The BYU Marriott finance program consists of sixty-four credit hours in addition to general university core classes. Special emphasis in the program is given to critical thinking and problem solving and includes instruction in data procurement and analysis, firm and project valuation, fundamental analysis, risk hedging, and portfolio management and optimization.
After completing pre-business courses and gaining acceptance into the program, students must complete the finance junior core. During senior year, students have the opportunity to take electives that focus on one of six tracks in the program.
The MS program in food science prepares students to work at an advanced level in the food industry or to pursue a doctoral degree through in-depth study of the chemistry of food component functionality, the microbiology of product manufacture and preservation, and the physical principles involved in processes. Students become proficient at designing and conducting research and development projects and communicating the results in a manner consistent with the best professionalism in the discipline.
Genetics is the study of inheritance. Biotechnology is the application of modern DNA marker, isolation, and transfer technologies toward improving plant and animal agricultural productivity, environmental remediation, and the treatment of disease. These branches of biology have risen to prominence during the course of the past fifteen years and are widely recognized for their potential impact upon society in the twenty-first century.
The pursuit of the MS degree not only helps prepare students for exciting career opportunities in areas of distinct benefit to mankind, but it also allows them to experience the challenges and rewards of modern scientific research. It is expected that the thesis work will culminate in a new understanding of a problem of scientific significance and that results will be published in a reputable scientific journal.
In today’s global economy, businesses compete with their supply chain. When you join supply chain you connect the global economy by getting products and services from where they are produced to where they are needed.
Global supply chain management might involve deciding whether to ship by rail, truck, or boat, whether to order in bulk or just-in-time. It can be managing the process of moving products efficiently through a manufacturing plant. These are only a few examples of the many exciting choices you can make when you become a part of supply chain.
If you enjoy solving problems and want to make a difference in the world, consider GSCM.
Converting human capital (employee skills and knowledge) into strategic, sustainable competitive advantages for organizations. Specifically, attracting, selecting, and retaining the best talent to help an organization achieve its strategic goals.
Human resource management students learn to create effective organizations and how to perform human resource management functions. They learn principles and theories of leadership, how to influence the behavior of individuals and groups, how to improve organizational performance, and how to implement macro-level change in organizations.
The master of information systems management (MISM) degree is designed for students seeking to further prepare for professional careers in information systems and offers students a hands-on approach to learning information systems design and implementation skills as well as management topics.
The BS Information Systems program is available as a four-year traditional degree or as a five-year integrated option where students earn both the BS IS and MISM degrees. The BS IS program is a 64-credit degree including pre-management, junior core, management core, and a capstone.
The programm prepares professionals who:
Design effective learning experiences
Utilize innovative educational technologies
Produce impactful knowledge
Pursue their own spiritual, moral, intellectual, and professional growth using Christ as the exemplar
The PhD program prepares students to assume positions of leadership in instructional design and evaluation. Graduates may take positions as faculty at colleges and universities, direct other instructional designers in private or public institutions, or work as an individual consultant.
The instructional psychology and technology doctoral program is designed for full-time study. All PhD students will be required to complete the equivalent of 15 credits per year to remain enrolled in the program (prior to completing non-dissertation coursework).