Survey Methodology studies sources of error in surveys—the bias and variability that affect the quality of survey data. As a field of knowledge, a profession, and a science, survey methodology seeks to link the principles of survey design, collection, processing, and analysis to an understanding of error.
All academic programs offered at the UM help students develop valuable transferable skills. Women’s Studies aims to bridge gender, racial, economic, religious, and national divides; create knowledge about women, gender, race, and sexuality; challenge power inequities; and improve the lives of women and men.
Marketing, advertising and public relations are often grouped together when exploring career options because there are many similarities in the careers. There are also distinct differences. Watch for these differences as you explore the careers: how are the career fields different? what makes one field more interesting to you? what more do you want to learn about the field?
Here's an article to get you started on exploring the differences.
Wonder what it like to have a career in public relations? The Public Relations Society of American created an overview of the field which includes everything from areas of public relations and necessary skills to a typical day at work and the job search. Take a look: does public relations sound interesting to you and, if so, how can you start preparing for the career today!
Account Executive, Account Planner, Copy Writer, Media Planner - what area of advertising interests you? The Advertising Educational Foundation's Guide to Careers in Advertising is a great overview of the field and includes job titles and descriptions along with job/internship search tips.
Student organizations are a great way to build your career community and connect with other students who share your interest in human resources. The UM chapter of the Society fo Human Resources Management is a organization for students from all majors and offers a variety of opportunties to learn more about human resources. To learn more...check out the SHRM-UM website.
Positive Law is a humble effort by the University of Michigan Career Center to offer inspiration to those individuals who, after careful evaluation of their aspirations and the current realities of legal education and practice, wish to pursue a career in law. The words of encouragement come from heartfelt testimonials by recent and not-so-recent graduates from a variety of law schools across the United States, who were invited to reflect upon their experiences in law school and beyond.
According to a recent survey conducted by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), 75% of allopathic medical schools (MD) expressed interest in a centralized set of instructions for reference letters' writers.
Michigan Graduate Consulting Club (MGCC) is a UM graduate student organization for Ph.D., M.D., J.D. and Masters students interested in pursuing careers in diverse consulting fields. MGCC provides members with opportunities to build their portfolio and polish their interview skills. We actively reach out to consulting companies to source recruitment information.
