Dear Log Moocs
May is a great time to review your career goals and map out a plan for achieving them. If you’re ready to get started, we hope you explore these programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign that are designed to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.
Master of Education in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership: Global Studies in Education concentration
Explore how education shapes — and is shaped by — a rapidly changing world. The Ed.M. in Global Studies in Education examines global policy, equity, and access through a social justice lens, preparing you to think critically about the systems influencing learning across cultures and contexts. From international policy to online learning environments, you’ll gain the skills to design inclusive, culturally responsive educational experiences and support the well-being of children and youth worldwide. Graduates are equipped to lead meaningful change and advance educational equity on a global scale.
This program is one of the College of Education’s top-ranked Online Master of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education programs. Apply by May 15 to start on June 29.
CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science graduate programs
Turn complex data into powerful, place-based insights. The online M.S. in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science graduate programs prepare you to analyze, model, and visualize geospatial data using advanced computing and data science tools — skills that are in high demand across industries.
Designed for working professionals, the flexible 32-credit-hour master’s program can be completed in less than two years from anywhere in the world, allowing you to advance your expertise without pausing your career. As a USGIF-accredited program, it aligns with the evolving needs of the geospatial intelligence workforce, equipping you with the technical and analytical capabilities to lead across government, industry, nonprofit, and research settings. The program also features a newly added GeoAI Literacy course, equipping students to critically evaluate and apply artificial intelligence tools in geospatial contexts while considering their broader ethical and societal impacts.
If you’re not quite ready to begin a full master’s degree, the 12-credit-hour graduate certificate is designed to meet the existing high demand for advanced expertise to solve industry problems. It also provides an ideal bridge to the online master’s program if you decide to pursue an advanced degree.
Apply May 15 (master’s program) or June 1 (certificate program) to start this summer.
Master of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
From community programs to global tourism initiatives, today’s recreation and sport leaders need more than passion; they need strategy. The online M.S. in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism helps you sharpen your ability to lead organizations, navigate industry trends, and make data-informed decisions that drive impact.
Built for busy professionals, this flexible, fully online program blends real-world application with forward-thinking insight and a 98 percent student satisfaction rate. You’ll explore how social, economic, and environmental forces shape the industry while strengthening your skills in marketing, budgeting, evaluation, and strategic planning.
Whether you're stepping into a new role or aiming higher in your current one, you’ll graduate prepared to lead with clarity, adaptability, and purpose.
Apply by May 15th to start this summer or by Aug. 12 for fall.
Gies College of Business online master’s programs
Advance your career with an online graduate program from Gies College of Business.
Gies Business is committed to bringing you a flexible, innovative, and high-quality education. Our 100 percent online programs empower you to advance your career at a pace and price point that works for you.
Choose the one that’s right for you:
Apply by June 4 to start in August.
Master of Science in Strategic Brand Communication
What does it take to lead a brand in a constantly evolving digital landscape? A blend of strategy, creativity, and business insight. The online M.S. in Strategic Brand Communication brings these elements together, preparing you to craft impactful messaging and drive real results.
Ranked the No. 1 of its kind by Best Colleges, this 17-month program — offered jointly by the College of Media and Gies College of Business — equips you with expertise in integrated marketing, data-informed strategy, and emerging media. Designed for working professionals, it’s built to help you elevate your current role or confidently step into something new.
Apply by July 15 to start this fall.
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