Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

at Enrollment Advisory Group - Manhattan College USA

Construction management involves the planning, budgeting, coordination and supervision of construction projects from beginning to completion.

Why Choose Construction Management?
This 33 credit master’s degree in construction management is a stand-alone program open to students who have degrees in an engineering, science or business field with work experience in construction and construction management. The program is open to students of all experience levels — from recent graduates to engineers who have worked in the field for many years. It prepares graduates to advance their careers or continue on to doctoral studies.

What Will You Do?
This program prepares students for management roles in the private and public sectors of the engineering industry, and provides a foundation for those who want to continue their education and pursue MBAs or doctoral degrees.

Economics is a social science that examines the production, distribution, sales and purchases of goods and services. It is a global force that influences business and government, and permeates every aspect of our lives.

What Will You Learn?
Choosing to major in economics will provide you with a strong understanding of:

• Foundations of business
• Business statistics
• Macro & microeconomics
• Price analysis
• International economics
• Econometrics

What Will You Do?
A B.A. in economics prepares students for work in research or consulting firms in the private or public sectors. Many of these careers require the technical and interpersonal skills acquired while enrolled in this program.

Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture and test power-producing tools, engines, machines and mechanical devices. From the refrigerator in your kitchen to the car in your driveway, products made by mechanical engineers are found in everyday life.

Why Choose Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineering is a vast field with a variety of job opportunities. This field is considered the "general practitioner" of the engineering disciplines, focused primarily on the conversion, transmission and use of power.

Students who successfully complete Manhattan College’s mechanical engineering M.S. program are trained to work in industries including:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Biomedical
• Construction
• Green Building Design
• Solar Energy
• Power Generation

What Will You Learn?
You will expand on the fundamentals of engineering disciplines, including:

• Machine Design
• Electric Circuitry
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics

Mental health counselors are trained to treat individuals with mental and emotional disorders and other behavioral challenges. They address mental health, human relationships, education and career concerns within ethical, developmental, preventive and treatment contexts.

Why Choose Mental Health Counseling?
The M.S. in mental health counseling program is designed for those seeking counselor licensure. It prepares students to provide direct clinical and counseling services to patients in a variety of settings, from state and local government agencies to residential and outpatient centers to private practice.

Construction management involves the planning, budgeting, coordination and supervision of construction projects from beginning to completion.

Why Choose Construction Management?
This 33 credit master’s degree in construction management is a stand-alone program open to students who have degrees in an engineering, science or business field with work experience in construction and construction management. The program is open to students of all experience levels — from recent graduates to engineers who have worked in the field for many years. It prepares graduates to advance their careers or continue on to doctoral studies.

What Will You Do?
This program prepares students for management roles in the private and public sectors of the engineering industry, and provides a foundation for those who want to continue their education and pursue MBAs or doctoral degrees.

As a successful engineer, you already have a strong technical background along with the analytical approach needed to solve today’s complex challenges. An MBA is the ideal degree to demonstrate your business know-how and your leadership potential to employers.

The question is, how do you move into the next level? An MBA is the ideal degree to demonstrate your business know-how and your leadership potential to employers. Your engineering degree combined with an MBA validates your ability to apply analytical tools to real-world business problems.

Why Choose an MBA?
Employers are increasingly looking for individuals with the higher-level knowledge and decision-making skills to lead their organizations.  

The Manhattan College MBA program puts the big picture in perspective, helping you to become a more innovative and productive professional. The program is taught by distinguished faculty and features a curriculum that explores decision-making and risk management, leadership and social justice, and organizations in competitive environments.

Whether you need to learn data analytics to discover emerging trends, financial acumen to assess new opportunities, or the overall management skills to move into the C-Suite, the Manhattan College MBA is the degree you need to elevate your career.

What Will You Learn?

• Practice analytical decision-making and risk management
• Develop an understanding of leadership, social justice and corporate responsibility
• Gain an appreciation for ethical behavior in business
• Learn about organizations and the competitive environment
• Conduct hands-on research and participate in projects related to your studies
• Choose elective courses that align with your goals
• Have professional development opportunities

Accounting is the language used to communicate financial information to stakeholders. Accountants capture, summarize, present and analyze financial information to help their clients make sound decisions.

Why Choose Accounting?
Career Opportunity
The accounting major at Manhattan College prepares students for successful careers in accounting. Networking opportunities and career-planning support begins right away during freshman year. By attending workshops and guest speaker events, you’ll get a feel for the industry and design your own career path. You will also be able to take the concepts and theories you learn in the classroom and apply them to real world situations. Co-curricular activities, research projects and internships are great ways to put words and ideas into practice.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It helps us understand how humans and animals think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Many modern challenges are rooted in human behavior, and psychological knowledge can help us find solutions.

Why Choose Chemical Engineering?
The psychology program emphasizes both the humanistic and scientific aspects of the field, and is designed for students who want to enter psychology as a profession or as a foundation for further training in other professions in education, healthcare, technology and beyond.

What Will You Learn?
You will learn to analyze, evaluate and apply psychological principles and theories, all of which are applicable to you professionally and personally. As a psychology major, you will:

• Engage in a critical examination of a variety of exciting psychological concepts
• Develop exceptional research skills, spanning a variety of techniques
• Develop essential intellectual, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Hone your communication skills - both written and verbal

What Will You Do?
You will be prepared to progress in an advanced degree program in psychology or a related area, or pursue a career in a variety of fields.

Communication is a liberal arts discipline, rooted in persuasive speaking and writing. It is also a pre-professional discipline that prepares you for a career in mass media.

What Will You Learn?
As a communication major, you will choose to concentrate in one of six areas:

• Advertising
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Journalism
• Media Production
• Public Relations
• Sports Media Production

What Will You Do?
Every industry has a need for employees who can produce and package media that’s creative and clear for consumers. Media professionals work for large corporations, agencies, the government and nonprofits. Some are even self-employed.

Environmental science focuses on the relationship between human activities and the environment. It helps us understand nature from a scientific point of view.

What Will You Learn?
The environmental studies major combines classes from many disciplines and allows you to tailor coursework to your specific interests. Because many of your courses are science-based and take place in labs, you will learn to use lab and field instrumentation, computer applications and statistical techniques.

Regardless of how you customize your curriculum, you will:

• Understand the theory of natural environment and its relationships with human activities
• Learn how to approach environmental problems from different points of view
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Show your understanding of environmental issues through written and oral presentations
• Conduct research, analyze data and evaluate results in partnership with professors

What Will You Do?
Some environmental science students pursue graduate or professional degrees after graduation. Others enter the workforce in government, academic, private or nonprofit fields.