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The minor in Arabic studies is designed for students who wish to develop their Arabic advanced language proficiency and broaden their knowledge of Arabic literature, history, politics, and culture.
Completion of the minor requires 18 credits in applicable courses.
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The minor in applied statistics provides students with the necessary background for careers in statistics and its applications in diverse fields. The minor is open to students from all majors. It offers an opportunity for students to develop the skills expected of entry-level statistical analysts, equipping them with the tools to help companies, organizations, political campaigns and businesses to better anticipate and manage variation.
The minor in applied statistics requires 15-16 credits in selected courses.
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African American Studies affords students the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary study of African American roles and contributions to such varied aspects of American life as history, literature, music, religion, and society. Students who complete the minor will acquire knowledge about the African American experience in the Americas, apply a variety of methods to understand historical and current topics, and think critically and prepare themselves to address existing and future challenges in American culture and society, all of which will prove useful in professional life after Mary Washington.
The African American Studies minor requires 18 credits including Introduction to American Studies, four approved electives, and a capstone course.
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Financial decision making is critically important in the business world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, work in the corporate world, or design and implement governmental economic policy, the minor in financial and quantitative analysis from Mary Washington will give you the savvy skills you need to succeed in your field.
UMW’s minor in financial and quantitative analysis is designed to provide you with the core fundamental coursework in mathematics, economics, and business to succeed in these areas. The minor will teach you principles and build the skills you will need for the field of finance, and it will build your credentials in a many other of disciplines.
Quantitative analysts may work at universities, in consulting firms, or at financial institutions. Economists use quantitative approaches to look at many factors in the economy, like its growth rate, changes in employment, productivity, money supply, and interest rates. Skills in financial and quantitative analysis are needed in the asset management industry, which look at trends and patterns to develop sales forecasts and investment strategies. The skills are also used in optimization and computer simulations.
At UMW, you’ll find internship opportunities close to campus and in nearby Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia. Intern positions include real estate social media, advertising, marketing research and brand development, Chamber of Commerce communications, financial planning, and automotive business operations.
To earn a minor in financial and quantitative analysis, you’ll earn 18 credits from disciplines within the College of Business, including accounting, decision sciences, economics, finance, marketing, and mathematics. College of Business students may not earn double-count for electives toward both their major and minor.
Many scholarships are available for business majors, including financial and quantitative analysis students.
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For every advance in technology there’s a cybercriminal trying to manipulate it. Major in cybersecurity at the University of Mary Washington and you’ll harness the knowledge and skills to face down those shadowy threats, whether you’re defending government systems from intrusion, managing corporate network security, or analyzing and blocking malware. Here you’ll learn to shield the systems of today and develop the analytical skills to outfox malicious actors of the future.
Students majoring in cybersecurity who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science.
The bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity offers an array of courses, including computer security, system administration, ethics, software security, penetration testing, networking, and more.
You can position yourself for a particular area of the cybersecurity job market, from managerial to software development. The major and minor include in-depth and hands-on exposure to several key areas of information/cybersecurity such as system/OS security, penetration testing, and software security, so you will obtain hands-on practical experience in these areas.
Internships allow qualified students to earn academic credit, gain real-world experience, and boost their resumes by working at technical firms, government offices, or security firms. At UMW, you’ll find internship opportunities convenient to campus and in nearby Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia. Our partnership with the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative provides students with access to exclusive internships and CCI’s Clearance Preparedness Program.
To earn honors in cybersecurity, students who meet GPA and course prerequisites may pursue individual study under the direction of an affiliated faculty member.
UMW’s major in cybersecurity requires 44 credits, including a core program of cybersecurity coursework and courses in computer coding, cryptography, networks, and business law.
The cybersecurity minor requires 17 credits that include classes from computer science and the College of Business. You will take such courses as programming and problem solving, software development, ethics, network principles and applications, computer and information security, ethical hacking.
Cybersecurity majors can apply for several scholarships and awards.