Future Proof Your Career!

Make your transfer credits count towards a rewarding career. With our Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Project Design and Analysis (APDA), you’ll be ready to enter the job market after graduation. This unique program emphasizes specific skills that are important to employers through dynamic coursework and built-in industry engagement.

The APDA program integrates coursework from business, design thinking, analytics, and communication to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of project management, design, and analytics principles.

Previous Program Partners

Every semester students work closely with different industry partners, thereby gaining real world experience across a range of industries.

    • Serve Denton
    • Dream On 3
    • Army and Air force Exchange Service (AAFES) 

 

Innovative Courses and Tools

In this program, you'll benefit from an intentionally structured course schedule that combines required coursework and industry-sponsored projects, all designed to prepare you for your career. 

Unique courses include: 

  • Professional Communication 
  • Applied Project Analytics 
  • Team Development 
  • Problem Analysis 

You will also master the tools used by leading companies, such as Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Slack, and Tableau, ensuring you are job-ready from day one.

The program's curriculum equips students to pursue certifications such as the Project Management Institute's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate.

Rewarding Career Paths

With industry engagement at the core of the curriculum, you'll make valuable connections while you earn your bachelor's degree. You'll also gain powerful professional partnerships both inside and outside the classroom and gain lifelong mentors along with unbeatable employable skills.

With this degree in hand, you'll be ready for leadership roles like the following:

  • Brand manager
  • Business analyst
  • Environmental resource manager
  • Financial analyst
  • Marketing manager
  • Project manager (business, non-profit and government)
  • Social media marketer
  • Annual salaries for these types of positions can be found at investopedia.com.