Choosing a Graduate Program That Works for Your Life
If you’re considering going back to school, you likely have one big question: Will this fit into my life — and will it be worth it?
As a working professional, you need:
• A high-quality program delivered fully online
• A university nationally recognized for excellence online
• A clear completion timeline
• Strong return on investment
• Support from faculty and advisors
• A respected university behind your degree At the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies (UNH CPS), our highly relevant and affordable graduate programs are built by scholar practitioner faculty for adult learners balancing careers, families, and financial responsibilities.
Online Master’s Degrees
Our online master’s programs are designed to deepen your expertise and position you for leadership opportunities across industries including business, technology, education, healthcare, public service, and national security.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Why earn a master’s degree?
A master’s degree is more than an academic credential — it’s a strategic investment in your future.
Pursue a master’s degree to:
• Advance into senior or executive-level leadership
• Increase your earning potential
• Strengthen your qualifications for promotion
• Gain strategic decision-making skills
• Expand your professional credibility
• Transition into a new industry or specialized field
• Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market
• Build long-term career mobility
Whether you’re seeking advancement in your current role or pivoting into a new field, a UNH master’s degree — completed online in as little as 12 months — can help you gain a competitive edge in today’s evolving job market.
Choose from:
• Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management (M.S.)
• Health Care Management (M.S.)
• Human Services Administration (M.S.)
• Instruction and Leadership (M.S.)
• Leadership (M.S.)
• Leadership: Human Resource and Organization Development (M.S.)
• Leadership: Information Technology Management (M.S.)
• National Security Intelligence Analysis (M.S.)
• Project Management (M.S.)
Online Graduate Certificates
Our online graduate certificates are designed to help you build specialized expertise quickly and strengthen your professional credentials across industries including business, technology, healthcare, public service, education, and national security.
Courses: 4
Program Length: As few as two terms (16 weeks)
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 12
Why earn a graduate certificate?
A graduate certificate is a focused way to gain specialized skills to advance your degree without committing to a full master’s degree.
Pursue a graduate certificate to:
• Gain specialized skills in a high-demand area
• Position yourself for promotion
• Increase your earning potential
• Strengthen your résumé with an advanced credential
• Build expertise quickly — in as little as 8 months
• Transition into a new functional area
• Stand out in a competitive job market
Whether you’re looking to level up in your current role or explore a new professional direction, a UNH online graduate certificate can deliver immediate career impact — on your timeline.
Build Toward a Master’s Degree
Many of our graduate certificates are designed to stack into a corresponding master’s program.
• Your certificate credits may apply toward a full master’s degree
• You gain a credential now — while keeping the door open for continued advancement
Choose from:
• Business Communication and Digital Strategy
• Data Science
• Health Care Management
• Human Resource and Organization Development
• Human Services Administration
• Information Technology Management
• Nonprofit Leadership
• Operations Management
• Project Management
MASTER’S
Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management (M.S.)
Develop sophisticated governance, risk, and compliance skills in the strategies and practices that keep organizations secure and resilient.
Program Overiew:
The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management helps professionals build critical skills in cybersecurity policy, risk management, and governance. Designed for students with or without a technical background, the program focuses on strategic thinking, leadership, and communication in today’s evolving cyber landscape.
Students gain a strong foundation in cyber policy while exploring key areas such as compliance, incident response, and organizational resilience. Faculty bring deep industry knowledge to help connect theory to real-world challenges in security and risk.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Ideal for mid-career professionals or aspiring cybersecurity leaders. No technical degree required to apply.
Course Highlights:
• Foundations of Cybersecurity Policy
• Security Risk Management
• Cybersecurity Standards and Compliance
• Incident Response and Recovery
• Organizational Communication
• Contemporary Issues in Cybersecurity
Brett ’21G, M.S. Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management
MASTER’S
Health Care Management (M.S.)
Designed for professionals looking for a mid-level or upper-level management position in the health care industry.
Program Overiew:
The online Master of Science in Health Care Management deepens your understanding of today’s dynamic health care landscape while building the specialized skills you need to advance your career. Developed in partnership with regional health care leaders, this program is designed for working professionals. Delivered fully online, with select blended course options, it offers opportunities to apply what you learn directly in your workplace— integrating your studies with your professional goals.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Individuals navigating a career change or seeking promotion to mid- to upper-level positions in the private or public sectors of the growing health care industry.
Course Highlights:
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Health Care Delivery and Innovations
• Introduction to Project Management
• Health Care Financial Management
Rob’s Story
Rob ’21G, M.S. Health Care Management
MASTER’S
Human Services Administration (M.S.)
Emphasizes leadership, ethical decision-making, program planning, and evaluation.
Program Overiew:
The online Master of Science in Human Services Administration (MSHSA) prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to lead in human services agencies or organizations.
Students will integrate methods of leadership, management and administration, ethical decision making, and program planning and evaluation in an interprofessional learning environment. The MSHSA provides graduates with the education needed to assume roles as administrators, managers, or leaders within the human service industry.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Individuals looking for a leadership role within a human service agency or organization.
Course Highlights:
• Principles of Human Service Management
• Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services
• Leading and Governing Nonprofit Organizations
• Building Diverse and Multicultural Organizations
Melissa ’14,‘17G, Human Services & Addiction Studies
MASTER’S
Instruction and Leadership (M.S.)
Designed for licensed teachers interested in becoming leaders who are focused on the improved learning of their PK-12 students.
Program Overiew:
The online Master of Science in Instruction and Leadership develops your expertise in both innovative instructional practices and dynamic leadership strategies, preparing you to guide educational excellence at the classroom, school, and district levels. For experienced educators ready to lead positive changes in today’s complex educational landscape, this advanced degree provides the strategic vision and practical skills needed to move into key teacher leadership positions.
Throughout the online Master’s in Instruction and Leadership (MSIL) program, students design and implement an action research project to meet a specific need of their school community. Choose from a variety of specialization areas to customize your degree based on your interests and professional goals.
Courses: as few as x or up to 11, depending on prior post baccalaureate credits.*
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or varies parttime, depending on prior post baccalaureate credits.
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 36*
*Our advising team and program director will review your educational history and provide a degree plan that aligns with your unique background.
Ideal for:
Licensed teachers interested in becoming effective teacher leaders who are focused on the improved learning of their PK-12 students and professional development of their colleagues.
Choose a specialization:
Tailor your degree to your specific interest and career goals.
• Elementary Eduction
• General Special Education
• Life Sciences
• Literacy
• Mathematics (Middle or Upper)
• Early Childhood Special Education
Amy Allen, Faculty & Alumna
MASTER’S
Leadership (M.S.)
Learn to lead teams, cultivate a strategic vision, and communicate effectively to maximize your organization’s potential.
Program Overiew:
The online Master of Science Leadership degree was created for current or emerging leaders in any field. Learn many leadership skills, such as leading teams, cultivating a strategic vision, and communicating effectively. Available fully online, this ten-course program was designed for working professionals.
It allows students to apply what they learn in a workplace setting, integrating their studies with their professional goals. This degree would help in almost any industry/field including Non-Profit Manager, Responders, Military, Management, Human Resources, State Employees, University/College Employees, and Sales.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Professionals in any field who want to strengthen their leadership skills for the modern workplace. Students build expertise in team leadership, strategic vision, and communication to improve collaboration and organizational performance.
Course Highlights:
• Cultivating Your Leadership Capabilities
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Emergence of a Strategic Leader
• Change Management and Communication
Dan ’22,‘24G, M.S. Leadership
MASTER’S
Leadership:
Human Resource and Organization Development (M.S.)
Develop and implement HR strategies with organizational practices.
Program Overiew:
The Master of Science in Leadership with an Option in Human Resource and Organization Development is designed to provide the foundation for human resources professionals to develop advanced expertise in HR leadership to effectively develop, implement, and align HR strategies with organizational practices, and ultimately, achieve organizational outcomes.
Curriculum is aligned with SHRM competencies and include specialized areas of the HR function to include HR strategy, talent management, staffing, performance management, training and development, HR metrics, leading changes, and organizational leadership. Graduates will be prepared for careers that allow them to contribute to strategic advancement in business settings, in the nonprofit sector, and in the corporate environment.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Individuals currently working in—or aspiring to—a career in Human Resources who want to develop advanced HR leadership expertise. Students learn to align HR strategies with organizational goals to drive stronger business outcomes.
Course Highlights:
• Managing Human Resources in a Global Economy
• Business Acumen: Role of HR in Business
• HR Technology and People Analytics
• Leading Teams
Aura ’08,’20, M.S. Leadership
MASTER’S
Leadership: Information Technology Management (M.S.)
Master your leadership abilities in roles such as IT project management, cybersecurity analysis, and digital transformation consulting.
Program Overiew:
The Master of Science in Leadership (MSLD) with an option in Information Technology Management is tailored for professionals seeking to develop their leadership abilities while mastering the complexities of managing technology-driven organizations.
This program integrates leadership theory and practice with a deep dive into IT management, preparing students to lead teams, drive innovation, and strategically manage information systems in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Graduates will gain a comprehensive understanding of organizational leadership, project management, information security, and emerging technologies, empowering them to excel in both leadership and IT roles.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Professionals who combine technical expertise with leadership and strategic decision-making to guide organizations through data management, cybersecurity, software development, and systems integration—while fostering collaboration across teams.
Course Highlights:
• Principles of Human Service Management
• Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services
• Leading and Governing Nonprofit Organizations
• Building Diverse and Multicultural Organizations
MASTER’S
National Security Intelligence Analysis (M.S.)
Develop the skills to critically assess and address complex security threats.
Program Overiew:
Our online Master of National Security Intelligence Analysis will prepare you to join the workforce of intelligence professionals. Your education will position you to play a central role in addressing modern threats. If you wish to advance or make a change in your career, our program curriculum including contemporary case studies and experiential learning will help you develop strong analysis skills to help you become an outstanding intelligence professional.
UNH is the first institution in New Hampshire to be designated a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: $800 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Individuals seeking to lead or advance in government, private sector, or nonprofit organizations.
Course Highlights:
• National Security Policy and the Intelligence Community
• Intelligence Analysis
• National Security Research Design and Methods
• National Security Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Taylor ’23G, M.S. National Security Intelligence Analysis
MASTER’S
Project Management (M.S.)
Enhance your ability to plan and lead complex projects, motivate people, and deliver business value.
Program Overiew:
The online Master of Science in Project Management provides industry best practices and the real-world experiences of our faculty, by aligning curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment with industry standards and workforce needs. This practice-oriented program is ideal for managers who want to enhance their ability to integrate complex projects, motivate people, and achieve cost-effective results.
This program is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center.
Courses: 10
Program Length: as few as 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Cost: As low as $640 per credit hour
Credits: 30 (Up to 8 graduate credits accepted in transfer)
Ideal for:
Managers who want to enhance their ability to plan and lead complex projects, motivate people, and deliver business value.
Course Highlights:
• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Chartering and Planning
• Delivering Business Value
• Negotiation, Contracting, and Procurement
Tamara ’23G, M.S. Project Managment
Tamara’s Story
Graduate Certificates
Available 100% online, our graduate certificates require fewer courses than a master’s degree program. The shorter, focused sequence of courses allow you to specialize your knowledge on a quicker timeline. The credits earned in our certificate programs may also be applied toward a corresponding master’s program, allowing you to earn a certificate on the way to a degree.
Business Communication and Digital Strategy
Path to M.S. in Leadership
Lead in communication driven, digital workplaces. This fully online, career-focused program combines training in strategic messaging with leadership skills, to enable professionals to develop persuasive, data informed communication that drives organizational results.
Data Science
Path to M.S. in Leadership: Information Technology Management
Harness the power of data programming, statistics, and predictive modeling with our online Data Science certificate. Learn cutting-edge algorithms, coding, statistical modeling, and visualization through applied case studies. Advance your career, increase earning potential, and drive greater impact in your organization.
Health Care Management Certificate
Path to M.S. in Health Care Management
For those who are passionate about health care but have interests and talents outside of nursing or other clinical roles, this certificate is an effective way to achieve professional advancement in the field and gain highly sought-after skills.
Graduate Certificates
Human Resource and Organization Development
Path to M.S. in Leadership: Human Resource and Organization Development
SHRM-aligned curriculum covers HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, compensation, and change leadership. Gain the tools to enhance workforce performance, manage change, and foster positive workplace culture
Human Services Administration Certificate
Path to M.S. in Human Services Administration
This certificate prepares students for administrative positions at human service agencies within the communities they serve. You will develop the specialized knowledge to address some of society’s most challenging needs.
Information Technology Management
Path to M.S. in Leadership: Information Tehcnology Management
The Information Technology Management graduate certificate prepares professionals to lead technologydriven organizations. Gain expertise in IT leadership, project management, information security, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and strategically manage information systems.
Graduate Certificates
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
Path to M.S. in Leadership
A good fit for nonprofit leaders and those seeking advancement opportunities, this program helps students gain a deeper understanding of the sector and how to solve the complex problems that nonprofit leaders are faced with in their work. You’ll have the opportunity to specialize in a specific area that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Operations Management Certificate
Path to M.S. in Project Management or M.S. in Health Care Management
This interdisciplinary certificate builds skills to support operations management across industries. Whether you work in healthcare, manufacturing, ecommerce, the military, or another field, a graduate certificate in Operations Management helps position you as a credible, effective industry professional.
Project Management Certificate
Path
to M.S. in Project Management
This versatile and valuable certificate helps managers in all industries become knowledgeable project leaders. Learn how to guide teams in the planning and execution of their organization’s projects and meet anticipated business outcomes. From improving productivity and communication, to mitigating risk and saving time and money, project management has emerged as an essential business practice that allows organizations to stay competitive.
This program is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center.
Three Reasons Online Graduate Programs are a Smart Investment
For working professionals, graduate school must deliver real value. Research shows advanced degrees consistently provide measurable returns.
1. Higher Earnings Potential
Professionals with a master’s degree earn significantly more per week on average than those with only a bachelor’s degree — and experience lower unemployment rates.
2. Faster Return on Investment
When a master’s can be completed in 12–18 months — or a certificate in as few as 8 months — you begin realizing career and salary benefits sooner. Online delivery allows you to continue working while earning your credential.
3. Greater Advancement Opportunities
Many senior and specialized roles prefer or require advanced credentials. Graduate education strengthens leadership skills, strategic thinking, and professional credibility in competitive industries.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Education Pays data (2024); Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce; National Center for Education Statistics.
About the University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is a top-tier public R1 research university and New Hampshire’s flagship land-, sea-, and space grant institution. It focuses on high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, sustainability, and community-engaged research. Through UNH College of Professional Studies, this academic excellence extends to flexible, career-focused online programs designed for today’s working professionals.
UNH CPS Advantage Online Graduate Programs
Built for Career Advancement
UNH College of Professional Studies offers online master’s degrees and graduate certificates designed for driven professionals ready to elevate their careers. Focused on high-demand fields and real-world application, our graduate programs help you build advanced expertise, expand your leadership potential, and increase your professional impact.
Key Benefits of UNH CPS Online Graduate Programs
• Accessible & Flexible
Available 100% online with multiple start dates and eight-week courses designed to fit into busy professional and personal schedules.
• Affordable Tuition
Affordable online graduate programs in New England and nationwide. Same rates for in-state and out-of-state students (as low as $640 per credit hour).
• Employer Partnership Discounts
Exclusive tuition benefits for eligible employer partners.
• Alumni Discounts
USNH alumni (UNH, Keene State College, Plymouth State University) may receive a 10% tuition discount.
• Top Ranked & Trusted
For more than 150 years, UNH has delivered handson learning and workforce-relevant education. UNH is ranked the No. 7 “Best Value” public university in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
• Military Friendly® Gold School
UNH is recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold School, reflecting our commitment to supporting servicemembers, veterans, and military families through accessible, career-focused education.
• Complimentary Career Advising
Through one-on-one appointments (virtually or in Manchester), advisors can help you map out a career strategy aligned with your goals.