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| x remove Event Sustainability Management Minor | x remove Management with Management Information Systems emphasis, B.B.A. | x remove Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. | x remove Bioinformatics and Genomics Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Exercise Science, B.S. | x remove Green Chemistry Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Homebrewing Beer Undergraduate Badge | x remove Health Communication, B.A., B.S. | x remove Business Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | |
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120
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12
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120
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120
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12
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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the Allendale 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 downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Classes for this program meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale
Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this program meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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This program can be completed fully online.
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| Coursework |
The minor is comprised of a total of 21 credits:
And one of the following:
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Visit the online catalog, catalog.gvsu.edu, for coursework options in the management major.
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The public and nonprofit administration curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the subject, while offering some specialized courses to provide them with technical skills. Some of the topics covered include:
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The certificate in bioinformatics and genomics requires a minimum of 12 credits - nine credits in the core and at least three credits of electives.
Elective courses (choose at least one):
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Coursework varies with emphasis selection but focuses on the following areas:
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Students are required to complete 13 to 14 credits, including research/lab experience. Coursework can include:
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The badge is achieved through face-to-face learning and comprised of one three-credit class:
You will have the opportunity to enter your beverages into
competition for evaluation, scoring, and awards. You can stack this course with additional classes to earn a badge in advanced craft brewing, see gvsu.edu/catalog for details.
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The program requires the following courses:
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The business fundamentals certificate is comprised of 12 credits:
*MTH 110 course prerequisite
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| Career Options |
This curriculum is for those who aspire to work in the events and tourism industry. You will find careers working in:
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Graduates from the MIS emphasis have a wide variety of opportunities for employment in different fields. They have had success working locally and nationally as:
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Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:
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Career opportunities include positions in:
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The certificate in green chemistry provides an advantage to applicants entering the job market. It will also augment career opportunities in public, private, and nonprofit organizations interested in environmental issues and sustainability. Opportunities include:
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The certificate is a stepping stone for law-related work in many areas, including:
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Health communication graduates are employed by:
Visit gvsu.edu/soc for more information.
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.A. and B.S. in Public and Nonprofit Administration 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.
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The B.S. in Exercise Science 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.A. and B.S. in Health Communication 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 business fundamentals certificate provides non-business people a basic understanding of business practices. This benefits those who may be looking for career advancement by giving them skills employers are looking for, including:
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