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Master’s in One Year

At Columbia College, we make advancing your career as convenient as possible with 100% online graduate programs that you can complete in just one year.

We offer master’s degrees in some of today’s most in-demand fields, from education and healthcare to business and leadership. You’ll engage with expert faculty, benefit from flexible scheduling, and acquire the skills that will set you apart — and all with your budget in mind.

Academics

M aster’s in Business Administration

Master’s in Criminal Justice

Master’s in Educational Administration and Leadership (K-12)

Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Master’s in Higher Education Administration

Master’s in Innovation and Divergent Learning

Master’s in Organizational Leadership

Master’s in Trauma-Informed Education

Industry Outlook

You’ll get your money’s worth at Columbia College, as our graduate programs are focused on fast-growing and high-paying fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are some of the numbers:

715,000 NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JOBS BY 2031

70,000

NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE JOBS BY 2031

28% HEALTH ADMINISTRATION JOB GROWTH

$110,680

MEDIAN SALARY FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS

$103,460 MEDIAN SALARY FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

$122,010

MEAN SALARY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS

EMPLOYERS

South Carolina Highway Patrol

SC school principals and administrators

Richland School District

Clemson University

Lexington School District

Nonprofits

Social services agencies

Hospitals and clinics

Entrepreneurship

Colleges and universities

Master’s in Business Administration

Advance your career, upgrade your pay grade, or prepare to launch your own business with a one-year MBA designed for working professionals.

T he program is fully online, so you can complete your degree from anywhere and without interruption to your current career. You’ll refine your decision-making skills with data analytics, financial management, marketing, and more. Plus, concentrations in resilience based management, contemporary sports and hospitality management, social impact management, and health administration allow you to focus your education to your career goals.

Program Highlights

• Complete 27 hours in core business and nine hours in an area of concentration.

• Concentrations include resilience based management, contemporary sports and hospitality management, social impact management, and health administration.

• Learn from connected professors with years of experience in their fields.

Master’s in Criminal Justice

P repare to be a leader in law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, emergency management, and related areas in one of best online criminal justice master’s programs in the nation.

In a program designed to fit around your professional and personal commitments, you’ll expand your knowledge in topics like criminology, diversity in criminal justice, and leadership strategies, equipping you with the expertise to ascend to a leadership role in your current organization or elsewhere.

Program Highlights

• L earn from faculty with decades of law enforcement experience.

• Complete a capstone project featuring an independent academic research study.

• Graduate work from accredited institutions may be eligible for transfer credit.

Master’s in Educational Administration and Leadership (K-12)

L earn from faculty with decades of school administration experience as you prepare to become an elementary and/or secondary school principal in this fully online M.Ed. program.

With an emphasis on practical experiences, the program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to take your education career to the next level through courses in leadership and school governance. Graduates are prepared to create an inclusive school culture by maintaining systems to support personnel, curriculums, and school policies.

Program Highlights

• Designed for working professionals with a built-in internship and practicum that provides experience in various aspects of school administration and supervision.

• The curriculum aligns with the NELP Program Recognition Standards and the South Carolina PADEPP.

• Professors offer personalized mentorship and a wealth of knowledge in today’s top educational issues.

Master’s in Healthcare Administration

With a focus on leadership, management, and social responsibility, this online master’s program will provide you with the expertise needed to move up the ranks of health administration.

You’ll learn from experienced faculty as you study topics like conflict management and financial decision-making. When you’re done, you’ll be prepared to launch or advance your career in health administration, whether you’re interested in the management of hospitals, health services organizations, or public health infrastructure and consulting.

Program Highlights

• Intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or for students with a bachelor’s in another field and two or more years of professional experience in the healthcare industry.

• Faculty translate their hands-on experience in the field to create meaningful assignments and provide useful insights.

• The curriculum aligns with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Administration (CAHME).

Master’s in Higher Education Administration

Advance your career in higher education. This fully online program will deepen your knowledge in all areas of higher education and strengthen your leadership competencies to maximize your impact in post-secondary education. Address current issues in higher education through:

• Courses in student development, finance, law, ethics, leadership, and trends.

• Learn from experienced higher education professors of practice.

• Complete a capstone project of your own design.

• Ac ademic leadership

• Student development

• Advising & student support

• Operations

Master’s in Innovation and Divergent Learning

In this flexible M.Ed. program, students learn alternative instructional methods and explore new ways of reaching reluctant learners. Through collaborative learning, peer support groups, and applied experiential learning, you’ll discover how adverse experiences impact learners and teachers alike. There is also a certificate option for students seeking specialized knowledge in nontraditional teaching and learning.

Program Highlights

• You’ll begin to understand students’ learning needs, building trust and relationships with hard-to-reach students.

• The program enables you to progress in one cohort group.

• Faculty are dedicated experts in today’s systematic issues and divergent learning styles.

Master’s in Organizational Leadership

P repare to meet twenty-first century leadership challenges and opportunities in this online program designed for professionals in corporate, nonprofit, government, and entrepreneurial settings. In a collaborative learning environment, the program combines real-world practice with a robust academic approach. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped for a diverse array of professional opportunities where you can take the lead.

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Program Highlights

• Online classes are interactive and engaging.

• The program maintains small class sizes with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

• Faculty have expertise in organizational leadership, management, program development, entrepreneurship, executive coaching, consulting, and small business.

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Master’s in Trauma-Informed Education

Schools and organizations need trauma-informed leaders more than ever. Answer the call by earning your M.Ed. in this flexible program designed for educators and school personnel, lawyers, nurses, social workers, foster/adoptive parents, and daycare workers, just to name a few. You’ll participate in a blend of education and social work courses focused on trauma-sensitive practices, equipping you with the expertise to promote change in your organization and community.

Program Highlights

• This is the only trauma-informed program in the country where half the courses are in social work and half are in education.

• Our Mentoring Program connects graduates with current students for ongoing networking and mentoring.

• The TIE program is designed for the working professional in a variety of workspaces. Assignments are created for you to build your individualized area of expertise.

Tuition & Cost

Columbia College is committed to keeping your educational costs down, which is why we offer online graduate programs at a highly competitive rate. In addition, you’ll save time and money by completing your master’s degree in just one year.

A $26-per-credit-hour resource and technology fee helps fund textbooks, tutoring services, general IT assistance, computer lab maintenance and upgrades, and library database access.