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We offer two types of bachelor’s degree programs. The Lower Division Support Courses supply students with admission prerequisites for all majors. The Upper Division 18-Month Programs provide students with the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in health information, technology and cyber security.
Within each degree program, a common core of courses provides a solid foundation for work in that field. This core is complemented by a series of courses in specialized areas to enable each student to pursue a program of studies that will provide enhanced professional and personal growth.
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What You’ll Learn
Build practical accounting skills grounded in ethical principles. Courses cover auditing, taxation, financial statements, management accounting, and more.
Featured Courses
- Federal Taxes
- Accounting Information Systems
- Payroll Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
What You’ll Learn
Build a broad understanding of business functions including accounting and finance, business management, marketing and operations. This program also offers you a choice of eight different concentrations, so you can develop targeted skills for a specific industry or business function.
Featured Courses
- Organizational Behavior
- Introduction to International Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Managing Conflict and Change
- Human Resource Management
What You’ll Learn
Gain insight into strategies and methods for defending systems and databases, plus computer forensic skills to investigate and gather evidence of security breaches.
Featured Courses
- Cyber Law
- Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
- Information Security
- Network Defense and Countermeasures
- Evaluating Emerging Technologies
What You’ll Learn
The program covers a wide range of topics, including data structures and analysis, hardware architecture, software algorithms, image and signal processing, and more. You can also choose from seven different concentration options to focus on a field that interests you.
Featured Courses
- Computer Org and Architecture I & II
- Object-Oriented Design and Development I & II
- Database Organization
- Distributed Systems I & II
- Mobile Applications Development
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you’ll learn to analyze management issues from an international business perspective, then apply that analysis to solve operational, regulatory, or legal challenges. You’ll also develop skills for navigating cross-cultural business teams, marketing campaigns, and negotiations.
Featured Courses
- International Business Law
- Strategies for International Business Ventures
- Cross Cultural Management
- International Trade and Practices
- Export/Import Marketing
What You’ll Learn
You’ll build the skills you need to support the social, personal, and academic growth of young children. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to collaborate with students’ families and other educational professionals to support your students’ success.
Featured Courses
- Growth and Development I & II
- Guidance and Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning and Design for Early Learners
- Exceptional Children
- Understanding Behavior and Family Dynamics
What You’ll Learn
Build technical knowledge and practical skills in data analysis, remote sensing, modeling, and visualization. You’ll also get the opportunity to do hands-on work with industry-leading software programs to build your experience modeling in 2D and 3D environments.
Featured Courses
- Principles of Geography and Spatial Thinking
- Cartographic Principles and Visualization
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- Geospatial Technology in Analytics
What You’ll Learn
Get insight into the federal and defense acquisitions process, build specialized negotiation skills, and develop an understanding of purchasing procedures and price control. As part of this program, you can pursue elective courses that can help you prepare for certification as a Certified Associate Project Management Professional, Certified Federal Contracts Manager, or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager.
Featured Courses
- Government Contract Management
- Government Contract Law
- Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DFARS)
- Purchasing and Materials Management
- Cost and Price Analysis
What You’ll Learn
This program covers IT and data management practices within the specific regulatory and legal context of healthcare systems. You’ll gain insight into systems design and security, as well as patient data privacy and other concerns. This program also includes course content focused on developing your knowledge of the overall healthcare sector, including insurance processes and medical terminology.
Featured Courses
- Ethical Issues in Health Care
- Healthcare Information Flow and Data Management
- Data Standards, Vocabularies, and Interoperability in Healthcare
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Health Care Quality Assessment
What You’ll Learn
Gain insight into the specific business aspects of hospitality companies and build practical skills for enabling excellent guest experiences. Courses cover technology, sustainability, events management, and more. You can also complete fieldwork experience to apply what you’ve learned in a real workplace setting.
Featured Courses
- Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
- Meetings and Events Management
- Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Revenue Management
- Strategic Management and Planning for Hospitality and Tourism
What You’ll Learn
This program covers essential knowledge and practical skills for cybersecurity, computer forensics, networks and operating systems, project management and IT systems management. Concentrations include Digital Forensics, Geospatial Intelligence, and more.
Featured Courses
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Programming and Logic
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- Database Management
MSCHE Accredited
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Support for Your Success
Potomac is here for you. Inside the classroom, you’ll study with a diverse cohort of students under the guidance of an industry-experienced instructor. Beyond the classroom, you’ll be able to take advantage of free online tutoring, networking events, and other student support services.
Degrees for the Real World
We develop our degrees to fit your goals—and your life. You can study online or at our Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia campuses.
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Find out more about earning your bachelor’s degree with a university that supports your goals. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!