Multidisciplinary Studies, BMS
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Degree
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Overview
Learning Online
Similar Programs
Why Pursue This Program
The adaptable nature of the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree (BMS), provides students with the opportunity to design a personalized degree tailored to meet individual career goals, satisfy personal aspirations or prepare for graduate studies. This online degree program accepts transfer credit from all regionally accredited colleges and universities, as well as non-traditional credit from formal training experiences that have been evaluated and approved by specific agencies and committees.
The BMS degree has several areas of concentration available 100% online, including:
- Aviation Studies
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- General Administration
- Geography
- Gerontology
- Information Technology
- Library Science
- Management Information Systems
- Nonprofit Administration
- Political Science
- Sociology
The online BMS degree prepares students for academic advancement and professional careers. Students receive a liberal arts education - highly valued in today's workplace for developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. This program emphasizes multidisciplinary study, providing the graduate with a versatile education background. Students receive individual, personal guidance in developing their degree program.
More about the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Degree (BMS): Nationally ranked as one of the top bachelor's programs in the United States from U.S. News and World Report, the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree (BMS) is a flexible, individualized degree program. In determining these rankings, U.S. News assesses programs on four general categories: student engagement; faculty credentials and training; student services and technology; and peer reputation.
What's it like to take a program online?
Quality learning experience
The University of Nebraska has offered distance education courses for more than 100 years so you can expect a quality, rigorous experience. Online courses are often highly interactive with faculty and students communicating through e-mail, discussion forums and chat groups. You’ll have direct access to world-class faculty – researchers who are experts in their fields or practitioners with real-world experience. Also, you’ll be part of a community of learners and can benefit from the perspectives of students from across the globe.
Flexibility
Online learning gives you the flexibility and freedom to attend your classes wherever is convenient to you. You can save time and money by being able to continue to work and by avoiding relocation or travel costs. You will be required to complete assignments in a certain timeframe, but in most instances, you can log in and complete coursework during the time of day that works best for you. You aren’t tied to a specific class time.
Service you expect from a leading University
Online learners at the University of Nebraska have access to the same student services available to on-campus students. An academic adviser will guide you along your journey, library services are available to help you excel in your program and career services are available when you are ready to take your next step. These are just a few of the services in place to help you succeed.
About Faculty
University of Nebraska online courses are taught by expert faculty who embody the qualities resulting from research experience and professional/field experience. Students learn from faculty with a variety of backgrounds, many of whom are published researchers in their fields. NU faculty who teach online do so in a way that optimizes learning within the online modality and because technology enables students to access education they may otherwise may not be able to pursue.