Online Master's Degrees

Cox School of Business

Modeled on the nationally recognized residential program, the Cox Online MBA affords candidates the convenience of pursuing a competitive MBA without putting their careers on hold.

Duration: 24 Months (52 credit hours)

Lyle School of Engineering

The MS in Computer Science with AI Specialization is a practical degree that teaches students how to implement effective artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in their organizations. Students develop the tools to mitigate challenges with AI strategies and advance their field.

Duration: 20 months (30 credit hours)

Meadows School of the Arts

This unique graduate program combines creative and design disciplines with core and emerging digital technologies to generate innovative solutions that are growing in demand across industries.

Duration: 20 Months (30 credit hours)

Interdisciplinary

Designed for those looking to gain the advanced skills needed to start or advance their career in data science. The Master of Science in Data Science program at SMU teaches you how to manage, analyze, mine and understand complex data to make strategic decisions in a variety of industries.

Duration: 20 months (33.5 credit hours)

Meadows School of the Arts

SMU’s Master of Arts in Arts and Nonprofit Leadership bridges artistic disciplines with essential business leadership skills to prepare students to excel in arts and nonprofit management.

Duration: 20 months

Simmons School of Education & Human Development

The online Master of Science in the Learning Sciences (MSLS) program is your gateway to becoming an architect of learning for the digital age. Join a diverse community of professionals seeking to harness cognitive science, instructional design, and cutting-edge technology to revolutionize how we learn and teach.

Duration: 20-22 months

Dedman School of Law

This online Master's in Legal Studies (M.L.S.) was created for professionals at various stages of their careers who would benefit from a working knowledge of U.S. law. Choose from five industry-relevant concentration options to fit your needs.

Duration: 24 months, part-time (30 credit hours)

Lyle School of Engineering

The MS in Network Engineering provides students with a fundamental understanding of the core concepts of network engineering and practice through extensive lab scenarios so they can be ready to address and embrace the sweeping changes in the telecommunications industry.

Duration: 20 months (30 credit hours)

Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies

The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) is focused on leadership and management skills that prepare you to implement policy in public organizations.

Duration: 2 years (36 credit hours)

Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies

The Southern Methodist University Master's in Public Policy (M.P.P.) is designed to ensure a rigorous, experiential education for early to mid-career professionals and aspiring policy analysts.

Duration: 20 months (36 credit hours)