Bachelor of Arts in Art Management

at University of Findlay USA

Findlay's art management major offers a combination of studio and art history experiences along with coursework in business administration, accounting, economics and marketing. This major prepares you for administrative positions related to galleries, museums, art centers, and community art organizations.

Program Highlights

• Students in the art management major enjoy access to the Mazza Museum, the most diverse collection of original artwork by children's book illustrators in the world. Students attend annual Mazza conferences, interact with nationally recognized award-winning illustrators, complete internships with the museum, and volunteer with monthly educational events.
• The Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery provides opportunities for art management students to participate in the organization, preparation, and installation of shows. The Lea Gallery presents eight to ten exhibitions throughout the year, including works by students, faculty, and regional and national artists. Students engage with exhibiting artists through gallery talks, classroom demonstrations, and public presentations.
• Art management majors have the opportunity to visit nationally-recognized museums and galleries through study trips abroad, annual art program trips to New York City and Chicago, and class trips to museums such as the Toledo Museum of Art and the Detroit Institute of Art.

University of Findlay's Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences provides advanced training for nuclear medicine technologists seeking to become multi-modality technologists, radiology directors, administrators, researchers, and educators.

The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program was designed as a way for nuclear medicine technologists to elevate their training and certifications in just two years.

The program features further training in the fields of:

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Computed Tomography (CT)  
• Magnetic Resonance (MR)

Accounting is essential to all public, private and governmental entities. It is practiced in every organization and enterprise in the world, and accountants play a key role. Students who choose to study accounting at the University of Findlay graduate with more than just a basic understanding of accounting - they understand the business as a whole. They earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, which provides them with the foundational skills and in-depth knowledge required to be successful in the world of business.  

Program Highlights

• Experienced Faculty - Faculty members are active professionals within the accounting field.
• Course options include evening and online courses - Fit classes into a busy schedule of work and extracurricular activities.
• Valuable Internships - Internships are encouraged throughout the program in order to gain practical experience and professional networking.
• Stay on track with faculty advisers - Each student is assigned a faculty adviser to help plan his or her curriculum, provide academic counseling and assist in career preparation
• Courses that exceed Ohio Certified Public Accountant (CPA) academic requirements - If interested in obtaining the CPA license, you can join the CPA track program, which combines an undergraduate degree specializing in accounting with an MBA (4+1) program. If you’re interested in sitting for the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) exam, you may take it as an upperclassman upon recommendation of your adviser or upon graduation.
• Mentorship program with community partners - Mentoring and shadowing provide real-world knowledge and networking opportunities. Accounting freshmen and sophomores are paired with juniors and seniors, while juniors and seniors have a professional in the field as a mentor for career advice and guidance.

There is no sector more critical to the growth of our economy, quality of life and even the future of humanity than that of healthcare. Healthcare management professionals work as administrators, managers, CEO's, planners and more. If you're looking to pursue graduate school, an administrative role or leadership position within healthcare, the healthcare management major at the University of Findlay is perfect for you.

With a bachelor's degree in healthcare management, you will be equipped to look at health from an international, national, cultural or social perspective. Our program is designed to provide a conceptual and practical understanding of the healthcare management field, with specific attention to the development of analytical and problem-solving skills.

Upon graduation, you will prepared to pursue graduate study or work in a variety of areas such as:

• Hospitals/clinics
• Governmental and/or regulatory agencies
• Nursing facilities
• Hospital equipment and supply manufacturers/vendors
• Recreation and wellness centers
• Hospital associations
• Consulting firms
• Insurance companies
• Private voluntary organizations
• Grassroots organizations
• Social movement organizations

Religious studies is most commonly known for preparing individuals for pastoral ministry. However, pursuing a degree in religious studies also prepares graduates for a wide range of fields and provides them with a skill set that is desirable to many employers.

Why Religious Studies?
Majors and minors in religious studies learn to read, write, speak, listen and think carefully, clearly and effectively about issues which matter deeply to everyone and all cultures:

• Life and death
• Rites of passage
• Ethical reflection and action
• Relationships between self and society
• Faith and transcendence
• Human destiny
• Vocation, meaning and identity
• Service

Comparative Religion Emphasis
Learn about different religions in India, Tibet, China, Japan, Africa and the Americas.  Study Islamic and Buddhist traditions and explore the new emerging cultures of the world.

Program Highlights

•  Develop a critical and analytical thought process - Findlay prepares students for the challenges of the business world. By specializing in economics, student learn how to problem solve and assess situations that allows them to successfully operate in a world that is increasingly global.
•  Build strong written and oral communication skills - Economics students build strong written and oral communication skills through courses where group and individual projects are assigned.
• Pairs well with other subjects - Our program is flexible and pairs well with a number of other subjects, allowing students to individualize their degree to best fit their career goals. Students pursuing the Economics Emphasis have the opportunity to complement their degree with a minor or double-major in other areas of business which include finance, marketing, accounting, management, and international business.

Public relations professionals manage an organization’s most valuable assets - reputation and relationships.

With a degree in public relations from the University of Findlay you will be prepared work in corporations, PR agencies, nonprofit organizations or the government. Many are drawn to this field because there are many career opportunities and a variety of work. The constant evolution of technology and methods used to communicate keeps careers in this field exciting as well.

If you are interested in working in areas such as the media, community relations, marketing, event planning, management or health communication, a degree in public relations is right for you. Through our program, you will be equipped with a number of skills that employers are looking for such as:

• Speaking, writing and listening skills
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Cultural sensitivity
• Analytical skills
• Adaptability
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills

Maybe you're interested in running social media for a company or creating marketing content for a nonprofit organization. We're here to help you figure out the best career path for you. Throughout coursework, job shadowing, visiting speakers and internships you will explore a variety of areas to learn what interests you.

Animal science/science allows you to work with animals in a research and laboratory setting. Students learn the science behind industry practice and work in careers relating to research and testing. Animal science/science may be the path for you if your interests are:

• Structured research
• In-depth science based
• Graduate school preparation
• Conceptual vision  

Global understanding is more important now than ever in our diverse and connected society. The University of Findlay's international studies major combines coursework and experiential education to prepare students for success in virtually any industry in the United States or abroad. With a degree in international studies, you will be prepared to work with diverse populations and pursue careers in a number of areas such as: international business, service organizations based in the U.S., federal service employment, or in non-governmental organizations abroad.
If you're interested in studying or working abroad, working with diverse populations or strengthening a second language and cultural knowledge, the international studies major is perfect for you. We also recommend this major to students who excelled in high school language courses and would like to pursue a career using their language proficiency and cultural knowledge.

Operations and logistics professionals ensure quality products and services are provided to customers in a timely and cost effective manner.

Every company, regardless of size, must create procedures to efficiently process goods and services from the original request to the point of delivery and beyond. At the University of Findlay, students learn a broad range of skills that pertain to business capabilities and operations. Operations and logistics students learn how to plan, design, implement, manage and support activities for virtually any industry.  

Program Highlights

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Offered as part of a master's class (MBA 685), Six Sigma Green Belt Certification teaches a statistical approach to business problem solving, which can be used to solve problems like inefficiency in the manufacturing industry.
• Qualified to work in a variety of areas - As a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Operations and Logistics Emphasis, you will have many employment options in front of you. You will be qualified to work in a number of areas such as business operations, procurement, purchasing and inventory, warehousing, distribution, customer support, and transportation.
• Pairs well with other subjects - Our program is flexible and pairs well with a number of other subjects, allowing students to individualize their degree to best fit their career goals. Students pursuing the Marketing Emphasis have the opportunity to complement their degree with a minor or double-major in other areas of business which include hospitality management, marketing, public relations, and wellness and exercise promotion.
• Valuable Internships - Internships are encouraged throughout the program in order to gain practical experience and professional networking.
• Work on real projects for real clients - With a strong focus on experiential learning, you will have opportunities to build up your resume by working on real projects for real clients.