Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with Major in Management

at MSM Group - University of Charleston USA

The Education program at the University of Charleston (UC) prepares students who will be committed educators, lifelong learners, and community servants. More specifically, the education faculty provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become an effective educator.

The mission of the Political Science program is to prepare graduates for employment, scholarship, or further study in the areas of law, public policy, or criminal justice in service to their professional disciplines and social communities.

• The Public Policy Concentration emphasizes the interconnectedness of political science, policymaking, and specific policy areas. This concentration is appropriate for those who want to pursue positions working directly or indirectly with government. It is also appropriate for those who wish to continue their education with graduate studies in social sciences, such as Political Science, History, or Sociology.

The History-Political Science dual program produces graduates who lead our governmental and legal institutions. Students are prepared for a life of productive work in governmental agencies, in legal careers (after law school), and in higher education. They are prepared for a life of enlightened living through integration of the University's General Education Outcomes throughout the curriculum. They are prepared for a life of community involvement through an internship and a Senior Thesis tied to the internship.

History-Political Science Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate will:

• Evaluatepolitical phenomenausing politicalscience concepts and theories.
• Apply historical and global perspectives to political problems and policy issues;
• Formulate research hypotheses using current social science research tools; and
• Demonstrate a breadth of historical knowledge with depth in a limited area.

From amateur sports to professional leagues, sports announcing to event planning, our Sport Business degree will prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities. The program consists of core business classes and a diverse selection of sport business classes to focus your career goals within the sports industry. The design of the program also encourages you to complete a second major or a minor in another field, enhancing your marketability in the job field.

Program Highlights

• Classes provide practicum opportunities, service-learning, and internship experiences that allow students to work and gain experience with a sports business organization.
• You’ll learn valuable life lessons from professionals in the industry.
• Small class sizes allow personal attention from faculty with sports industry experience.
• The program is based on the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) standards.

The Chemistry/Biology - Dual Major provides you with a major in both biology and chemistry. The program consists of interdisciplinary areas of study in both Biology and Chemistry. You will also participate in undergraduate research encompassing several different areas.

This program is designed to educate you about the nature of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, and to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in graduate studies or studies in the health professions. At the end of the program, you will be skilled in the use of scientific principles and methodology. This degree combination, along with undergraduate research experience, makes graduates exceptionally competitive for professional schools.

This specially-designed BS degree program allows interested students to obtain a dual-major in chemistry and biology within a four-year timeframe. BS degree holders possessing a strong knowledge base in both chemistry and biology are particularly competitive for professional schools.

Chemistry-Biology Dual Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate will:

1. Apply the major concepts, principles and theories of chemistry to solve problems.

2. Demonstrate safe and ethical laboratory and synthesis skills to obtain accurate results.

3. Search the chemical literature, perform research, and create new scientific knowledge.

4. Evaluate data and communicate the findings of a chemical research project.

The Financial Planning curriculum is approved by the CFP Board of Standards and prepares students to sit for the CFP® certification examination.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for careers in Financial Planning is strong. The median pay nationally for personal financial advisors in 2018 was just under $90,000 per year (somewhat lower locally) and the predicted job growth for the next 5-10 years is 15%, which is much faster than average. There is a growing demand for financial planners as many current financial planners are close to retirement and many baby boomers are approaching retirement. Some of the career opportunities in Financial Planning include:

• Registered Investment Adviser
• Accounting and Tax Registered Investment Advisor
• Banking, Credit Unions, Trust Companies
• Discount Brokerage Companies
• Wirehouse Brokerages
• Life & Disability Insurance Companies
• Property and Casualty Insurance Companies
• Independent Broker/Dealers
• Government, Academia/Research

The Secondary Special Education program allows you to obtain a multi-categorical Secondary Special Education certification with content endorsements in Mathematics, English, and Social Studies. Through this program, you will earn three of the five content endorsements supported by the WV Department of Education to meet the Highly Qualified teacher credential.Upon completion of this degree, you will be prepared to teach Secondary Special Education in Social Studies, Mathematics, and English classrooms. Note that this is a certification in Multi-categorical Special Education only, and it does not lead to certification in general Secondary Education.

Whether you are looking to advance your career or broaden your educational background, our MBA program includes both theory and practical experience to give you extensive insight into the business world.

You’ll learn from and network with other business professionals, as well as with professors and fellow students. Applied case studies develop skills in problem solving and teamwork, and our integration of communication, business writing, and interpersonal skill development into the program gives you the confidence to become a business leader – whether you are working for a small company, large corporation or starting your own business.

Elementary Studies and Child Development is a non-certification area within our Education Department. After graduation, you’ll be prepared to work in non-teaching certification roles in the field of education with early-to-middle childhood aged children.

You can add options to your degree plan, such as a double major or minor to increase your marketability and focus on your career goals. Graduates of this program also have the option to return and earn a second degree in Elementary Education, providing them with a K-6 teacher certification.

Our undergraduate Business Analytics major is a recently designed and updated program which has all the important content, tools, processes and intellectual resources necessary to prepare students for a successful Business Analytics career. The job market for business analytics candidates with the right skills is expected to remain lucrative for the next 10 to 20years and so Business Analytics is an excellent direction for highly motivated students to move in. The program will help students develop quantitative data analysis skills, and corresponding communication skills necessary for solving real-world business problems and communicating solutions. This is an interdisciplinary major that utilizes courses from computer science and data analytics programs.

The Business Analytics major is offered as an in-seat residential program on the Charleston campus*. The program integrates professional exposure and an internship experience to better prepare students with the skills desired by employers. Business Analytics majors will take a 45-credit business core and have an opportunity to double major in complimentary areas of business or major/minor in fields outside the business area. The program covers critical topics such as Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning, using industry relevant tools. Needless to say, the program can be expected to be rigorous and intellectually stimulating!