Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global Business with Concentration in Marketing

at Troy University - Troy Campus USA

The computer science program provides students with a curriculum in the key domains of computer science at undergraduate and graduate levels. These programs provide students with computer science knowledge and skills while preparing them for careers in computer technology and for advanced study in graduate courses. Whether joining the workforce or continuing on to graduate studies, the TROY computer science program can help you realize your full potential.

Students in this program have the opportunity to work on individual and team projects that include game design, cell phone apps, web applications, visualizations and more. Students in the computer science undergraduate and graduate programs benefit from small classes and an active Computer Science Club, a student organization that hosts weekly seminars, study sessions and many other activities.

TROY’s undergraduate curriculum is centered in the latest technological advances taught by a caring and highly qualified faculty. Students work on individual and team projects, focusing on game design, cell phone apps, web applications, visualization, Teensy Board Programming and database accessing applications to name a few.

This program will prepare you to work with individuals with disabilities in both public and private organizations. Led by experienced and knowledgeable faculty members within TROY’s Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training, your courses will equip you with the skills and understanding necessary for your chosen rehabilitation-related career. You’ll also grow as an advocate as you learn about community inclusion and integration.

In today’s society, the number of people with disabilities continues to grow. Because of this, there is a growing demand for rehabilitation professionals and other workers who provide services to people with disabilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook, physical therapists are among the fastest growing occupations in the nation with more than a 22 percent growth rate projected from 2018-2028.

That growth isn’t only felt in the physical therapy field—other rehabilitation-related occupations are expected to grow rapidly, as well. The BLS projects there will be a 22 percent growth rate among professions such as mental health counseling, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and substance abuse counseling.

Do you have the gift of listening and a passion for helping others? As a counselor or therapist, you have the power to help people find comfort, empowerment and life change by objectively listening to their concerns and determining their needs. Let TROY help take your education and career to the next level by pursuing your master’s degree in counseling.

TROY's dedicated and celebrated counseling and psychology staff will familiarize you with the laws and regulations that govern the disability field. In class, you'll be equipped to understand the causes and treatments of disabilities as well as various counseling theories and techniques. Your degree will also prepare you to recommend workplace accommodations for individuals with various disabilities, perform labor market and job analyses and facilitate the employment of individuals with disabilities through advocacy and assistance with job searches.

Physics graduates generally see approximately 94 percent employment rates one year after graduation. Roughly half of the graduates go into the private sector and enter the workforce in the fields of engineering, civilian government laboratory research, computer or information systems, natural sciences or other science, technology engineering and mathematics fields.

The physics major requires 65 hours in general studies, 18 hours in a minor subject of study and 37 hours in the major field. The major includes a solid foundation in fundamental physics and an up-to-date curriculum taught by an expert faculty committed to helping students succeed.

TROY physics faculty members have expertise in theoretical physics, optics and nuclear physics and provide individualized attention for students. Faculty members frequently perform experimental demonstrations during classes to help ground student’s knowledge in real-world phenomena.

Physics majors will take coursework in mechanics, modern physics, optics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism and quantum mechanics. In addition, the department offers advanced undergraduate courses in special relativity, general relativity, black holes and nuclear physics. Students will also have the opportunity to design and run undergraduate laboratory experiments.

Graduates of the TROY physics program will be equipped to:

• Think analytically and solve problems.
• Interpret data and implement mathematical models.
• Understand principles that govern the interaction between matter, energy, time and space.
• Apply knowledge of physics to problems in astrophysics, electronics, optics, engineering and nuclear and atomic phenomena.

Many graduates use their TROY physics degree to propel them into graduate studies. Moreover, physics majors rank second in entrance exam scores for both medical and law schools.

So, whether you are looking for a degree program that will equip you to success in a wide range of job opportunities or looking for a solid foundation for graduate-level study, TROY’s Bachelor of Science in Physics will equip you with the skills necessary for success.

If you are interested in becoming a part of a dynamic, energetic and creative industry full of rewarding opportunities and challenges, a fulfilling career in the tourism management industry may be calling your name! With both domestic and international opportunities available to professionals within the tourism management field, TROY’s undergraduate degree in hospitality, sport and tourism management with a concentration in tourism management will prepare you to travel and experience new destinations, cultures and interesting people on a daily basis.

Committed to your success
By choosing to earn your degree in tourism management from TROY, you are ensuring you will be taught and mentored by a knowledgeable and diverse group of faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching. No matter if you decide to complete your course work in class on our Troy Campus or online in a flexible format, our faculty members are dedicated to seeing you succeed academically and professionally.

Throughout your courses, you’ll complete unique assignments such as reflection journals, case studies, interviews with tourism professionals, service-based learning at tourism organizations, event audits and the creation of tourism business plans. You will even have opportunities to conduct applied research at the undergraduate level and engage in valuable service learning both in communities and in the tourism management profession.

Preparing you for excellence
TROY’s tourism management degree has been created to help you develop the skills and abilities needed to organize, operate and manage tourism assets and utilize new technologies/social media. You will also learn how to create optimal tourism experiences and measure the economic impacts of tourism.

Whether you decide to pursue this program’s thesis or non-thesis tracks in general criminal justice or security studies, the purpose of TROY’s master’s in criminal justice is to broaden and enhance your ability to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that confront the American criminal justice system. Through your courses, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable and dedicated faculty members who will help you better understand decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as analyze criminal law, criminal justice organizations and the effectiveness of various crime control policies.

Prepare for a bright future
Whether you intend to climb the ranks in local, regional or national law enforcement or teach criminal justice on a collegiate level, this TROY master’s degree program will help prepare you for your next career move. The program is designed to equip you to fulfill a need in American society for professional law enforcement personnel and competent criminal justice administrators. You’ll be provided with educational programs that will help further develop your problem solving skills in ways that will help prepare you to address issues that arise in the dynamic and evolving criminal justice field. Your instructors will help prepare you to identify and develop alternative solutions to problems that confront the modern criminal justice system based on your knowledge of current theories and concepts. As you dive deeper into your studies, you’ll become better equipped with the knowledge you’ll need to receive a terminal degree in criminal justice, criminology and related fields.

TROY’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in global business and a concentration in risk management and insurance highlights the importance of risk management within the context of a global business framework. Our program will offer you opportunities to obtain proficiency in risk management and insurance concepts as they are applied to servicing both commercial and personal insurance needs.

As a RMI student, you’ll gain industry-specific knowledge that will make you marketable and well-qualified for jobs in this industry. Our coursework is closely aligned with both the Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) professional designations. You’ll be able to work toward these and other designations while at TROY. Behind the scenes, our seasoned and experienced faculty work with many different organizations to find our students scholarships and internships that provide a valuable way for them to gain experience and learn about different job opportunities.

Faculty members are highly qualified and possess diverse academic and business backgrounds. Because our faculty members have real-world experience, the course instruction focuses not only on vital concepts but also on practical application of these concepts. In addition, faculty members also possess real-world business connections that help students like you get jobs and build careers

Sociology is the scientific study of human relationships and interaction. If the study of human lives, societal changes and social causes and consequences interest you, then a major in sociology at Troy University is for you. This undergraduate degree offers you the opportunity to study a number of social topics including crime and deviance, social inequality and social institutions such as the criminal justice and health care systems.

During TROY’s coursework in the sociology program, you will learn to critically analyze social issues and develop research skills to study social problems like food insecurity and wage inequality. You will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experiences through our internship program with an opportunity to work in a variety of settings from prisons to mental health agencies. These experiences will allow you to be part of research and public good projects that will enable you to take the skills you learn in the classroom and put them to the test. These experiences provide you valuable learning opportunities that lead to employment and graduate school.

Beyond the classroom
With your undergraduate degree in sociology from Troy University, you will be prepared to work in a variety of positions including:

• Research analyst
• Research assistant
• Case manager
• Victim advocate
• Corrections
• Court administration
• Conflict resolution specialist
• Behavioral health technician
• Family intervention specialist
• Criminal justice/justice specialist

The educational experience offered by the program facilitates the development of students’ analytical and critical thinking capabilities as well as enhances oral and written communication skills. The program is designed to create an integrated academic learning environment for analyzing and resolving challenges in the sport industry. As students move through the program, they learn through a variety of mediums including lectures, seminars and practical experience through event and program execution and design. Students also have the option to complete an internship for career preparation.

The Sport Management faculty at TROY possesses expertise in a variety of areas acquired through their practical experiences in the sport industry, including professional, collegiate, recreational and high school. This experience allows faculty to provide students with unique insight into the industry and enriches students’ learning experiences by integrating their knowledge of the industry and their research expertise. The faculty is also student-centered indicating their dedication to student achievement and success.

A bright future
The sport industry is valued at over $400 billion, and its growth is expected to continue for their foreseeable future. This growth has produced an increase in employment opportunities resulting in a demand for individuals with advanced sport management degrees. So, whether a student’s plans are to start his or her career or pursue a doctoral degree, a graduate of TROY’s sport management master’s program will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to succeed. Take the first step in joining other TROY Sport Management graduates currently working in:

• NBA
• NFL
• Division I athletics departments
• Campus recreation
• Minor League sport
• IMG College
• Event management
• Recreation departments

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global Business with a concentration in marketing highlights the importance of marketing within the context of a global business framework. It offers you an opportunity to gain proficiency in the concepts, skills and techniques necessary to implement strategic marketing efforts.

The degree focuses on the essential role of marketing within an organization and providing superior value to its customers in a global context. The field is broad. Success involves understanding an organization’s customers and their preferences, then guiding the organization’s efforts to meet those preferences. This effort can involve developing new products, determining promotional strategies, selecting appropriate pricing structures or managing distribution efforts.

This BSBA is the degree for individuals seeking roles with a marketing emphasis in business, government, the U.S. military and not-for-profit organizations, both in the United States and the world over. Opportunities lie primarily in the fields of marketing management, brand management, entrepreneurship, distribution management, global business, promotion management, marketing research, retail management and personal selling. This degree also prepares students for admission to graduate programs in business and professional schools of law.

Faculty members are highly qualified and possess diverse academic and business backgrounds. Because our faculty members have real-world experience, course instruction focuses not only on vital concepts but also on practical application of these concepts.

As a recipient of the BSBA in Global Business with a concentration in marketing, you will have the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to understand and cope with the challenges faced by business and organizational leaders in a dynamic, global workplace. The curriculum is highly relevant to the needs of students and the requirements of their employers. TROY’s relevant curriculum and highly qualified faculty provide students with the foundation to become successful leaders in business, industry and government.