The following AA, BA and BS degrees are available at Florida Tech:
Undergraduate Degrees
• AA Liberal Arts
• AA Criminal Justice
• AA Business Administration
• AA Accounting
• AA Healthcare Management
• AA Marketing
• AS Computer Information Systems
• BA Criminal Justice
• BA Accounting
• BA Business Administration/Management
• BA Business Administration/Marketing
• BA Business Administration/Accounting
• BA Business Administration/Computer Information Systems
• BA Business Administration/Healthcare Management
• BS Computer Information Systems
• HR Administration Minor w/any Bachelor’s
Degrees
Reach for the Stars and a Brighter Future
AA in Liberal Arts
As businesses continue to streamline, demand for professionals with a wide range of skills is expected to grow. If you want to earn an associate’s degree but you’re not decided on a specific discipline, liberal arts is a good choice as it provides a solid educational foundation in as little as 18 months. This degree exposes you to a broad range of subjects within a flexible liberal arts curriculum. Course selections include the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, the arts, religion and philosophy.
AA Criminal Justice
This in-depth AA, based on a national curriculum model, will enhance any student’s effectiveness on the job; prepare him or her for a career and advancement in the field of criminal justice; provide him or her with a foundation for advancement to administrative levels; and prepare him or her for BA degree studies in criminal justice. The degree will provide an opportunity to achieve and attain a degree credential in a shorter period of time on their way to a Bachelor’s degree. Courses include: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Law and the Legal System, Research Methods in Criminal Justice, and much more. As always at Florida Tech, this AA includes a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific criminal justice courses.
• Jobs in Criminal Justice are expected to grow by an average of 23.5% by 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
• The growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals and an accelerated degree program can help you put your fingerprint on this growing employment trend.
AA Business Administration
As businesses continue to streamline, demand for professionals with an understanding of core business concepts is expected to increase. If you have an interest in managing a business or want to explore your entrepreneurial spirit, Florida Tech’s Associate of Arts in Business Administration is your first step. You’ll receive a basic foundation of liberal arts courses and an introduction to the principles of today's demanding business world. Earn your Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Florida Tech in as little as 18 months.
AA Accounting
For those who are detail-oriented and possess a love of numbers, the job outlook in accounting looks bright. Today’s businesses – both large and small –increasingly maintain financial records on computers and require professionals with specialized accounting training. Florida Tech's Associate of Arts in Accounting combines the financial principles and liberal arts background employers seek. And you can earn this respected credential 100% online in 20 months or less!
AA Healthcare Management
Healthcare is one of today’s fastest growing industries, and it’s no surprise. Increased pressure to alleviate rising costs, a growing aging population and complex regulations all add up to soaring demands for a variety of healthcare professionals. Florida Tech’s Associate’s degree in Healthcare Management combines valuable health-specific training with proven business management principles. Earn yours 100% online in less than 20 months!
AA Marketing
Interested in breaking into marketing? While available positions are varied and include everything from television and radio to sales and public relations – competition is tough. Florida Tech’s Associate’s degree in Marketing gives you respected industry skills and credentials that can create career opportunities. Graduate with your degree in less than 20 months, 100% online.
AS Computer Information Systems
Modern business demands effective, reliable technology. And as business and technology goals increasingly go hand in hand, demand for computer information systems professionals will only continue to rise. Florida Tech's Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems offers a broad base of technical knowledge combined with a strong liberal arts foundation – in as little as 20 months – from the university known for educating many NASA scientists.
BA Criminal Justice
Do you see yourself working in law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, or juvenile justice? Are you intrigued by crime and criminal behavior? As society becomes more concerned about homeland security and the need for law enforcement services increases, demand for criminal justice professionals is expected to continue to grow. This degree prepares you for a career in many local, state and federal positions, and for graduate study in criminal justice and related fields such as law. It includes a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific criminal justice courses.
BA Accounting
As new businesses emerge and financial laws change, demand for accounting professionals is expected to continue to grow. If you’re good with numbers and enjoy working with people, this degree is the one for you. Florida Tech’s Bachelor’s degree in Accounting prepares you for a career in financial, managerial and cost accounting, tax planning and auditing. As a graduate, you could pursue a career in either public or private accounting (profit and not-for-profit) or in the government. This degree also establishes a foundation for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). To ensure a complete education, every Florida Tech degree program is structured from a broad-based liberal arts foundation to a career-specific business and accounting concentration.
BA Business Administration/Management
Do you envision yourself in a management role? Are you solutions-oriented? As businesses increasingly stress the importance of efficient operations, demand for professionals with an enhanced knowledge of management is expected to rise. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialization in Management from Florida Tech will prepare you for a successful career – whether your interest is in a small company or a large corporation. Courses stress the importance of managing in a global economy and understanding the ethical implications of managerial decision. To ensure a complete education, every business program at Florida Tech is structured from a broad-based liberal arts education to career-specific business courses.
BA Business Administration/Marketing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in advertising, public relations, corporate marketing, online retailing or customer relationship management? As global competition in consumer goods and services increases, demand for business professionals with an enhanced knowledge of marketing is expected to continue to grow. If you want to enter into or advance in the marketing profession, the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Florida Tech is the degree for you. Courses teach fundamental business and marketing principles, and build key interpersonal, creative and analytical skills. To ensure a complete education, every business program at Florida Tech is structured from a broad-based liberal arts education to career-specific business and marketing courses.
BA Business Administration /Accounting
As businesses increasingly need financial expertise and firms broaden their services, demand for professionals with an enhanced knowledge of accounting is expected to continue to grow. If you’re interested in business, good with numbers and comfortable working with people, consider a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting. This degree offers the ability to specialize without declaring yourself an accounting major. As with all business programs, Florida Tech requires a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific business courses.
BA Business Administration/Computer Information Systems
As businesses need to apply the latest technologies to operate more efficiently, demand for professionals with an enhanced knowledge of computers is expected to continue to grow. If you’re interested in computers and their business applications, Florida Tech’s Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Computer Information Systems is the degree for you. Courses teach fundamental business and communication principles, and build solid computer information systems skills. To ensure a complete education, every business program at Florida Tech is structured from a broad-based liberal arts education to career-specific computer information systems courses.
BA Business Administration/Healthcare Management
Are you passionate about healthcare issues? Do you see yourself making a difference in a healthcare environment? As healthcare services diversify, demand for business professionals with an enhanced knowledge of health care management is expected to continue to grow. This Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Management is unique to Florida Tech and is designed to give you a broad-based business perspective along with a concentration of knowledge in healthcare management. Whether you’re beginning an administrative position or planning on graduate study, this degree program will arm you with the skills and education expertise necessary to excel and advance your career.
BS Computer Information Systems
Are you a whiz on a computer? Are you interested in improving computers for business users and consumers? As new technologies become more complex and the need for more customized applications increases, demand for computer specialists is expected to continue to grow. Florida Tech’s Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems focuses on the technical knowledge, skill sets and best practices necessary to compete in today's ever-changing computer field. You’ll study programming, database concepts, network theory and design, systems analysis and design, information systems management and more – from the university known for educating more NASA scientists than any other institution. As with all Florida Tech degree programs, students are required to take broad-based liberal arts and select business courses in addition to career-specific computer information systems courses.
HR Administration Minor w/any Bachelor’s
Would you like to make an impact on a company’s training and development or compensation and benefits? If so, human resources is the field for you. As companies increase recruitment efforts and need more job-specific training, demand for human resources professionals is expected to increase. With Florida Tech, you can minor in human resources administration with any bachelor's degree major. This degree program provides the academic foundation and leadership skills required for professional human resources professionals and is useful in any business. Specialized courses teach job-related skills in interviewing, hiring and training. An important component of this curriculum includes preparation for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification examinations.
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