Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies

at Enrollment Advisory Group - Manhattan College USA

Computer engineering is the intersection of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer engineers create digital systems and devices that allow people to communicate information globally.

Why Choose Computer Engineering?
Computer engineers research, design, develop and test computer systems and processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, routers and other components. In this ABET-accredited computer engineering program, you will amass an in-depth knowledge of the following principles:

• Computer application software
• Computer systems, architecture and operation
• Communication systems
• Data communications and computer networks

What Will You Learn?
As you progress in your coursework in the computer engineering program, you will learn about:

• Parallel and soft computing
• Computer networks and architectures
• Electromagnetics, photonics, biophotonics, nanophotonics
• Imaging devices, image processing and pattern recognition
• Analog and digital electronics, control systems and signal processing
• Wireless and optical communications, wireless sensor networks

What Will You Do?
We live in a digital age, and the need for skilled computer engineers exceeds the number of existing qualified workers. A degree in computer engineering will prepare you to work in this dynamic and growing industry.

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.

Marketing involves creating products and services, communicating their value and managing customer relationships. When businesses focus on their customers’ wants and needs, they sell products that are valued and not just promoted.

What Will You Learn?
As a marketing major, you will learn how to:

• Determine a competitive market position and strategy
• Build a product portfolio
• Communicate and price products
• Distribute strategically
• Become a globally-oriented business leader
• Analyze, think critically and make decisions in the marketing process

What Will You Do?
Marketing is a key function and necessary tool in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

The future is in the next generation of students. As a vital part of the educational leadership team, school counselors provide valuable assistance to students, whether they are setting the tone in elementary schools or enhancing the learning process in secondary school or beyond.

Why Choose School Counseling?
The M.A. in school counseling program is designed for those seeking school provisional counseling certification, and prepares you for work in a variety of settings. It is grounded in research and shaped by the needs of schools and other organizations that require professional counseling services. Upon completion of the program, you’ll meet the requirements for provisional certification as a school counselor in New York State.

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.

Electrical engineering is the design, development, testing, and supervision of electrical equipment. This equipment allows people to access information and communicate globally, as well as transmit power from distant sources to demand centers.

Why Choose Electrical Engineering?
Electrical engineers work in an exciting, ever-evolving field. At Manhattan College, the ABET-accredited electrical engineering program teaches you the physical and engineering principles needed to design and operate:

• Electronic and medical devices
• Wiring in buildings
• Biomedical instrumentation
• Power grids
• Communication systems
• Nanotechnology
• Defense systems

What Will You Learn?
You will learn the fundamentals of electrical engineering and computer science. When you graduate with a B.S. in electrical engineering, you will have an in-depth knowledge of:

• Electrical Systems
• Electromagnetism
• Applied Electromagnetics
• Optics

What Will You Do?
A degree in electrical engineering leads to jobs in a variety of settings, from top companies like IBM and ExxonMobil to independent start ups looking to fulfill a consumer need.

Computer science incorporates theoretical principles with computing techniques and technologies, which you will study in-depth as part of your graduate coursework.

Why Choose Computer Science?
Manhattan College’s master’s degree in computer science is designed for students with a strong background in computing and a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other STEM-related field, who wish to enhance their knowledge, develop their skills and prepare for careers in industry, business, government, or for further study at the doctoral level.

A government is the system and processes that control countries, states and communities. The study of political science — whether at the local, national or international level — examines important political events, institutions and behaviors.

What Will You Learn?
Political science majors experience four areas of government and politics:

• American government
• International relations
• Comparative politics
• Political theory

Within these broad areas, you will have the opportunity to learn more about:

• The Presidency
• Congress
• The Judiciary
• Government and politics in different regions of the world
• International organizations
• Constitutional law
• Local governments
• Research methods

What Will You Do?
A major in political science will prepare you for a career in federal, state and local government, nonprofit work, the private sector, international organizations, law or education. There are many fields that need employees who are knowledgeable about policy and law.

Money is the irrepressible force that drives our world. The smallest businesses and the largest governments all deal with money management. Studying finance is largely about learning how to make financial decisions for these organizations and acquiring skills that can be used in your personal life, as well.

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

• The global economic system
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Investments
• Corporate structure and financing
• Securities and derivatives markets
• Multinational finance

What Will You Do?
A finance degree prepares students for careers in financial management and analysis. All organizations, from schools to banks, both public and private, require individuals who are proficient in the tools of financial management.

Manhattan College's master's degree in civil engineering is designed for professionals looking to polish their skill set and advance into specialized opportunities, senior positions or doctoral studies.

Why Choose Civil Engineering?
It’s an excellent time to advance your career with an M.S. in civil engineering. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the field is expected to grow by 20% during the next decade. Our program is designed to help you advance your skills and capitalize on this growing industry, whether you want to step into a senior position, take on a more specialized role or pursue a doctorate.

Manhattan College has a legacy of excellence. Our engineering programs were founded in 1893, and since then our program has become an industry frontrunner — U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks our School of Engineering among the top 50 engineering schools in the nation whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s.