Hartwick College has announced the addition of five new majors and another minor to the College’s academic programs.
Students can now major in:
And minor in Sports Management
“These new opportunities further Hartwick’s mission to provide engaging, relevant coursework that includes experiential learning for students,” said Dr. Laurel Bongiorno, vice president for Academic Affairs & dean of faculty.
The Game Development program will educate our students on the Unity engine, the #1 most-used game development engine in the world. Students will study all aspects of programming, from system design to product development and promotion. The curriculum will also emphasize the culture of games and the people who play them.
Cybersecurity will prepare students to take action against constant digital threats to businesses, governments, municipalities and individuals, as well as investigate when these situations occur.
Data Analytics minor will train students to extract, explore, and examine data to solve problems and support a variety of industries, from government and healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Every business needs a website, and the College’s new Web Design program gives students strong foundations in coding and programming, as well as visual design to create an accessible user experience.
“Students have been asking for programs like these that position them not only for a great career, but also excite and engage them in courses they care about,” said Professor Howard Lichtman, chair of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences.
Digital Marketing prepares students with front-line experience at how companies and organizations use social media to inform clients and customers on everything from new products to political matters in an increasingly digital landscape.
“Students are passionate about the brands they engage with, as well as their own personal brand,” said Associate Professor Pauline Stamp, co-chair of the Business Administration and Accounting departments. “Our new Digital Marketing major and minor will hone their skills in social media and web spaces and provide exciting career prospects.”
Beginning this fall, the sports management minor will offer courses in team and athlete management, marketing, analytics and budgeting, and event planning. Courses will be taught by Hartwick’s business faculty, athletic staff members, as well as working industry professionals.
“This (sports management minor) is an incredible step by Hartwick, building on its powerful athletics legacy by offering the academic and practical foundation necessary to be successful in the sports management industry,” said Paul Danforth ’93, President at CAA Sports. “As a sports and entertainment executive, I’m confident the knowledge and skills acquired through this program will be invaluable and give Hartwick students a competitive advantage in what is a dynamic and growing sector.”
