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| x remove Engineering, B.S.E. | x remove Leadership and Business Fundamentals, B.A.S. | x remove Palliative and Hospice Care I Graduate Badge | x remove Wealth Planning Graduate Badge | x remove Marketing, B.B.A. | x remove Recreational Therapy, B.S. | x remove Combined Degree: Accounting B.B.A. and M.S.A. | x remove Combined Degree: Statistics B.S. and Applied Statistics, M.S. | x remove Applied Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | x remove Digital Studies Minor | |
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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Classes for this major are offered online in accelerated (6-week) formats. Students wishing to take in-person classes may do so on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses with some courses also offered in Traverse City.
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This program can be completed online.
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Classes for the program are offered online or a combination of in-seat and online on the downtown Pew Grand Rapids Campus, L. William Seidman Center.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
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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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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 are offered fully online.
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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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A degree in engineering involves coursework in:
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Within the major, you can apply 15 credits from your A.A.S. degree or prior learning as a technical focus. You may also transfer all or most of your credits from an accredited institution and earn up to 24 credits from prior learning. These credits will count toward the 120 credits required to graduate. Students must also follow all general education requirements and complete the following major requirements:
And one of the following:
You must also complete courses for the Business Fundamentals certificate and the Leadership certificate. Business Fundamentals helps you develop financial and accounting acumen, as well as the human side of business and organizational operations. You will grow skills in analyzing financial statements and performance, creating operating budgets, managing and motivating others, and analyzing and using marketing information. Leadership focuses on social change and includes further exploration into organizational theory, team building, design thinking, and grant writing. You will develop professional skills that employers are looking for such as team building and ethics.
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The badge is comprised of one three credit course, NUR 581 - Chronic and Terminal illness: The Palliative/Hospice Model. The course will cover topics such as:
This class is offered fall semester fully online.
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The badge is comprised of two 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 study a variety of topics preparing them for a variety of careers, including:
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Students study a variety of topics that include:
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Students admitted to this program may take graduate courses after completing 85 undergraduate credits, and up to 12 credits of graduate work may be used in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. During their fourth-year students can select up to four of the following graduate level courses:
No more than three 500-level courses can be counted toward the minimum 33 hours of the M.S.A. degree.
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Students may choose four courses to dual-count toward the B.S. and M.S. degrees, up to 12 credit hours total. Students are encouraged to work with the graduate program director and their advisor to ensure all requirements are met.
Registration for 600-level courses is to occur only after acceptance into the combined degree program.
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The applied data analytics certificate is comprised of 18 credits:
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Students must earn 21 credits to complete the minor. Focused on theory and practice, the Digital Studies curriculum helps students gain experience using digital tools and develop a complex understanding of digital cultures. The curriculum covers topics such as:
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| Career Options |
The following are just a few career options for engineers:
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The unique structure of this program allows you to move forward with your education to seek professional job opportunities or advance your career. The study of leadership and business maximizes the value of stackable credentials and allows you to prepare for future occupations that may not be reflected in current academic programs.
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Seidman marketing grads are employed at companies such as:
For more information, visit gvsu.edu/marketing/.
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Recreational therapy is a diverse field that offers graduates varied career opportunities. RECTX specialists work in hospitals, acute and subacute care settings, nursing homes, older adult programs, centers for physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatric institutions, substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, juvenile services, public parks and recreation departments, volunteer agencies, after-care centers, and community-based services.
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This specialization is designed for those pursuing CPA certification and careers in public, industry and nonprofit accounting.
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Data-driven decision-making is occurring in a diverse array of fields, and individuals with these applied statistical skills are in high demand. Forbes now lists a Master's in Statistics as one of the most desirable master's degrees.
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In today's marketplace it is important to have an understanding of business analytics and data analysis. Earning a certificate in data analytics is a good way for you to add the basic understanding of data analytics and its professional application to your expanding skillset in an accelerated 6-week format. Course credits from the data analytics certificates can be applied toward a bachelor's degree; please reach out to our advisors if you wish to explore this idea further. Earning this undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics will enhance your career skills by:
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A Digital Studies minor is beneficial to a wide range of professions, including careers in:
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The B.B.A. in Marketing 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, 2020
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The B.S. in Recreational Therapy 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, 2020
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The Seidman MS in Accounting (MSA) degree offers an intensive, concentrated learning experience that explores the essential aspects of accounting and permits an in-depth exploration and practical experience in areas within the discipline. This specialized degree is designed for students pursuing CPA certification and careers in public, industry and nonprofit accounting.
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The M.S. in Applied Statistics 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 in the statistics field.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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