Brandeis Online
Academics
Advance your education on your terms with more than 30 online graduate programs at Brandeis Online. Explore online master's degrees, certificates, microcredentials and individual courses designed for working professionals like you.
How Learning Works at Brandeis Online
As a fully virtual graduate school, Brandeis Online delivers the same rigorous, high-quality coursework you’d expect on campus in a format that fits your life.
Our approach emphasizes focused learning and a strong sense of connection with your professors and peers, no matter where you study. Key elements of our academic experience include:
- Eight-week courses that let you focus deeply on one class at a time.
- Five start dates each year, so you can begin when the timing is right.
- Fully asynchronous programs that fit your schedule.
- Modern, intuitive online learning management system
Small class sizes, allowing for discussion and meaningful interaction. - Faculty trained to teach online, who bring their real-world industry expertise into every course.
- Coursework aligned with industry needs, which helps you build skills you can apply right away.
- Strong graduate outcomes, including salary increases.
Online Education Programs and Credentials
Discover how you can achieve your goals with one of the nation's top-ranked universities through programs ranging from online master’s degrees to master’s certificates, microcredentials and professional development courses.
Online Master's Degree
A master’s degree deepens your expertise and positions you for meaningful career growth. At Brandeis Online, you can pursue a full-time or part-time master’s degree option that fits your schedule.
Our online graduate degrees span high-demand fields such as bioinformatics, digital marketing and design, software engineering and project management, with several carrying STEM designations.
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Online Master's Certificates
Grow your knowledge base or explore a new field in as little as five to nine months through one of our online master’s certificates.
With 17 certificates available, you can study topics ranging from bioinformatics and biotechnology to user-centered design, healthcare analytics and AI-driven leadership. Each certificate aligns with one of our master’s degrees, giving you a clear path to future graduate study.
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Microcredentials
Microcredentials are designed to offer quick, self-paced learning experiences that help you build specific skills through 10 to 15 hours of interactive coursework.
You’ll engage with practical, real-world scenarios that reflect workforce needs in areas like AI fundamentals and prompt engineering. When you complete the program, you’ll receive a globally recognized Brandeis University digital badge.
Online Courses
Enrolling in a single online course is a simple way to further your education, explore other career areas or test out a specific program before officially applying. Students can take up to two courses for professional development without enrolling in a program.
Our online courses cover topics such as statistics, effective communication, human psychology and management.
Interested in taking an online course? A Brandeis Online advisor will help you register and prepare for the class.
“What I have learned throughout these past two years at Brandeis has been the connective tissue between where I was in my career and where I want to go. The ability to apply concepts I learned in class at night to my work the next morning is immensely helpful.”
Alexandra Stonestreet MS’19
Project and Program Management
At Brandeis Online, you have 24/7 access to the academic tools and student services you need to stay organized and feel supported throughout your program. Explore the resources designed to help you succeed from your first course to graduation.
Pursue Your Academic Goals From Anywhere
Through clear career advancement pathways, an online format built for working learners and dedicated student support, you can continue your education with confidence by choosing Brandeis Online. Request more information or apply now to get started.