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This concentration offers specialized training at a time when organizations increasingly depend on digital infrastructure to protect information and critical systems. Demand is rising for professionals who understand cyber threats and are prepared to lead emergency planning and response efforts.

Coursework delves into topics ranging from cyber risk management and forensics to cyber policy and planning. Whether you’re focused on hazard mitigation or crisis response and recovery, this program supports a wide array of opportunities to advance your cybersecurity career.

As one of five concentrations in ASU’s online master’s in emergency management and homeland security, this program also promotes an all-hazards, all-threats knowledge base. You’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of hazards governance, program evaluation, geographic information systems and data analysis across a variety of emergency events.

Who's a good candidate for this program?

This program is designed for professionals who hold or are pursuing operational responsibilities related to cyber vulnerabilities and attacks, rather than technical roles. Common backgrounds include first response in fire and law enforcement, as well as experience in security operations across sectors.

Ideal candidates are looking to expand their impact by balancing foundational knowledge in emergency management and homeland security with targeted skills to address cyber risks. This expertise can lead to roles in operations, planning, program management and supervisorship across all levels of government and in private organizations.

The master’s in World War II studies provides an in-depth examination of how one war touched multiple continents and left an unparalleled legacy. Gain insight into the long-range effects the war had on society through a combination of lectures, media and primary sources. This master’s program is an ideal fit for those who:

• Are passionate about World War II.
• Enjoy writing.
• Want to increase their ability to draw evidence-based conclusions.

Why earn a master's in World War II studies?

Built in a unique partnership with the National World War II Museum, the master’s in World War II studies allows you to explore one of the most devastating conflicts in history. Through access to leading World War II experts and the National World War II Museum, you’ll learn about the causes of the war and its lasting global impact. The museum’s vast collection includes artifacts, films, letters, novels, monuments, photographs and more.

You’ll also develop transdisciplinary skills relevant to a variety of industries and professions from education to law, including the ability to:

• Analyze literature, oral histories and artifacts.
• Apply global events in the present-day context.
• Draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Evaluate competing perspectives.
• Understand how time alters the perception of history.

What will I learn from an online World War II studies degree?

In the master’s in World War II studies, you’ll develop an understanding of the chronology, origins and major events of the war. You’ll also examine the factors that led to the conflict and present-day consequences. Further, you’ll gain exposure to nuances, such as:

• Economic outcomes and opportunities.
• Evolution of governance and political systems.
• Impact on civilians.
• Military campaigns.
• Human responses to conflict, violence and genocide.

Are you interested in a more in-depth study of the impacts of the Holocaust and other genocides? Many of the courses in this degree can also be used in ASU’s online graduate certificate in Holocaust and genocide studies.

Industries such as health care, insurance and banking are highly regulated fields with a variety of legal guidelines they are required to follow. Compliance law focuses on mandating the regulations these organizations must follow to continue operating safely and legally. Large institutions often establish compliance departments dedicated to creating processes to track these requirements and manage data verifying organizational track records.

Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or make a switch into this field, this MLS program can support your goals by building your knowledge of the legal principles that underlie various business and health care regulations. This educational background can facilitate your understanding of how to create institutional frameworks in your organizations that meet policy demands.

The skills and knowledge you’ll develop

This program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to implement relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards within organizations of any size. Your expertise will help businesses uphold legal and ethical standards, avoid reputational damage and build trust with stakeholders and employees. You’ll be well prepared to take on these challenges after gaining skills such as:

• Assessing and managing risk
• Conducting internal investigations
• Developing compliance processes and programs
• Enforcing ethical decision-making
• Interpreting regulations and compliance requirements
• Managing recordkeeping and reporting

Additionally, you’ll study strategies for devising and maintaining reporting mechanisms associated with industry guidelines. Through foundational courses and electives, you’ll also build abilities in legal writing and other broadly applicable skills.

What is a degree emphasis? Is it the same as a concentration?

A degree program’s emphasis is similar to a concentration, but there are key differences.

• A concentration is a formalized selection of courses within a major. A concentration requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of which at least nine credit hours must be upper division. Your concentration appears on both your ASU diploma and your transcripts.
• An emphasis is a selected topic area defined within the major. It’s typically 9–12 credit hours and doesn’t need to be officially declared. The emphasis will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

This program focuses on advanced Indigenous theoretical concepts and current practices to build the knowledge, context and talents needed to collaborate with tribal nations and strengthen Indigenous education programs. 

Courses are taught by Indigenous faculty or faculty with significant experience in Indigenous communities. You’ll learn about key topics related to learning and Indigenous studies, including:

• Current issues in American Indian education.
• Critical Indigenous research methodologies.
• History of American Indian education.
• Indigenous knowledge systems.
• Issues related to Indigenous language and culture.

Additionally, the program offers a Native Hawaiian track. Each of the four courses in this track are led by Native Hawaiian faculty, and each one is a subject matter expert.

Who’s a good candidate for this master’s program?

A passion for Indigenous education is an essential quality for any student in this program. If you have a deep interest in working with Indigenous communities or schools, this may be the right master’s program for you. Experience in Indigenous education is valuable, but not a requirement to apply.

Does completing this degree directly lead to a teaching certification?

No. While this program supports the development of context, knowledge and talents related to Indigenous education, it does not lead to a teaching certification. To earn this certification, you’ll need to complete additional courses outside of ASU Online.

Global technology and development uses international development and scientific disciplines to better understand and more capably address global issues. Examples include addressing climate change, delivering accessible health care and education and providing clean drinking water.

There are two key components of global and technology development:

• Recognizing the ability of technology to affect societies.
• Understanding how changes in societies lead to technological innovation.

While technology is a foundational focus, this discipline takes many other concepts into account. Depending on the specific context of a project, considerations such as history, religion and society can all come into play. Effective development needs more than just the right technology and data. Implementation often requires a strong grasp of a community’s culture.

What is technology’s role in global development?

Technology, which is taken to mean every sort of tool or system used by society to advance its goals, affects social, political and economic processes and outcomes. 

In this program, you’ll learn how to analyze these processes and outcomes, and critique the variable impacts of technology and political and social development and change.

What abilities can I develop in this applied international development concentration?

Key skills you can hone related to development include:

• Analysis.
• Evaluation.
• Management.
• Planning.
• Research.

The broad range of potential coursework in this program means you can cultivate abilities that are highly relevant to your field of interest.

Can I select a specialization for my degree?

You can choose a specialization from other colleges within ASU and select elective courses offered through them, including but not limited to:

• College of Health Solutions.
• Thunderbird School of Global Management.
• W. P. Carey School of Business.

If you want to assist in the development of societies and countries across the globe, this global technology and development degree can prepare you to do so regardless of the specific field in which you work.

Emphasizing in-demand skills and abilities, this online master’s program provides you with the knowledge and experience needed to design and execute large-scale initiatives for attracting, growing and engaging customers. The multidisciplinary program incorporates audience data, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), market research and social media campaigns.

In addition to your coursework, you’ll earn professional digital marketing certifications that’ll help you stand out from the competition when applying for roles. These certifications include:

• Google Ads.
• Google Analytics.
• Inbound marketing.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to elevate your digital marketing career and pursue opportunities with organizations in the public and private sectors. With your ability to build an audience, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to drive a wide range of impactful outcomes for these organizations. Your efforts can help grow sales, solicit donations, attract political support and more.

What you’ll learn in this digital audience strategy master’s program

Throughout this master’s program, you’ll learn how to measure and analyze consumer trends and behavior to grow audiences through tailored digital content. Coursework combines a diverse array of perspectives — from ethics, law and social science research to multimedia content creation and real-time data analysis — in a holistic digital marketing curriculum. You’ll also build abilities in writing, public speaking, entrepreneurship, leadership, project management and more. The central focus of this program is to learn how to apply these various disciplines as you plan strategies for driving digital audience growth and advancing innovation.

In addition to your core courses, you’ll also have the opportunity to delve deeper into your passion area by choosing a specialized elective track. Areas of specialty include:

• Audience data.
• Content creation.
• Inclusive leadership.
• Media entrepreneurship.
• Media literacy.

Want to know more? We debunk six common myths about pursuing a digital audience strategy master’s program.

Who’s a good candidate for this program?

This program is ideal for professionals looking to advance their marketing or audience engagement careers. It also benefits those looking to develop the skills needed to break into a digital marketing career.

Trained individuals who know how to reach large online audiences are in high-demand. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to work for institutions that seek this kind of expertise, including:

• Advocacy groups and nonprofits.
• Communication agencies.
• Corporations.
• Government agencies.
• News organizations.

In this program, you’ll learn how to assess and prescribe nutrition practices to improve a patient's health and prevent diseases. You’ll also gain an understanding of how to leverage testing strategies and data to research new nutrition techniques to apply in clinical practices. In this program, you can choose to study the standard curriculum or complete the dietetics track.

• The standard curriculum is best if you didn’t major in nutrition, and is particularly good for pre-professional students in their gap year.
• The dietetics track is best if you’ve completed an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD) or have earned the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and are looking to advance your career through nutrition assessment training in special populations.

Throughout the program, you’ll learn to:

• Analyze research evidence to obtain disease-specific nutritional information and recommendations.
• Collaborate with registered dietitians to provide medical nutrition therapy as part of a patient care team.
• Use patient information to craft individual nutrition management plans focused on optimal health and risk factor reduction.

Ideal candidates for this program have earned a bachelor’s degree in science and plan to enter a health care role or advanced professional schools such as medical school, dental school, nursing and more. You may also be a physician, nurse or other clinical practitioner who’s interested in gaining a deeper understanding about how diet impacts a patient’s health.