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Mercer’s M.S. in Applied Data Intelligence and Machine Learning provides a curriculum that includes programming, data structures and algorithms, machine learning, and computational statistics, culminating in a capstone experience. Students may choose a concentration in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science or may design their own concentration with a faculty advisor.

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a professional degree that prepares students for leadership in their faith communities. Students develop both the theological foundation and practical skills necessary for local church ministry. The degree is ideal for bi-vocational and part-time ministers, lay-leaders, and ministry-minded professionals from other fields.

Mercer’s M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety Leadership equips and positions you to meet and exceed rising professional expectations through coursework that covers a broad spectrum of converging challenges. The program places emphasis on excellence in leadership practices, effective cooperation, ethical behavior, critical thinking, and consolidated public service. This degree program is available fully online.

The M.Ed. in Elementary Education program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of currently certified educators in grades preK-5, and focuses on leadership development, advocacy for all learners, best practices in pedagogy, and applied research skills. Upon completion of the program, educators with a Level 4 certification in Elementary Education will be eligible to upgrade their teaching certificate to a master’s level (Level 5) by the Georgia Professional Standards Committee. This program offers courses in Atlanta and fully online. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

Health informatics focuses on the application of information technology to deliver effective, efficient, and sustainable healthcare services. Through the M.S. in Health Informatics program, you will develop professional knowledge and skills in the following areas: electronic data interchange (EDI) technologies, interoperability standards, risk assessment, clinical decision support systems (CDSS), tele-health, healthcare software requirements specification, systems analysis, and design. This program is available fully online.

The Master of Science in Health Outcomes is a 30 credit, fully online degree program that offers two tracks: pharmacoeconomics or health outcomes research. Students will take courses covering topics including biostatistics, epidemiology, qualitative and quantitative research methods, health economics and health care delivery systems.

The M.S. in Organizational Leadership is designed for aspiring or existing leaders from diverse professions and backgrounds, who are interested in advanced leadership positions in the public or private sectors. With a concentration in Leadership for the Healthcare Professional, students learn to build a continuous organizational system for sustainable health care delivery as well as financial health in their organizations.

Make yourself a more valuable asset. The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is designed to prepare students for careers in accounting by providing an in-depth study in the basic areas of the field. This degree program fulfills requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and for CPA licensure in the State of Georgia.

Mercer’s AACSB-accredited degree programs adhere to ISO 9000 quality standards and represent the top 5% of business programs worldwide.

The combined M.A.C.M. and M.S. in Organizational Leadership (concentration in nonprofit) is a program developed in collaboration between Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology and College of Professional Advancement. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership in both faith-based communities and today’s complex organizations by developing the practical abilities and skills needed in those settings. Through exploring non-profit specific strategies in development, budget, volunteerism, governance, and strategic planning, this program is ideal for those seeking to create change in their communities. Students attending full-time in the residential M.A.C.M. program can expect to complete both degrees in two years, including summers. Students attending in the online M.A.C.M. program can expect to complete both degrees in three years, including summers.

The Master of Divinity is the professional degree for students seeking to serve in vocations and communities of faith and ministry. Its purpose is to prepare students for ordained ministry, pastoral care, and religious leadership in numerous communities of faith within the quickly changing religious landscape locally, regionally, and globally.

The Master of Public Health program offers students a rewarding opportunity to help reduce health disparities and to improve the quality of life for families and communities. The program is designed to be attainable for working professionals, as the courses are offered either in the evenings on the Atlanta campus or fully online.

The M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education program is designed to meet the needs of teachers in grades 4-8. Completion of the planned program (including the prerequisite Level 4 certificate in MGE) leads to eligibility for master’s level certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The program offers a wide scope of advanced course content intended to expand the knowledge and skills of certified teachers and focuses on leadership development, advocacy for all learners, best practices in pedagogy, and applied research skills. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

The M.S. in Organizational Leadership is designed for aspiring or existing leaders from diverse professions and backgrounds, who are interested in advanced leadership positions in the public or private sectors. With a concentration in Leadership for the Nonprofit Organization, students learn to lead, motivate, and train others as they explore and apply strategies in development, budgeting, volunteerism, governance, and strategic planning.

Mercer’s Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers a rich academic experience that employs interactive technology to facilitate a dynamic learning environment. This program is tailored to meet the needs of busy working professionals already employed in the business sector who wish to further develop management and leadership skills. Students are able to stay connected with their academic network through online and in-person access to faculty and campus resources.

Mercer’s AACSB-accredited degree programs adhere to ISO 9000 quality standards and represent the top 5% of business programs worldwide.

The M.S. in Organizational Leadership is designed for aspiring or existing leaders from diverse professions and backgrounds, who are interested in advanced leadership positions in the public or private sectors. With a concentration in Leadership for Organizational Development, students learn to confidently guide employees in various types of organizations to maximize their potential, ultimately leading to long-term organizational success.

The M.S. in Organizational Leadership is designed for aspiring or existing leaders from diverse professions and backgrounds, who are interested in advanced leadership positions in the public or private sectors.

Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy offers a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: a 30 credit, two-year, laboratory-based degree program that offers a thesis or non-thesis track. Pharmaceutical sciences research is increasingly important to the health care industry and aims to optimize patient health and improve drug delivery through innovations in research. This degree program will prepare students with concrete skills and competencies to make them competitive for careers as a level 1 research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, governmental agencies or academia.

The M.Ed. in Secondary Education program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of certified teachers in grades 6-12. The program offers a wide scope of advanced course content intended to expand levels of knowledge, skills, and dispositions in secondary level teachers. Completion of the planned program (including the prerequisite Level 4 certificate) and a passing score on the GACE Content Assessment for Reading leads to eligibility for master’s level (Level 5) certification in Reading by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)