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Online Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

Colorado State University Global’s Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies allows students to customize their academic path with pre-assembled tracks or 150 career-relevant courses. The program fosters critical thinking, decision-making, and reasoning to showcase expertise in various professional fields.

Fall A: July 20, 2026 Fall B: August 17, 2026 Fall C: September 14, 2026

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Total credits

120 Transfer up to 90 credits, including military service and career experience.

Cost per credit

$385 No out of state tuition. No fees. No tuition increases. Guaranteed.

Delivery

Online Our 8-week courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and fully flexible.

Starts per year

12 CSU Global offers start dates every month.

Program Details

Earn an Accredited B.S. in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

Not every professional goal fits neatly into one traditional major. CSU Global’s Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies gives you a structured way to build an approved academic plan around your interests, experience and career goals.

You’ll study leadership principles and choose approved courses across areas such as communication, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, technology, critical thinking, business and strategic innovation. The program is designed for students who want a broader, career-relevant bachelor’s degree that connects multiple disciplines while still meeting clear academic requirements.

What skills will I gain with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary professional studies?

  • 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.

 

Affordable Tuition

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

 

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Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

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Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Courses

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies is a 120-credit degree built around an approved academic plan. You’ll complete required courses in leadership and individualized learning, then choose approved courses across areas such as communication, technology, business, critical thinking, global awareness and social responsibility.

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Core Degree Courses

30 Credits

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies program consists of ten 3-credit courses.

Note: One approved course listed on the charts below must be taken from each of the following content areas:

  • Communications
  • Quantitative skills
  • Global Awareness
  • Social Responsibility
  • Technology
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business
  • Strategic Innovation

Each course may only fulfill one content area degree requirement. A minimum of four of the eight selected courses must be at the 400 level. Students must select and submit all required courses in their individualized degree plan to the Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Faculty Mentor prior to their initial enrollment. Students wishing to modify their major courses on their individualized degree plan after their initial enrollment should contact their Student Success Counselor to receive additional approval by their Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Program Director.

General Education Courses

31 Credits

CSU Global’s General Education Courses are more than a bachelor’s degree requirement. They are designed to help you develop and strengthen valuable skills demanded in the workplace.

Already taken some courses? Up to 90 total credits (and 64 from community colleges) can be transferred into a bachelor’s degree at CSU Global. Request a Transcript Evaluation Summary to see how close you already are to graduation!

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Degree Specialization

Optional - 15 Credits

When you earn your bachelor’s degree through CSU Global, you can choose to customize it with an undergraduate specialization in a subject that matches your professional goals or personal interests.

Learn more about our specializations and explore all the options available to you. Not all specializations are available for every degree program.

Elective Courses

Remaining credits to reach 120 total credits

The remainder of your degree is comprised of courses of your choice that support your educational goals and needs. Including a specialization reduces the number of elective credits you’ll need to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Career Outlook for Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

This Career Outlook combines extensive labor market data to help you evaluate the careers that match your strengths and interests, and where those careers are thriving. Please explore the national and state data, as you compare the careers related to this program.

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Fundraising Managers
Median Salary$123,288
5-Yr Growth4.1%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Fundraising Managers are expected to grow by 4.1% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$73,486
25%
$92,655
Mid Level
50%
$123,288
75%
$166,413
Senior Level
90%
$216,833

Annual Job Openings

4,001

5-Year Growth

4.1%

Top Specialized Skills

FundraisingSales ProspectingFinanceProject ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMarketingGrant WritingAccountingPhilanthropyFinancial Statements

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationManagementLeadershipResearchPlanningCoordinatingDetail OrientedBudgetingWritingMicrosoft Office
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Health Educators
Median Salary$62,823
5-Yr Growth4.7%

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Health Educators are expected to grow by 4.7% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$41,915
25%
$49,673
Mid Level
50%
$62,823
75%
$84,682
Senior Level
90%
$114,656

Annual Job Openings

8,348

5-Year Growth

4.7%

Top Specialized Skills

NursingHealth EducationHealth And Wellness CoachingCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Public HealthCommunity HealthDiabetes MellitusMental HealthLifting AbilityMotivational Interviewing

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationTeachingManagementCustomer ServiceCoachingPlanningInterpersonal CommunicationsLeadershipCoordinatingResearch
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Human Resources Specialists
Median Salary$72,872
5-Yr Growth4.7%

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Human Resources Specialists are expected to grow by 4.7% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$45,062
25%
$55,601
Mid Level
50%
$72,872
75%
$97,856
Senior Level
90%
$128,986

Annual Job Openings

86,600

5-Year Growth

4.7%

Top Specialized Skills

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)Applicant Tracking SystemsFull-Cycle RecruitmentEmployee RelationsAuditingEmployee OnboardingTalent SourcingRecruitment StrategiesProcess ImprovementTalent Acquisition

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipDetail OrientedManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeOperationsProblem SolvingMicrosoft ExcelCoordinating
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Project Management Specialists
Median Salary$100,498
5-Yr Growth5.1%

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Project Management Specialists are expected to grow by 5.1% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$59,286
25%
$76,484
Mid Level
50%
$100,498
75%
$132,093
Senior Level
90%
$168,033

Annual Job Openings

81,338

5-Year Growth

5.1%

Top Specialized Skills

Project ManagementConstructionSubcontractingConstruction ManagementProject SchedulesChange OrdersProject DocumentationMilestones (Project Management)ProcurementProject Implementation

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipManagementCoordinatingPlanningOperationsProblem SolvingSchedulingDetail OrientedBudgeting
06/30/2026 12:19 PM | 06/30/2026 12:19 PM
Public Relations Specialists
Median Salary$69,924
5-Yr Growth4.3%

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Public Relations Specialists are expected to grow by 4.3% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$40,050
25%
$51,614
Mid Level
50%
$69,924
75%
$97,301
Senior Level
90%
$135,572

Annual Job Openings

28,025

5-Year Growth

4.3%

Top Specialized Skills

MarketingPublic RelationsSocial MediaNewslettersJournalismProject ManagementContent CreationPress ReleasesInternal CommunicationsGraphic Design

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationWritingDetail OrientedPlanningEditingCoordinatingLeadershipManagementPresentationsResearch
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Data Source: Industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth data are supplied by Lightcast. Economic and workforce information adjusts based on the selected geographic region and may include estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is not available. Colorado State University Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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