Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

at Enrollment Advisory Group - University of Bridgeport USA

The UB Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology, BS degree program is designed to address the need for graduates with skills in computer programming, computer hardware and computer networks. The Computer Engineering Technology program provides students with the opportunity to focus on applications and implementations more than theory and conceptual design. This program is open for new enrollment and for transfer students from community colleges.

The Computer Engineering Technology program at the University of Bridgeport will prepare graduates with the skills necessary to enter careers in the design, application, installation, programming, networking, and operation of computer systems. Graduate students are well prepared for development and implementation of computer systems and networks.

Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while engineering technology programs usually focus on application and implementation. Engineering programs typically require additional, higher-level mathematics, including multiple semesters of calculus and calculus-based theoretical science courses, while engineering technology programs typically focus on algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, and other courses that are more practical than theoretical in nature.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the CET bachelor's degree program are expected to be able to demonstrate:

• An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities
• An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies
• An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes
• An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives
• An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
• An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems
• An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
• An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development
• An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.

Providing adequate healthcare to the growing and aging population—one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century—is addressed by the BS in Health Sciences program.

The degree program builds upon a common foundation, consisting of courses in general education, biology, chemistry, and health sciences such as medical terminology, biostatistics, research, and epidemiology. Students select from one of four areas of concentrations: community health education, exercise and fitness, nutrition, or pre-professional.

Program graduates will work in healthcare settings at the entry level or seek additional education in a healthcare or related profession.

Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing the BS, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, graduates will be able to apply principles of health and wellness as a lifelong process of learning grounded in the study of basic sciences and the behavioral arts. The students will:

• Understand fundamental biological, chemical, and physical properties underlying life systems
• Be able to gather and analyze research data and make inferences based on the data
• Be aware of professional, ethical, and privacy issues that are pertinent to careers in the health sciences

Recognized as a leader in innovation and research, the University of Bridgeport is true to its mission as a career-oriented institution that prepares students for the careers of tomorrow — where job titles are still yet to be written. The AI field is a growing niche area and is now the centerpiece of technology innovation in advanced robotics, autonomous vehicles, knowledge automation, and computer vision.

UB is pleased to launch the first and only Master of Science program, MS in Artificial Intelligence in the state of Connecticut. Instruction is exclusively face-to-face and includes web-assisted courses. Graduates will be prepared for in-demand commercial or research positions in industry (including tech giants) and academia.

Artificial intelligence is one of four main drivers set to dominate 2018-20 that will positively affect business growth per the World Economic Forum (WEC) 2018 report. Machines and algorithms in the workplace are set to create 133 million new roles (WEC).

Jobs in emerging professions are set to increase its share of employment from 16% to 27% of the total employee base. Information cited from WEC's The Future of Jobs Report, 2018.

The average salary for AI is $121k annually per Payscale. A machine learning engineer’s salary is $142,855, per the job listing site Indeed.com.

AI Concentrations

• Robotics and Automation
• Deep Learning and Computer Vision
• Data Sciences and Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity

The University of Bridgeport Bachelor in Human Services, BS Degree Program provides students with academic and practical experiences necessary to enter the field of human services. The University’s learning context ensures that program graduates are fully acquainted with diversity, and the program’s curriculum ensures that they possess a ‘tool kit’ to face complex dilemmas that arise in the field of human service.

Coursework and theory are applied in supervised fieldwork to ensure that students are ready for employment in a wide range of human service agencies and community organizations. Our graduates have achieved high levels of success in the field. Students have the option of enhancing their programs with minors in such fields as Education, Business and Social Sciences. A significant number minor or double major in Psychology. Stimulating courses are taught by experienced faculty who are current practitioners as well as active researchers.

Learning Outcomes
By completing the BS in Human Services, students will:

• Be knowledgeable of the history and systems of the Human Services field.
• Be skillful at program assessment, planning, and development.
• Be able to find, use, manage, and protect information effectively.
• Be competent in the core interventions of their profession.
• Be effective at oral and written communication.
• Be adept at program administration and leadership.
• Be committed to ethical practices.
• Be respectful of client values and attitudes.
• Be mindful of their own personal development.

The ever-increasing use of the computer in today’s world offers expanding opportunities in this field of specialization. The Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, BS Degree Program, provides a bridge between the disciplines of electrical engineering and computer science.

Graduates can enter such fields as chip design, software engineering, robotics, and a variety of computer-controlled applications. This requires the development of the engineering approach through the understanding of engineering mathematics, digital and analog electronics and control, as well as computer languages, computing theory and computer architecture. Design and problem-solving form the heart of the discipline and a variety of computer-aided design (CAD) tools are utilized to facilitate learning and implementation.

The graduate from this program will obtain the basic education in the first three years. The final year is utilized to explore specific areas of interest. One can choose a software-oriented program including such areas as artificial intelligence, knowledge-based systems and software design or a hardware-oriented program pointing toward computer or integrated circuit design, robotics and networking.

The engineering approach and knowledge of computer structure are the attributes that make it unique. This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. A total of 132 semester hours are required for graduation.

Program Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

• Our graduates will develop effective and innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems. [Problem Solving]
• Our graduates will become leaders in emerging technologies, developing future state-of-the-art designs and products based on new fundamental theories. [Engineering System Design]
• Our graduates will lead teams of engineers and collaborate with other professionals in multidisciplinary environments. [Communication]
• Our graduates will maintain an awareness of the global and societal environment, and engineer solutions to problems as they arise. [Contemporary Issues]
• Our graduates will engage in life-long learning by pursuing advanced degrees and professional development leading to career advancement. [Work/Grad School]

The Master's in Science Chinese Herbology (MS-CH) program joins the MS-Ac degree program and the MS-TCM degree program within the Acupuncture Institute and is a part of the Health Sciences Division which also includes physician assistant, nutrition, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, and dental hygiene.

The MS-CH program will be primarily residential with students completing 50% of their course work and 100% of their clinical rotations in residence. The Asian/Chinese Herbology (ACH) courses will be offered in the blended format with 50% of the didactic program offered online and 50% during 4 weekends each semester, and an additional 3 weekends each summer for a total of 11 weekends a year. Students will participate in an online environment to complete their Asian/Chinese Herbology studies.

The MS-CH is limited to those who currently hold licensure or registration as healthcare professionals. The MS-CH program will not expand graduates’ scope of practice. There is no independent licensing for Chinese herbal practitioners in the US. Please consult your state’s licensing authority regarding state-specific scope of practice for licensed health practitioners in the area of herbal prescribing.

The MS-CH degree can be used as preparation for the national board exams in Chinese herbology only by those who have accredited acupuncture degrees. Only upon passing the requisite NCCAOM exams in Chinese Herbology, practitioners may use the title “Diplomate in Chinese Herbology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Chinese Herbology M.S. program, the graduate will have the ability to:

• Demonstrate competency in utilizing the four examinations to identify Chinese Herbology diagnoses
• Formulate and skillfully implement the safe and effective clinical application of Chinese medicine modalities based upon a total assessment of the patient
• For the Chinese Herbology M.S. : Formulate and skillfully implement safe and effective acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, qi cultivation, tui na, and other adjunctive techniques
• Adapt diagnosis and treatment strategies as needed for diverse patient populations
• Evaluate patient care from biomedical, pharmacological, and Asian perspectives in order to understand the medical context in which patients present, make appropriate treatment and consultation decisions in various healthcare settings as part of a collaborative health care team, and make timely referrals when appropriate
• Value patients’ dignity and confidentiality
• Apply knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient-centered care in a variety of settings in order to optimize patient health and coordinate care with other healthcare practitioners

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Analytics and Intelligence provides course work from the School of Business with a special emphasis in the application of data analytics to business problems. Course offerings emphasize those analytic and critical thinking skills presently needed by business professionals. With the constant development of new technologies, there is a need to efficiently collect and store vast amounts of digital data.

Students in this program will acquire a set of practical data analytic skills. Additionally, students will develop the necessary skills to extract, analyze, organize and present data in a manner that is useful for organizational decision making. The program will require students to develop a high level of quantitative and technological skills. It utilizes the courses from the undergraduate business core, existing courses from the School of Business, and specialized courses in the area of Business Analytics and Intelligence.

Learning Outcomes

• Effectively evaluate and frame the business problem and acquire knowledge and skills of statistical tools available to analyze business problems such as the Business Intelligence Concepts of Online Analytical Processing and Data Mining.
• Utilize critical thinking strategies to evaluate problems, and solutions and make recommendations based on client needs utilizing appropriate analytical tools.
• Demonstrate effective information literacy and communication with valid and reliable research as it relates to the field of Business Analytics and Intelligence.
• Apply the ethical standards as required by professionals in the Business Analytics and Intelligence field.

The Associate in Arts in Business Administration degree program at UB provides options for students who want only two years of college study and students who are not certain about their degree objectives. This undergraduate degree program requires that all freshman and sophomore core business courses and business prerequisites, as well as University core requirements, be completed with an average grade of “C” or better.

Two-year business study at the University of Bridgeport provides many advantages not usually available to junior college or two-year college students. All the resources of the university are available to two-year students as readily as for bachelor’s or MBA students. This includes planning/placement services and all of the social, sports and extracurricular activities of the campus.

Students receive all the guidance and advising of a small, two-year college, while completing their studies in the environment of an internationally accredited business program provided by a major university. The A.A. degree in Business Administration does not have ACBSP accreditation.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire basic general business knowledge
• Develop practical technical skills necessary for initially pursuing a junior level entry position
• Learn how to communicate with others in their organization
• Understand the role of business in the larger society
   

Modern technology now provides industries of all kinds with the ability to gather vast amounts of data. But data requires more than just flashy dashboards and reports. In order to make better data-driven business decisions, employers require hybrid IT/business professionals to make data meaningful. Our STEM designated program was built with this need in mind.

In the Master of Science in Analytics degree program, we will help you:

• Develop the critical thinking skills necessary to combine complex data and business value and turn it into actionable insight
• Cultivate expertise in analysis, management, solution architecture and delivery, and hands-on technical skill
• Grow your skills through our comprehensive curriculum, which offers opportunities for inquiry and professional development to round out your experience

The Technology Management Master’s Program is designed to develop leaders adept at managing technological change, and skilled in establishing and maintaining superior competitive advantage for their respective enterprises or for new ventures. For an enterprise, continuing advancement of technology provides both opportunities and threats.

Skills & Competencies
It is essential that an enterprise continually develops, sources and/or applies, the latest relevant technology in products, services, and systems in support of the key business functions and processes such as R&D, marketing, sales, customer service engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, accounting, distribution, information technology, business analytics and others.

The UB Technology Managem ent Program is specifically designed to develop skills and competencies such as:

• Identifying and evaluating the impact of rapidly changing technology and managing those changes.
• Designing programs to identify, develop and implement innovative technological based solutions for enterprises.
• Managing the effective planning and execution of those technology based initiatives and the integration of their results into the mainstream of an enterprises’ strategy, processes and operations.
• The application of technology to create wealth by developing new products and launching new businesses.
• Leadership, the creation and sustenance of high-performance global teams and enabling innovation.

Concentration Areas

The Department offers, as an integral part of the Technology Management Master’s Degree, the opportunity to specialize in a number of concentrations, which are interdisciplinary and available through various departments to provide more educational and career choices and flexibility for the students:

• Global Program and Project Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Supply Chain, Logistics and Service Management
• Quality Control and Continuous Improvement
• Biotechnology Management
• Information Technology and Big Data
• Information and Cyber Security Management
• Innovation in Technology Management and Engineering

Learning Outcomes

The UB Technology Management Program is specifically designed to develop skills and competencies such as:

• Identifying and evaluating the impact of relevant changing technology and managing those changes
• Designing programs to identify, develop and implement innovative technological based solutions
• Managing the effective planning and execution of those technology-based initiatives and the integration of their results into the mainstream of an enterprises’ strategy, processes, and operations
• The application of technology to create wealth
• Leadership, the creation, and sustenance of high-performance global teams and enabling innovation