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Welcome to NMC University Center
Since 1995 the NMC University Center has been a unique partnership between Northwestern Michigan College and senior universities located throughout Michigan, offering select bachelor's degree completion, graduate, doctorate, certificate and endorsement programs.
Bachelor's Degrees
Accountancy – Public Accountancy
Offered at: Ferris State University
A bachelor's degree prepares you for a number of key positions in public accounting, private/industrial accounting, governmental/non-profit accounting, or accounting education.
Accounting Fraud Investigation
Offered at: Davenport University
Gain the skills and experience you need to conduct financial fraud investigation through the IACBE-accredited bachelor’s in accounting fraud investigation degree program at Davenport University. Davenport’s forensics accounting degree will equip you with the knowledge to incorporate accounting principles, information systems and auditing practices into the internal controls required for fraud prevention.
Allied Health Sciences
Offered at: Grand Valley State University
With this degree, you may begin your career in governmental health service, pharmaceutical industry sales, or entry-level healthcare administrative positions.
Business Administration (BBA)
Offered at: Davenport University
You’ll learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills in operations, finance, management, marketing and strategic planning. Accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Business Administration (BS)
Offered at: Ferris State University
Be prepared to make your contribution—and earn your share—in the demanding world of business. With this degree-completion program, you can tailor your degree to fit your specific career goals, including an international business option.
Business Administration, Aviation
Offered at: Ferris State University
This two-year program builds on your associate degree and prepares you to advance into positions such as as business manager, sales representative, or production supervisor in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, retailing, construction, financial institutions, and government.
Business Administration, Professional Track
Offered at: Ferris State University
If you have a specialized associate degree, such as construction technology, culinary arts or automotive technology, this is an excellent program for you. You’ll build a solid knowledge of business and management upon your technical expertise.
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Offered at: Ferris State University
With a CIS bachelor's degree, you'll be able to step into positions in computer programming/analysis, systems analysis, network administration, and microcomputers.
Computer Information Technology (CIT)
Offered at: Ferris State University
This curriculum prepares you for several industry certifications such as: CompTIA’s: A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, and Microsoft's Systems Administration Certification (MCSA).
Criminal Justice
Offered at: Ferris State University
You’ll be prepared for positions including police officer, corrections officer, community correction officer, probation officer, detective, federal agent, and investigator for public and private agencies and/or corporations.
Education, Early Childhood
Offered at: Ferris State University
In this program you’ll observe and work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, applying theories and techniques taught in the classroom. Graduates of the Early Childhood Education major find positions in Head Start programs, day care centers or family day care homes, elementary schools, hospitals, recreation centers, or other child-oriented businesses.
Education, Elementary
Offered at: Central Michigan University
You’ll choose to complete one of the three options: Integrated Science major; Integrated Science major & Reading minor; and Integrated Science major, Reading minor & Child Development. In addition to passing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, you’ll earn provisional State of Michigan teacher certification.
General Business
Offered at: Davenport University
Gain the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to take businesses in new directions with this bachelor in business degree at Davenport University. Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, Davenport’s business administration degree combines a solid business curriculum with research and management principles. Through this bachelor in business, you’ll also develop soft skills like teamwork, communication and leadership — skills that will set you apart when searching for business administration jobs.
Human Resources Management
Offered at: Davenport University
Hit the ground running in many different careers in human resources with Davenport University’s bachelor human resource management degree. Our well-rounded, learn-by-doing HR degree will prepare you for fulfilling careers in human resources. From human resource specialist and employee relations manager to recruiting and staffing manager or compensation and benefit manager, you’ll graduate ready to tackle the human resource career of your dreams.
Integrative Studies
Offered at: Grand Valley State University
This major prepares you for jobs that require a broad background, research skills, advanced critical thinking skills and intercultural awareness. This degree is excellent graduate school preparation.
Management
Offered at: Davenport University
Acquire the management skills you need to be a successful business leader through the IACBE-accredited bachelor’s in management degree program at Davenport University. Learn to promote innovation while placing value on every member of your organization’s team. Davenport’s degree in business management is taught by expert faculty who have years of experience in the business world. They will teach you how to lead through change and help others adapt to change within your organization.
Management – with aviation mgmt. specialty
Offered at: Davenport University
You’ll be prepared for rapid advancement in your aviation career with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Management with an aviation management specialty from Davenport University. This program allows full transfer credit for your coursework from the Associate degree in Aviation at NMC, so you can complete your bachelor’s program in as little as 2 years.
Marketing
Offered at: Davenport University
You’ll gain the marketing and analytical skills you need to engage through social media, digital and web platforms with the BBA in marketing at Davenport University. Learn to create content, manage marketing plans and use data to drive decisions with a degree in marketing that reflects today’s rapidly changing industry.
Nursing (BSN)
Offered at: Davenport University
Designed for currently licensed registered nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing as well as currently-enrolled ADN students at NMC. This program is approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
Social Work
Offered at: Ferris State University
This comprehensive program prepares you to enter the social work field as a generalist professional. It’s built around a practice model appropriate for a wide variety of human service settings, including child and youth programs, mental health and substance abuse agencies, senior centers, long-term care facilities, employment agencies, and court systems.
Transfer to Grand Rapids for Biological Laboratory Science (BS)
Offered at: Davenport University
You’ll gain the strong foundation you need to launch your career as a laboratory scientist or to pursue a postgraduate degree in areas like science, biomedical research, biotech and pharma with the bachelor of science in biological laboratory science at Davenport University. Delivered on Davenport’s W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids, along with some Online+ course offerings, this biomedical science degree program is the only one of its kind in Michigan and one of only a few in the nation. What's more, you can take your biological laboratory science focus to the next level by becoming a STEM educator in Davenport's urban education program. By applying for the FUSE scholarship you may gain full ride tuition during your junior and senior years.
Master's Degrees
Administration
Offered at: Central Michigan University
You’ll gain the knowledge and skills required for managers, administrators, and supervisors to function more effectively in all types of organizations, plus the specialized managerial expertise needed for a particular professional field.
Business Administration (MBA)
Offered at: Davenport University
You’ll develop the managerial skills necessary to be effective in a wide variety of business environments. This program focuses on areas of managerial competencies identified by research.
Education, Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
Offered at: Grand Valley State University
You’ll receive instruction in educational leadership and special education administration. The program emphasizes theory, research and relevant practice in areas such as effective leadership, curriculum organization and improvement, personnel administration, finance, law, assessment, and other related topics.
Education, Educational Leadership (MA-EL)
Offered at: Central Michigan University
You’ll be prepared for leadership in all educational settings – public, private, charter and virtual schools, educational service providers, authorizers, government programs, community education, preschools, day cares, corporate and military. Through performance-based learning, you’ll strengthen your knowledge base in management, community relations, law, curriculum supervision, instructional assessment, and action research.
Education, Special (CI)
Offered at: Grand Valley State University
In this comprehensive cognitive impairment program you’ll learn research-based practices for developing academic, adaptive behavior, communication, and social skills; for including students in the general education curriculum; for implementing a variety of assessment procedures; for implementing assistive technologies; for collaborating with families and other educational staff; and for transitioning individuals with a CI from school to life.
Physician Assistant Studies
Offered at: Grand Valley State University
You’re eligible for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program if you have earned a baccalaureate degree from GVSU or other universities, have completed prerequisite courses and fulfilled a minimum of 500 hours of work, and volunteer and/or shadow experience in health care settings with patients.
Public Administration
Offered at: Central Michigan University
The Master of Public Administration degree at Central Michigan University prepares you to assume or advance a career in the public and nonprofit sectors. The program focuses on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and an appreciation for ethical decision-making.
Reading & Literacy (BR) (K-12) (cohort)
Offered at: Central Michigan University
Designed to teach you to organize and implement school programs, diagnose and treat difficulties in literacy, implement appropriate reading and instruction, develop interdisciplinary and integrated units involving literacy, conduct research on current issues in literacy, and develop technological and viewing skills related to literacy programs.
Social Work: Clinical
Offered at: Ferris State University
If you’re an advanced professional social worker, this program is designed to educate the leaders of the field, promoting social and economic justice, diversity, empowerment, and eliminating oppressive social conditions. You’ll be inspired to become a critical thinker who can meet the challenges of a global society through lifelong learning, innovation, political engagement, service and community collaboration.
Specialist in Education (EdS)
Offered at: Central Michigan University
If you want to work in college or university administration, school superintendence, agency administration, site management, budgeting or other leadership positions, this program is designed for you.
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Offered at: Central Michigan University
Intended for individuals in educational leadership careers, you’ll attain in-depth knowledge and skills to help transform the educational institution through practice. Emphasizes the application of scholarship (theory) to the improvement of educational practice.
Certificates & Minors
Administration (G)
Offered at: Central Michigan University
General Administration – A very flexible option designed to enhance your critical thinking and develop your analytical and decision-making skills for a wide variety of upper-level administrative positions.
Health Services Administration – You’ll be preparee to take a leadership role in health care. You will learn how to proactively meet the challenges of budget expectations, staff retention, new regulations, and the many issues that develop as care, costs and funding collide.
Human Resources Administration – Advance your own career while helping your fellow employees reach their highest potential. You’ll learn to master complex employment issues related to labor relations, staffing, training, and organizational development.
Leadership – You’ll learn how to think, act and react like a true leader. Take charge as you increase your ability to think creatively, analyze critically, and manage knowledge effectively.
Public Administration – The political, social, and economic environment of public administration requires a specialized education. Designed to help you master the complexities of administration in the government and non-profit sectors.
Human Resource Management (UG)
Offered at: Ferris State University
You can add this certificate to a bachelor’s degree or pursue it as a stand-alone to enhance your skills. Human resource management professionals work with employees and job applicants and administrators and union representatives. Job duties include recruiting and selecting the best employees available for a job, counseling employees, conducting training and career development programs and performing job evaluations.
International Business (UG)
Offered at: Ferris State University
You’ll gain the global business skills that corporations seek in this program for students already enrolled in the Business Administration program or those who possess at least an associate degree.
Nonprofit Leadership (G)
Offered at: Grand Valley State University
Specifically designed for the experienced nonprofit manager who has an advanced degree or an undergraduate degree and several years of professional experience. If you hold or seek an executive position and wish to further your education without pursuing the full requirements for a graduate degree, this certificate is for you.
Plant Science (UG)
Offered at: Michigan State University
This one-of-a-kind program allows you to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree from NMC and a certificate from MSU's Institute of Agricultural Technology in one of three areas:
- Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management
- Landscape Management
- Viticulture
Endorsements & Certifications
Endorsement, Central Office Certification
Offered at: Central Michigan University
This 33-credit hour program can open doors to positions in college or university administration, school superintendence, agency administration, site management, budgeting and other leadership positions.
Institute of Agricultural Technology Certificate
Offered at: Michigan State University
This certificate is received alongside an Associate’s of Applied Science degree from NMC.
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Post-BA BS Certification, Elementary
Offered at: Central Michigan University
This degree and certification allows you to teach K-5 all subjects, K-6 self-contained classrooms, K-8 reading, Language Arts, and Science. The ZS endorsement is highly sought after if you want to teach Pre-K through grade 3.