Anderson University is adding two new concentrations and a certificate that provide students with expertise in high-growth skill areas in which employers are searching for talent, starting in the Fall 2022 Semester.
The 100% online offerings include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Professional Sales and Professional Sales Certificate.
“Anderson University’s College of Business faculty and leaders have been actively involved in the development of these new programs that leverage that scale of a national network of universities and corporations,” said Dr. Josh Herron, dean of online and continuous learning. “These additional programs will keep students in high demand in the job marketplace while part of the highly-engaging AU Online experience.”
Sales Management jobs are expected to grow 60% faster than average through 2028 and job placement for sales is predicted to average greater than 90% at graduation.
Students pursuing the concentration within the BBA program or certificate will earn up to four HubSpot micro-credentials to give them a competitive advantage in their career search.
One of the most requested skills by employers is project management across several industries. By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million workers in project management roles, 2.25 million of which will be completely new project management employees. Upon graduation, students will be ready and confident to undertake the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®.
These new programs are available starting this coming fall through a partnership with the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) and Rize Education. The LCMC is a strategic partnership of private colleges and universities across the country collaborating with Rize Education to provide access to a cutting-edge curriculum that prepares students for successful careers.