Interdisciplinary Studies

Keiser University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies designed for undergraduate students seeking career advancement through flexible, multidisciplinary education. This interdisciplinary studies program allows you to combine multiple disciplines into a personalized degree path that aligns with your educational and career goals.

Keiser University’s interdisciplinary studies degree provides undergraduate students with the flexibility to pursue educational goals across multiple disciplines. Through carefully selected courses and concentrations, students develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving that translate across career fields. The BIS program combines rigorous academics with practical application, allowing graduates to enter the workforce prepared for diverse roles.

Your interdisciplinary concentration can blend arts and sciences, business and psychology, or any combination that supports your career goals. Working with your academic advisor, you select course materials and plan your path from general education requirements through upper division coursework to your capstone course.

Program Mission

The mission of Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is to prepare students for careers that require multidisciplinary thinking and the ability to integrate multiple perspectives. Students can design a course of study that meets their personal academic objectives and furthers their professional growth and development by combining two or more disciplines into a coherent program.

Program Goals

1. Students will be able to articulate and apply multidisciplinary thinking to analyze and solve real world problems encountered in a professional setting.
2. Students will utilize skills sets of interdisciplinary scholarship and research to integrate diverse perspectives for addressing the evolving needs of society.
3. Students will critically analyze the key theories and principles of each discipline, enhancing their knowledge and skills and for career readiness.
4. Students will apply the knowledge and skills gained from the program for successful careers and employment.

Program Highlights

• Personalized degree programs tailored to individual career goals
• Choice of concentrations across multiple disciplines
• Small class sizes for personalized attention
• Flexible online and on-campus learning formats
• One class at a time schedule for working professionals
• Transfer credits accepted from accredited institutions
• Career counseling and academic advising throughout your program
• Capstone experience integrating learning across disciplines

Gain Job-Ready Skills for Multiple Career Paths

• Critical thinking and analytical reasoning for complex problem solving
• Research and writing abilities for professional contexts
• Cross-disciplinary knowledge application
• Project management and organizational skills
• Cultural competency and ethical decision-making
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Adaptability and creative thinking
• Technology proficiency across platforms

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, online, and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space. Applications for winter, spring or fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

For students enrolling at Keiser University, credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. (To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcripts--- those mailed directly to Keiser University by the previous institution---by the end of a student’s first semester.) Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete the final 25% of a program through the University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum 25% of a program at any time through the University and graduate. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from their former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Therefore, Keiser University makes no blanket statement or promise of acceptance of credits from any other institution.

Keiser University accepts transfer credits applicable to an applicant's program of study from other institutions recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Keiser University accepts transfer of associate degrees that, upon evaluation, include the appropriate major course distribution without time limitations.

Transfer credits are granted only for courses in which a grade of "C" or higher was earned (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).

The length of this program is approximately 40 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).

Study online, hybrid, or on-campus at Florida locations with small class sizes and one class at a time scheduling that fits working professionals and career changers.

A semester of sixteen (16) weeks may consist of four (4) consecutive four (4) week terms, two consecutive 8-week terms, or (1) consecutive sixteen (16) week semester of instruction.

Time to degree completion and the number of transfer credits are estimates, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.

Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Application fee — $55.00, one time on enrollment
• Registration fee — $145.00, one time on enrollment
• Education fee — $550.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, re-entry $150.00, transcript $5.00, student ID replacement $15.00, returned check $35.00, late payment $10.00 and library late fee $10.00. Clinical, licensure, professional skill development and technical fees vary by program.

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

Graduates of Keiser University’s interdisciplinary studies programs can pursue career opportunities across numerous fields. The interdisciplinary studies major prepares students for roles requiring communication, analytical reasoning, and knowledge from multiple disciplines. Your BIS program coursework positions you for positions in business, education, human resources, public relations, public administration, and beyond.

Career Pathways in Interdisciplinary Studies

• Human resources specialist or coordinator
• Public relations specialists
• Marketing campaigns coordinator
• Healthcare administrator
• Project manager
• Educational program coordinator
• Community outreach specialist
• Non-profit program manager
• Corporate trainer

Placement Rate

Keiser University publishes the following in its 2025 Undergraduate Placement Rates report for BS Interdisciplinary Studies.

Keiser University’s notes on this report: “Does not include international campuses.” “Report as of April 2026, 16.43% has been verified through 3rd party.”

Although Keiser University provides employment placement assistance, it cannot promise or guarantee employment.