A brighter future beckons

Balancing career, family and college can be daunting. For working professionals determined to change their future trajectory – and as quickly as possible – William Woods University offers a variety of specialized master’s programs online.

The William Woods Global Difference

William Woods University is ranked among the nation’s top online learning programs. We combine more than 150 years of academic excellence with a student-centered, service-oriented educational environment, and our convenient, 8-week courses offer flexibility and affordable tuition.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your horizons or working toward career goals that require a graduate degree – Woods Global can help you achieve your goals in an affordable, accredited, supportive online learning environment.

Whatever path you seek, you can expect to be both challenged and supported though practical coursework taught by engaging faculty.

The Woods Global Advantage

Affordability
  • Your cost stays the same for the duration of your program.
  • Financial assistance is available
Convenience is Key
  • Choose from 9 start dates throughout the year.
  • 5-week terms. One course per term recommended.
  • The programs are designed for you, the busy professional, built on a tradition of more than 150 years of academic excellence.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Gain the Knowledge Needed to Advance Your Career

William Woods University’s MBA program differentiates itself by combining real-world experience with academic rigor. Our program offers students the opportunity to learn from experts in their field of instruction. Each of the 10 course offerings (30 hours) combines theory with real world experience and is uniquely designed to enhance students’ skills and knowledge needed to compete in today’s competitive business markets. Our smaller class sizes allow for a much more personable experience and connection with your classmates and the professors that teach our courses.

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The flexibility of the MBA Program at William Woods University is what makes it so attractive. The program offers students the opportunity to enter the program at any point during a new 5 weeks. It is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals, as well as traditional students just completing their undergraduate degree, and can be completed in 12 to 15 months. No matter where or how you attend, you can expect academic excellence combined with real-world relevance. Courses are designed and taught by professionals that not only hold terminal degrees in the areas they instruct but have proven their expertise in the business world.

Program Highlights

  • Cost/Credit Hour - $525
  • Total Credits - 30
  • Total Tuition - $15,750*
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
The William Woods MBA program gave me and many others the opportunity to develop our business skills and knowledge. Spending two more years at William Woods was a blessing, as it gave me time to figure out my post-graduation plans, under the fantastic guidance of the program leaders and professors. - Harry Willsher ‘21, MBA
  • Completed Application
    • Bachelors Transcript (2.5 GPA minimum)
      • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course.
  •  CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Executive Director
  • Executive Vice President (EVP)
  • Operations Vice President (Operations VP)
  • President
  • Project Management Specialists
  • General Manager

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Learning for Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders

The transition to value-based care and population health, emergence of personalized medicine, increased use of technologies, new competitors, the demand for expanded care delivery sites, and revamped payment and public funding models are all impacting the financial performance of the health care ecosystem. Given all these health care dynamics, financial volatility, and operational complexity, what is clear is that the role of health care professionals and leaders is under evolution. The role is more valued than ever, and health care leaders must update their competency skills to build and support resilient organizations and communities.

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  • The MHA program is delivered in convenient 8-week terms offering flexibility.
  • Build leadership and administration competency as you learn to:
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate healthcare services
  • Manage and lead a facility, clinical area or department, and more
  • Analyze key leadership and management roles and functions in health care administration
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to function proficiently as a graduate learner, including planning, managing time, obtaining resources, and using technology
  • Analyze the effects of decisions made by healthcare administrators on the financial position and operations of the healthcare organization
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of current healthcare technology
  • Evaluate a healthcare organization’s culture and underlying structure to develop effective management and leadership strategies

Program Highlights

  • Cost/Credit Hour - $475
  • Total Credits - 30
  • Total Tuition - $14,250*
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
  • Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and other Senior Officers
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Physician Group Administrator
  • Vice President
  • Clinical Administrator
  • Operations Directors
  • Operations Manager
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Insurance Payers Administrator
  • Healthcare Line Manager (Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, etc.)
  • Completed Application
    • Bachelors Transcript (2.5 GPA minimum)
      • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course.
  • Clinical Director
  • Health Information Management Director (HIM Director
  • Health Information Manager (HIM Manager)
  • Healthcare System Director
  • Medical Records Director
  • Medical Records Manager
  • Mental Health Program Manager

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Practical Skills for New World Leaders

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is one of the most sought-after degrees for candidates who aspire to reach an executive or a top-level position in an organization. While traditional MBA programs emphasize business-driven outcomes, the MA in Organizational Leadership draws from a more human-centered approach, prioritizing meaning, values and vision to unlock the fullest potential of human capital.

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100% Online
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In this program, you will learn how to analyze and apply organizational leadership theories to respond to real leadership challenges such as organizational inefficiencies, corporate culture issues, dormant productivity and more. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to instill effective leadership practices, policies and systems to enable 21st-century organizations to grow, evolve and adapt to the realities of an ever-changing, globalized world. This degree will help you develop your leadership style and learn to build highly effective teams and a culture of collaboration within an organization. All along the way, you will have an opportunity to learn from a diverse group of experienced and accomplished faculty with backgrounds and specialty areas ranging from Fortune 500 companies, military, adult learning, strategic foresight, and behavioral sciences.

Program Highlights

  • Cost/Credit Hour - $525
  • Total Credits - 30
  • Total Tuition - $15,750*
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
Convenient 5-week courses help balance education with work/life obligations
  • Completed Application
    • Bachelors Transcript (2.5 GPA minimum)
      • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course.
  • Business Manager
  • Center Manager
  • Department Manager
  • District Manager
  • General Manager (GM)
  • Operations Director
  • Operations General Manager (Operations GM)
  • Operations Manager
  • Plant Superintendent
  • Store Manager

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Business analytics is currently one of the most sought-after careers in the United States.

The employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for management analysts in the year 2020 was $87,660.0

The Master of Science in Business Analytics curriculum combines data analytics with business concepts and impactful communications to help you become a successful analyst with excellent potential for professional growth. Whether your undergraduate degree is focused on business, accounting, finance, or technology, the MSBA from William Woods University will provide you with the tools to excel in the ever-growing field of business analytics.

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  • Coursera Infused Curriculum - Student earns a Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
  • Courses created and taught by faculty with both academic and professional expertise.
  • STEM-Designated Program
  • Fast growing field
  • Professional final project with real-world application.

  • Cost/Credit Hour - $475
  • Total Credits - 30
  • Total Tuition - $14,250*
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
  • Completed Application
    • Bachelors Transcript (2.5 GPA minimum)
      • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course.
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Employment Programs Analyst
  • Management Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Performance Management Analyst
  • Program Management Analyst

Doctor of Business Administration

Earning a Doctorate in Business Administration

This degree combines the best of academic rigor and professional application. Traditionally, a PhD leads to an academic career and is seen as adding to the body of knowledge while a DBA is more focused for working professionals who have practical experience in their field and wish to apply existing theories and knowledge to current business problems. Professionals choose this degree program for a variety of reasons including:

  • To transform themselves into dynamic problem-solvers and business leaders.
  • Distinguish them from colleagues and competitors

Discover the Woods Difference

  • Five-week courses designed to help you graduate on your timeline.
  • Decide and follow a clear dissertation process and timeline.
  • Academic degree program created by expert faculty for executive-level professionals.
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  • Five-Week courses designed to help you graduate on time
  • Meet your lead Faculty mentor within the first ten weeks
  • Decide and follow a clear dissertation process and timeline
  • Work with your faculty mentor right away on possible dissertation topics focused on your profession, industry, and interests
  • Academic Degree program created by expert faculty for executive-level professionals
  • Transfer Friendly – Transfer up to 24 credit hours from your Masters towards the program.
  • Academic degree program created by expert faculty for executive-level professionals.
  • 3 Dissertation Styles: Dissertation for Professional Practice | Dissertation for Publication | Traditional Dissertation.
  • 51 Credit Hours
  • Convenient Start dates
  • $21,060* one year
  • $39,780* up to two years
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
  • Completed Application
  • Masters Transcript (3.0 GPA minimum)
    • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course.
  • CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Executive Director
  • Executive Vice President (EVP)
  • Operations Vice President (Operations VP)
  • President
  • Project Management Specialists
  • General Manager

Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership

Be the leader our world needs

The online Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership is highly sought after by individuals aiming for senior executive roles in organizations. This academically rigorous program prepares graduates to excel as leaders, researchers, and practitioners. Graduates are also well-positioned for higher education roles such as faculty members, Deans, Provosts, and University or College Presidents.

This program provides a deep understanding of knowledge creation in the leadership field through its research-based curriculum. It hones leadership skills, enabling graduates to apply their expertise across various industries, including higher education, the private sector, non-profits, and government organizations. The Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at William Woods University stands out as one of the few regional programs offering an advanced curriculum that addresses the trends shaping modern organizations in the 21st century.

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  • Transfer Friendly – Transfer up to 24 credit hours from your Masters towards the program.
  • Academic degree program created by expert faculty for executive-level professionals.
  • Total Credit Hours – 54
  • Cost per Credit Hour - $780
  • Total Tuition - $42,120*
  • Estimated Completion – 2 years
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
  • Completed Application
  • Masters Transcript (3.0 GPA minimum
  • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course
  • CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Executive Director
  • Executive Vice President (EVP)
  • Operations Vice President (Operations VP)
  • President

Master of Science in Management

If you’re looking for a degree program that will transform you into a driving force in business, the Master of Science in Management degree could be your perfect fit. When you enroll in this STEM-designated program, you’ll study the most current management science and technology-focused approaches to managing organizations.

Equip yourself with the skills demanded by today’s top employers and position yourself for professional success. This degree isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transforming you into a strategic thinker and effective manager capable of driving organizational success.

Program Advantages
Cost
Admissions Requirements
Career Opportunities
  • Coursera Infused Curriculum - Student earns a Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
  • Courses created and taught by faculty with both academic and professional expertise.
  • STEM-Designated Program
  • Fast growing field

  • Total Credit Hours – 30
  • Cost Per credit Hour - $525
  • Total Tuition - $15,750*
  • New Start Date Every 5 Weeks
  • Professional Certificate Infused in Coursework
  • *This doesn’t include any program or digital access fees.
  • Completed Application
    • Bachelors Transcript (2.5 GPA minimum)
      • Official Transcripts required prior to end of first course.
  • Business Manager
  • Center Manager
  • Department Manager
  • District Manager
  • General Manager (GM)
  • Operations Director
  • Operations General Manager (Operations GM)
  • Operations Manage
  • Plant Superintendent
  • Store Manager
  • Data Deliverables Manager
  • Data Management Manager

A brighter future beckons

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