110 Master's degrees offered by the university

This Nonprofit and Public Management program from Portland State University is designed to provide existing and aspiring middle managers in nonprofit and public organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in carrying out their administrative responsibilities.

This Teaching Adult Learners Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University emphasizes a theory-to-practice (praxis) curricular focus of contemporary research, evidence-based practices, and culturally-contextualized expertise and experiences.

The Strategic Management of Technology Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University is designed to address the issues of strategic planning and implementation, and dealing with high levels of uncertainty in a global technology business setting.

Give yourself a competitive edge in today's job market with a graduate certificate in Applied Statistics from Portland State University. You'll hone your statistical, data analysis, and modeling skills to become a more effective problem-solver, whether you pursue a career in business, health, science, government, or technology. 

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Social Demography from Portland State University is to provide students who successfully complete the program with the following: a working knowledge of the theoretical, substantive, and various quantitative and qualitative approaches for understanding population change. 

Environmental Systems and Human Health at Portland State University equips you to advance public health by working toward sustainable environments, both natural and built. You will work at the intersection of occupational, environmental, and planetary health, acquiring broad skills for assessing risks and designing responses that protect the public’s health.

The Environmental Management program from Portland State University provides you with the broad knowledge necessary to engage in the environmental challenges of today and the future while gaining the depth and real-world experience required to offer expertise.

The Curriculum and Instruction degree program from Portland State University is for teachers and other education professionals who want to pursue advanced studies in teacher leadership, educational theories and research, and curriculum design. 

The Energy Policy and Management Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University allows flexible graduate coursework combinations so that students can customize their studies to match their goals and interests. 

 Serious about pursuing music performance as a professional career? Within this Music - Performance program from Portland State University you’ll find the confidence you need to turn your ambitious dreams into real-world impact.

The Training and Development Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University prepares professionals who teach, train, manage, and/or consult in the area of workforce (employee and volunteer) development.  Students will apply current theory as they plan, create, deliver, and evaluate high quality training programs for their organizations.

This Sustainability Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the connections between social, environmental, and economic systems, and arms them with the knowledge to apply sustainable, integrated problem-solving approaches in their lives and careers.

Within the Public Health Practice program from Portland State University, you will gain applied knowledge that enhances your ability to engage stakeholders, identify community needs, gather data, design and implement programs and policies, lead organizations, and collaborate across disciplines.

 The Postsecondary, Adult, and Continuing Education program from Portland State University advances students’ knowledge and professional skills for a wide variety of careers in higher education, community and non-profit organizations, and training and development sectors across private businesses and public agencies.

The English program from Portland State University provides training in British, American, and global Anglophone literatures as well as rhetorical and critical theory, cultural studies, film and new media, and interdisciplinary approaches to literary study. 

Today’s employers want more than technical skills — they expect knowledge of business fundamentals, adaptability, and the skills to collaborate effectively with non-technical colleagues. The Engineering and Technology Management program at Portland State University might be the right choice for you. 

Make your literary mark with Portland State University’s master’s in Creative Writing. Our two-year, flexible program offers both full-time and part-time options for earning your MFA. You will graduate with a manuscript, your thesis, in your genre (fiction, poetry, or nonfiction).

This Portland Master of Business Administration program from Portland State University is for those who believe business can drive positive change. We empower original thinkers and visionary problem-solvers to combine good business with sustainability, inclusivity, and community engagement. 

The Healthcare Master of Business Administration degree from Portland State University is an executive program that challenges you to explore its business curriculum entirely through the lens of healthcare. You’ll emerge ready to advance your leadership skills, grow your impact, and lead innovation.

 Environmental issues represent some of the most important challenges facing our planet today, but the Environmental Science and Management program from Portland State University prepares you to become part of the solution and learn how to confront these issues head-on.