Program Overview

Applied Project Design and Analysis Degree

Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Project Design and Analysis is a unique program that emphasizes specific skills important to employers through dynamic coursework and built-in industry engagement. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in various industries.

Program Details

• Program Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Format: On Campus (Only in Frisco)
• Estimated Time to Complete: 2 to 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Marketable Skills

• Analytic skills
• Project Management
• Professional leadership
• Professional communication
• Design thinking

Program Highlights

• Industry engagement at the core of the curriculum
• Valuable connections with DFW-area employers
• Powerful professional partnerships
• Lifelong mentors
• Employable skills

Coursework

• Data Design, Analysis and Representation (3 hrs): Introduction to basic concepts in statistics, interpretation, and visualization of data patterns.
• Process Optimization and Prescriptive Analysis: Introduction to simulation and optimization processes.
• Inferential Analysis: Introduction to inferential statistics, optimization, group comparison, and probabilistic measures to inform decision-making processes.
• Applied Design Thinking (3 hrs): Introduces students to the field of design, how designers approach and address issues, and explores design as a practice, process, proposal, and product.
• Applied Design Principles and Practices (3 hrs): Survey of design principles applicable to a variety of industries and professions.
• Applied Design Research (3 hrs): Apply generative, exploratory, and evaluative research methods used by designers to gather deep insights.

Career Opportunities

• Brand manager
• Business analyst
• Environmental resource manager
• Financial analyst
• Marketing manager
• Project manager (business, non-profit, and government)
• Social media marketer

Department and Location

• College of Applied and Collaborative Studies
• Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation
• Sage Hall Suite 394, 1167 Union Circle, Denton, TX 76201