Breaking the Mold: Higher Education

Browse the catalogs of most colleges and universities, and you\’ll see a lot of sameness.

You can get an accounting degree or study biology or earn a bachelor’s in education almost anywhere. But most colleges and universities have a few unique offerings too, degrees that stand out due to their field of study or their structure (or both). We asked higher education institutions in central Alabama what their most interesting degree is, what makes it special, how it benefits students and how those students will use what they’ve learned to benefit their communities.

Troy University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration for Music Industry and Master of Business Administration in Music Industry

TROY\’s music industry-related bachelor\’s and master\’s programs provide students with solid foundations in business practices combined with in-depth musical study. Both programs are AACSB accredited, and provide real-world experience to prepare students for the ever-changing music business.

Click here to view TROY\’s full profile! 


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Central Alabama Community College

Stand-Alone Practical Nursing Program

Central Alabama Community College offers the unique opportunity for students interested in nursing to complete a certificate program while working in a competitive healthcare environment.

Click here to view CACC\’s full profile!


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Alabama State University

Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Alabama State University is the only school in Alabama to offer the Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics, and one of only 13 in the nation to offer the degree. 

Click here to view ASU\’s full profile!


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Trenholm State Community College

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Trenolm\’s Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Program prepares students for workforce opportunities in restaurants, healthcare, commercial foodservice operations, hotel and lodging operations and entrepreneurial ventures.

Click here to view Trenholm\’s full profile!


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Auburn University at Montgomery

Master of Science in Management Information Systems

AUM\’s MIS master\’s degree program teaches students to work on next-gen solutions in cyber security, computer programming, database management, technology architecture and more. 

Click here to view AUM\’s full profile!


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Faulkner University

Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Faulkner\’s executive MBA program helps established business professionals become better leaders, offering modal flexibility while being unapologetically Christian. 

Click here to view Faulkner\’s full profile!


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The University of Alabama\’s Culverhouse College of Business

Executive Education Certificate Programs

Culverhouse\’s certificate program builds resumes, drives professional outcomes, and allows students to explore new fields for a career change. 

Click here to view Culverhouse\’s full profile!


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