Online Applied Professional Studies Economic Development Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Professional Studies prepares graduates with core competencies necessary for successful careers in for-profit business. Combined with solid training in communication and writing skills, these competencies include basic understandings of economics, finance, statistics, decision sciences, management and marketing. Beyond these core competencies, students receive training in one of seven areas of specialization: Advertising, Allied Health Leadership, Economic Development, Financial Administration, Health Promotion, or Office Administration. (Only Advertising, Economic Development, Financial Administration, and Office Administration available online). Similar to other majors within the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree program, the BIS in Applied Professional Studies is intended for those interested in obtaining a highly relevant and practical degree that provides advancement opportunities in their current employment, and for those who are starting or interested in changing their professional careers. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Professional Studies consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (21 hours), Track Requirements (15 hours), 30 hours upon verification of the student holding an Applied Associate Degree, and Electives (10 hours).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

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Bioscience’ is a diverse, inter-disciplinary and topical subject which contributes much to health and wealth worldwide. Our course focuses on the application of human and molecular biology to offer solutions and opportunities within the biomedical science and food professions. Our course extends and enhances your bioscience knowledge and understanding, and develops your research and innovation, and enterprise skills, which not only benefits your career advancement but also your employer. Our fully online delivery offers you flexible learning, and progression at a study pace which best suits you. Successful completion of our course also allows you to progress to higher degrees (taught and research) at universities around the world.

Our course is not designed for school leavers but for those in the work place, locally and internationally, who need flexible learning. We need to be able to accredit you for your prior learning to the value of 120 credit points at level 4 and 80 to 120 credit points at level 5. This includes BSc Hons students who did not complete their degree, sub degree graduates and even higher degree graduates looking to update their biosciences.

Most students enter to complete 120 credit points at level 6, over two academic years, but there are opportunities to fast track or slow track your studies. Those students entering the course via 1 or 2 bridging level 5 modules, require 1 or 2 additional semesters.

The internal coherence of the educational aims of the course and its associated learning outcomes across the particular fields of applications of biology (human and molecular), within an environment which promotes research, innovation and enterprise, demand that all modules (120 credits at level 6) are compulsory. This course provides opportunities for students to:

Extend and enhance their existing knowledge and understanding of biosciences, within the context of applications in biomedical, health and food sciences.
Develop their work-related competences, enterprise skills and transferable skills.

- Utilize research skills to undertake research in biosciences.

- Critically evaluate advances in the biosciences and discuss the economic, social and ethical implications of developments in the biosciences and their applications.

- Enhance their employability as professional Public Health, mediscience and Food industry staff, and open up progression pathways to higher degrees in biosciences.

- Embrace continuing professional development and life long learning in biosciences.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

(a) satisfy the University’s general entry requirements;

AND

(b) satisfy specific academic subject requirements for admission as detailed below:

1. hold a Higher Diploma in Analytical Science and Biotechnology or other suitable Higher Diploma in Applied Science from the Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong (Chai Wan) OR

2. hold an Associate Degree in Applied Science (Life Science) from Hong Kong University, School of Professional and Continuing Education OR

3. hold a BTEC HND qualification in a Science subject which includes a major element of Applied Science or equivalent National Diploma/BSc (Ord) degree OR

4. hold other sub degree qualifications in biosciences which are judged by the course team to be equivalent to 1) to 3)OR

5. hold a Foundation Degree in a Bioscience or Life Science subject

6. successful completion of Year 1 and 2 of an appropriate full-time BSc Hons science degree OR

7. hold an appropriate science BSc Hons Degree or Higher Degree AND

8. be in employment

OR

c) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning

English Language Requirements
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International students must have a minimum acceptable score for the British Council IELTS of 6.0 (5.5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent.

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Georgia Southern’s Master of Science in Applied Engineering (MSAE) degree prepares individuals for career advancement in consumer, commercial and industrial technology fields. The program is structured to meet business’ need for engineering managers and individual contributors who possess leadership skills along with applications experience in a specialized field. The Master of Science in Applied Engineering study options enable students to design a program of study that meets their individual and professional career goals. Program graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions that contribute to quality, productivity, and competitiveness for their employers.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Electrical & Electronic Systems Concentration Moore’s Law continues apace, turning one generation’s dream into another’s reality. Global video conferencing on heads up displays, autonomous nanobots aiding search & rescue, solar cells connected to smart power grids, intelligent sensors feeding cloud computers. Electrical and electronic systems are everywhere and invisible, unobtrusively improving and even extending our lives. Our EE Systems graduates will create things yet to be dreamed.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Energy Science Concentration Energy Science research and development is one of the highest priority initiatives in the global economic and political arena. The Renewable Energy and Engines Laboratory, directed by the Allen E. Paulson Endowed Chair of Renewable Energy, provides an exceptional opportunity to prepare oneself to pursue this cutting edge career. The laboratory leads the effort to develop alternative fuels for internal combustion engines in partnership with Georgia’s global vehicle producers and agricultural organizations.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Engineering Management Concentration Entrepreneurs and managers have a momentous responsibility and a crucial mission. Georgia Southern’s MSAE program emphasizes collective and critical thinking, encourages an open mind to innovation.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Information Technology Concentration
This program embraces the ever-changing IT industry, with studies in programming, system and network design, installation and enhancement, Internet implementation, analysis of organization computer and information needs and personnel.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Mechatronics Concentration
An application-oriented approach and a focus on state-of-the-art results prepares graduates for integration of mechanical and electronic functions in modern products, unleashing exponential computing power, innovative sensing technologies and robust new materials.

Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a scientific discipline from an accredited college or university.

2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on bachelor degree for Master Program; A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on bachelor degree for Certificate Programs.

3. A score of no less than 150 (170 scale) or 450 (800 scale) on the Verbal section and 144 (170 scale) or 450 (800 scale) on the Quantitative section of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

Provisional Admission:
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If the undergraduate grade point average is higher than 2.75, A student may be granted provisional admission with a minimum of 146 (170 scale) or 400 (800 scale) on the
Verbal section and 141 (170 scale) or 400 (800 scale) on the Quantitative section of the GRE. A recommendation by the School of Technology Graduate Coordinator is necessary.Applicants who do not meet all admission requirements may be granted provisional admission or non-degree admission.

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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Professional Studies prepares graduates with core competencies necessary for successful careers in for-profit business. Combined with solid training in communication and writing skills, these competencies include basic understandings of economics, finance, statistics, decision sciences, management and marketing. Beyond these core competencies, students receive training in one of seven areas of specialization: Advertising, Allied Health Leadership, Economic Development, Financial Administration, Health Promotion, or Office Administration. (Only Advertising, Economic Development, Financial Administration, and Office Administration available online). Similar to other majors within the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree program, the BIS in Applied Professional Studies is intended for those interested in obtaining a highly relevant and practical degree that provides advancement opportunities in their current employment, and for those who are starting or interested in changing their professional careers. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Professional Studies consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (21 hours), Track Requirements (15 hours), 30 hours upon verification of the student holding an Applied Associate Degree, and Electives (10 hours).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

Other Fees

Show Less

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Professional Studies prepares graduates with core competencies necessary for successful careers in for-profit business. Combined with solid training in communication and writing skills, these competencies include basic understandings of economics, finance, statistics, decision sciences, management and marketing. Beyond these core competencies, students receive training in one of seven areas of specialization: Advertising, Allied Health Leadership, Economic Development, Financial Administration, Health Promotion, or Office Administration. (Only Advertising, Economic Development, Financial Administration, and Office Administration available online) Similar to other majors within the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree program, the BIS in Applied Professional Studies is intended for those interested in obtaining a highly relevant and practical degree that provides advancement opportunities in their current employment, and for those who are starting or interested in changing their professional careers. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Professional Studies consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (21 hours), Track Requirements (15 hours), 30 hours upon verification of the student holding an Applied Associate Degree, and Electives (10 hours).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a associate degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

Other Fees

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