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| x remove Multilingualism Undergraduate Badge | x remove Biology, B.A., B.S. | x remove Combined Degree: Statistics, B.S. and Data Science and Analytics, M.S. | x remove Foundations of Tax Practice Graduate Badge | x remove Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, M.P.N.L. | x remove Project Management Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | |
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6-7
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141
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12
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36
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12
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Learners will complete studies at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus. 
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career at Grand
Valley's Allendale
Campus; classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on
the Robert C. Pew Grand
Rapids Campus.
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Classes for the program are offered online or in-seat with online option downtown on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus in L. William Seidman Center in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
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Most courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid. In-person classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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This program can be completed fully online.
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| Coursework |
Each learner pursuing the multilingualism badge must complete MLL 200 or MLL 300 and one world language course from one of the following options. Track A (six credits) is for those speaking languages taught in the MLL department who have been awarded the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. Coursework:
Track B (six-seven credits) is for those speaking languages NOT taught in the MLL department who have been awarded the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. Coursework:
Track C (six credits) is for those speaking languages taught in the MLL department but without the biliteracy seal. These students must provide documentation of intermediate high proficiency on a commercially produced comprehensive language exam. Coursework:
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A degree in biology includes coursework in:
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Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree, and may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met. Since the master's degree in data science and analytics is a
Professional Science Master's (PSM) program, four credit hours at the
graduate level involve an industry internship experience.
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The badge is comprised of four courses, three credits each.
The badge is not a degree or certificate; however, if you choose to continue, completion of this badge and the other three taxation specialization badges will create stackable credentials towards earning a master's degree in taxation. Admission to the Seidman College of Business and completion of the capstone required to earn the MST, talk to a counselor for details.
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Students will study a variety of topics, including:
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The project management certificate is comprised of 12 credits:
It is recommended learners take BUS 470 as the final course, as it is a culminating experience applying project management knowledge. These classes provide you with core training in the following competencies:
Visit the online course catalog for program details.
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| Career Options |
Multilingualism is a marketable skill and an advantage in any field. Examples include business, education, government, international relations, health professions, social work, criminal justice, engineering, management, nonprofit and public administration, communications, and legal studies.
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Biologists work in a variety of careers including:
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Students will go on to have successful careers in:
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Graduates are typically employed in a variety of professions, including:
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According to an EMSI market analysis of job postings requiring a bachelor's degree between October 2018 and September 2019, project management is listed as a top hard skill, with 22,453 or a full 6% of all job postings requiring project management abilities. Further, a project management certification is a top qualification across all job postings, with 3,629 unique jobs requiring such certification. Project management training in Michigan can be a difference maker for job seekers, as Project Manager is itself the 7th most popular job title in Michigan, with 4,207 unique postings.
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.A. or B.S. in Biology at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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The M.S. in Data Science and Analytics at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual data science job postings.
EMSI: Source, 2022
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The MPNL degree at GVSU will help you develop the skills you need to land the job you want. You will build a resume of qualifications and experiences that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the nonprofit leadership area.
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