Interdisciplinary Studies

Each Concentration Block has a list of courses designed in conjunction with the various departments, including recommended and complementary courses. There is room for a student to work with their advisor and/or department chair to adjust any of these blocks.

Aspiring Digital Marketing Director or Social Media Strategist? Combine Business: Marketing, Communication, and an Interdisciplinary Focus to gain expertise in data-driven marketing and sharpen your communication skills. This degree equips you to navigate digital platforms and global markets with confidence.

Dreaming of becoming a Startup Founder? Merge Entrepreneurship, Business: Finance, and an Interdisciplinary Focus—a powerful combination designed to help you excel in the startup ecosystem or corporate finance. Develop critical problem-solving skills to thrive in innovative and fast-paced environments.

Looking to lead in Software Development or Cybersecurity? Pair Engineering/Computer Science, Business: Management, and an Interdisciplinary Focus to master the art of managing tech projects and leading dynamic teams.

Passionate about Content Creation? Blend Cinema and Digital Arts, Communication, and an Interdisciplinary Focus to build expertise in digital media, storytelling, and creative production.

Aiming to become a Sports Marketing Manager? Combine Sport Management, Business: Marketing, and an Interdisciplinary Focus to prepare for a fast-paced career in the exciting world of sports and entertainment marketing.

Practicing to be a Music Producer or Worship Leader? Fuse Music, Communication, and an Interdisciplinary Focus to strengthen your skills in music theory, performance, digital audio, media production, and audience engagement.

True interdisciplinary learning does not allow itself to be isolated by subject-matter boundaries. When students engage in authentic interdisciplinary learning, they can use the various perspectives of individual disciplines to their advantage as they wrestle with significant questions that can best be answered through a unified analysis.

By working through several courses in the various academic programs at TMU, students gain a wider understanding of those content areas. They become well-balanced in both the humanities and sciences and their learning becomes more and more integrated rather than fragmented. They move beyond simply learning the what of the content to understand the “why” behind that content.

This is because all learning within each course falls under the authority of Scripture.

God’s Word becomes the singular unifying perspective among the disciplines. Learning is not merely filtered through the Word but undeniably intertwined and inseparable from it. Applying a biblical worldview among the disciplines gives Interdisciplinary Studies students the template for discernment in learning.

This is all made visibly evident through the culminating project. The capstone project allows a student to show the relevance and authenticity of the learning they have done over the past four years. They must demonstrate an ability to creatively synthesize information and see the interconnectedness of ideas among the content areas of the various courses they have taken, proving that TMU has helped them not only grow as learners but to discover the true value of learning.

Christ is Lord over every individual and every discipline, and not merely a topic to be studied. Every course and degree is taught from an uncompromisingly biblical worldview, and students typically also earn a minor in Biblical Studies through the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program. Your faculty advisor will ensure you complete 21-24 Bible units in your IDS curriculum, including the following courses:

This program empowers students aspiring to lead and manage schools or educational institutions by combining a strong foundation in educational philosophy with essential business skills, preparing them to excel in their roles.

Students complete their General Education (GE) requirements during their freshman and sophomore semesters. For junior and senior semesters, students take six courses in Classical Liberal Arts (CLA) major courses and six courses from the business major. The third block of classes is a combination of the two chosen areas plus a unique capstone and a CLA/business internship in their senior year.

The 6 Business Block Courses include:

• ECN210 Microeconomics
• MGT310 Management Theory
• MGT330 Business Communication
• MKT350 Fundamentals of Marketing
• INB311 Global Business Strategies
• BUS368 Entrepreneurship

The 6 CLA Block Courses include:

• HU201 Introduction to Classical Liberal Arts
• ART338 Art History of the Western World
• LAT399 Latin 1
• POL365 Western Political Philosophy
• BIB357 Bible Backgrounds
• HU312 Disciplinary Connections

Complementary business courses include FIN341: Investments, MGT351: Human Resources, MKT462: Sales and Customer Service, MKT381: Consumer Behavior, BUS320: Business Law, and ACC460: Tax Accounting. Complementary CLA courses include TMU in Italy, H316: Renaissance Europe, H383: Ancient Roman History, and H385: Ancient Greek History.

This program is designed for students aspiring to build careers in Political Campaign Management, Political Consulting, Government Relations, or related fields. It provides a strong foundation in strategic leadership while offering in-depth knowledge of American politics and constitutional principles.

Students complete their General Education (GE) requirements during their freshman and sophomore semesters. For junior and senior semesters, they take six courses of Entrepreneurship major courses and six courses from Political Studies. The third block of classes combines the two chosen areas with a unique capstone and an Entrepreneurship/Political Studies internship in the senior year.

The 6 Entrepreneurship Block Courses include:

• ENT200 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• ENT425 Strategic Marketing
• ENT411 Organizational Management
• BUS320 Business Law
• ENT300 Entrepreneurial Finance
• ENT461 Capstone – Business Plan Presentation

The 6 Political Studies Block Courses include:

• POL326 Introduction to American Politics
• POL343 U.S. Constitutional History
• POL354 The Christian & Politics
• POL365 Western Political Philosophy I
• POL466 The Federalist Papers
• POL473 American Political Thought I

Complementary Political Studies courses include POL366 Western Political Philosophy II, POL325 Political Parties & Elections, POL474 American Political Thought II, and POL336 Political Communication.

This program is designed for students passionate about digital marketing, social media, advertising, and content creation. It emphasizes mastery in strategy, messaging, branding, and consumer insights, preparing students to excel across a diverse range of industries.

Students complete their General Education (GE) requirements during their freshman and sophomore semesters. For junior and senior semesters, they take six marketing courses and six courses from the communication major. The third block of classes combines the two chosen areas with a unique capstone and a Strategic Marketing/Communication internship in the senior year.

The 6 Communication Block Courses include:

• C122 Social Media and Communication
• C202 Film History
• C220 News Media Literacy
• C331 Freelance Entrepreneurship
• C371 or C391 Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication
• C472 Rhetorical Criticism

The 6 Marketing Block Courses include:

• MKT350 Marketing Fundamentals
• MKT361 Marketing Strategy
• MKT381 Consumer Behavior
• MKT462 Sales and Customer Service
• MKT482 Marketing Research

Complimentary Communication Courses include C132 Podcast Studio, C254 Journal & Autobiographical Writing, C320 Newspaper Workshop, C351 Creative Writing, C311 Video Production I, C381 Beginning Public Relations, or C399 Winterim Production. Complimentary Marketing Courses include MKT488 Marketing Internship, MGT330 Business Communications, and C368 Fundamentals of Advertising Copywriting.