We get it: You have very specific career goals. So why shouldn't the focus of your master's be just as specific? Maybe you want to combine social media with leadership and business development. Or how about bringing together public health and nonprofit management? You can do that and more by earning an MS or MA in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies at UAB.

You see, we know that in today's job market, you're often required to wear plenty of different hats. That's why we've allowed you to customize your path to a master's degree by blending two areas of expertise. How do we do it? It's simple really. You'll choose two out of several approved graduate certificate programs, which include topics from Business Analytics to Teaching Multilingual Learners to Global Health and more. Altogether, you'll be required to complete 30 credit hours, which will include the courses in both certificates plus a final Capstone Experience to demonstrate your mastery of the subjects. Whether or not you earn an MA or an MS depends on the certificates chosen. In the end, our goal is for you to graduate with a knowledge and skill set that is as unique as you are—and that will propel you toward success.

Participating Certificates

• Academic Advising
• Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
• Biotechnology and Regulatory Affairs
• Business Analytics with Information Technology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Clinical Informatics
• Coaching the Intercollegiate Scholar Athlete
• Cybersecurity Management
• Digital Healthcare
• Disability Health Studies
• Digital Marketing
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advocacy
• eSports Organization and Management
• Foundations of Business Administration
• Global Health Studies
• Health Coaching
• Health Education
• Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
• Healthcare Leadership
• Healthcare Quality and Safety
• Healthcare Simulation
• Higher Education Administration
• Industry Genetics and Genomics
• Information Technology Management
• Leadership and Professional Development
• LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing
• Low Vision Rehabilitation
• Nonprofit Management
• Nutrition for Community Health
• Public Health
• Public Management
• Research Communication
• Research Laboratory Management
• Social and Behavioral Statistics
• Supporting Individuals with Exceptionalities
• Teaching Multilingual Learners
• Translation of Biomedical Innovations in Clinical Practice