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| x remove Biology, B.A., B.S. | x remove Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, M.P.N.L. | x remove Project Management Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | |
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| Credits Required |
Varies by program
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36
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12
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Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus. 
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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 |
A degree in biology includes coursework in:
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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 |
Biologists work in a variety of careers including:
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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 |
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 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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