In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Gain fundamental skills in problem-solving and communication
• Grow their capabilities in critical reading, writing and speaking
• Expand their teamwork and collaboration techniques
• Develop a unique expertise, composed by their individual course study choices
• Focus on growing workforce skills they can apply to any professional setting

Career Opportunities:

• Management
• Marketing
• Administration
• Arts
• Communication

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Gain fundamental skills in problem-solving and communication
• Expand on teamwork and collaboration techniques
• Focus on growing workforce skills you can apply to any professional setting
• Enhance their business capabilities

Career Opportunities:

• Project Manager, Construction
• Operations Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Software Developer/Engineer
• General Manager
• IT Manager
• Project Manager
• Program Manager
• Employment Specialist
• Academic Advisor
• Counselor/Social Worker
• Marketing Specialist

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Be able to manage social media campaigns, leveraging tools to track and measure success (Facebook, Twitter)
• Gain a general understanding of Google Analytics
• Develop the power of persuasion
• Be adept in crisis communication and learn to protect and restore an organizational or professional image
• Be able to defend a position through well-thought-out research
• Know how to write and distribute press releases

Career Opportunities:

• Public Relations Coordinator
• Communications Specialist
• Speech Writer
• Event Planner
• Nonprofit Fundraiser

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Understand the definition of crime and the role that psychological and sociological factors play in criminal behavior
• Develop and apply appropriate methods for interacting with offenders and victims
• Discuss the implications of ethics and social justice in criminology
• Use research and academic study to understand the development of justice reform
• Confidently and correctly implement risk assessment tools
• See crime through the lens of political science
• Enhance critical-thinking skills
• Participate in simulations and role play to better understand leader and follower dynamics

Career Opportunities:

• Criminologist
• Probation Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Loss Prevention Officer
• Community Advocate
• Victim's or Social Justice Advocate
• Private Investigator
• Forensic Scientist

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Utilize their solid research background and understanding of the scientific foundation of psychology
• Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation
• Apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues, including the roles of race and gender
• Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem-solving
• Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation

Career Opportunities:

• Market Research Analyst
• Consumer Behavior Analyst
• Children's Advocate/Children's Service
• Crisis Counselor
• Sales/Management
• Family Counselor
• Youth Counselor
• Substance Abuse/Recovery Counselor

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Learn to develop business plans from start to finish
• Gain experience with budgets and forecasts in a real-world scenario of running an online business
• Be able to integrate different business disciplines
• Develop strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strengthen their ability to plan, lead, analyze and problem-solve

Career Opportunities:

• Public Administrator
• Financial Manager
• Healthcare Administrator
• Property or Real Estate Manager
• Insurance Administrator
• Nonprofit Organization Manager
• Retail Manager

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Develop, prepare and present sales pitches for new products or services
• Perform market research through survey development, implementation, analysis and presenting of findings
• Analyze risks and opportunities of various business decisions
• Create budgets and forecasts and calculate ROI for projects, products and campaigns
• Develop strong communication and collaboration skills
• Develop the ability to plan, lead, analyze and problem-solve
• Demonstrate an understanding of the bigger picture in business environments

Career Opportunities:

• Retail Manager
• Product Development Manager
• Sales Manager
• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing Strategist
• Purchasing Manager
• Content Marketer

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Understand the fundamentals of finance used within a business organization
• Be able to make business management decisions that require an understanding of finance
• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills to provide the bridge between a finance department and other areas of a business

Career Opportunities:

• Bank Branch Manager
• Finance Manager or Planner
• Accounting Supervisor
• Financial Analyst or Advisor
• Asset Manager
• Property Manager
• Real Estate Agent or Appraiser
• Stockbroker

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Understand accounting systems, system design and the organization of accounting data
• Discuss the principles and theory of cost accounting with an emphasis on managerial decision support
• Understand internal accounting practices

Career Opportunities:

• Financial Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Audit Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Accounting Clerk

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Understand accounting systems, system design and the organization of accounting data
• Examine federal income tax compliance and planning for individuals and small businesses
• Be prepared to sit for the CPA exam

Career Opportunities:

• Financial Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Audit Manager
• Audit Associate/Auditor
• Accounting Associate
• Tax Accountant
• Tax Manager
• Tax Analyst/Specialist

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Develop robust dashboards utilizing features such as data consolidation, macros, solver, scenarios, and pivot tables and charts
• Understand current cloud-based and application-based technologies and business procedures
• Combine their business background with actual skill-based learning that will help them go into the workforce qualified for various positions
• Understand how to leverage and manage social media
• Analyze risks and opportunities of various business decisions
• Develop the ability to plan, lead, analyze and problem-solve
• Demonstrate an understanding of the bigger picture in business environments

Career Opportunities:

• Marketing Manager
• Business Manager
• Information Systems Technologist
• Research Analyst
• Logistics Manager
• Social Media Manager

In-Demand Skills:

"I want to:"

• Learn to detect and prevent cybersecurity attacks on computer systems
• Identify problems related to information systems and develop solutions for them
• Communicate problems and solutions to a variety of audiences within a business organization
• Be prepared to act as the bridge between tech and business professionals
• Study project management and learn to develop a project management plan
• Learn the fundamentals of digital forensics

Career Opportunities:

• Security Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Cybersecurity Architect or Analyst
• Security Software Developer
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Cryptographer