Online Bachelor's Degree inInterdisciplinary Professional Studies

A 100% online degree to suit the nontraditional learner, the Interdisciplinary Professional Studies program allows students to fully customize their course load and meet a wide range of professional needs.

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Overview

In recent years, Interdisciplinary Professional Studies has become an increasingly popular field of study, satisfying the curriculum needs that more structured degrees cannot. Some students enroll in this program to achieve a well-rounded education, some to fulfill specific career requirements particular to their industries, and many to earn a general bachelor’s degree while exploring their favorite subjects.

Earn Your Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

Regardless of the reason you’re interested in pursuing a major in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies, CSU-Global’s unique program provides students with the freedom to customize their academic experiences. Students are able to assemble their own course lists from more than 120 courses, spanning all of our bachelor’s degree programs, and pair them with any specialization of their choice. The sum of their classroom experiences culminates in a final capstone project that ties their courses together into a unified program.

CSU-Global offers the Interdisciplinary Professional Studies curriculum as an answer to nontraditional students seeking to achieve soft skills while attending an online university. Each of the 150 available courses develops up to eight soft skills, with each course load required to fulfill all of them.

Thus, in addition to gaining a custom university education, students are guaranteed to graduate from this program with a set of the following soft skills:

• Global Understanding
• Critical Thinking
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Ethical Reasoning
• Problem-Solving

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies is an individualized program designed to equip students with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively and efficiently work in current and future industries that drive local and global economic prosperity. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, technology, critical-thinking skills, business skills, strategic innovation, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate critical-thinking and decision-making skills based on interdisciplinary knowledge.
• Communicate across disciplines using multiple technologies and media.
• Integrate the knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines to have a better understanding of the world as a global society.
• Demonstrate the skills needed for ethical reasoning and problem-solving.

Faculty

All courses are taught by qualified instructors with current industry experience. Our instructors hold advanced degrees in their fields, and are specially trained to teach online, so you and your fellow students can think more critically about how the subject matter applies to real-world situations.

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Courses

Required Classes

• ORG300: Applying Leadership Principles

  The opportunities for students, in this first course, for all majors are to learn personal and professional leadership styles and drivers by providing an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are utilized across fields of study. Regardless of the roles individuals assume in an organization, they will need to communicate effectively, influence others, and understand the way they respond to others and why. The course engages students in discussion, exploration, and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections leaders have with individuals and organizations. Topics include leadership communication, motivation, style, and characteristics. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

• IPS450: Individualized Learning Portfolio

  This course will serve as the terminal capstone for the Bachelor’s Program in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies. Students will link all of the courses in their specific program of study into a research project that highlights their learning experiences. Students will then craft a coherent and focused thesis that blends theory and research knowledge into practice. Students will learn the techniques required to conduct an academic research project, as well as the techniques required to write a senior thesis paper. Prerequisite: All core and specialization courses. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

Choose 8 more major courses from the approved course list to build a degree perfect for you!

• Download the full list of possible courses here
• Students must select 1 course for each of the following criteria areas:
  • Communication
  • Qualitative Skills
  • Global Awareness
  • Social Responsibility
  • Technology
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business
  • Strategic Information
• Minimum of 3 courses must be at the 400 Level

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Specializations

• Business Administration

  The Business Administration program is ideally suited for students interested in pursuing a career in business operations and management. Professionals in this field include department managers, accountants, consultants, executives, directors, and more.

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• Computer Programming

  Computer Programming specialization is aimed at non-computer science majors who would like to broaden their programming capabilities. Courses cover an entire spectrum of basic programming and software development techniques for analysis, design, and implementation of software applications across various operating systems and platforms.

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• Construction Management

  The Construction Management specialization helps students understand the standards and leadership skills required to manage construction projects. This industry-specific specialization can be applied to your degree as a way to ready yourself for the construction field.

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• Criminal Forensics

  The Criminal Forensics program is ideal for students interested in crime scene investigation and forensic science. Gain the knowledge and skills to pursue or advance a career as a medical examiner, crime analyst, criminal investigator, or similar position in this exciting field.

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• Criminal Justice Management

  The criminal justice field includes careers in security, the court system, corrections, forensics, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Criminal Justice Management program provides advanced leadership skills to further one’s professional development in these areas.

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• Criminology

  The Criminology program focuses on the study of crime, criminal behavior, and the legal system. Students pursuing a career in law enforcement, social work, forensics, welfare, pathology, probation, or other public safety positions will gain a competitive advantage through the Criminology program.

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• Cyber Security

  The Cyber Security Specialization is ideal for IT professionals who understand the importance of data and network security in today’s global businesses. Learn to mitigate online threats and ensure sensitive organizational information is protected.

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• Data Management and Analysis

  The Data Management and Analysis program is designed for students interested in careers related to information systems and networking. Professionals interested in the information technology field who desire in-depth knowledge of how to manage enterprise data should consider this program.

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• Emergency Management

  While emergency situations cannot always be avoided, proper critical response and preparation can drastically improve public safety. The Emergency Management program provides professionals, including safety directors, emergency specialists, consultants, analysts, and direct responders, with the skills necessary in a wide array of emergencies.

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• Foundations of Accounting

  This program provides business principles and other applied skills in the area of accounting to assist professionals at all levels. In addition to accountants and CPAs, this program provides financial understanding for budget and cost analysts, payroll specialists, auditors, tax consultants, advisors, managers, and more.

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• Healthcare Management

  The Healthcare Management program provides professionals in clinics, hospitals, private practices, nursing homes, research facilities, and more with the focused training required to handle the unique management challenges of the healthcare industry. This program gives students a competitive edge in an ever-changing field.

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• Human Resources and Organizational Development

  Students interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources should consider adding this specialization to their bachelor’s degree coursework. It provides a background in personnel management, staff training and development, policy and procedures, and more. When completed as part of the B.S. in Business Management degree, this specialization aligns with educational standards from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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• Information Technology Management

  As technology continues to advance, the need for qualified IT managers grows as well. Through the Information Technology Management Specialization, students gain the administrative knowledge needed to meet the demands of corporate technology systems including problem solving, resource allocation, networking, security, and more.

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• Information Technology Operations

  This program provides a basic understanding of technology operations, networking, problem-solving, development, and more. Professionals interested in careers that require knowledge of information technology, including administrators, department managers, system analysts, and more, will benefit from this program.

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• International Business

  The undergraduate specialization in International Business prepares students for international management career opportunities within multinational industries and organizations. Learners will gain an understanding of economic, legal, governmental, financial, and cultural issues related to international business.

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• Marketing

  Students interested in the global field of marketing will benefit from this specialization, which includes promotion, creative services, public relations, research, consulting, communications, advertisement, strategy, branding, and much more. The Marketing program provides the tools necessary to be successfully employed in many areas within this field.

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• Operations Management and Supervision

  The Operations Management and Supervision program is ideal for students who pursue careers in logistics or manufacturing and production. These courses provide knowledge and skills to improve efficiency, efficacy, and performance in organizational operations.

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• Organizational Leadership

  If you wish to advance into a management role in your organization or further your management skills as they apply to staff, effective decision making, strategic communication, and more you should consider the Organizational Leadership program in addition to your your bachelor’s degree major or as a certificate of completion.

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• Project Management

  Students interested in project management should consider this program to gain comprehensive theories and concepts on how to improve organizational efficiency and performance on a per project basis. Ideal for both Project Management Professionals (PMP) and those interested in entering this growing field.

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• Public and Non-Profit Management

  Students interested in careers within the public and non-profit sectors should consider pursuing a specialization or certificate of completion in Public and Non-Profit Management. This program provides students with management and decision-making abilities necessary within these organizations.

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• Public Relations

  Public relations specialists aim to generate a positive image for their clients by maintaining relationships with media professionals, developing campaigns, creating print and web-based materials, writing speeches, and managing digital media.

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• Strategic Communications

  Effective communication can increase efficiency and results in a wide array of professional positions. The Strategic Communication program improves both internal and external messaging, delivery, and comprehension for managers, consultants, marketing and public relations specialists, human resources, and more.

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• Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  Modern day technology is fast, complex, and absolutely necessary for the growth, stabilization, and day-to-day functions of organizations across the globe. The core technology that provides cloud service and deployment models, with the flexibility of “capacity on demand” and “pay as you go” computing resources, is virtualization.

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