  {"id":164,"date":"2018-01-16T15:15:10","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T20:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:15:44","slug":"why-montclair-state-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/about-us\/why-montclair-state-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Online?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/online-degree-programs\/\">Explore Our Programs<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Information Sessions<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/request-information\/\" target=\"_blank\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Top-ranking, accredited online programs<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"headline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/2023\/12\/07\/college-rankings-montclair-ranked-among-nations-best-for-online-offerings\/\">College Rankings: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Ranked Among Nation\u2019s Best for Online Offerings<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/2023\/01\/24\/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-online-graduate-programs-among-nations-best-2\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/2026\/01\/27\/2026-college-rankings-u-s-news-world-report-ranks-montclair-among-best-online-programs\/\">U.S. News &amp; World Report Ranks Online Graduate Programs Among Nation\u2019s Best<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Experience flexible, online learning<\/h2>\n<p>Online degree programs at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ offer multiple paths for students to achieve personal and professional goals with undergraduate degree completion programs, online bachelor\u2019s degree programs, and graduate certificate, certification, and master\u2019s degree programs. A collaborative, virtual learning community, online faculty, instructional designers and student success staff provide an inclusive, online student experience designed to support the diverse needs and abilities of all learners. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Online builds connections to campus resources and professional networks within and beyond the boundaries of the University to advance access to educational opportunities, upward mobility, and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Developed with the working professional in mind, our online master\u2019s degrees and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/undergraduate-degrees\/\">online bachelor&#8217;s degrees<\/a> provide students with the flexibility and convenience needed to balance life\u2019s demands while building career-enhancing skills and credentials. Our nationally recognized Professional Science Master\u2019s (PSM) in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-information-technology\/\">Applied Information Technology<\/a> integrates industry-related coursework with highly valued business and leadership skill development. The online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ma-educational-leadership\/\">MA in Educational Leadership<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ma-child-advocacy-and-policy-online\/\">MA in Child Advocacy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/nursing-msn-online\/\">MS in Nursing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-business-analytics\/\">MS in Business Analytics<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/mba-master-of-business-administration\/\">MBA<\/a> provide professionals with the skills they need to be successful in their respective fields. 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