Graduate School

John L. Watzke, Ph.D., dean

Introduction

The Graduate School currently offers 11 degree programs in four academic areas. The courses, curricula, and faculty are provided cooperatively by the School of Business, School of Education, School of Nursing & Health Innovations, and College of Arts and Sciences. Each program is administered by a director within its school or department. The Graduate School was established in 1950 and has awarded over 12,000 degrees since then, including more than 400 doctoral degrees.

Mission

The Graduate School offers rigorous educational experiences in a personalized learning environment. The University of Portland’s graduate curricula are designed to provide candidates with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills they need to provide insightful, global, and ethical leadership within their professions, both now and into the future.

Programs of Study

The degrees and certificate programs currently offered in the Graduate School are:

Business:

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master of Science in Operations and Technology Management (M.S.)
Master of Science in Finance (M.S.)

M.B.A./M.S. in Finance Dual Degree 
Master of Business Administration in Nonprofit Management (M.B.A.)

Post Baccalaureate and Post Master's Certificates

Communications Studies:

Master of Arts in Communication (M.A.) [This program is not currently accepting new students.]

Master of Science in Management Communication (M.S.) [This program is not currently accepting new students.]

Education:

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) [This program is currently accepting new students only for the Edmonton location and Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) program.]

Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs (M.A. H.E.S.A.)

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) 
Post Baccalaureate and Post Master's Certificates and Specializations [The Special Education Generalist Endorsement and English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement certificate programs are currently accepting new students only through district-based cohorts.]

Nursing:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 

2026-2027 Tuition and Fees