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Accounting is the language of resource measurement and management. Careers in accounting are challenging and rewarding, whether they are in private industry, public accounting, or the government sector.
Accountants can obtain a variety of professional certifications, including certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information systems auditor, and certified management accountant. Each professional certification program includes rigorous examination and experience requirements. Professional accounting organizations such as the American Institute of CPAs, Colorado Society of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, Internal Auditors Association, Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and American Accounting Association, have rigorous codes of ethics that their members must follow.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an accounting major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which accounting majors may consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
A degree in Computer Information Systems provides skills and competencies in CIS theory and concepts and their application to the functional areas of business; problem solving in business organizations; CIS development methodologies, techniques and technologies; digital computer hardware, systems software, application software, peripheral equipment, network components/installation and systems configurations; CIS ethics, the impact of information systems on society, organizations and individuals in both the domestic and international arenas.
Graduates can look forward to challenging careers in computer information systems or using their computer information systems knowledge within any other area of business. Specific career fields consist of systems analysis, design, development, programming, database management/administration, data communications, networks/network administration, electronic commerce, website development/administration and management of information systems.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Computer Information Systems major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Computer Information Systems majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple web documents.
Economics is the scientific study of the allocation of scarce or limited resources among competing uses. The study of economics provides specialized and general knowledge of the operation of economic systems and institutions and a knowledge of fundamental economic principles with an emphasis on the basic operation of a market system. This training is extremely valuable to the student regardless of the career objective.
Specialized courses provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of domestic and foreign economies and the quantitative tools needed to apply economic theory and analysis in business, legal, and governmental decision making. Such skills are essential for positions as professional economists, the pursuit of graduate studies in many business-related fields, or admission to law school. While many positions as a professional economist require graduate training, employment opportunities are available in local, national, and international business; local, state, and federal government and in various nonprofit organizations.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an economics major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which economics majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple web documents.
A career in finance concentrates on the process of managing the funds of individuals, businesses and governments. It offers many rewards: the opportunity to achieve financial success, a challenging and interesting business environment, and the satisfaction of a meaningful role in a dynamic field.
Finance encompasses a broad spectrum of positions, including real estate, corporate financial management, investments, banking, insurance, and personal financial planning. Career opportunities are available in the fields of managerial finance and the financial services industry. The field of managerial finance deals with managing the financial affairs of businesses and governments and includes such activities as budgeting, financial forecasting, cash management, credit administration, investment analysis and funds management. Careers in the financial services industry include positions in banks, savings and loans, other financial institutions, brokerage firms, insurance companies and real estate. The most dramatic increase in career opportunities is in personal finance planning, where professionals are needed to provide advice to consumers on the management of their personal financial affairs.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a finance major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which finance majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
A degree in Management prepares students to pursue a career in human resource management, operations management, entrepreneurship or general management. Typical entry-level jobs in human resource management carry such titles as human resource specialist, compensation or benefits administrator, personnel manager, or training specialist. Operations jobs may include production or service manager.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a management major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which management majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Marketing careers are challenging and rewarding in a field requiring an in-depth knowledge of products, services, and modern information technology. Marketing is a people-oriented profession encompassing all types of for-profit companies. Since today’s competition is creating a greater demand for marketing and promotional efforts, the growth rate of the field is expected to increase. People who are successful in marketing are creative, highly motivated, flexible, and decisive. They also have the ability to communicate persuasively both in speaking and in writing. Career opportunities exist in advertising, distribution, industrial / consumer sales, marketing management, marketing research, product management, retailing, and sales management.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a marketing major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which marketing majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and resources.
Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.
Many careers in the visual arts make use of the skills and knowledge acquired in the fine arts program. However, some careers require further education, apprenticeship training, or certification. Commercial design and graphics, environmental design and architecture, education, business, crafts, and fine arts all offer an array of possibilities for art graduates.
MSU Denver Art Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Art major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Art majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
The Music Performance degree prepares students for further graduate study or for careers as performers or private studio teachers. It also provides a foundation for developing careers in music business, arts administration, and other arts-related specialties. Music students are also finding employment in computer-related fields which draw upon their experience with music technology and the mental disciplines learned in music theory.
MSU Denver Music Performance Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Music Performance major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Music Performance majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
MSU Denver offers a BA/BFA Theatre degree that includes a BA in Theatre and a BFA with concentrations in Music Theatre or Applied Theatre Technology and Design. Music Theatre has been the hallmark of the program for fifteen years. Liberal Arts based, in partnership with the Music Department, the Music Theatre program is the only one of its kind in the Denver-Metro area.
The MSU Denver Theatre program’s annual productions are held in the MSU Denver Studio Theatre at the King Center on the Auraria Campus, in downtown Denver, Colorado. The MSU Denver Theatre program also performs at the Eugenia Rawls Coutyard Theatre and has a Blackbox Theatre in the ARTS building. The technologically advanced and accessible Kenneth King Academic and Performing Arts Center provides extraordinary shared performance spaces.
Accomplished professionals mentor students toward the goal of becoming well-rounded, professionally prepared technicians and performers. Theatre is equipment for living!
MSU Denver Theatre Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a theatre major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which theatre majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Biologists study living organisms and their relationship to the environment. They research problems dealing with life processes. They may specialize in research that centers around a particular plant or animal or they may teach. Those obtaining employment immediately upon graduation are usually those with the best college records and a willingness to relocate to find a job. A solid background in chemistry and good computer and communication skills also are helpful in finding employment. Among the major branches of biology are human anatomy and physiology; botany (study of plants); microbiology (study of microscopic organisms); zoology (study of animals); and ecology (study of the relationship between organisms and the environment).
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a biology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which biology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Chemistry provides answers to questions about the living and material world around us. Knowledge of chemistry is essential to understanding fields ranging from cell biology to materials science. In addition to careers directly related to chemistry and criminalistics, Chemistry majors find employment opportunities in such diverse fields as medicine, veterinary medicine, chiropractic medicine, osteopathy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, physical therapy, dentistry, dental hygiene, medical technology, engineering and law. Knowledge of chemistry is crucial to environmental protection efforts as well as to mankind’s health and safety.
MSU Denver Chemistry Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a chemistry major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which chemistry majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
The Environmental Science major provides students a solid foundation in environmental science plus emphasis areas in water, hazardous materials and biological restoration. There is a great need in the workplace for people who have an Environmental Science background, particularly in conjunction with other areas of expertise.
MSU Denver Environmental Science Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Environmental Science major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Environmental Science majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. Modern meteorologists are involved in operational meteorology, meteorological research, applied meteorology and the media. This can include weather observing, forecasting, research, and dissemination of weather information to the public. Meteorologists also study global weather and climate, and investigate the influence that human beings exert on Earth’s climate.
MSU Denver Department of Meteorology Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Meteorology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Meteorology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Physicists are concerned with discovering basic principles governing the structure and behavior of matter, the generation and transfer of energy, and the interaction of matter and energy. Physicists conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods for practical application of findings.
MSU Denver Department of Physics Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Physics major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Physics majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
A career in psychology offers many rewards including the opportunity to assist people with personal, family, social, educational, mental health, and career decisions. Psychology provides a solid background for entering fields as diverse as personnel management, addictions counseling, elementary and secondary school teaching, and criminal justice. Most of MSU Denver’s Psychology majors plan careers in counseling. Psychology serves as a springboard for many psychology graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral level including the fields of clinical counseling, school, industrial/organizational, health, forensic and sports psychology; educational psychology (psychological test development, school psychology). The doctoral level degrees can lead to teaching at the college and university level, as well as various positions in governmental agencies and the private sector. In addition, many students seek advanced degrees in related fields such as education, business management, law, criminal justice, nursing, social work, or public health. Duties depend on the individuals served and the work settings. The demand for well-qualified people is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2010.
MSU Denver Psychological Sciences Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a psychology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which psychology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Account Executive | Activity Leader | Insurance Agent |
Advertising | Art Therapist | Counselor: Career Planning |
Child Psychologist | Clinical Psychologist | College Student Affairs Professional |
Community and Social Service Worker | Community Relations Director | Copywriter |
Counselor: Alcohol / Drug | Counselor : Career | Counselor : Employment |
Counselor : Crisis Intervention | Creative Director | Criminologist |
Editor | EEO / AA Officer | Marketing Researcher |
Hospice Coordinator | Hospital Administrator | Staff Training and Development |
Human Resource Professional | Mental Health Coordinator | Personnel Administrator |
Police/Probation Officer | Psychiatric Nurse | Psychiatrist |
Psychologist | Psychometrist | Public Relations |
Recreational Therapist | College Admissions Recruiter/Counselor | School Psychologist |
Social Worker | Special Education Teacher | Speech Pathologist |
Teacher | Youth Counselor |
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
There were about 76,000 pilots, copilots, and flight engineers outside of the military in 2008 earning an average wage of $119,750. Applicants need at least 1,500 hours of flying time to be seriously considered by a major airline. Small regional airlines continually hire pilots with less than 1,000 hours of Pilot in Command time. There are also many fixed-base operators in need of aviation professionals who understand the industry.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Aviation Management / Technology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Aviation Management / Technology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
The Computer Science major prepares students wishing employment as a software engineer or in a technical area related to Computer Science. The demand for professionals in this field, combined with the relevant curriculum, leads many students to have full-time employment in this area prior to graduation. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for high-paying placement during college through MSU Denver’s Cooperative Education Program. Employers involved in the Cooperative Education Program often permanently hire placement students following graduation.
MSU Denver Department of Computer Sciences
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Computer Science major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Computer Science majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.
Criminal Justice majors specialize in study of the criminal justice system, with focus on its structure and function, and the necessity for human social order. Graduates are found in federal, state, and local law enforcement and corrections agencies and are in the public and private practice of law. The private security field employs more people than public law enforcement, and graduates play an important part in professional management of this profession.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Criminal Justice & Criminology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Criminal Justice & Criminology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Civil Engineering Technology graduates apply engineering principles in performing many of the tasks necessary for the planning and construction of highways, buildings, railroads, bridges, reservoirs, dams, irrigation works, water systems, airports, and other structures. In planning for a construction project, they may participate in estimating costs, preparing specifications for materials, and in surveying, drafting and design work. During the construction phase, they work closely with the contractor and the superintendent in scheduling field layout, construction activities, and the inspection of the work for conformity to specifications.
In recent years, a major work area for civil and environmental engineering technology has involved environmental problems. This includes design and construction of water supply facilities, design of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The development of environmental impact studies and environmental impact statements are also included.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Civil Engineering Technology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Civil Engineering Technology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Health Care Managers direct, plan and coordinate medicine and health services. They work at all levels of administration – executive, internal management and specialized staff. Health managers are employed in a variety of facilities and organizations: wellness programs, industrial health programs, the insurance industry, hospitals, physician practices, and governmental agencies at local, state and national levels.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Health Care Management major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Health Care Management majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Wherever people are moving, there is work for graduates in this major. Opportunities are limited only by one’s imagination. However, the primary setting for teacher licensure candidates is the physical education program in private or public schools. Students with a non-teaching emphasis (adult fitness and exercise science, athletic training, and sport and allied fields) typically find job opportunities in corporate wellness programs; sports medicine clinics; hospital-based therapy clinics; rehabilitation programs; athletic clubs; nursing-care centers; high school, college, university, or professional sports teams; recreational fitness and exercise settings; or nonprofit organizations such as the YMCA or the American Heart Association.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Human Performance and Sport major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Human Performance and Sport majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
The field of Human Services prepares students for careers in the helping professions: assisting individuals, couples and families meet the challenges of living throughout the life cycle. The core curriculum offers courses in the theory and practice of mental health counseling, including applied behavioral analysis, small group dynamics, ethical and legal issues, psychopathology and the mental health clinician, and practicum and internship experiences where students apply the theory have studied thus developing their application skills in human service work settings. Managing nonprofit organizations, counseling substance abusers and victims or perpetrators of domestic violence; working with high-risk youth, the chronically mentally ill, the developmentally delayed, or geriatric populations are only a few of the available vocations for human service professionals.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Human Services major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Human Services majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
An industrial designer creates new product shapes and styles or re-designs existing products, using new technologies, processes and materials. Industrial Designers are trained to analyze people’s needs and desires, to match forms, functions, materials, processes and technologies to provide better product solutions. Designers first create and develop ideas and then transform those ideas into renderings, then mock-ups, then models, and finally prototypes. Designers are found in every type of manufacturing industry and are required to possess a variety of skills. The curriculum at MSU Denver develops students’ art and technology skills to enhance their creativity. Equipped with a solid foundation in art and technology, graduates of this program are prepared to meet the challenges of this competitive industry.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Industrial Design major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Industrial Design majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Automotive Design | Designer | Drafter |
Industrial Arts Teacher – Postsecondary | Manager | Manufacturer |
Product Design |
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
A major in mathematics can concentrate their studies in any of five areas: applied mathematics, computer science, mathematics education, probability and statistics or theoretical mathematics. These concentrations can be useful in a variety of professional fields or can be a background for graduate school.
MSU Denver Mathematics Department Website
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Mathematics major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Mathematics majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
A career in nursing offers many rewards. Nurses generally provide care, treatment, counseling and health education to ill or injured people and information to healthy people on preventing illness or injury. Nurses are needed in every area of life, from hospitals to business, from schools to research.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a nursing major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which nursing majors may consider. The actual work a nurse does will depend on what area of health care a nurse chooses.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Nutritionists provide guidance for individuals and groups on proper nutritional practices that benefit health and help prevent disease. Nutritionists advise people on proper nutrition and how essential it is to the health of the human body. The need for nutritionists is fair but with more education the potential jobs increase. Nutritionists work in hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care centers, clinics, health clubs, weight-loss organizations, and sport training camps. There are many entrepreneurial opportunities with this degree as well. Registered dietitians are nutritionists who have met specific coursework requirements and a supervised practice experience. Registered dietitian status increases job opportunities.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Nutrition major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Nutrition majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
The Music Education degree prepares students for careers teaching instrumental, choral and general music at K-12 levels. It provides a foundation for developing careers in music business, arts administration and other arts-related specialties. Music students also find employment with music technology and the mental disciplines learned in music theory.
MSU Denver Music Education Department
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Music Education major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Music Education majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Our location in Downtown Denver provides many excellent employment and career opportunities close to the college for Hospitality students who would like to begin working or to advance in the field while earning a degree. Major hotels, beverage producers, restaurants, event companies, travel agencies, and airline offices, the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, Currigan Exhibition Hall, and the Colorado Convention Center are within walking distance of the campus.
The following list is a sample of job titles for individuals with a Hospitality, Events, and Tourism degree. The list represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers which Hospitality majors may consider.
Some of these jobs may also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Hotel Concentration:
Restaurant Concentration: |
Events Concentration:
Tourism Concentration: |
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
Upon acquiring teacher licensure, individuals interested in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary/K12 and Special Education can pursue a career in public or private schools or in other related fields. Some programs, such as the Early Childhood Education major with a concentration in Early Learning Specialization, prepare future teachers for jobs that do not require a teaching license. Other programs, such as the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, build upon the existing skills of current teachers who are interested in elevating their careers in education to the next level.
Visit the School of Education’s website to learn more.
As increasing numbers of teachers retire and the school population grows, opportunities for new teachers arise. Students are encouraged to increase their marketability by pursuing additional endorsements to their teaching license, such a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Bilingual Education, Special Education or any other field of interest that will diversify your abilities in the classroom.
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary/K-12 and Special Education. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which individuals in Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.