Mercer University

Business Analytics, M.S. 

The M.S. in Business Analytics is offered through Mercer’s Atlanta campus in a flexible hybrid format that offers convenience for busy working professionals.

• 15-month program beginning in January
• Cohort model that fosters collaboration and networking
• Hybrid format combines Saturday classes with online meetings

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid | Evening, Weekend, Daytime
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time
Time to Completion: 15 month program
Location: Atlanta

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling start sessions
Application Deadline: August 15, October 1, November 15
Cost: $799 per credit hour

Combined Master of Business Administration/Master of Accountancy

The Combined MBA/MAcc program is offered on Mercer’s Atlanta campus in a flexible, self-paced format:

• An individual course meets one evening per week.
• Complete an entire course in an eight-week session.
• Eight-week sessions enroll five times per year.
• Comfortably take two classes per term to progress through the degree program more quickly.
• The combined-degree model provides reduced tuition costs and faster time to degree completion.

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid (Online and On Campus)
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time
Time to Completion: 15 month program

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $755 per credit hour

Evening MBA 

Mercer’s flexible, part-time evening format helps working professionals maintain a manageable work-life balance:

• An individual course meets one evening per week.
• Courses are scheduled on weeknights.
• Complete an entire course in an eight-week session.
• Comfortably take two classes per week to progress through the degree program more quickly.
• Supplement on-campus classes with online courses as desired.
• The entire program can be completed in as little time as 18 months.

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid (Online and On Campus), On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Atlanta-Accelerated, Macon
Time to Completion: 18 month program

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $755 per credit hour

MBA Full-Time

Mercer’s Full-Time MBA is the only one of its kind in Atlanta:

• Offered at Mercer’s 300-acre Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, easily accessed inside the perimeter off of I-85 and I-285
• Accelerated one-year program with degree completion in 10-12 months
• No prior work requirement
• Cohort model with August start date
• Day-time classes four days per week
• Eight-week sessions in fall and spring
• On-campus housing available
• Option to take elective coursework in the evening or online
• Access to Mercer business network through faculty mentorship, guest speakers, special events, networking opportunities and career management services
• Opportunities for international experience
• Opportunities for volunteer work and service-learning
• Four-week online foundational module offered (if applicable)

Program Options

Classroom:  On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time
Location: Atlanta
Time to Completion: Accelerated 1 year program

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $818 per credit hour

MBA Healthcare

The Health Care MBA is a one-year weekend cohort program.  Classes meet in the business school on the Macon campus on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.  The program begins in August and ends the following summer. The cohort system allows students to earn an AACSB-International accredited graduate business degree and develop network relationships with other students, faculty, and community leaders.  The program also includes a university-funded one-week residency, which traditionally has been in Washington, DC. During the residency, students are given the opportunity to learn about health care policy where it is made.

Program Options

Classroom:  Weekend – On Campus 
Enrollment: Full-Time
Location: Macon

Innovation MBA

Mercer’s Weekend Innovation MBA, which is completed in one academic year, provides graduate business students with a foundation in essential business disciplines (economics, marketing, finance, management, accounting, and law and ethics) as well as a series of specialized courses in business innovation. The innovation curriculum includes idea and product generation, supply chain management, negotiation, and the launch of a new project. All classes are taught at the business school on the Macon campus on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.

The degree, implemented in 2017-2018, evolved from Mercer’s weekend cohort MBA program for employees of the Warner Robins Air Force Base.  The first cohort in that program, consisting primarily of engineers, graduated in 2012. The present emphasis on innovation reflects a renewed cooperation between Mercer’s business school and the Air Force to develop “intrapreneurs” on base.  Acquisition-coded employees at RAFB-ALC can qualify for tuition assistance for the Mercer Innovation MBA.

Program Options

Classroom:  On Campus
Location: Macon
Time to Completion: Accelerated 1 year program

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 

Master of Accountancy

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. The program’s electives allow students to specialize in one of two areas:

• Public accounting (including tax and financial accounting)
• International accounting (with relevance to public and private accounting)

This degree program fulfills requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and for the CPA licensure in the State of Georgia. Students have the option to pursue the degree in an accelerated, one-year plan or in a self-paced format that allows flexibility for working professionals.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus – Evening
Location: Macon
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time
Time to Completion: Accelerated 1 Year Program

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $740 per credit hour

Online MBA

Mercer University’s Stetson School of Business and Economics is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting Mercer in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.Students enjoy small classes with personalized attention from distinguished, experienced faculty as well as personal service from our dedicated advising and career experts. This hallmark of the Mercer experience is extended online to ensure that all Mercer students have the opportunity to cultivate relationships that will enhance their personal growth and careers.

Program Options

Classroom: 100% Online

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $755 per credit hour

Professional MBA for Innovation

Program participants complete coursework in the thriving city of Atlanta, giving students an opportunity to earn an innovation-focused MBA with this global business hub as their backdrop and learning field as they master new skills and concepts. The program is offered in a convenient and fast-tracked delivery format:

• Relevant professional experience requirement for candidates
• GMAT score waiver available for qualified applicant experience
• Accelerated 16-month program with January start date
• Cohort model that fosters collaboration and networking
• Saturday classes every two weeks
• Three class retreats covering specific business topics
• Week-long business residency in a major business market

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time | Evening & Weekend
Location: Atlanta

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $42,500 Full-Time Tuition

Two-Year MBA 

The Two-Year MBA is designed to equip international students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and work in fast-paced corporate environments. MBA coursework is delivered through top-notch instruction, hands-on experiences, and immersive training in the business culture of the United States.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus – Evening & Weekend, Daytime
Enrollment: Full-Time

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Atlanta
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $818 per credit hour

Early Childhood Education
M.A.T.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Early Childhood Education is intended for those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial certification at the master’s level. The program is designed to offer a comprehensive study of the specialized skills and knowledge needed to teach and support young children in grades Pre-K through 5. The program offers a wide scope of course content that focuses on theoretical and pedagogical issues while incorporating research, assessment, and technology integration. Diverse field experiences throughout the program help to prepare teachers to support the diverse needs of young students. (This program leads to initial teacher certification.)
August October January March May – Atlanta Full-Time or Part-Time On Campus
August – Henry County Full-Time On Campus
Classes 1 evening per week

Early Childhood Education M.Ed.

The M.Ed. in Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood will be eligible to upgrade their teaching certificate to a master’s level (Level 5) by the Georgia Professional Standards Committee. This hybrid program offers courses in Atlanta and online. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

Educational Leadership (P-12)

Program Options

Classroom:Hybrid w/1 On Campus Meeting per Week | Evening
Locations: Atlanta, Macon, Henry County
Starts: August, January, and May

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 8-week sessions
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership prepares individuals for Tier One Educational Leadership Certification in Georgia. Students learn to become transformational leaders and will be eligible for leadership positions at the level of Assistant Principal or below within the building, or any leadership position at the district level that does not supervise principals. The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is offered in a 50/50 hybrid format at our Atlanta, Macon and Henry County locations. Students will alternate between in-class meetings and on-site, clinical practice hours at their own schools. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

Higher Education Leadership

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Locations: Atlanta, Macon
Starts: Rolling

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 8-week sessions
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Time to Completion: 1 Year Program

The Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership prepares candidates to assume entry or mid-level leadership responsibilities in a variety of professional areas including: admissions and enrollment management, student affairs, advising, diversity, alumni relations and development, finance, human resources, facilities, and athletics. The program’s purpose is to develop transformational leaders who possess a strong understanding – grounded in leadership theory. This program is offered predominantly in class in the evenings, but does integrate hybrid and online learning opportunities.

Independent and Charter School Leadership

Early Childhood Education

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid w/On Campus Weekends and Online Courses
Locations: Atlanta
Starts: May

The M.Ed. in Independent and Charter School Leadership provides a tailored opportunity for potential leaders to prepare themselves specifically to lead in the unique environments of independent and charter schools. This program is designed for current leaders or for those seeking advancement to a leadership position and for those who are seeking a career in the independent or charter school setting. Using an online/weekend hybrid model, students meet three Saturdays face-to-face on our Atlanta campus each term, with the rest of the coursework completed online. (This program does not lead to certification or certification upgrade.)

Middle Grades Education MAT

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Locations: Macon
Starts: August, October, January, March and May

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Middle Grades Education is intended for those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial certification at the master’s level. The program is designed to offer a comprehensive study of the specialized skills needed to teach and support students in grades 4-8. The program offers a wide scope of course content that focuses on theoretical and pedagogical issues while incorporating research, assessment, and technology integration. Diverse field experiences throughout the program help to prepare teachers to support the diverse needs of students. (This program leads to initial teacher certification.)

Middle Grades Education M Ed

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Daytime
Locations: Atlanta
Starts: August, January, and May

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.)

School Counseling MS

Program Options

Classroom: Online, Hybrid, and On Campus
Locations: Atlanta
Starts: August

Today’s school counselors are vital members of the educational team whose role is essential to facilitate academic achievement, personal and social growth, and career development for all students. Professional school counselors are employed in elementary, middle, and high schools and in district supervisory, counselor education, and post-secondary settings. Mercer’s M.S. in School Counseling prepares candidates to serve the education community in this essential role. This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), an organization that accredits master’s and doctoral degree counseling programs offered by colleges and universities both in the United States and around the world.

Secondary Education STEM, MAT

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Locations: Macon
Starts: May

Secondary Education MAT

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Locations: Atlanta, Henry County, & Macon
Atlanta Starts: August, October, January, March, and May
Henry County and Macon Starts: May

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Secondary Education is intended for those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial certification at the master’s level. The program is designed to offer a comprehensive study of the specialized skills needed to teach and support students in grades 6-12. The program offers a wide scope of course content that focuses on theoretical and pedagogical issues while incorporating research, assessment, and technology integration. Diverse field experiences throughout the program help to prepare teachers to support the diverse needs of students. (This program leads to initial teacher certification.)

Secondary Education MEd

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Locations: Atlanta
Starts: August, January, and May
Time to Completion: 16-Month Program

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.)

Biomedical Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2212
1.478.301.2212
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Ed O’Brien

Computer Engineering, M.S.E

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2112
1.478.301.2112
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Kevin Barnett

Electrical Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2112
1.478.301.2112
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Kevin Barnett

Engineering Management, M.S.E.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2349
1.478.301.2349
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Laura Moody

Environmental Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2476
1.478.301.2476
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Andre Butler

Environmental Systems, M.S.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2476
1.478.301.2476
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Andre Butler

Mechanical Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x5533
1.478.301.5533
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Loren Sumner

Technical Management, M.S. 

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus | Evening
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2347
1.478.301.2349
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Laura Moody

Software Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Options

Classroom: Online
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2185
1.478.301.2185
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Paul McNeil

Software Systems, M.S.

Program Options

Classroom: Online
Start: Rolling

Contact

Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207

1.800.MERCERU x2185
1.478.301.2185
1.478.301.5433

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Paul McNeil

Technical Communication Management, M.S.

Program Options

Classroom: Online
Start: Rolling

Contact

Dr. Sinjae Hyun
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 478.301.2214
Fax: 478.301.5433

Master of Public Health, M.P.H.

Program Options

Classroom: Online, Hybrid
Location: Atlanta

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

Healthcare MBA

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus, Weekend
Location: Macon

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

The Health Care MBA is a one-year weekend cohort program.  Classes meet in the business school on the Macon campus on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.  The program begins in August and ends the following summer. The cohort system allows students to earn an AACSB-International accredited graduate business degree and develop network relationships with other students, faculty, and community leaders.  The program also includes a university-funded one-week residency, which traditionally has been in Washington, DC. During the residency, students are given the opportunity to learn about health care policy where it is made.

Health Informatics, M.S.

Program Options

Classroom: Online
Location: Macon

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $620 per credit

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.

Organizational Leadership, M.S. – Healthcare Leadership

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid (On Campus & Online), Evening
Location: Atlanta, Henry County, Macon

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August & January
Cost: $600 per credit

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.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Location: Atlanta

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August, January, & May
Cost: $620 per credit

School Counseling, M.S.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Location: Atlanta

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August, January, & May
Cost: $620 per credit

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Location: Atlanta

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August, January, & May
Cost: $620 per credit

Combine Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. and Master of Divinity 

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Location: Atlanta

Human Services, M.S.

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Location: Henry County

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Cost: $585 per credit

Combine Organizational Leadership M.S. and Master of Divinity

Program Options

Classroom: On Campus
Location: Atlanta

The Combined Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed to incorporate advanced theological training with leadership and organizational studies, providing students with the essential knowledge for ministry, as well as the tools and best practices they will need in order to excel in today’s complex organizations. The combined program provides every student with opportunities for personal spiritual formation and development, as well as practical experience in his or her chosen field of ministry.

Criminal Justice and Public Safety, M. S.

Program Options

Classroom: Online
Location: Online

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.

Organizational Leadership M.S. – Healthcare Leadership

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid (On Campus & Online), Evening
Location: Atlanta, Henry County, Macon

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August & January
Cost: $600 per credit

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.

Organizational Leadership M.S. – Nonprofit Leadership

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid (On Campus & Online), Evening
Location: Atlanta, Henry County, Macon

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August & January
Cost: $600 per credit

Organizational Leadership M.S. – Organizational Development and Change

Program Options

Classroom: Hybrid (On Campus & Online), Evening
Location: Atlanta, Henry County, Macon

Affordability and Admissions

Start: Rolling 
Application Deadline: August & January
Cost: $600 per credit

Combined CMHC and Master of Divinity

Location: Atlanta

The Combined Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is for students seeking to pursue leadership in religious settings with skills both in theology and counseling and who would like to seek licensure as a professional counselor. The combined degree prepares students to meet the increasing demand on ministers and other church personnel to attend to the mental, emotional, and relational needs of their members in addition to their spiritual needs.

Combined Organizational Leadership and Master of Divinity

Location: Atlanta

The Combined MBA/M.Div. degree is designed for qualified students who seek career advantages in both preparing for the management of human, material, and financial resources, as well as attaining theological training for ministers and other servant leaders. This unique program integrates a foundation of business administration into the local church or ministry setting.

Combined Organizational Leadership and Master of Divinity

Location: Atlanta

The Combined Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed to incorporate advanced theological training with leadership and organizational studies, providing students with the essential knowledge for ministry, as well as the tools and best practices they will need in order to excel in today’s complex organizations. The combined program provides every student with opportunities for personal spiritual formation and development, as well as practical experience in his or her chosen field of ministry.

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Location: Atlanta and Online

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a professional credential designed to prepare women and men for competent leadership in specialized ministries in their faith communities. This program is ideal for bi-vocational and part-time ministers, ministers with undergraduate ministerial education, lay leaders, and professionals from other disciplines seeking to broaden their competencies. Develop the general theological understanding required as a basis for local church ministries and nurture the practical abilities and skills needed in that setting.

Master of Divinity

Location: Atlanta and Online

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the professional degree for theological schools and seminaries. Its purpose is to prepare persons for ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership in congregations and other settings. The M.Div. is structured to give students the foundational tools for ministry, whatever that ministry might ultimately be.