The O'Neill School, along with partner schools, offers degree pathways that allow you to maximize your time and earn a master's degree in as little as one year. Expand your career options and unlock greater earning potential with specialized skills that set you apart in the job market.
Expedite your master’s: Fast-track your degree
One-year degree programs
Master of Environmental Sustainability (MES)
Expedite your degree with our in-person, one-year, 36 credit-hour degree program. Completion of this program will prepare you for a career dedicated to transforming sound environmental science and policy into actionable solutions that promote sustainability practices in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. You’ll get management know-how and technical training that will prepare you to meet the growing demand for “green” jobs across the nation—all from the top-ranked school for environmental policy and management. Also available as a self-paced, online modality option.
Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Embark on your journey towards global leadership. The MIA degree, offered jointly between the top-ranked O’Neill School and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, the national leader in language and area studies, will give you the practical skills and in-depth knowledge needed to succeed in internationally oriented careers. Whether you plan to be a future diplomat, business executive, NGO leader, or more, our in-residence MIA program will prepare you for a wide array of career opportunities in the global marketplace.
Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM)
This rigorous one-year program is offered jointly by two top-ranked schools, the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Kelley School of Business. Delivered in-residence or online, you can tailor the program to the modality that best suits your life. Earn your master’s degree, 14 nationally recognized certifications, receive one-to-one career coaching and professional development, and undergo rigorous leadership training in 12 months.
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