Undergraduate Extended Accelerator Pathway (3-Term) - Bachelor of Arts International Studies - Global Inequality and Development

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AU’s production studios are constantly buzzing with creative activity. They’re the cornerstone of one of the best audio tech and production programs in the US. Here, students work alongside professionals and experienced faculty in state-of-the-art editing bays and recording studios. Washington, DC, offers a variety of top-notch internship opportunities and a vibrant music scene. 

Our Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program prepares students for rewarding careers in all facets of the field, from nonprofit to forensic accounting.

Whether you're advancing your career, transitioning to a new one, or just starting out, the MSA program will put you on track to compete in a flourishing field – one that's projected to increase by 22 percent in the next decade. The MSA curriculum focuses on various accounting topics - including auditing, forensic investigation, business ethics, information systems, and more - to develop the leadership qualities and data-utilization skills you'll need to excel in the industry.

The world works in fascinating ways, and AU physics students are driven to learn how. Whether you pursue a BS or BA, we offer nationally-recognized labs, prestigious internship opportunities, and a diverse, dedicated faculty. You can reach for the stars through our NASA partnerships or build prototypes in the Design and Build Lab, and you’ll collaborate with experts on hands-on research.

The public health bachelor of science degree is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the scientific dimensions of health. The 58 credit hour BS is the degree of choice for someone who is interested in studying infectious and chronic diseases, environmental health, and epidemiology.

Graduates will be trained to work in public health research, at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developing vaccination protocols, or in a similar environment. Graduates will also be well positioned to continue their education in a number of different health areas, such as allied health, public health, or medicine.

The Master's of Science in Data Science program features:

• Your choice of five tracks: Applied Public Affairs, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Environmental Science or Microeconomic Analysis.
• Coursework focused on learning statistical methods and programming, regression, statistical machine learning, and political analysis.
• The offering of core courses such as Statistical Programming in R and Statistical Machine Learning.
• The beautiful location of Washington DC, offering internship and employment opportunities.

Get the comprehensive and versatile experience you need in Kogod's Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program. You'll study both the financial and business aspects of the industry, equipping you with the hard and soft skills you need to excel as a real estate professional.

Our graduates work across all areas of the field, including commercial and international development, mortgage financing, and investment banking.

The world works in fascinating ways, and AU physics students are driven to learn how. Whether you pursue a BS or BA, we offer nationally-recognized labs, prestigious internship opportunities, and a diverse, dedicated faculty. You can reach for the stars through our NASA partnerships or build prototypes in the Design and Build Lab, and you’ll collaborate with experts on hands-on research.

If you’re interested in how power works and how societies are governed, DC is the place to be. Our program provides a foundation in American politics, comparative politics, and political theory. AU is one of the nation’s most politically-active campuses. A short Metro ride away are internships with organizations like the Brookings Institution, Human Rights Campaign, and Emily’s List.

Combine business and STEM courses to develop an analytical skill set for the modern business world. Learn from top-credentialed faculty interested in your success. Specialize in accounting, analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems and technology, international business, management, or marketing. Gain real-world experience by solving problems for local businesses or interning at DC’s many financial institutions, consulting firms, and policy institutes.

Environmental science is more important today than ever before. American University's Master of Science in Environmental Science gives students the knowledge and leadership skills to confront pressing environmental challenges facing the world, from climate change to renewable energy to food and water security.

The program will prepare you for careers in science, research, environmental policy, and advocacy. With advanced coursework in climate modeling, geochemistry, conservation, and the statistics necessary to inform science-based policy, the program prepares students to engage in high-level environmental problem-solving and to develop innovative solutions to critically important environmental issues.