They will be unique and valuable employees. This major is very adaptable to Old Dominion University's Career Advantage Program which guarantees a practical, real-world experience to all Old Dominion students. Through this program you can gain valuable experience in applying your knowledge and, at the same time, receive credit. Students work for business firms and governmental organizations performing the types of tasks that are typically associated with decision sciences. In addition to the experience gained, they receive one to three academic credits.
Students alternate semesters of academic course work with semesters of full-time employment.
Under this option, in addition to the academic credit granted, they are also paid a competitive wage by the employer. It differs from the two previous opportunities in that the work is typically on campus. The labs are staffed by experienced personnel who are available to assist students in their learning pursuits.