Rogers State University Graduate Degree Programs
Advance your career with a degree from one of Rogers State University’s affordable and flexible graduate programs. Become a leader in the business world without leaving the comfort of your home — or even your office — in our MBA graduate degree program. Prepare for the National Counselor Exam and join the fast-growing field of counseling in RSU’s Master of Science in Community Counseling.
At RSU your graduate studies won’t just help you develop and strengthen professional skills — our programs will also let you build a solid network of peers and faculty who can help you on your journey. From starting your own business to serving in your community, see how RSU’s graduate programs can prepare you for professional and personal success.
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Reach Your Potential: Graduate Programs at RSU
RSU’s graduate studies programs stand out from other graduate programs in Oklahoma and around the country thanks to their accessibility and customization options to prepare you for the career and position of your dreams.
Master of Business Administration
We’ve designed our 36-credit-hour Master of Business Administration graduate program with working professionals like you in mind. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Prague or Prague, OK— our MBA graduate degree is available fully online, so you can take courses when it’s most convenient for you and earn your MBA graduate degree in as few as 18 months.
Thanks to our fully online, eight-week format, you can begin your graduate studies at any of five start dates during the year, giving you more flexibility than many other graduate schools for business around the nation.
Because business administration is such a vast field with diverse career paths, we offer five unique concentrations so you can hone your skills and excel in the professional world. These options include:
- Accounting: You’ll take courses focusing on international accounting, financial analytics, and analyzing financial statements when you specialize in accounting in our MBA graduate degree program. Learn to work with individual clients or as a team member in a large firm.
- Business Analytics: Master the skills and knowledge to become an innovative thought leader or marketing professional with classes on business analytics and artificial intelligence in business.
- Management: Whether you’re interested in supply chains, human resources, or entrepreneurship, the management option in our MBA graduate program will give you the resources and tools to inspire others in an executive role.
- Sports Management: Turn your love of sports into a meaningful career with our sports management MBA graduate degree option. Learn finance, marketing, and communication skills as they relate to sports and lead a team to new levels of greatness.
- Health Care Management: One of the fastest-growing career fields in the country just so happens to be one of the most important. With intensive courses in strategic management, finance, and the legal and ethical aspects of health care, our health care management option helps our MBA graduate degree program stand out from other graduate schools in Oklahoma.
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration.
Master of Science in Community Counseling
Do you see yourself helping individuals and families within your community live healthier and more comfortable lives? Do you want to move up in your current organization and take on more responsibilities? Pursuing graduate studies in our Master of Science in Community Counseling graduate program will set you up to take on leadership positions in which you can help even more people.
The 60-credit-hour Community Counseling graduate studies program at RSU was designed for working professionals to earn their degree in one of the most flexible and accessible Counseling graduate programs in Oklahoma. Also, with 27 hours of elective courses, you can create the course of study that aligns with your skills and career goals — making RSU’s community counseling graduate degree one of the most customizable graduate programs in Oklahoma as well.
Upon completing our Community Counseling graduate program, you’ll be well-prepared to sit for both the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam (OLERE) — required by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) candidate.
Our program follows the requirements set out by the Oklahoma LPC Rules and Regulations related to educational requirements, so you can rest assured knowing that you are graduating from one of only a handful of graduate schools that meet the highest standards for counselor education.
Learn more about our Master of Science in Community Counseling graduate degree.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy, Governance and Training
This program equips you with both technical expertise and strategic leadership skills to excel as an information or cybersecurity professional. It prepares you to bridge the communication gap between IT security professionals and key business stakeholders while developing ethical strategies that balance organizational policies and government regulations. Additionally, you will learn to design and implement training programs to protect against and respond to internal and external cybersecurity threats.
This 12-month, non-thesis program consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours) and provides the essential tools and skills needed to address critical and emerging cybersecurity challenges across private industry, academia, and government agencies. Designed to develop cybersecurity leaders, the program builds expertise in both the technical aspects of cybersecurity and the management of cybersecurity projects, organizational training programs, and cyber operations teams.
For those interested in further academic pursuits, this program also serves as a strong foundation for doctoral studies or teaching cybersecurity courses at 2- and 4-year institutions. Through an applied learning approach, you will gain hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and managing risk while developing and implementing proactive cybersecurity strategies to defend, mitigate, and recover from cyber threats and data breaches.
Learn more about the Master of Cybersecurity Policy, Governance and Training.
Master of Science in Nursing
Are you passionate about nursing management and leadership or shaping the future of the nursing profession through education? Rogers State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to help you develop the expertise needed to become a nurse administrator or a nurse educator.
With two specialized tracks – Nursing Education and Nursing Management and Leadership – you can tailor your education to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare workforce while enhancing your nursing practice.
Take advantage of one of the most affordable and flexible MSN programs online, designed to support your work-life balance and accelerate your path to a degree. At RSU, you’ll experience a student-centered approach that prioritizes your success as an MSN student.
Learn more about our Master of Science in Nursing graduate degree.
Why Choose RSU for Graduate Studies?
There are so many reasons why our graduate programs make us one of the most respected graduate schools in the state for professionals in business and psychology. From the expertise of our faculty to the excellence of our educational programs, you’ll immediately see the benefits of graduate studies at RSU.
Here are just a few of the best things about joining RSU:
- Faculty who know you by name. With small classes and engaging courses, you’ll have plenty of chances to work closely with faculty mentors who have years of professional and educational experience that they bring into the classroom with them every day to prepare you for an impactful career.
- Real-world experience. Apply the latest theories and methods to real-world settings with graduate programs that put you first. Master the equipment and software used by professionals. Work with clients and patients in one-on-one and group settings. Be ready for a new and exciting position — or a new career — even before graduation.
- Investment in your success. Join one of the most affordable graduate programs in Oklahoma for business or psychology at an institution committed to helping you avoid debt — and achieve your professional aspirations. Learn more about RSU’s cost of attendance and scholarships.
- An active community. As a graduate student at RSU, you’ll be a vital member of one of the most close-knit graduate schools in the state. Graduate with lasting personal and professional connections that can help you grow as you enter the job market and a new career.
What Graduates Say About Rogers State University Graduate Degree Programs
“I chose the MBA program at Rogers State University because I am interested in moving into management. The program is specifically designed for working adults and has convenient class schedules. Since attending RSU, I’ve seen many benefits of the program. We work together on projects and case studies with real-world significance. With the small class size, we get to know our classmates and professors on a personal level. The professors understand our professional goals and help us get the most out of our MBA. I’m glad I chose to get my MBA at RSU.”
– Ginger Voska, Master of Business Administration
Financial Aid for Graduate Programs at RSU
We believe that graduate studies should be accessible for every student who wants to advance their career, and we’re proud to offer some of the most affordable Business and Psychology graduate programs in Oklahoma.
View MBA graduate degree tuition and fees or the financial aid page for more information on scholarships, FAFSA, and other types of aid.
It Pays to Be an RSU Graduate: RSU by the Numbers
- > 80% of RSU students who apply for aid receive it
- #6 Top Public School in the west, according to U.S. News & World Report 2022
- #14 Regional College, according to U.S. News & World Report category 2022
- #4 Best Value School, according to U.S. News & World Report category 2022
Clap, Clap, Claw! Join the Hillcat Nation Today
Take your place on the Hill in one of the best graduate schools in the state for business and counseling. Request information and visit RSU today to learn more about what sets Rogers State University’s graduate school apart from other graduate programs in Oklahoma. Apply today!