81 Master's degrees offered by the university

Develop an understanding of the analytical tools and solutions used to defuse current and potential conflicts by enrolling in the International Relations and Global Security program at American Public University.

The Criminal Justice MA course offered by American Public University focuses on developing the professional skills necessary to assume leadership positions within the criminal justice field. This online master’s program addresses national and local security issues as well as effective countermeasures and subsequent changes in the U.S. criminal justice system.  

Enhance your critical-thinking skills and become knowledgeable in mission planning, management relief, and recovery during a public crisis with the online Emergency and Disaster Management program at American Public University.

The Cybercrime program at American Public University is ideal for heightening your knowledge of cybercrime basics without committing to a full degree.

The Information Technology program at American Public University provides you with an advanced understanding of information systems development and implementation, including database systems, object-oriented analysis and design, IS architectures, and IT project management.

The Humanities MA course at American Public University is based on the great ideas, works, and thinkers who defined civilization as embodied in the "great books" tradition established at the University of Chicago and now in use at other leading institutions such as the University of Notre Dame, Boston University, and Columbia University.  

The Digital Forensics program at American Public University teaches you the techniques and technologies cybercriminals use to conceal and cloak their activities, as well as the legislative methods needed for mitigation.

The Information Systems Security Postgrad. Cert. at American Public University 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.

Discover how emergency support functions work together when you enrol in the Emergency and Disaster Management program at American Public University.

Expand your knowledge of reverse logistics management and its application to civilian and military enterprises with this online Reverse Logistics Management program at American Public University.

The Intelligence Studies Postgrad. Cert. at American Public University provides you with an improved understanding of intelligence development, collection, analysis, structure, and functions, as well as security threats, countermeasures, and counterintelligence. 

Deeply explore a range of security sectors—from industrial espionage to cybercrime to contemporary issues in security asset protection—with this Security Management program at American Public University.

Combine your passion for athletic training with the knowledge needed to manage a sports or fitness business by enrolling in the Athletic Development Management MSc course at American Public University.

The Business Administration MBA course from the American Public University prepares you for the global business community by sharpening your competencies in marketing, management, leadership, finance, legal and ethical issues, business analytics, and human resources.

Prepare to positively impact higher education with the Student Affairs in Higher Education MEd at American Public University featuring a unique combination of educational leadership and student affairs courses.

The RN to MSN at American Public University is an online master degree programme designed for registered nurses. This 147-credit course offers a seamless pathway from an associate degree or diploma to advanced practice. Students benefit from flexible monthly starts and a curriculum accredited by the CCNE for professional excellence.

The Military History MA course at American Public University explores the historiography of military and warfare that shaped future civilization. While pursuing this online master’s degree, you’ll discover the strategy, command, leadership tactics, and technological advances in weaponry that altered the outcome of some of the most significant battles in history. 

Increase your understanding of the sports industry—from marketing to administration—with this Sports Management program at American Public University.

Enhance your innovative and critical thinking as you build skills to address today’s real-world issues with this Public Policy program at American Public University.

Learn the causes and effects of terrorism—and the religious and political motivations that spark violent attacks—by enrolling in the Terrorism Studies program at American Public University.