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The Center for Multidisciplinary Studies offers two undergraduate diplomas, one in Applied Arts and Science and one in Management Development. To apply online for undergraduate study at RIT, please visit the office of Undergraduate Admissions' website at http://www.rit.edu/~960www/.

The Diploma in Applied Arts and Science consists of 36 quarter credit hours and is fully customizable. Students work with their academic advisor to create one area of professional concentration. The diploma can be earned on campus, online, or both.

The Applied Arts and Science diploma is a great way to earn a credential if you are making a career change and need to update/learn new skills; taking courses as a bridge program into a graduate program; earning an AAS or BS degree and would like to earn a credential on the way; or if you just want to continuing learning.

The Management Development Diploma consists of 28 quarter credit hours and allows students to focus in on two areas of professional study. Management Development courses can be taken in any order and the diploma a great way to begin moving towards an AAS or BS in Applied Arts and Science.

Part I: students complete one of the following specialized certificate programs:

• Basic Quality
• Management Development
• Small Business Management

Part II: students then focus on one of the three professional business areas listed below:

• General Management
• Human Resources Administration
• Marketing