24 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Master of Health Studies at Athabasca University is a 33-credit, fully online graduate programme. Designed for health professionals, this public study mode degree focuses on leadership and policy development. It offers flexible completion times of up to seven years, preparing students for advanced roles in the health system.

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.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies M.Sc. at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered entirely online. This flexible public study mode allows students to master advanced research and critical reading skills while exploring global texts over a duration of two to six years.

The Counselling programme at Athabasca University is a flexible, online master's degree designed for aspiring therapists. This 36-credit course offers a public study mode and takes approximately 3.5 years to complete. It prepares students for professional licensure as counselling psychologists or psychotherapists.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Educational Studies M.Sc. at Athabasca University is a 33-credit graduate programme delivered entirely online. This public study mode allows for flexible learning over two to six years, focusing on how social and institutional factors shape the modern educational landscape and public policy.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Community Studies master degree at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered via a flexible public study mode. Students develop critical thinking skills over two to six years, focusing on social justice and transformative change within diverse community settings.

The Master of Science in Information Systems at Athabasca University is a flexible, online graduate programme. This M.Sc. degree focuses on technical and managerial expertise, offering public study modes over 2.5 to 3.5 years. It prepares professionals for leadership in the evolving global technology and services sector.

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.

The Open, Digital, and Distance Education programme at Athabasca University is a 33-credit online master's degree. This public study mode course develops expertise in instructional design and educational leadership. Students gain professional skills in curriculum development and management over a flexible six-year duration.

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. 

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.

The Master of Business Administration at Athabasca University is an AACSB-accredited master's degree delivered through a flexible public study mode. Designed for experienced managers, this online programme focuses on strategic leadership and real-world application, typically completed within 1.5 to 3 years of study.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies programme at Athabasca University is a 33-credit online master's degree. This flexible course focuses on human society, power dynamics, and identity. Students can complete their studies in two to six years via public study modes, integrating diverse academic perspectives.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Writing and New Media M.Sc. at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered via a flexible public study mode. This online degree hones professional and creative writing skills through digital technology, typically completed within three to four years of study.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Equity Studies M.Sc. at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered through flexible online study. This public degree focuses on social justice and power dynamics, typically completed in three to four years, allowing students to balance academic growth with professional life.

The Master of Business Administration for Health Leaders (Online) 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.

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.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Adult Education programme at Athabasca University is a 33-credit master's degree delivered entirely online. This public study mode course focuses on transformative learning and participatory democracy, allowing students to complete their professional training within two to six years.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Heritage and Social History master's degree at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered entirely online. This flexible public study mode allows students to examine historical patterns and social traditions through a comprehensive interdisciplinary lens over two to six years.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Canada, North, and the Globe master's degree at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered via online study. This flexible public course focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving, allowing students to integrate diverse knowledge across various focus areas.