31 Degree Programs in Akron USA

The Master of Applied Politics (MAP), in cooperation with the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and The University of Akron Political Science Department, is one of only a handful of graduate programs in the United States focusing on practical politics and experiential learning. It is designed for students interested in election campaigns, digital strategy and messaging, fundraising, managing organizations, and other political activities.

Whether you want to become more valuable to your employer, pursue a career in academia, or satisfy your own professional development goals, consider graduate programs offered by the Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering at The University of Akron. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering degree focuses on deepening your fundamental knowledge of chemical engineering and gaining professional skills and hands-on experiences useful for careers in industry, government, or academia.

The graduate Electrical and Computer Engineering program at The University of Akron provides students with the opportunity to deepen their technical and leadership skills as an engineer in a world driven by technology. This program prepares students for careers in industry, government, or academia by developing advanced skills in the electrical and computer engineering process. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree focuses on deepening your fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering and gaining professional skills and hands-on experiences useful for careers in industry, government, or academia.

The graduate civil engineering program at The University of Akron provides students with opportunities to gain advanced knowledge, skills, and training, to design, build, and maintain the foundation for our modern society. This includes our buildings, roads and bridges, drinking or wastewater and energy systems, seaports and airports, and infrastructure. Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering gives students the opportunity to enhance their technical skills in civil engineering and creates possibilities for future career advancement. For engineers currently working in the field, they are able to apply what they learn in class to their work immediately.

This degree prepares individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a technical area to work in polymer or polymer-related industries, consulting, or venture capital firms in a non-research position requiring both a broad familiarity with fundamentals of polymer science and polymer engineering and some knowledge of business and law. The program deepens technical knowledge in the polymer field while providing non-technical skills needed by team leaders, managers, and supervisors to make technology-mindful decisions.

The Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) online degree program equips you to prepare for, manage and respond to major disasters and emergencies, including natural catastrophes, hazardous materials leaks, terrorism, cyber warfare, and more.

Students who intend to pursue careers in small business management, whether by creating or acquiring a business or perhaps taking over a family business enterprise, will appreciate the flexibility of this degree program. Students with more full-time professional experience may prefer the broader course selection available in this degree program.

The Master of Taxation (MTax) Direct program is a professional degree in the College of Business Administration (CBA) School of Accountancy. It provides intensive training for individuals planning to enter the field, and for experienced accountants and attorneys.

The online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Supervision is specifically designed for those who hold an associate degree or who have earned at least 60 college credits. This program strengthens organizational leadership and supervisory skills to help you advance in your career and take on greater responsibility, regardless of your field.

Sociology will provide you with the lens to see and understand the world — including the interconnectedness of social institutions, inequality, and social change — with greater clarity. It challenges us to see each side of a problem and work to make a real difference. You will learn to analyze data, work collaboratively, and communicate complex ideas and findings to various audiences, using a range of platforms and methods.

The Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program at the College of Business Administration (MBA) helps students get ready to make a difference in any organization. By completing graduate work in business, you will be prepared to understand causes and effects across business functions and manage the uncertainties of the marketplace.

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) is a 30-credit degree program designed to help students from different backgrounds to become capable of accounting professionals. This degree allows students who have an accounting undergraduate degrees to broaden their business knowledge with coursework in information systems and finance.

This online degree prepares you for employment and career advancement — or a seamless transition into UA’s bachelor’s degree programs in education, social sciences, and the arts. Moreover, the Associate of Arts cultivates habits of lifelong learning and teaches you to think critically and creatively about ideas, events, and people — providing a foundation for personal and professional success.

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Public Relations (PR) degree program will teach you to help organizations build and maintain beneficial relationships with their audiences. You will learn the history, theory, and techniques of PR, developing important skills in writing and design, research and planning, critical thinking, ethical decision making, and public speaking.

The online RN to BSN program is designed for the registered nurse, with a diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited program, who is interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program also offers a pathway for continuing on to a master’s degree in nursing. You can take up to three graduate courses for a total of eight credits toward your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).