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.
Any student earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree must complete a minimum of 39 hours at the 300+ level. These hours are generally completed by the major requirements. However, keep this hour requirement in mind as you choose your course work for the requirements in the major. See the complete description of College requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in the Arts and Sciences section of the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog.
Total Credit Hours - 30
A&S Major Requirements: Complete 6 hours from the following:
A&S Course Requirements: Complete 6 hours from the following:
Gatton College of Business & Economics Course Requirements: Complete 12 hours from the following:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of electives from the approved list. At least 3 credit hours must be chosen from each of the three areas: National Formations (includes US in the world), American Communities & Identities, and Literary Arts.
A comprehensive list of degree requirements is available in the major sheet provided below.
To fulfill the total credit hour requirement of 120, students must complete a minimum of 6 hours of free electives. These electives may not be applied toward UK Core or A&S requirements. Additionally, courses offered by the Gatton College of Business cannot be used to satisfy free elective credits.
Major Sheet Four Year Plan USB Program WebsiteFinancial 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
