patient safety by serving on an accreditation board. This program guides you to the intersection between business and nursing. You’ll study organizational and management theory with a focus on budgeting, accounting, finance, strategic planning, and organizational development.

The Doctor of Education in Educational Systems Leadership degree is designed to prepare working professionals to lead, teach, and consult in the public and private sectors. You’ll be equipped with the highest level of scholarship and practical experience relevant to service in traditional public, private, and online education settings, as well in educational businesses, churches, or nonprofit organizations. This track provides you with opportunities to engage in scholarship, internship, research, and the development of professional competencies in a variety of areas.

The Ph.D. in Leadership: Christian Ministry concentration prepares you for the highest level of scholarship and performance in leading churches, denominational agencies, educational institutions or ministry organizations. You can build or advance your career as a pastor, professor, researcher, organizational leader, strategist, or leadership consultant. The program equips its graduates with the knowledge and methodological tools to conduct research on the pressing ministry leadership issues of the day.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing: Nurse Practitioner concentration will teach you how to do everything in your power to properly diagnose illnesses and meet each patient with kindness and skill. You will learn the power of problem-solving in this unique program. These classes will equip you to assess, diagnose, and treat disease and promote a lifetime of wellness. This online degree can be completed in nine semesters, which is just three years. Depending on your cohort, you’ll still occasionally meet with your classmates and professors in person for intensive work days.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares you to be a scholar-practitioner who advances the practice of physical therapy through the application of current evidence. Anderson University’s eight semester program is shorter than other DPT programs in South Carolina, getting graduates into the job market sooner. The program includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical opportunities in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, home health, and specialty practices throughout the Southeast and other parts of the country.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing: Advanced Practice program will prepare you to lead and improve health care—from the clinic where you work to the policies that govern our system. This degree will teach you to use research to design, test, implement, and assess how we deliver health care. It’ll also place you on the leading edge of your field as an advanced practice nurse, which is adopting the DNP as the minimum entry degree to practice. At AU, we offer a flexible program catered to you, the working nurse. If you have an MSN, you can earn our 39-credit DNP in five semesters.

The Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning: Curriculum and Instructional Leadership program is designed to prepare working professionals to lead, teach, and consult in the public and private sectors. You’ll be equipped with the highest level of scholarship and practical experience relevant to service in traditional public, private, and online education settings, as well in educational businesses, churches, or nonprofit organizations. This 48-credit hour concentration prepares you to lead curriculum development, innovative learning experiences, and instructional best practices.