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Skip to main content -- ADMISSIONS ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE ALUMNI ATHLETICS ABOUT Apply Visit Give Apply Visit Give Keywords Campus Health Information Fall 2020 semester courses are taking place on campus. Find out how RU is keeping it safe . Apply Visit Give Admissions Academics Campus Life Alumni Athletics About Rockhurst University in Kansas City ❚❚ Learning, Leadership and Service in the Jesuit Tradition UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE -- GRADUATE COSTS & FINANCIAL AID VISIT CAMPUS Bachelor's Degree Programs We offer more than 50 majors, and you can explore all those areas of study below. At Rockhurst, our academic programs are divided between three colleges, designed to enable student excellence. -- × Show Hide Degree Programs Accounting Accountants impact business decisions through financial information that helps organizations manage risk, set strategies, and maintain stability. An accounting degree from Rockhurst University sets students up for a successful career with challenging coursework and application of fundamental concepts developed through market research and consultation with hiring managers. Degree Info Apply Request Info Analytics and Technology The data and analytics field is one of the fastest-growing and highest-paid sectors in the 21st century. Data science jobs are in great demand and a degree in analytics and technology from Rockhurst University equips students with the business intelligence skills to fill these challenging roles. Degree Info Apply Request Info Applied Mathematics An applied mathematics degree at Rockhurst University serves as a marriage between the mathematical sciences and what many call “the real world.” Our students apply fundamental mathematics to problems in specific areas of study and industry. Courses encourage innovative thinking, workable solutions and pave the way for lucrative and practical careers in mathematics. Degree Info Apply Request Info Art Minor The visual arts program offers a minor to students who wish to explore the field of visual arts and its relationship to all fields of study offered at Rockhurst University. The program offers a diverse range of courses in art and art history. Cutting-edge studio spaces allow students to work in an expansive range of traditional and non-traditional disciplines, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Degree Info Apply Request Info Biochemistry Biochemistry explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It combines biology and chemistry using chemical knowledge and techniques to solve biological problems. Biochemistry graduates can engage in evaluative and critical thinking across the disciplines of chemistry and biology and integrate these disciplines into their chosen career paths, or medical, professional and graduate educations. Degree Info Apply Request Info Biology Rockhurst offers three biology degree options: B.S. in biology, organismal track; B.S. in biology, molecular track; biology minor. Our biology major pairs world-class academics with a solid career outlook, allowing you to further specialize your training by focusing on one track. We provide opportunities to supplement your knowledge beyond these two tracks with an understanding of human and environmental biology. Degree Info Apply Request Info Biomedical Engineering Rockhurst’s biomedical engineering degree is an intersection of four booming fields: physics, medicine, engineering and mathematics. RU’s program not only emphasizes medical engineering and physics, but it also arms graduates with problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills. We’re proud to be one of the only bachelor's in biomedical engineering schools in the region. Degree Info Apply Request Info Business Administration Rockhurst University offers a business degree that supports you with the best in business acumen, leadership expertise and ethical decision-making skills. Our BBA degree gives you a solid, real-world understanding of the role business plays in society – from its history, impact on individuals, economic influence, as well as the social responsibilities that come along with it. Degree Info Apply Request Info Business Administration, Pre-MBA Minor The Business Administration Pre-MBA Minor provides non-business majors the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills and language of business in order to prepare them for success in the workplace. The curriculum also completes the prerequisite requirements for the MBA program. Degree Info Apply Request Info Business Communication Rockhurst University’s Bachelor of Arts in business communication degree is a unique, interdisciplinary experience within two colleges at RU and across two disciplines integrated into one impactful major. Students take courses in both communication and business, focusing on interpersonal and organizational communication (internal and external), as well as media, public speaking and more. Degree Info Apply Request Info Catholic Studies Minor The Catholic studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students to issues and themes in the study of the Catholic Church and Catholic beliefs. The program is ideal for students interested in Catholic theology, Christianity and developing a deeper understanding of Catholic beliefs and how they influenced history and impact society today. Degree Info Apply Request Info Chemistry A chemistry degree from Rockhurst leads to success, whether you plan to continue your education in graduate school or go directly into one of the many careers for chemists. Our ACS-accredited chemistry department and its science degrees offer a broad spectrum of courses – from organic chemistry to physical chemistry to biochemistry – designed to meet your specific needs and desired vocational objectives. Degree Info Apply Request Info Civil Engineering Rockhurst’s civil engineering degree prepares students for a career in what is considered one of the oldest engineering disciplines. Classes are designed to educate students in the many specialties within the field, such as structural, construction, environment, geotechnical and transportation. A Rockhurst civil engineering degree will pave the way for an important and innovative career. Degree Info Apply Request Info Communication A communications degree from Rockhurst University focuses on communications processes, methods and how to develop strategic communication skills within yourself and on behalf of your future employer. Our major, which has human communication and mass communication tracks, emphasizes areas such as listening and group communication skills, journalism, public relations and advertising. Degree Info Apply Request Info Communication Sciences and Disorders Rockhurst’s CSD degree is a pre-professional speech-language pathology undergraduate program that prepares you to serve both children and adults. It is an excellent option for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree to become a speech-language pathologist, or further specialize their communication sciences and disorders expertise with a graduate degree in audiology or occupational therapy. Degree Info Apply Request Info Computer Science From computer engineering to programming to troubleshooting or enhancing efficiency, there are many career opportunities in the expanding computer science field. Our program puts students at the forefront with cutting-edge curriculum that provides a foundation of expertise in areas like operating systems, browsers, apps, software and networking. Degree Info Apply Request Info Corporate Accounting and Finance Rockhurst’s corporate accounting and finance major is a concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree offered through the Helzberg School of Management. You’ll explore careers in finance and concepts in accounting, investments, financial markets and institutional management. Degree Info Apply Request Info Criminal Justice B...