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Roberts' Newest Majors

New Undergraduate Degrees. Hybrid. Career-Ready.

Roberts Wesleyan University offers select traditional undergraduate hybrid degrees that blend on-campus connection with online flexibility.

Built with input from industry leaders, these degrees are designed to meet workforce needs, resulting in a successful career. Hands-on projects, professional portfolios, and certifications built in.

What Does Hybrid Mean at Roberts?

In our hybrid degrees, select classes are online and others are in person.

You’ll get the flexibility of online learning for certain major-specific courses, combined with the community and hands-on experience of being on campus for others.

This format makes it easier to balance college with work, family, or other commitments, without giving up the in-person support and connection that sets Roberts apart.

Actuarial Science

Use math, statistics, and data science to assess risk and forecast outcomes.

This degree prepares you for the first two Society of Actuaries exams and opens doors to careers in insurance, finance, sports, and more.

Business Analytics

Master tools like SQL, Tableau, and Excel to analyze trends and make data-driven decisions.

Work on real-world business challenges using dashboards, automation, and low-code tools.

Great for roles in business, finance, healthcare, and tech.

Cybersecurity

The 0% unemployment rate for Cybersecurity graduates reflects their ever-increasing role across the globe.

Learn security frameworks, analysis techniques, and risk management strategies.

Build a portfolio with hands-on projects that show employers you’re ready for today’s top roles.

Data Science

With 97% of businesses investing in data systems, Roberts’ Data Analytics degree equips students with the job-ready skills employers need.

Built with Dr. Charles Severance (University of Michigan) and modeled after UC Berkeley’s top-ranked curriculum, this program prepares graduates for roles in an industry growing 4x faster than the national average.

Esports & Gaming

The gaming industry is growing fast and needs strong leaders.

Jobs in esports grew 85% in just one year (2018-19).

This program, created with Unity and IGDA, teaches the business side of gaming.

You’ll learn marketing, sales, distribution, and how to manage esports teams and leagues.

Game Development

Gaming is a $185 billion industry across mobile, PC, console, and VR/AR.

This program was built with Unity Technologies.

Through real-world projects and portfolio-building. You’ll learn the tools and skills game studios are looking for.

Information Technology

This IT degree program was built in direct collaboration with Google.

You’ll gain skills in web dev, cloud platforms, networking, cybersecurity, and systems administration. Develop a strong resume before graduation.

Graduates will be fully prepared for two industry-leading CompTIA certification exams.

Neuroscience

This multidisciplinary major merges biology, psychology, chemistry, and data to explore the brain and nervous system. 

Use it as a launchpad to careers in healthcare, research, tech, finance, or graduate study in medicine or psychology.

Neuroscience careers now go far beyond healthcare—into tech, finance, government, and more.

This program uses hands-on projects to help you build a strong resume and stand out to employers before graduation.

Want more information about this major?

Download a program guide with detailed information on the department, major and outcomes!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hybrid means some classes are in person, and others are online. You’ll get flexibility for your schedule and the support of face-to-face learning.

Not at this time. Each program includes in-person courses, so full-time online completion isn’t available.

Yes. Most programs include built-in industry certifications and project-based work that can lead to internships or job offers.

While not required, we recommend it! During your visit, you can:

  • Chat with faculty

  • See where hands-on learning happens (labs, studios, and tech spaces)

  • Learn how our hybrid format works

Whether you’re into gaming, data, business, or neuroscience, you’ll walk away with a better sense of where you belong.

Click here to schedule your campus (or virtual) visit.