New Degree Programs Introduced at Park University
Park University Expands Academic Offerings
Park University is broadening its horizons with the introduction of several new degree programs and certificates, catering to a diverse range of interests and careers. Here's a rundown of the exciting changes coming to Park University.
New Degree Programs and Certificates
- Master of Arts in National Security Studies This new program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of national security policy, strategy, and international relations. Topics covered will include intelligence and counterintelligence, homeland security, cybersecurity policy, and legal and ethical dimensions of security.
- Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science with a Cybersecurity concentration In this program, students will delve into the fundamentals of computer science and programming, while also gaining expertise in network security, cybercrime, and cyberterrorism studies. The curriculum will also cover cybersecurity operations and management, risk assessment, and incident response.
- Five New Undergraduate Certificates
- Diversity and Social Justice - This certificate aims to foster understanding and promotion of diversity and social justice.
- Entrepreneurialism - This certificate focuses on the skills needed to start and manage a business.
- Personal Finance - This certificate provides students with a solid foundation in personal financial management.
- Project Management - This certificate equips students with the skills to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones - This certificate offers hands-on training in the operation and management of unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Graduate Certificates
- Business Analytics - This certificate focuses on data analysis and decision-making skills.
- Marketing - This certificate delves into marketing strategy and consumer behavior.
- Public Accounting - This certificate concentrates on financial reporting and auditing.
Accessing More Information
For more detailed information about these new programs and certificates, we recommend visiting Park University's official website or contacting the Office of Admissions directly.
Cybersecurity Program
The cybersecurity program, offered both online and on campus, aims to train future security experts in cryptography, computer system security, network security, web security, secure programming, security management, digital forensics, and ethical hacking and countermeasures.
Starting Dates and Availability
The Fall 2019 semester at Park University begins on August 19, 2019. The cybersecurity program will be offered at the Parkville Campus, online, and at other Park campuses across the country.
For those interested in the Master of Arts in National Security Studies, the program will be offered online. This degree is designed to prepare students for work as analysts, policymakers, and scholars focused on security issues in the 21st century.
With these new additions, Park University continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing a wide range of academic opportunities for its students.
- Park University's new Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science with a Cybersecurity concentration will not only cover the fundamentals of computer science and programming, but also delve into the intricacies of network security, cybercrime, and cyberterrorism studies, emphasizing the intersection of technology and finance within cybersecurity.
- To complement its students' academic and career growth, Park University offers a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, focusing on data analysis and decision-making skills, and a Personal Finance certificate, providing students with a solid foundation in personal financial management, both being essential components of education-and-self-development.
