The Applied Studies program is a good path for anyone looking to build on past work and previous educational experiences to earn a bachelor’s degree. It can be a direct avenue for meeting career objectives by allowing students to tailor their individual program of study through selecting courses that may improve their job prospects. It is especially convenient for students who transfer with a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in an occupational field.

Transfer students into Applied Studies have found that most of their previous technical or community college credits were accepted into their degree program. The experienced faculty advisors were able to help them map out the shortest legitimate route to a bachelor of science degree.

UMC has an excellent working plan with the U S Air Force ROTC program located at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Students can complete ROTC requirements, complete their B.S. in Applied Studies and become commissioned as an officer in the Air Force.

UMC has a long standing collaboration with Northwest Technical College at East Grand Forks that allows students to work towards an AAS in Respiratory Care or Radiologic Technology while also developing a course of study in Applied Studies for a baccalaureate degree.

A Campus-Wide Focus on Technology
The distinctive electronic learning environment at UMC complements the business management curriculum. All students are issued laptop computers and use them and related software on a daily basis. The resulting technological skill--or techno-savvy--combined with the degree program's career preparation makes UMC's graduates highly marketable and sought-after by employers. Learn more about UMC's technological environment.

Great Opportunities to Study Abroad
As a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system, UMC and its students benefit from the connections the U of M has developed as a leader in international education opportunities.  No matter what your major, you can learn a great deal from a study abroad experience! Learn more at UMC's Study Abroad Office.

One-Rate Tuition Plan
University of Minnesota, Crookston on-campus students are charged a single tuition rate per credit regardless of their resident/nonresident status. Students from other states can save more than $4,000 per year with UMC's one-rate tuition policy. Learn more about UMC tuition rates and student fees.

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