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24 Master's degrees offered by the university
Nursing
The Nursing programme at Athabasca University is a 33-credit online Master of Nursing – Generalist degree. Designed for registered nurses with a four-year baccalaureate, this flexible course offers both thesis and course-based routes. Students develop leadership skills over a duration of up to seven years in a digital environment.
Health Studies
Prepare for a leadership position in the health system with Athabasca University’s Master of Health Studies (MHS). This online program in Health Studies will give you the skills to discern emerging trends and provide leadership to health systems and organizations.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies
Participate in an Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Counselling
Athabasca University’s online caster of Counselling (MC) is designed to meet the graduate academic requirements for professional counsellors or Counselling psychologists.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Community Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Community Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Educational Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Educational Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Open, Digital, and Distance Education
Build strong distance-education skills, knowledge and values with Athabasca University’s online Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education program.
Information Systems
Analyze and synthesize Information Systems concepts and skills and apply management principles to the Information Technology (IT) industry with Athabasca University’s online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSc IS).
Interdisciplinary Studies - Independent Track
The Interdisciplinary Studies - Independent Track at Athabasca University is a 33-credit Master of Arts degree delivered entirely online. This flexible programme allows students to customise their learning journey over two to six years, focusing on holistic problem-solving across the humanities and social sciences.
Master of Business Administration for Accountants - Accelerated Entry
This Online Master of Business Administration for Accountants - Accelerated Entry Route from Athabasca University acknowledges that the academic knowledge you acquired in your undergraduate studies—in combination with your accounting knowledge and the experience you have gained in the workplace since graduating—provides a solid base from which to advance into senior management study and practice.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Equity Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Equity Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Master of Business Administration
Athabasca University launched the first fully interactive online Master of Business Administration program in the world, and since then has continued to build a legacy of online excellence in graduate management education. Today, AU’s Master of Business Administration remains one of Canada’s largest online MBA programs.
Online Business Administration for Health Leaders
The Online Business Administration for Health Leaders at Athabasca University is a flexible, online programme designed for professionals. This Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree offers a unique pathway to leadership, allowing students to balance their studies with full-time work over a multi-year duration.
Online Business Administration for Supply Chain Managers
The Online Business Administration for Supply Chain Managers at Athabasca University is a flexible, online Master of Business Administration (MBA) designed for professionals. This postgraduate programme offers accelerated routes for SCMP holders, allowing for completion in as little as 17 months through distance learning.
Online Executive Master of Business Administration - Accelerated
The Athabasca University Online Executive Master of Business Administration - Accelerated program integrates theory and practice by focusing on real business problems, building on the knowledge and expertise of both teachers and learners.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Writing and New Media
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Writing and New Media at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Canada, North, and the Globe
The Interdisciplinary Studies - Canada, North, and the Globe program from Athabasca University explores the North in all its productive ambiguity and unique specificity.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Adult Education
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Adult Education at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Heritage and Social History
The Interdisciplinary Studies - Heritage and Social History focus area at Athabasca University will provide a unique opportunity for students to study theoretical and applied issues in heritage and social history using an interdisciplinary approach.