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Prof. David Crater

Engineering & Computer Science

Directors:

Prof. David Crater (engineering), Dr. John Eickemeyer (computer science)

School:

School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health

New Degrees/Emphasis:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• B.S. in Computer Engineering
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.S. in Computer Science (new emphasis in Artificial Intelligence)

Sample Career Paths:

• Nuclear, Aerospace or Automotive Engineer
• Contracting Civil Engineer
• Research and Development Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Computer and Information Research Scientist
• Network Architect
• Information Security Analyst
• Software Developer
• Programmer
• Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Engineer

Sample Courses:

• Thermodynamics
• Kinematics and Robotics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Machine Design
• CAD and SolidWorks
• Computer Architecture
• Semiconductors
• Digital System Design
• Microelectronics
• Signals and Systems
• Electromagnetics

Read more about the programs at masters.edu/engineering.

Read more about Prof. Crater at masters.edu/crater.

Dr. John Beck

Entrepreneurial Studies

Director:

Dr. John Beck

School:

School of Business & Communication

Degree:

B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies

Sample Career Paths:

• Entrepreneur
• Faith-Based Entrepreneurship
• Business as Missions
• Missional Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Social Responsibility Careers
• Entrepreneurial Education

Sample Courses:

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Communication
• Leadership Principles and Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Business Law
• Business Ethics
• Strategic Marketing
• Entrepreneurial Finance

Read more about the program at masters.edu/entrepreneurial-studies.

Learn more about Dr. Beck at masters.edu/john-beck-AOD.

Dr. Whitney Gamble-Smith

Interdisciplinary Studies

Director:

Dr. Whitney Gamble-Smith

School:

Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education

Degree:

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Sample Career Paths:

• Entrepreneur
• Musician
• Accountant
• Financial Advisor
• Marketing Specialist
• Social Worker
• Teacher
• Pastor
• Missionary
• Business Consultant

Sample Combinations:

• Business + Classical Liberal Arts
• Entrepreneurship + Political Studies
• Strategic Marketing + Communication
• Pre-Med + Biblical Counseling
• Engineering + Finance
• Education + English
• Geoscience + Business
• Sport Science + Global Studies

Read more about the program at masters.edu/interdisciplinary-studies.

Read more about Dr. Gamble-Smith at masters.edu/gamble-smith.

Dr. Mitch Hopewell

Online

Director:

Dr. Mitch Hopewell

School:

School of Online Education

New Degrees/Sample Career Paths:

• B.S. in Accounting (Spring 2022)

1. Certified Public Accountant
2. Financial Analyst

•  B.A. in Cinema & Digital Arts (Fall 2022)

1. Screenwriter
2. Director

• B.A. in Creative Writing & Publishing (Spring 2023)

1. Publication
2. Screenwriter

• B.S. in Finance (Fall 2022)

1. Chief Financial Officer
2. Financial Analyst

• B.A. in Journalism (Spring 2023)

1. Sports Journalist
2. Travel Writer

• B.A. in Marketing (Spring 2022)

1. Sales & Marketing Director
2. Head of Design Team

• B.A. in Marketing Media (Spring 2022)

1. Social Media Strategist
2. Graphic Designer
3. Advertising

• B.A. in Public Relations (Fall 2022)

1. Public Relations Manager
2. Marketing Director

Read more about these programs at masters.edu/8-new-online-programs.

Read more about Dr. Hopewell at masters.edu/hopewell.

Dr. Wayne Rasmussen

Sport Management

Director:

Dr. Wayne Rasmussen

School:

School of Business & Communication

Degree:

B.A. in Sport Management

Sample Career Paths:

• Gameday Operations Manager
• Sports Facility Director
• Athletic Director
• Sports Agent
• Sports Marketing Director
• Sports Scout/Recruiter
• Sports Information Director
• Sports Broadcaster

Sample Courses:

• Data Analytics in Sport
• Event Management in Sport
• History, Sociology and Psychology of Sport
• Sport Ethics
• Sport Finance
• Legal Aspects of Sport Management
• The Sports Ministry Movement

Read more about the program at masters.edu/sport-management.

Read more about Dr. Rasmussen at masters.edu/rasmussen.