Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Announces New Degree
The BASc degree is under the College of Applied Studies and is a completion program specifically designed for those holding an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS). BVU’s partnership with community colleges across Iowa provides a smooth transfer of up to 68 AAS degree credits into this new program, allowing students a local bachelor’s degree option.
The applied management major includes a range of coursework aiming to prepare students for advancement in industries such as agribusiness, hospitality, industrial technology, wind energy and sustainable/renewable energy.
“We are very excited about this program, because it prepares individuals for progression into leadership positions,” said Dr. Jill Rhea, dean of GPS. “Many workers with AAS degrees are disadvantaged in the promotion process because they lack a bachelor’s degree. The goal of this major is to offer such people a more efficient route to an advanced degree. The BASc coursework has been carefully chosen to complement the coursework already taken, create a strong and rigorous curricular experience and fulfill the overarching objectives of the student.”
The GPS applied management major addresses findings from Iowa Work Force Development in its Iowa Career, Industry, & Population Report that shows management of companies and enterprises as one of the largest growth categories, projected to grow 49.4 percent by 2020. It is designed to meet requests from area industries and community college partners’ needs, as well as target the lack of accessible educational opportunities for job progression.
The major will be available beginning Aug. 25, 2014.
About Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies
Buena Vista University’s main campus in Storm Lake, Iowa, was founded in 1891, and through its Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) program, the University now extends to 16 learning locations across Iowa, plus online. BVU's GPS locations have graduated more than 15,000 students since it started almost 40 years ago. Students in the GPS program appreciate the pace, academic rigor, class size, and the online or local community college campus class options that their BVU experience gives them. A diverse menu of over 50 different programs offers options that meet your education needs and a variety of class formats which make scheduling even more convenient.
Buena Vista University blends liberal arts with real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. BVU is an affordable option for all students and, combined with its academic programs, has led U.S. News & World Report to rank BVU as the third best value school among Midwest Regional Colleges and to an A-rating from Standard & Poor’s.
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Jill Heisterkamp, Buena Vista University, http://www.bvu.edu, +1 712.749.2644, [email protected]
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