BDIC in the 'real world'...

Graduates of BDIC have been very successful in the employment sector and in graduate or professional school. Recent surveys of alumni continue to show that the majority of those responding are in careers or graduate school (or both) that are directly related to their individual concentrations. This success stems from the high level of motivation and self-direction characteristic of students who design their own major.

As our alumni themselves have put it when describing the influence BDIC had on their careers:

"BDIC allowed me to pursue my career goals in the most efficient, unconstrained manner possible. An excellent program."

"It helped me to realize that I could think, plan and complete ideas and projects outside of traditional pathways."

"The integration of my academic studies and career-oriented practica allowed me to find out what I could do and what I liked to do."

"I learned to be independent while earning essentially a triple major in a set of subjects which prepared me well for an MBA...and, later, for my work."

"The setting of goals and career counseling in BDIC were very important to my development."

"My BDIC degree was instrumental in my being hired."

Students interested in the BDIC Program are encouraged to visit the office and consult a member of the advising staff. Those at a distance should feel free to call or e mail.  Tel .413-545-2504.  bdic@bdic.umass.edu