Bachelor of Science in Biology (STEM)

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A government is the system and processes that control countries, states and communities. The study of political science — whether at the local, national or international level — examines important political events, institutions and behaviors.

What Will You Learn?
Political science majors experience four areas of government and politics:

• American government
• International relations
• Comparative politics
• Political theory

Within these broad areas, you will have the opportunity to learn more about:

• The Presidency
• Congress
• The Judiciary
• Government and politics in different regions of the world
• International organizations
• Constitutional law
• Local governments
• Research methods

What Will You Do?
A major in political science will prepare you for a career in federal, state and local government, nonprofit work, the private sector, international organizations, law or education. There are many fields that need employees who are knowledgeable about policy and law.

Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture and test power-producing tools, engines, machines and mechanical devices. From the refrigerator in your kitchen to the car in your driveway, products made by mechanical engineers are found in everyday life.

Why Choose Mechanical Engineering?
Most every machine you interact with on a daily basis was created by mechanical engineer. Your cell phone is one, your toaster is another. The car you drive and the air conditioner that helps stave off the summer heat--they’re all machines.

It is a vast field with a variety of job opportunities. This field is considered the "general practitioner" of the engineering disciplines, focused primarily on the conversion, transmission and use of power.

The mechanical engineering program prepares you to work in industries including:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Biomedical
• Construction
• Green Building Design
• Solar Energy
• Power Generation

What Will You Learn?
You will learn the fundamentals of engineering disciplines, including:

• Machine Design
• Electric Circuitry
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics

Knowledge of these topics will help you design machines, engines, and other systems. The course of study involves theoretical, computer-based, and laboratory training, finishing with a hands-on two-semester capstone design project.

What Will You Do?
The need for skilled mechanical engineers exceeds the number of existing qualified workers, and in New York City, there’s no shortage of work for people in this field.

A master of business administration (MBA) degree is the internationally-recognized standard in leadership and management. Earning an MBA can enhance your career opportunities not only in business, but also in healthcare, government, technology and many other fields. The O’Malley MBA is high quality, effective, and flexible. We work with your schedule: Part-time and fulltime options, evening courses, in person or online. Low cost and the potential to complete your degree in as little as 18 months make the O’Malley MBA the best choice in NYC for accelerating your career.

Why Choose an MBA?
The Manhattan College MBA program puts the big picture in perspective, helping you to become a more innovative and productive professional. It is open to all qualified professionals who have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. The program is taught by distinguished faculty and features a curriculum that explores decision-making and risk management, leadership and social justice, and organizations in competitive environments.

?Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior. It examines social interactions, social organizations, and the influence that social groups, institutions and social structure have upon human behavior.?

Why Choose Sociology?
Sociology is at the core of the social sciences, and bridges many disciplines. Sociology majors go on to work in a variety of different fields, from social and market research to policy analysis to human resources and community activism.

What Will You Learn?
Sociology’s core curriculum includes Social Inequalities, Research Methods and Sociological Theories. Senior year culminates with a research seminar. As a sociology major, you will:

• Analyze the U.S. class structure and how class status affects one’s life
• Learn the logic and skills of social scientific research
• Gain first-hand experience collecting and analyzing data
• Survey major sociological theories, tracing contemporary approaches to classical sociologists
• Complete a capstone project based on original research

What Will You Do?
?The sociology program will prepare you for graduate school or careers in research, teaching, human resource management, civil service and beyond.

Economics is a social science that examines the production, distribution, sales and purchases of goods and services. It is a global force that influences business and government, and permeates every aspect of our lives.

What Will You Learn?
Choosing to major in economics will provide you with a strong understanding of:

• Foundations of business
• Business statistics
• Macro & microeconomics
• Price analysis
• International economics
• Econometrics

What Will You Do?
A B.A. in economics prepares students for work in research or consulting firms in the private or public sectors. Many of these careers require the technical and interpersonal skills acquired while enrolled in this program.

Nuclear medicine technologists help doctors diagnose diseases and in a safe, painless way by using advanced imaging methods to examine the function of internal organs. Organ imaging procedures lead to earlier diagnoses and better patient outcomes.

Why Choose Nuclear Medicine Technology?
If you have an interest in science and a desire to help people, nuclear medicine technology may be the right field for you. Every day, nuclear imaging procedures make a difference in the lives of patients by helping detect, diagnose, treat and monitor disease.

What Will You Learn?
You will learn about human organs and systems, and mechanisms of disease, and how radiopharmecuticals can help us visualize certain disease. All courses are human-centered to prepare you to interact with and comfort patients.

During the course of the program, you will accumulate 10 credits during your clinical internships working in a nuclear medicine department. In total this amounts to 180 full work days during which time you will learn to:

• Prepare the radiopharmaceutical
• Administer the injection
• Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
• Perform quality-control tests
• Prepare the patient and imaging instrumentation for specific imaging procedures
• Process the acquired data

Environmental engineering uses the principles of engineering, chemistry, biology and physics to address a wide variety of environmental problems from safe drinking water supplies to climate change.

Why Choose Environmental Engineering?
Environmental engineering is a broad and diverse discipline that applies scientific principles to solve real-world environmental problems. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared for careers in private industry, environmental consulting firms and government agencies, and work to solve the many challenges of providing safe and reliable drinking water, clean air and waterways, proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste, effective environmental site restoration, and responsible management of our natural resources.

Our environmental engineering program is recognized nationally for producing well-prepared environmental engineers. The program dates back to 1939 and proudly boasts that six of its alumni have been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering.

What Will You Learn?
Our environmental engineering program offers both master’s of engineering (M.E.) and master’s of science (M.S.) degrees. In your studies, you will learn the engineering principles and design applications for:

• Drinking water treatment
• Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
• Surface water quality modeling
• Groundwater engineering
• Environmental sustainability
• Climate change resiliency
• Water reuse and resource recovery
• Air pollution control systems
• Recycling
• waste disposal technologies

Marketing involves creating products and services, communicating their value and managing customer relationships. When businesses focus on their customers’ wants and needs, they sell products that are valued and not just promoted.

What Will You Learn?
As a marketing major, you will learn how to:

• Determine a competitive market position and strategy
• Build a product portfolio
• Communicate and price products
• Distribute strategically
• Become a globally-oriented business leader
• Analyze, think critically and make decisions in the marketing process

What Will You Do?
Marketing is a key function and necessary tool in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

International studies focuses on international relations and culture and the transnational forces that have shaped them. Social, political, economic, environmental and other complex issues extend beyond language and borders in our globalized society. Understanding requires an interdisciplinary approach.

What Will You Learn?
As an international studies major you will learn to:

• Analyze complex scenarios
• Solve problems
• Communicate effectively
• Understand cross-cultural issues
• Think critically about the past
• Study culture and society
• Speak a foreign language

What Will You Do?
More than ever, professionals must bring greater cultural knowledge, foreign language skills and international expertise to their industry. A major in international studies can lead to a career in business, education, government, or non-governmental or international organizations.

Communication is a liberal arts discipline, rooted in persuasive speaking and writing. It is also a pre-professional discipline that prepares you for a career in mass media.

What Will You Learn?
As a communication major, you will choose to concentrate in one of six areas:

• Advertising
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Journalism
• Media Production
• Public Relations
• Sports Media Production

What Will You Do?
Every industry has a need for employees who can produce and package media that’s creative and clear for consumers. Media professionals work for large corporations, agencies, the government and nonprofits. Some are even self-employed.