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Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Management

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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Management features coursework in accounting and finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and management principles. Additionally, students in this program develop a specialized concentration in an area of interest under the guidance of their advisor and a faculty mentor.

This program is ideal for individuals who have started but not completed an undergraduate or associate degree and those who have completed an associate degree and wish to transfer their credits toward a bachelor's degree. It offers a pathway to enhance managerial skills and prepare for supervisory roles in their careers.

Students will take part in a challenging business curriculum that includes talent management, career development, non-profit management, negotiations and adaptive leadership. The classes are taught by experienced faculty, committed to supporting students every step of the way. During the program, students have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to share learned techniques and skills that apply directly to managing a diverse workforce.

Program Advantages

William Woods is frequently ranked among the nation’s top online learning programs. We combine rigorous coursework with a student-centered, service-oriented educational environment, and our convenient, 5-week courses offer start-and-stop flexibility and affordable tuition.

Program Outcomes

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of organizational management by evaluating various theories and practices in management.
  • Apply management principles to manage critical functions in marketing, people, and finance effectively and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate ethical awareness and sound judgment in addressing ethical dilemmas and legal implications of business practices.
  • Evaluate theories and practices in diverse disciplines and learn how interdisciplinary knowledge helps manage successful organizations.

Requirements/Curriculum

Credit Requirements

The BAS in Management degree at William Woods University requires 120 distinct credit hours for graduation, including 39 credit hours in core, elective, and concentration courses

Major Requirements
Core - 24 Credits

ACC 240

Principles of Accounting I

3

BUS 235

Introduction to Finance

3

BUS 321

Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 335

Business Law

3

BUS 351

Principles of Management

3

BUS 421

Organizational Behavior

3

BUS 450

Business Policy and Procedures

3

ECN 251

Macroeconomics

3

Business Ethics Elective - 3 Credits

BUS 214

Business Ethics

3

BUS 329

Managerial Ethics

3

Concentration - 12 Credits

  • Students work with their advisor and a faculty mentor to develop an individualized concentration in an area of interest.

Admission Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • The Admissions Committee may review student qualifications and conditionally/provisionally accept students who do not meet the above requirements

Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts (2.5 GPA or higher) mailed from the college/university of which you graduated

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William Woods online graduate education programs are available to students across the country. In Missouri, our students come from Fulton, Columbia, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, Ozark, Cape Girardeau, Rolla and many more locations. Beyond Missouri, our online graduates hail from California, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Arkansas and other states.

Our graduate education programs are available online and are ranked among the best online programs in Missouri by US News and World Report.

Admissions Information

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