Master of Science

The master’s degree in Professional Communication, with a major in Strategic Communication, prepares you for professional work that combines advertising, public relations, cross-cultural marketing communication, new communication technologies, and applied research. You’ll take courses that cover fundamental concepts, theories, and methods, and you'll also develop an individualized plan based on your interests. The program provides the foundation for you to pursue professional careers in integrated, digital, or multicultural marketing communication.

The Measurement and Statistics program prepares you to work with data and perform educational measurements using statistical and measurement tools. These measurements can deliver critical information about the performance of schools, students, and teachers. The program prepares leaders in educational research to serve in professional positions related to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting educational statistics.

The online master's degree in Professional Communication, offering majors in Organizational Management & Communication or Corporate & Public Communication, is designed to improve your leadership and management skills. In both majors, you'll develop the communication expertise needed to be successful in any group, organizational, or business setting. With the major in Organizational Management & Communication, you'll learn how to apply the science of behavior to leading groups of people and solving systems- and performance-based problems.

The online master's in Entrepreneurship, with a major in Hospitality Entrepreneurship, focuses on entrepreneurial endeavors in hospitality – opening, building, or innovating new hospitality enterprises. A collaborative program between the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and the Dedman College of Hospitality, the program relies heavily on the acquisition and application of skills in real-world scenarios. This advanced online degree enables graduates to pursue careers in a variety of corporate, government and/or academic professions. 

The online master's in Entrepreneurship, offering majors in Social and Sustainable Enterprises or Creative Arts Entrepreneurship, assists you in developing your entrepreneurial skillset and prepares you to implement this expertise into your career. In both majors, you will develop a solid foundation in strategy formation, financing and accounting, and entrepreneurial leadership. The major in Social and Sustainable Enterprises offers specialized courses in subjects such as the supply chain, systems and design thinking, and business sustainability.

FSU's online master’s degree in Athletic Coaching has been designed by coaches for coaches. Our goal is to provide current and future coaches and sports professionals with current knowledge and best practices that are based on experience and research. We want our students to be the most knowledgeable and successful in the profession.

The Athletic Coaching program is one of seven FSU online master’s in education programs ranked No. 41 among public institutions, No. 46 among all institutions, and No. 23 in the nation for veterans by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

FSU’s online program in Counseling and Human Systems, with a major in School Counseling, prepares the next generation of counselors to serve the diverse needs of K-12 students. With particular attention given to students’ racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, our counselors make a difference. Preservice school counselors learn to create, implement, and evaluate comprehensive school counseling programs that advance academic achievement strategies, college and career readiness, and social and emotional development.

The Systems Engineering online master's is a professional degree offered 100% online with working professionals in mind. You can complete the program in a year and a half as a full-time student, or you can opt to go part-time at your own pace. Co-developed by the US Navy, the curriculum includes a total of 30 credit hours. A waiver of the GRE is available for qualified applicants, and scholarships are available for non-Florida residents. A degree in any engineering area, computer science, mathematics, or physics is preferred.

Today's insurance professionals face difficult financial, ethical, legal, and global concerns. The master's in Risk Management and Insurance (MS-RMI) at FSU's College of Business further develops your ability to analyze these issues from different perspectives, fosters critical thinking, and enhances the discipline needed in today’s risk management and insurance market. This fully online degree program will equip you to shape an industry that evolves with the world around it.

The online master of science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) bridges the worlds of technology and management. Our degree enables you to bolster your management, technical, and analytical skills with the benefit of FSU's world-renowned faculty, individual instruction, and cutting-edge curriculum – all from the convenience of your home or office. Designed with the input of IT and MIS professionals, the fully online MS-MIS consists of 11 courses that will update your technical skills and business knowledge.