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Earn a Master's Degree or Certificate Online at Top-Ranked Wake Forest University

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Your career. Your field. Your future.

Are you ready to level up your career? As a working professional, you need a program that’s flexible enough to fit your life, relevant enough to build your expertise, and innovative enough to fuel your aspirations. At Wake Forest’s School of Professional Studies, you get all three. Empower yourself to lead your field with impact and excellence.

Ranked and Respected

Attend a university that’s been top-ranked for 25+ consecutive years. Also ranked for Best Value, we offer you the highest academic quality for an affordable tuition. Scholarships may also be available.

On-the-Go Flexibility

Learn on your terms—when, where, and how it works for you. With 100% online courses paired with unparalleled support services for busy adults, you’ll have what it takes to succeed your way.

Driven by Market Needs

Master in-demand skills and position yourself to get—and stay—ahead. Learn from expert faculty who know what it takes to thrive in a diverse, evolving, high-tech global society.

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Why Choose Wake Forest School of Professional Studies?

Online Graduate Programs

Our programs deliver the mix of leadership, technical, and practical skills that today’s employers need most. Select your field:

  • Communications

    Master of Communications

    • Learn how to handle crisis management and public relations to deliver communications that solve real-world problems.
    • Master the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, driving equity and innovation through authentic messaging.

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  • Curriculum and Instruction

    Master of Curriculum and Instruction

    • Equip yourself with the multicultural, digital, and leadership skills to meet the evolving needs of today’s schools and organizations.
    • Master instructional theory and practice, curriculum development, online teaching and learning, and instructional leadership.

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  • Digital Marketing

    Master of Digital Marketing

    • Master marketing analytics, data visualization, digital design, UX, SEO, SEM, branding, packaging, channel management, social media content management, storytelling, and more.
    • Specialize your degree with an elective focused on consumer psychology, project management, the customer journey, or web and video development.

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    Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing and Analytics

    • Learn the fundamental principles of digital marketing and evaluate how brands connect with their consumers.
    • Develop effective digital marketing plans using leading-edge tools and robust research methods.

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  • Educational Leadership

    Master of Educational Leadership

    • Master how to improve student outcomes and school operations, lead diverse and inclusive teams, and address the pressing challenges facing schools today.
    • Learn about educational and instructional leadership, data-driven school improvement, administration and community building, school finance, and more.

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  • Enterprise Risk Management

    Master of Enterprise Risk Management

    • Learn to manage organizational risk at the financial, operational, and reputational level in an interdisciplinary program that incorporates ethics into your curriculum.
    • Formulate frameworks and best practices while establishing risk-aware organizational cultures through effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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  • Fintech

    Master of Financial Technology and Analytics

    • Explore emerging technologies and their finance applications in a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry experts.
    • Master risk management, artificial intelligence, data management, visual analytics, and more.

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    Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology

    • Deepen your understanding of fintech fundamentals and ecosystems and develop in-demand skills that take your career further.
    • Explore emerging trends and innovations in financial services and learn to manage disruption in the financial sector.

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  • Health Administration

    Master of Health Administration

    • Master how to improve healthcare services and lead organizational change through effective leadership. Build health-focused management expertise through an interdisciplinary curriculum that embeds health equity into your practice.
    • Develop a combination of healthcare knowledge and business management tools and learn about health management, population health, social determinants of health, organizational development, and more.

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  • Health Informatics

    Master of Health Informatics

    • Learn about artificial intelligence, healthcare databases, health information regulation, the “age of digital health,” and more.
    • Master the skills needed to improve healthcare and guide your organization in the future of healthcare. Build expertise through a curriculum that takes a comprehensive approach to health data management and analytics.

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  • Project Management

    Master of Project Management

    • Gain in-demand tools and skills ranging from advanced Agile and Scrum to change management, portfolio management, and negotiation.
    • Choose from electives to prepare for industry certifications; master Lean Six Sigma project implementation; or take a deep dive into specific industries.

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    Graduate Certificate in Agile Leadership

    • Learn to effectively use Agile to manage projects of various sizes and complexities.
    • Gain strategies for addressing stakeholder conflicts and guiding organizational change in a project management setting.

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    Graduate Certificate in Project Management

    • Understand the role of project management in contemporary organizations.
    • Learn the elements and rationale of the project management life cycle and how to manage change.

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  • Public Administration

    Master of Public Administration

    • Effectively guide projects, programs, and policies that directly impact organizations and communities.
    • Create and implement tangible, socially responsible change, using up-to-date digital platforms and data analytics.
    • Learn through a lens that champions cross-cultural awareness, critical thinking, and the application of equity-enhancing initiatives.

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Upcoming Start Dates

Application Deadline for Summer 2024: May 1

Admissions

We believe in a streamlined application process that respects your time—and your experience.

  • No admission tests (no GRE/GMAT)
  • No minimum undergraduate GPA
  • No required letters of recommendation

An unofficial transcript is acceptable for admission; an official transcript is due by the start of the first course.

You will need:

Student Experience

Join the supportive and engaging Wake Forest community.

  • Learn from professors who are leading practitioners and academic experts.
  • Get 1-on-1 support from a dedicated Student Success Manager.

Take advantage of our deep roots and connections in Charlotte, NC:

  • A state-of-the art facility for in-person networking opportunities
  • Programmatic advisory boards that tap into local industry leaders and organizations
  • The largest Wake Forest alumni presence

Charles Iacovou, PhD

Vice Provost of Wake Forest Charlotte programs and the Dean of the School of Professional Studies

Our research indicates that the future of professional education can benefit from a combination of traditional and novel, flexible offerings that advance relevant knowledge and prepare professionals to lead impactful change in their professions and industry.

80,000+ Alumni

When you graduate, you’ll join an interconnected community from around the globe. Make valuable connections, find new opportunities, and continue growing as a leader in your field.

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At the School of Professional Studies, we blend Wake Forest’s rich, 185+ year history with cutting-edge professional education that reflects modern market trends. It’s the best of both worlds.

Are you ready for what’s next?

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25 Years: https://news.wfu.edu/2022/09/12/u-s-news-ranks-wake-forest-among-top-30-universities/

Best National University: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities (Tie)

Best Value: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/best-value

Employment and Career Advancement: Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Wake Forest does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Project Management

Digital Marketing

Health Informatics

Fintech

Communications

Curriculum and Instruction