Online Masters of N Degrees :: Accredited Universities

The Master of Nanoengineering (MNAE) distance education program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a science or engineering discipline who wish to pursue a graduate degree in nanoengineering. The field of nanoengineering is expected to revolutionize technology and improve quality of life, particularly as related to energy, environment, and health. Students will achieve an understanding of the fundamental advantages in nanoscale materials, devices, and systems. It is a 30 credit hour degree program that does not require a thesis, final oral exam or on-campus residency.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to the online Master of Nanoengineering graduate degree program are as follows:

1. BS degree in science (i.e. chemistry or physics) or engineering from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA in their major.

2. GRE scores should be submitted if available and should not be more than two years old.

3. Three letters of recommendation from persons able to comment on the applicant’s qualifications for graduate study.

4. Official transcript.

5. Completion of written statement outlining student’s background, work experience and particular interest in nanoengineering.

6. The Graduate School requires that all international applicants take the TOEFL or IELTS examinations unless they have completed one year of study at a university in the U.S., Canada, or Great Britain. The exam must have been taken within two years of receipt of application. Standard practices for admission of international students by the NCSU graduate school will be followed.

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CSU’s Master of Natural Resource Management provides you with the advanced knowledge and skills to implement sustainable natural resource management. Graduates may work as consultants or staff for businesses involved in natural resource management, or in operational or policy roles for government agencies.

Australia's natural resources are under grave threat from climate change, water scarcity, land management pressures and inappropriate development. Upon completion of CSU’s Master of Natural Resource Management, you will have the ability to use your mastery of natural resource management, and knowledge of recent developments in the field, to address a range of novel and complex natural resource problems using both creativity and innovation.

Subject choices enable you to specialise in different aspects of conservation or management.

You also have the option of exiting the course with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, to gain a qualification that meets you needs.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Natural Resource Management would normally hold a three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or have extensive relevant industry experience to the satisfaction of the Course Director. Students wishing to apply for admission based on relevant industry experience should discuss requirements with the Course Director prior to applying by contacting CSU on 1800 334 733 or submitting an online enquiry.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Requires attendance at residential/intensive school.

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Add your name to our legacy of graduates who have become effective managers for some of the nation’s largest and most prominent natural resource management organizations, including the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and other state and federal agencies. Our Master of Natural Resource Stewardship (M.N.R.S.) was designed for mid-level natural resource professionals who feel they’ve reached a plateau in their career and are looking to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary for advancement opportunities.

You’ll finish this program as a well-rounded leader, equipped with an understanding of the interconnectedness of natural resource management systems and how that lends itself to solving real-world problems from a holistic viewpoint. The curriculum is immediately applicable to current issues within the industry today, with natural resource management courses that cover topics such as:

Natural environmental processes and how they interact with human systems
Degraded landscape restoration principles
Natural resource management systems and how various subsystems affect one another
A thorough understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and how to ensure compliance
Coursework is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how multiple organizations and agencies fit into the broader natural resource management system, training individuals to think across disciplines. Within this broad-based approach, you have the opportunity to focus in one of the following areas:

Rangeland Ecosystems
Sustainable Military Lands Management

Entry Requirements

The Master of Natural Resource Stewardship requires that students have the following:

- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

- A 3.0 GPA on all undergraduate coursework. Exceptions to this are made on a case-by-case basis.

- No specific prior coursework is required. Coursework in biology, chemistry, and statistics is recommended. Applications are reviewed holistically, and certain job experiences may exempt someone from specific academic coursework. In other instances, some additional undergraduate courses may be required to meet knowledge gaps.

- Some natural resource experience is required. All types of experiences (volunteer, paid, etc.) over any length of time are considered.

Applicants should submit

- Statement of purpose

- Resume

- Three letters of recommendation

- One official transcript from every institution you have attended.

- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (only for international applicants)

The minimum score for applicants is 80 on the internet-based test (550 on the paper-based test or 6.5 on the IELTS).

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The art of principled negotiation. In today’s frenetic marketplace, the ability to resolve conflict and lead effective, ethical negotiations brings immeasurable value to any organization. JIU’s MBA in Negotiation and Conflict Management enables you to respond to the rising demands of corporations in these important areas by focusing on leadership, decision-making and principled negotiating techniques. This degree specialization is enhanced by our exceptional MBA core curriculum.

This degree specialization will appeal to general managers, senior executives and directors who are responsible for the negotiation and implementation of new business deals.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

2. For School of Business Master's programs only - JIU may conditionally admit students in this program if the student's official transcript GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49. JIU will grant full admission to a student only if the student achieves a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA for all first term courses attempted. Students who are not granted full admission are not considered to have demonstrated that they meet the minimum GPA required for their program of study and are subject to immediate dismissal from JIU.

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

- For School of Business Master's programs only - JIU may conditionally admit students in this program if the student's official transcript GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49. JIU will grant full admission to a student only if the student achieves a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA for all first term courses attempted. Students who are not granted full admission are not considered to have demonstrated that they meet the minimum GPA required for their program of study and are subject to immediate dismissal from JIU.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $2,040

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Explore solutions and systematically break down conflicts with Creighton University’s online Master of Science in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. This program prepares you for a specialized career in conflict resolution and allows you to apply what you learn to obtain leadership roles within a variety of industries.

Taught by internationally recognized leaders, this program gives you the tools and tactics to dissect conflict and improve employee communication. Creighton’s M.S. in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution is housed in the Werner Institute at the Creighton University School of Law, which is ranked among the nation's best law schools in the 2014 edition of The Princeton Review annual college guide.

The program includes three concentrations that reflect employment and industry trends:

Health Care Collaboration and Dispute Resolution: Covers disputes related to the increasingly complex health care industry, with implications for patient safety, coverage issues, professional relationships and health care administration.

International Negotiations and Conflict Resolution: Focuses on intercultural communication and disputes crossing national boundaries, which can benefit global corporations, international organizations and the military.

Organizational Collaboration and Conflict Management: Targeted toward resolving disputes that arise in businesses, government, large institutions and community organizations.

Entry Requirements

Application fee: Each applicant must remit, along with the application form, a non-refundable, non-waiveable application fee of $50 in the form of a check or money order drawn in U.S. currency and made payable to Creighton University.

A Bachelor's degree and transcripts for all Bachelors and post-Bachelors coursework. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing school and must contain the institution's official seal or stamp. Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

A 3.0 GPA or higher is required for unconditional acceptance into the program. Students not meeting this requirement may be accepted provisionally.

A CV/resume

A student's own mission statement, describing his or her long-term goals and why this program seems to them to be the right step to take down the road of achieving them (500-750 words).

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Notes

You will be required to attend two five-day residencies during the program.

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