Undergraduate Programs
AUA offers four year undergraduate degrees in Business, English & Communications, Politics & Governance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Sciences, Environmental & Sustainability Sciences, and 30 months in Nursing. All programs are offered as part of a liberal arts education to ensure that graduates are specialists and well-rounded individuals who can think critically and creatively, learn independently, understand different thought processes, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with people from different cultures and disciplines.
BA in Business
The BA in Business (BAB) is a four year program that provides students with a solid foundation for accounting, business management, marketing, and economics. Students develop analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to address complex real-world business problems. Throughout their four years, students develop professional curiosity, self-reliance, and strong business acumen, aside from the formal academic training they receive. Graduates are well equipped for positions in fields such as accounting, sales, marketing, economics, finance, international business, banking, and general management. The BA in Business also provides a solid foundation for entrepreneurship and/or for pursuing further studies in the graduate programs at AUA, or elsewhere.
The program offers a wide range of courses, both required and elective, that enable students to specialize in one of four tracks:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Marketing
- General Business
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BA in English and Communications
The BA in English and Communications is a four year program that provides students with a strong foundation in English literature and language along with a critical understanding of contemporary media and literary/cultural theory, while developing communication skills that can be applied in a range of contexts. Graduates are well equipped for positions in journalism, publishing, mass media, translation, interpretation, public relations, advertising, and corporate communications. They will also be well prepared to pursue further graduate studies in literary studies, cultural studies, creative writing, film studies, education, communications, translation, and law.
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BA in Politics and Governance
The four-year undergraduate BA in Politics and Governance will provide students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills needed to understand the relationship between politics, society, and governance. The program focuses on decision-making and conflict resolution at the local, national, and international levels, and how democracy, citizenship, rule of law and community are interconnected. Though situated in the Armenian context, the program takes a global view and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to contextualize and address political and societal challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.
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The BS in Computer Science is a four year program designed to provide an integrated and interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that applies the theoretical rigor of mathematics and computational methods to real-life problems. Graduates will be well positioned to obtain jobs in industries such as mobile and software development, mathematical modeling, data science, financial analysis, game development, biotechnology, mobile development, IT startups, and security management and cryptography. They will also be equipped to pursue further studies in computer science, applied mathematics, big data engineering, business administration, bioinformatics and engineering science at AUA or other graduate schools worldwide.
Courses cover a range of topics from pure theory to hands-on applications including mechanics, artificial intelligence, dynamical systems, electromagnetism, cryptography, and computer graphics. Elective courses allow students to pursue one of the two offered tracks, or design their own program of specialized study:
- Applied Computer Science
- Mathematical Modeling
- General
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BS in Data Science
The BS in Data Science is a four year program that prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of fields, including business analytics, life sciences, bioinformatics, and pharmaceutical research, as well as for advanced studies in academic disciplines such as computer science, engineering, environmental science, and bioscience.
Required core courses cover a range of topics, including theoretical mathematics, advanced statistical methods, computer programming, and hands-on practical applications. These applications involve working with large language models, data visualization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Students will have the opportunity to choose a set of courses focusing on one of two specialized domains, allowing them to align their studies with their interests and career goals:
- Business Analytics
- Bioinformatics
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BS in Engineering Sciences
The BS in Engineering Sciences is a four year multi-disciplinary program designed for students who are interested in a broad-based general engineering degree. The program provides a multidisciplinary degree that fuses core concepts from traditional engineering disciplines, empowering graduates to address challenges common to complex and integrated technological systems. The program explores synergies among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in enabling students to understand a multitude of complex systems and address the challenges of Armenia, the region, and the world.
The BS in Engineering Sciences program accentuates innovation and creativity, fostering an entrepreneurial disposition in graduates. The program also underscores effective oral and written communication skills to help graduates convey ideas from the discipline to become change-agents and leaders. Graduates may pursue employment in a wide range of sectors requiring analytical and quantitative skills as well as advanced studies in a wide variety of academic disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical and systems engineering, computer science and robotics.
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BS in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences
The four-year undergraduate Bachelors of Science (BS) program in Environmental and Sustainability Science (ESS) is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address sustainability challenges facing the natural and human-made environments. The program will enable students to analyze human impacts on the planet’s climate system, biodiversity, biogeochemical cycles, water resources, land systems, and more. In addition, it will enable students to focus on sustainability of urban environments, including urban alignment with nature, mobility and energy solutions, air quality, use and disposal of water, waste and circular economy, disaster resilience, and more. The program will equip students with knowledge and tools to work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural settings to begin addressing these challenges at the local, national, cross-border, and global levels.
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The AUA Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) bridging program is designed for nurses who have a diploma in nursing or midwifery and seek to advance into higher education. The BSN program requires the completion of 75 credits at AUA and typically takes up to 3 years. Our nurse graduates will be able to function independently, professionally, and competently and will employ evidence-based practice, integrate informatics and technology in practice, strengthen academic-practice partnerships, and advocate for career-long learning.
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General Education
As part of the AUA undergraduate degree, General Education aims to develop articulate, conscientious citizens and problem solvers who are committed to contributing to their fields and society, and to provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge, skills, and perspectives.
An AUA degree is built upon two inseparable components: the major and General Education. While the major provides students with depth, specialization, and career preparation, General Education provides breadth and a foundation of general knowledge and skills for life. The AUA undergraduate degree is carefully designed to assure that graduates are ready for life-long learning, whether in the classroom, in their profession, or on their own. For more information visit here..
Faculty
AUA’s faculty brings world-class education, teaching, and professional experience to the classrooms and to their students. They hold advanced degrees from renowned universities including Cambridge, Columbia, Harvard, McGill, MIT, Moscow State, Stanford, Yerevan State, and others. They represent a range of professional experiences including CEOs of leading local companies, entrepreneurs, technology consultants, IT visionaries, media professionals, published authors, government advisors, partners at major global accounting firms, bankers, and more.