Business Management

The bachelor of arts degree in business management is designed to provide expansive knowledge of the business environment from a systems perspective. Classes such as economics and accounting provide the foundation for advanced classes in finance, management, organizational behavior, small groups and teams, marketing, research and analysis, computer applications, and business strategy. A major project is assigned to help students focus on practical information that benefits the organization and the community. Together, all of the courses provide a practical guide to business operations in a variety of settings from entrepreneurial to well established organizations. Threaded throughout the major is an ethical perspective. The major is designed to provide a solid background for graduates to use in seeking responsible employment or promotion.

Highlights:

• Experienced and highly rated university faculty
• Stimulating academic environment including field trips
• Cohort groups of 15-24 students to provide maximum interaction and support
• Program cohorts meet one night per week in an efficient, accelerated 15 month program
• Students from a variety of workplaces, ages and cultural backgrounds

What can I do with this degree?

• Among the many positions open to those with a degree in business management are executive managers, sales/marketing managers, business analysts, human resources professionals, retail and service managers, and operations managers.

What are the admission requirements?

• Completed application form and $40 fee (fee waived if you attend an information meeting)
• All application pieces,official transcripts, recommendation form and admissions essay
• Minimum 2.4 GPA
• 60 transferable baccalaureate level units
• Two years of post-secondary work experience

What courses will I be taking?

• View a list of courses and descriptions.

How much does it cost?

• Tuition is competitively priced and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.

When can I start?

• New cohorts are formed each spring(January) and fall(August).

How do I apply?

• The application process is straightforward. View details on how to apply.

For additional information or for program availability, contact the following Degree Completion Offices:

To view all of the majors offered in the degree completion program, please visit our degree completion program page.