Advanced Degrees for the Modern Professional
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You don’t have to choose between your current career and your future potential. At Friends University, our online graduate programs are specifically engineered for working professionals who need the rigor of a traditional Master’s degree with the flexibility of an online format. Whether you’re aiming for the C-suite, a leadership role in healthcare, or a specialized role in education, we provide the credentials you need to lead with purpose.
With no GRE/GMAT requirements for most programs and a curriculum taught by industry-experienced faculty, you can start your journey immediately. Join a network of Wichita-area alumni and global professionals who have transformed their careers through our accredited online programs.
Earn your master’s degree online without putting life on hold.
Advance without limits
Why a Friends University Online Graduate Degree?
Earning your Master’s online at Friends University means joining a community dedicated to your success. We combine a 125-year legacy of academic excellence with modern digital delivery to ensure your education is as practical as it is prestigious.
100% Online Flexibility
Complete your coursework whenever and wherever it suits you—no mandatory campus visits required.
No GRE/GMAT Required
We value your professional experience. Most of our programs offer a streamlined admission process without standardized testing.
Real World ROI
Our graduates report an average salary of over $67,000 within five years of completion, reflecting the immediate impact of a Friends degree.
Industry-Expert Faculty
Learn from practitioners and leaders who bring current, real-world challenges and solutions into the virtual classroom.
Accelerated Paths
Many of our programs are designed to be completed in as little as 12 to 24 months, getting you to your next promotion faster.
Local Network, Global Reach
Benefit from our deep roots in the Wichita business community while collaborating with peers from across the country.
Your next career milestone is closer than you think.
“Friends University made me feel welcome from day one. Even though I was completing my classes online I feel like the teachers took their time to get to know me and really worked with me. The class sizes were smaller which made learning together ideal. I loved that I was able to choose the workshops that I wanted. I loved my experience and never had any problems. In fact I loved it so much that I convinced three other teachers from my school to join! They are so excited and cannot wait to get started!”
Brandi Siebenaler, USD 253
“I am glad that I took the leap to get my Master’s degree from Friends University. The assignments, discussions, and content I am learning pertains to the everyday classroom. My professors are knowledgeable and strive to meet the needs of the teachers they are educating. It is crazy to think I will have my Master’s degree in one year’s time. I can’t wait to see where my journey takes me!”
Amber Navarro, USD 253
“I was very worried about the ability to keep up with my classes while being a full time professional, frontline physician and a medical director. The staff and professors were very supportive and accommodating. They were always available to answer any questions, even after hours or on weekends!”
Dr. Chady Sarraf, Physician Read More
“My understanding of spirituality, how I practice my life, and how I move into the world around me has been shaped and formed in so many good ways through the CSFL program at Friends. I’m learning how to walk into a room like a leader even when I’m not in charge and that true ministry is not something we do, it’s an overflow of life with God in his kingdom.”
Emily P. Freeman, author of The Next Right Thing and CSFL graduate
“I just want to take a minute to praise the Lord. I am amazed at what I have learned about myself in the last 3.5 years. I have had an amazing support system during this time. God has brought new people in my life and for that I am forever grateful…. He gave me the ability to get through it and helped me keep a 4.0! He is a great God and worthy of our praise!!”
Randy Harris, Global MBA Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
Online Graduate Degree FAQs
Below are a few frequently asked questions we typically get from new students who are interested in getting their graduate degree online at Friends University.
Will my diploma or transcript say “Online”?
No. Your degree is conferred by Friends University, and your diploma and transcripts will be identical to those earned by our on-campus students. We maintain the same high academic standards and regional accreditation for both formats, ensuring your degree carries the full weight of our 125+ year reputation.
How do online students network with faculty and peers?
Networking is a core component of our graduate experience. Through our modern learning platform, you will engage in high-level discussions, collaborative projects, and peer reviews. Many of our students are Wichita-based professionals, allowing you to build a local network while studying in a digital environment. Additionally, our faculty are industry practitioners who are accessible for virtual “office hours” and professional mentorship.
What is the time commitment for an online Master’s program?
Most of our online graduate courses are delivered in accelerated 8-week sessions. While the workload is rigorous, the “asynchronous” format means there are no mandatory log-in times. This allows you to complete your assignments around your professional and personal schedule. Most students find that dedicating 10–15 hours per week per course allows them to maintain a healthy work-life balance while making steady progress toward graduation.
Online Graduate Degrees
Master of Education
The new METL degree program includes a revised, cutting-edge core focused on the common core, learning, performance and assessment. Beyond the core, you will select 12 workshops from more than 100 potential choices to fully customize the remainder of the program of study.
Master of Health Care Leadership
The MHCL program will prepare students for responsible positions of professional leadership in the health care environment. The coursework was developed by leaders in the health care industry and specifically designed to encompass all phases of health care leadership, including acute and long-term care, clinic and hospital management, and home health and hospice agencies.
Master of Management Information Systems
The master of management information systems (MMIS), offered in Wichita and online, is a professional degree that integrates the information systems and business cultures. During their program of study, students focus on the strategic role information systems plays in a business organization.
Professional MBA, Master of Business Administration
The professional MBA program, offered in Wichita, Topeka and online, includes significant learning experiences through case-studies, simulations, thought-provoking individual and collaborative projects, and stimulating classes taught by remarkable faculty and business leaders.
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
The Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL) prepares students for leadership roles in many occupational fields. MSSL graduates will be prepared to be change agents who can create meaningful organizational improvements through effective communication and highly developed emotional intelligence. The purpose of this program is to develop transformative leaders to serve in profit and non-profit organizations.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Chris Habben
- Professor of MFT; MFT Program Director; Division Chair
- B.A., Hope College; M.S., M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dr. Keas Keasler
- Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology; Program Director, Master of Arts in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership
- Theology & Humanities
- B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Pamela L Martin
- Assistant Professor of Education; Lead Faculty Graduate Education Programs