Bachelor of Science, Major in Political Science with Concentration in International Politics (STEM)

at Troy University - Troy Campus USA

TROY’s political science program is split into two concentrations — American politics and public administration and international politics — that will provide you with critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in the political, commercial, educational and government worlds. This expertise has given graduates opportunities to move into government work in Washington, D.C., go into state or local government and work for political campaigns. This program also provides a great foundation for those planning to pursue law school or another doctoral program, while others focus on developing their writing and research skills to work as journalists or in other enterprises.

Led by a group of committed and experienced faculty members, TROY’s political science department helps prepare students for fulfilling careers in the field they enjoy. Whether you’re dreaming of a future in law, American and world politics, public administration or international relations, these respected faculty members will not only bring expertise to their classrooms, they will also help you build your resume to be competitive when you graduate.

As you work toward earning your bachelor’s in mathematics, you’ll find yourself a part of a close-knit family of scholars and mathematicians within TROY’s Department of Mathematics. You’ll find that within many of your math courses, you’ll enjoy small class sizes—all of which are  taught by caring and dedicated faculty members. Through your coursework, you will continue to grow in your understanding of mathematics and have the opportunities to pursue the topics of study that appeal to you the most.

At TROY, you’ll be provided with individual attention and sound instruction that promotes investigation, discovery, use of technology, research and tools for life-long learning. Whether you are planning to pursue a graduate-level degree or to begin a successful career in mathematical, scientific, educational, surveying or technological fields, the training you receive at TROY will prepare you for your next step.

The anthropology major is a part of the Troy University Social Science Department. The program offers a wide variety of courses in cultural anthropology and archaeology. Through the Troy Archaeological Research Center (TUARC), students have the opportunity to participate in field and laboratory research and are often offered opportunities for part-time employment while attending school.

The anthropology major offers students a broad background in the field of anthropology, which includes physical, linguistics, cultural and archaeology anthropology. Our instructors bring field experience from the Near East, Australia and the southeastern United States to the program. The program will prepare students to pursue careers in anthropology or to continue their education in anthropology at the graduate level.

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global Business with a concentration in management highlights the importance of management within the context of a global business framework. It offers you an opportunity to obtain proficiency in management concepts, skills and techniques, particularly as they are applied to strategic management efforts.

The degree focuses on the essential role of managing people, the organization and the organization relative to its external environment. Success involves meeting this challenge of organizational management in a dynamic environment of technological change, global competition and employee diversity.

This BSBA is the degree for an individual seeking a role with a management emphasis in business, government, the military and not-for-profit organizations, both in the U.S. and the world over. Opportunities lie with national and international organizations, family-owned businesses, consulting firms and government agencies. This degree also prepares you for admission to graduate programs in business and professional schools of law.

As a recipient of the BSBA in Global Business with a concentration in management, 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 curriculum and highly qualified faculty provide students with the foundation to become successful leaders in business, industry and government.

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.

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.

Are you an avid sports fan with dreams of working in the industry? Troy University can help you score the career you’ve always wanted by preparing you to succeed in sport management! By earning your TROY bachelor’s degree in hospitality, sport and tourism management with an emphasis in sport management, you’ll open new career opportunities in the field you love.

TROY’s dedicated and experienced faculty are here to help you succeed inside and outside of the classroom. They know first-hand that successful careers depend on balancing academic and practical experiences and applying both to the career of your choice. This program seeks to help develop skills needed for interpersonal communication, leadership, decision making and solving complex problems—all of which lead to excelling in the job market!

TROY’s program is and will remain actively involved in developing international programs and opportunities for its students. This will enable you to have an invaluable global perspective to compete in a diverse global environment in the future. Whether you’re in the classroom or working hands-on in an exciting, sports-centered internship, you’ll learn about a variety of applicable theories related to your future career as well as what an average day is like for sports management professionals. By utilizing case studies as a teaching tool in sport management education, TROY helps students understand their potential future work environments.

This Troy University master-level program offers you courses led by a teaching staff made up of some of the most brilliant, scientific minds in the field of biomedical sciences. Within your coursework, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the constantly changing fields of medicine and biotechnology as you draw from informative lectures and hands-on lab experiences. At TROY, our faculty's open-door method of teaching will provide you with opportunities to get to know your professors and form professional relationships with them. You'll also be given the opportunity to use up-to-date technology being used in scientific and medical fields.

TROY's biomedical sciences courses are both challenging and rewarding. Be prepared to hone your strategic and critical thinking skills as well as your ability to logistically analyze medical and scientific problems. With courses led by a staff of instructors who take pride in their research, you'll have ample opportunities to propose your own solutions to the challenges the world of medicine, allied health sciences and biotechnology still present to today's scientists. You'll also have the oral and written skills to communicate your future scientific and medical findings with your academic colleagues and the general public.

By the time you obtain your master's degree in biomedical sciences, you'll be able to confidently take the next step in your training, whether it's at a medical school or another professional school with health sciences offerings. You'll be an ethical problem solver who stays technologically current within the fields of biomedical science and healthcare.

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global Business with a concentration in management highlights the importance of management within the context of a global business framework. It offers you an opportunity to obtain proficiency in management concepts, skills and techniques, particularly as they are applied to strategic management efforts.

The degree focuses on the essential role of managing people, the organization and the organization relative to its external environment. Success involves meeting this challenge of organizational management in a dynamic environment of technological change, global competition and employee diversity.

This BSBA is the degree for an individual seeking a role with a management emphasis in business, government, the military and not-for-profit organizations, both in the U.S. and the world over. Opportunities lie with national and international organizations, family-owned businesses, consulting firms and government agencies. This degree also prepares you for admission to graduate programs in business and professional schools of law.

As a recipient of the BSBA in Global Business with a concentration in management, 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 curriculum and highly qualified faculty provide students with the foundation to become successful leaders in business, industry and government.

At TROY, we believe communication is the cornerstone for success. That's why we prepare our students to effectively navigate and flourish in a rapidly changing and assimilating world. As partnerships are forged between countries in the name of commerce and progress, it is more important than ever to understand one another. Through TROY's Master of Science in Second Language Instruction (SLI), you can use your baccalaureate degree in English, sociology, education, psychology, journalism, linguistics or any language-related discipline to prepare others to teach secondary languages around the world.

Every day, the United States continues to partner with other countries to develop industry with various non-English speaking nations at home and abroad. Because of this, individuals working in the areas of trade, tourism, media and science are discovering the need to learn a second language as the world continues building its global market place. TROY's SLI program is a 31- to 33-hour program—offered in thesis and non-thesis track options—that focuses on preparing domestic and international students for future careers in second language teaching.

A bright future
With English considered an international/global language that is a required skill for the majority of the world's professional careers, the demand for English teachers is exceptionally high all around the globe. Even in English-speaking countries, such as Great Britain, the United States and Australia, there has been an increase in the number of immigrants coming from non-English speaking countries. This means opportunities to find jobs for ESL teachers are quite promising.