The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to launch two new undergraduate degree programs and expand its Master of Business Administration (MBA) offerings to a fully online format, underscoring its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and workforce development.

Beginning in fall 2025, UHD will offer a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Arts in Translation. These additions are designed to equip students with critical skills to meet the region’s evolving workforce demands and support upward socioeconomic mobility.

The new B.A. in Translation is tailored to address the growing need for language access services, particularly within Houston’s Spanish-speaking communities. Emphasizing both theory and hands-on training, the program prepares students to translat

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