{"id":464,"date":"2026-06-17T10:17:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/aodc\/?page_id=464"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:41:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:41:30","slug":"bis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aodc\/bis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 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The Certificate in&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Policy&nbsp;is designed for students who wish to engage in leadership in the private sector,&nbsp;public&nbsp;agencies and non-profit organizations that work in communities and at the state level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>POL 120 \u2013 U.S. Nat Govt and Politics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 310 \u2013 U.S. Political&nbsp;Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 317 \u2013 Urban Political Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 405 \u2013 Foundations of American Public Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Cybersecurity Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our cybersecurity certificate, you build a foundation of expertise in investigating and preventing computer security crimes against your organization. This is one of the most in-demand areas of expertise in Michigan and across the country. Level up with this certificate that will prepare you for a range of technical and non-technical careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CSC 137: Fundamentals of Unix\/Linux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CYB 100 Security Fundamentals&nbsp;I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSC 122: Introduction to Programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CYB 200 Security Fundamentals II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Data Analytics &amp; Interpretation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data analytics certificate builds a foundation for processing, visualizing, and analyzing large sets of data. It is a part of every industry and provides you with the flexibility to pursue various career options. Get the knowledge you need to be a success in any field you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CIS 152: Database Management Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOC 215: General Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSC 122: Introduction to Programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MTH 206 Elements of Data Science II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Digital Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to deliver impactful digital communications in any industry as you discover current and future trends in content creation and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ART 222: Visual Storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COM 365: Social Media Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MKT 237: Digital Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ENG 338: Communications in Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Essentials in Business Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Essentials in Business Certificate is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in key business principles. This certificate equips students with essential knowledge and skills that are applicable across a wide range of careers and industries. This flexible program allows students to tailor their learning by choosing four out of the following six courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ACC 201: Principles of Financial Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BUS 250: Contemporary Legal Issues for Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MGT 341: Human Behavior in Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EIM 240: Introduction to Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INB 385: International Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MKT 330: Principles of Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Group Communication and Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A core skill of any professional leader is the ability to work productively in teams and effectively manage conflict. The Group Communication and Leadership certificate is designed for students seeking training in leadership roles in any profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>COM 382: Small Group Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSY 365: Industrial and Organizational Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MGT 341: Human Behavior in Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COM 363: Conflict Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These certificate areas build your skills in the world\u2019s most in-demand job sectors. Each course includes foundational learning activities and practical assignments that involve real-world problem-solving. Best of all, these certificates are built into a prestigious University of Michigan degree. AODC gives you a distinctive career edge needed in today\u2019s competitive job market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9d387ad449aa33c454f01bf3cd8aa880 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c11d1c0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"fb:chamfer-fill wp-block-cover has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-74 size-full\" alt=\"A circular green metal plaque embedded in a brick pavement, featuring the text &quot;M FLINT&quot; and &quot;THE JAYCEES OF GREATER FLINT 1980.&quot;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/FLINT_First-Day-of-Class_0027.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-df67009d9e0d4d4ce8e768f2e6ca9ae3\">Why a BIS at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIS is designed for adults who are ready to finish their degree and advance their careers. Delivered fully online through the Accelerated Online Degree Completion format, the program offers seven-week courses and multiple start dates so you can fit school around work and life. You choose two certificates in high-demand areas like Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Communication or Business, tailoring the degree to your goals and boosting your marketability. With a dedicated advisor guiding you through admissions, transfer credit, and scheduling, you earn a respected University of Michigan degree efficiently and gain a real edge in a competitive job market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c7b1d9e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"admission\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our AODC programs are designed for individuals with previous college experience but who haven\u2019t finished their bachelor\u2019s degrees. To apply to our AODC program, you need to have at least 25 previously earned college credits and submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts from previous institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">When Can I Start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accelerated seven-week courses mean there are many opportunities for you to begin an AODC program throughout the year. Find the start date that works best for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall 2025<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aug. 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 14<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winter 2026<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jan. 5&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"fb:chamfer-fill wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(200px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 200px); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-309 size-large\" alt=\"Three people are seated in yellow chairs around a circular table, engaged in conversation and using devices, in a well-lit indoor space.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/Admissions-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#acacb0\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 id=\"career\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Career Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are established in your career and ready to take the next step, or looking to make a pivot, UM-Flint\u2019s BIS in the AODC format can help you find success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.976rem, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.905), 3.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">450k<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">cybersecurity job openings in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.976rem, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.905), 3.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">23%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">job growth for data analyst-related careers through 2032<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.976rem, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.905), 3.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">50%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">more with a bachelor&#8217;s degree (vs. some college)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9a36556c621b70b880466fa51e6a70bf is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4b32d8d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Marisa Eynon-Ezop | UM-Flint AODC Advisor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G5gbpkeiIbM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"advisor\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-a0208a5e60000adfb3d75dd32ca02dfd\">Meet Your BIS Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marisa Eynon Ezop | Your One-Stop-Shop for BIS Advising<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:mezop@umich.edu\">mezop@umich.edu<\/a><br>Marisa is your go-to resource, assisting with submitting your application, evaluating transfer credit, and creating your course schedule, so you earn a degree as efficiently as possible. 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