Professional Studies Careers and Skills

What can you do with a professional studies degree? The online Bachelor of Professional Studies can open doors to boundless opportunities in several fields. It provides you with a practical, relevant and well-rounded education that enables you to take charge of your career.

With courses spanning business, technology, the social sciences, communication and event planning, you’ll gain a broad range of skills that employers are looking for across industries. You’ll prepare to ride the wave of today’s job market and adapt to future needs.

What you’ll learn

Through a combination of coursework, projects and experiential learning opportunities, you’ll grow as a professional and student. In this bachelor’s degree program, you’ll learn to:  

• Think critically and find solutions to real-world business problems.
• Communicate clearly and effectively for various audiences.
• Understand and apply ethical principles to your decision-making.
• Conduct research, evaluate sources of information and apply your findings.
• Understand global issues and how they affect communities at the local, national and international level.
• Use current technology in professional settings.
• Appreciate lifelong learning to help you adapt in a fast-changing world.
• Improve your job search strategies, resume writing and interviewing skills. 
• Apply your knowledge and skills in a practical context through the capstone course.

Career outlook

The professional studies degree is designed to support you in several roles, so your career outlook will vary based on your career path. Lynn students have found rewarding opportunities at Fortune 500 companies, luxury hotel properties and professional sports organizations, to name a few. At the end of this online program, you’ll be better prepared to go after the career you want.