Professional Education

Capitalize on the growing field and high-demand skill set with a powerful degree from Baylor. 

The MS in Business Analytics online program blends computer science and information systems with statistics and business subject matter expertise so that you’re able to use data to make meaningful, data-driven decisions and positively impact business goals. It encompasses multiple in-demand skills with an intentional focus on the ethical uses of data and analytical techniques. Finally, your degree will culminate in a capstone project where you will work with an established company—some are in the Fortune 50—to develop and apply what you’ve learned in a consulting-like experience. Become a data-driven leader with our MS in Business Analytics online program. 

A new report shows misalignments in institutional and student views on preferences for virtual instruction and experience with generative AI. More than half of faculty members say they prefer face-to-face classes over hybrid or online delivery, but nearly seven in 10 students say they prefer an instructional model with at least some virtual component. Three-quarters of students favor digital course materials over print, while professors are split 50-50. And 60 percent of faculty instructors opt to send students to the traditional bookstore as their primary method of course material access, though barely 15 percent of students say they prefer to purchase new print materials.

Baylor’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner develops knowledgeable mental health nursing leaders by examining the theoretical, conceptual and clinical models of mental health and addictions for diverse populations across the lifespan. The DNP-PMHNP is the optimal pathway for registered nurses with a BSN who are seeking preparation at the highest level of nursing practice. Graduates of the online DNP program are prepared as exemplary nursing leaders and visionary nurses to advocate for patients with mental health/psychiatric disorders and actively shape and improve patient outcomes, policy, process and the future of nursing.

As higher education looks to ensure that students are provided the most innovative, accessible and engaging learning experience, virtual reality (VR) continues to be part of that conversation. Early uses of VR in instructional experiences have positively impacted students who might otherwise be less engaged or less successful in STEM coursework.

In this article, EAB’s Presidential Experience Lab presents the four key lessons and three broad questions to consider as we look to the future of what VR and the ‘metaverse’ might mean for higher education.

Baylor Engineering and Computer Science department's Online Masters in Computer Science prepares its graduates for the highest-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Our curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency, innovative thinking, ethical considerations, and the trends shaping science and technology on a global scale. The program includes two tracks: data science and software engineering.

The Baylor School Psychology Program is launching a new on Educational Specialist in School Psychology in Dallas. The degree prepares and qualifies students to function as a school psychologist in a school setting. This 60 hour Ed.S degree qualifies you to work in public schools as a school psychologist (or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology -- LSSP) if you serve in Texas.  The students will take classes in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing Academic building located in the heart of Dallas. 

Baylor's Master of Public Health online program will prepare you to serve others and improve quality of life across populations by promoting health and wellness locally and globally.

This program builds on Baylor University’s commitment to Christian values by preparing the next generation of public health practitioners to become servant leaders who improve the well-being of all populations, including the vulnerable and underserved.

Learn how to confront complex public health challenges and diminish health disparities through the lens of an institution grounded in faith and committed to service.