Dr. Sarah Lyon
Senior Associate Dean of Faculty, Professor of Anthropology
US Culture and Business Practices Program
sarah.lyon@uky.eduA US Culture and Business Practices degree is an interdisciplinary program of study that combines robust training in the history, politics, arts, and culture of the United States with a more traditional Business and Finance education. The degree requires coursework in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Gatton College of Business and Economics, and includes an array of high-impact learning experiences. US Cultures and Business Practices students develop critical thinking, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. The degree prepares students to work in a variety of business, technological, cultural, community, and human-service fields.
USB 201 US Culture and Business Studies 3 credit hours
USB 495 Senior Capstone Seminar 3 credit hours
ECO 201 Principles of Economics I 3 credit hours
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II 3 credit hours
MGT 292 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours
FIN 250 Personal Investing & Financial Planning 3 credit hours
MKT 300 Marketing Management 3 credit hours
MGT 301 Business Management 3 credit hours
Students must take at least 18 credit hours of electives from the approved list, of which at least 3 credit hours must come from each of the three areas: National Formations (includes US in the world), American Communities & Identities, and Literary Arts.
A complete list of degree requirements may be found in the major sheet below.
Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.
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Median Salary
$95,570
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
373,800
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
31,900
new jobs (average)
Financial analysts work in offices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
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Read MoreHuman resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.
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Median Salary
$62,290
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
782,800
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
58,800
new jobs (average)
Human resources specialists generally work in office settings. Some, particularly recruitment specialists, travel to attend job fairs, visit college campuses, and meet with applicants. Most human resources specialists work full time during regular business hours. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
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Read MoreAdvertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.
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Median Salary
$133,380
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
347,000
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
33,700
new jobs (average)
Many of these workers are employed in advertising agencies or in corporate or regional managing offices.
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Read MoreTraining and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
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Median Salary
$120,130
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
38,100
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
2,900
new jobs (average)
Training and development managers work in nearly every industry. They typically work full time, spending much of their day with people. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
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Dr. Sarah Lyon
Senior Associate Dean of Faculty, Professor of Anthropology
US Culture and Business Practices Program
sarah.lyon@uky.eduCollege of Arts & Sciences
