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 Aviation & Flight

You’re into things that fly, from drones to jets, from how they’re built to where they go.

Focus on the design, operation and maintenance of equipment that is essential in aircraft manufacturing and safety.
Prepare to manage an airport, lead a team of air traffic controllers, run a company or help set aviation policy in the aviation industry.
Gain a larger perspective of the aviation industry, from making decisions to understanding your aircraft, as you train to become a pilot.
Examine the entire system surrounding the unmanned aerial industry, including design, operations, sensors, commerce and policy.

Computing, Data & Cybersecurity

Specialize in the latest digital technologies, from advanced computer networking and software systems to cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and beyond.

Keep your employer’s systems functioning efficiently and their data safe as you manage applications, databases and networks.
Study programming techniques and learn how embedded microcomputer systems sense their environments to control the systems that contain them.
Focus on high-level computer network design with a foundation in hardware and software to manage networks and solve networking challenges.
Learn to create and maintain secure networks and ways to track down hackers who aim to breach that security.
Leverage statistical and machine learning techniques by applying and evaluating database analytics approaches, techniques and tools to solve problems.
Build secure, user-friendly web apps, such as information storage/retrieval programs and financial transactions, using PHP, MySQL and ASP.

Construction & the Built Environment

Bring the construction business into the future with hands-on technological solutions.

Learn leadership and business concepts for construction, renovation or restoration projects and prepare to be an effective leader and partner.
Combine your appreciation for architectural design with communication skills to learn the process of constructing and managing the built environment.
Blend disciplines such as environmental design, architecture, technology, construction, art, and other trades to create indoor spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
Build the future of theme parks, museums and beyond with immersive experiences across digital, physical, and virtual worlds.
Use digital models to design the construction of buildings and infrastructure in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Digital Design & Experiences

Specialize in the latest digital design technologies, from animation and game development to immersive experiences, themed environments and beyond.

Enhance entertainment and film videos by combining real and virtual actors and settings.
Combine your appreciation for architectural design with communication skills to learn the process of constructing and managing the built environment.
Bring virtual worlds to life in industries that include education, health care, science, research, employee training and, of course, gaming!
Blend disciplines such as environmental design, architecture, technology, construction, art, and other trades to create indoor spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
Build a customizable degree that blends technology, leadership, and design—giving you the skills to solve problems, manage projects, and innovate across multiple industries.
Build the future of theme parks, museums and beyond with immersive experiences across digital, physical, and virtual worlds.
User experience (UX) designers incorporate customer feedback to research end users’ needs and brainstorm solutions that help them navigate products.
Use digital models to design the construction of buildings and infrastructure in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Engineering Technology & Automation

Build smarter machines, better robots and faster automation alongside the most innovative companies.

Focus on the design, operation and maintenance of equipment that is essential in aircraft manufacturing and safety.
Study programming techniques and learn how embedded microcomputer systems sense their environments to control the systems that contain them.
Combine knowledge of electricity and electronics to design, develop and test life-changing electronic products and systems.
Manage information, supplies and equipment to coordinate and optimize operations while directing people to make products or provide services.
Design, develop, test and manufacture sustainable products and machines via innovative technologies related to energy, advanced materials and manufacturing.
Focus on the development of the electromechanical products that are everywhere in modern life.
Combine sensing, computing and actuation to design and program robots for manufacturing, AI, healthcare and other applications.

 Leadership & Technology Management

Become a high-tech, problem-solving executive in the industry of your choosing.

Lead the future of work by implementing innovative HR strategies that leverage technology and talent to drive business performance and success.
The Organizational Leadership major prepares you to lead change and transformation in today's diverse organizations.
Prepare to manage an airport, lead a team of air traffic controllers, run a company or help set aviation policy in the aviation industry.
Learn leadership and business concepts for construction, renovation or restoration projects and prepare to be an effective leader and partner.
Use digital models to design the construction of buildings and infrastructure in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.