Bachelor of Science
Management Degree
Rise to the top of today’s workforce with skills for decision making and leading teams.
Management Degree
Grow your business management skills to effectively lead others.
Managing is about more than holding a leadership title—it's about having the right decision-making skills to help a business succeed. In the management degree program, you will grow the skills, behaviors and performance capabilities you need to succeed in a management role at your organization.
Take one course at a time in an accelerated management degree.
As an accelerated cohort program, the management degree allows you to simplify your study experience with a course load that’s more manageable for busy students. You’ll register for classes once at the beginning of the program and take one course at a time with the same group of peers online—having more collaborative experiences and graduating with a stronger network to start your career.
Learn from other working managers across industries.
You will complete your bachelor's of business management with a small cohort of other working students earning their management degrees. All professors in the program are academically or professionally qualified, and many have worked in management roles in industries including trucking, manufacturing, government, education and finance.
Courses
What You’ll Learn
Successful graduates of Bellevue University's online Management degree will be able to foster collaborative relationships and find creative ways to solve market and organizational problems. The Bachelor’s in Management degree online will enable you to do the following:
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and professional communication through a variety of mediums
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to be successful in the business world
- Apply management content knowledge to create value as business leaders in an organization
- Analyze ethical principles used in organizational decision-making
- Evaluate industry data to make informed management decisions
Management Degree Courses
Current students please login to BRUIN and select “Academic Progress” for your curriculum requirements.
Requirements (40 credit hours)
(Click a course name below to view course details) Unless noted, all courses are 4 credit hours.
This course prepares students for success in their academic and professional careers. The foundation for learning is established for professional skill development through practical experience. Learner strengths are assessed and analytical, relational, and resilience skills are developed.
This course builds practical skills that are essential to effective communication and relationship building with an organization’s internal and external stakeholders. Students employ the communication process to develop effective messaging and diffusion of information. Emphasis is placed on the use of traditional and digital media formats to reach target audiences and achieve organizational and business goals. Ethical and legal considerations in business communications also are explored. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course focuses on the information and tools needed to apply critical thinking and problem solving to business decisions. Students explore critical components of the business environment that impact organizational success and gain understanding of the data sources and analytical tools that assist in the decision-making process. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course focuses on the skills required at the management level to understand financial data and reliable tools that drive decision making within the organization. Students will gain an overview of the practical application of accounting concepts and processes that relate to the overall economic health of the organization. Emphasis will be placed on how to use these basic concepts to support organizational decision making and growth in today’s rapidly changing environment. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course investigates how management and leadership roles often overlap. This course provides insight and understanding of what effective managers and leaders do to optimize success within the business environment. Emphasis is placed on understanding leadership and its role in managing people through behavior, influence, and communication. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
The focus of this course is to understand the impact that behavior has on organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on how reward systems, personality, decision making, group dynamics, and organizational structure influence a company’s ability to achieve its goals. Students will analyze the factors that affect organizational performance and contribute to organizational success. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course examines strategic decision making in a global environment and strategies for operating in a global economy. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits and drawbacks of a global strategy and sensitivity of cultural diversity. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course investigates management roles and some of the key elements that facilitate the success or failure of organizational change. Particular emphasis is placed on leading and managing individual, group, and organizational change. The course focuses on practical challenges faced by those tasked with leading and implementing change. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of ethics, sustainability, and responsibility at individual, organizational, and social levels. Students study the effects of ethical and unethical behavior on organizational success. Emphasis will be placed on the responsible management practices in the workplace. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
This course brings together the skills and knowledge gained throughout the management program. Students are assessed on their comprehensive knowledge of theories and concepts in management. The course focuses on managerial concepts and techniques developed in previous management courses. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order
Kirkpatrick Signature Series Requirements (9 credit hours)
(In addition to the Major Requirements, all Bellevue University students must complete the Kirkpatrick Signature Series)
This course focuses on the political and philosophical traditions of the American republic, especially as embedded in the ideals, values, traditions, founding documents, and institutions of the United States , and considers how these traditions relate to individual citizenship and global society. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the creative tensions that exist between the forces of tradition and change as the country undergoes social, cultural, and political change. It considers the manner in which change can renew the vitality of a republic. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
This course examines civic engagement in relation to individual freedoms and responsibilities. It fosters engaged citizens, empowered to effect positive change. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
Integrative General Education Credits
Major Requirements Credits
Elective Credits
= 127 Total Credits*
General Education Courses
Take general education courses that do more than fill a requirement. At Bellevue University, these courses build foundational skills that apply to any career—critical thinking, qualitative reasoning, and ethical leadership. And, you can take courses individually or in course clusters, which connect three courses around one theme, building skills as you go.
Elective Courses
Our broad selection of electives allows you to select courses related to your major or expand your perspective in other areas of interest.
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).
Whether a college, university, or program is accredited is important to students with financial aid, employers who provide tuition assistance, donors, and the federal government.
This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
Get credit for what you’ve earned.
Accelerate your path to earning a degree.
Thanks to our generous credit transfer policy, you can avoid retaking the classes you’ve already completed, and chip away at the credit requirements you need to complete your degree.
- Already have an associate degree? You could accelerate your bachelor's degree completion. Transfer your full associate degree or even your A.A.S.*
- You may be able to get credit for your military experience and training.
Finish Faster
*Acceptance of transfer credits is always subject to official transfer credit evaluation by Bellevue University.
"The process was so easy. I sent [Bellevue University] my transcripts and they accepted my entire associate degree. Getting the bachelor's degree allowed me to broaden the scope of what I am capable of doing."
Format
100% Online learning that works for your life and your goals.
Our flexible online courses are designed to bring quality learning into a format that fits your schedule, without sacrificing meaningful faculty feedback and collaboration with peers across the country. Stay on track with the help of your Student Coach — with you from day one to graduation.
Tuition & Financial Aid
It’s more affordable than you think.
Earning a degree is an investment in yourself, and we want to help you make sure it’s a wise one with a generous credit transfer policy and competitive tuition rates.
2024 / 2025 Academic Year
$449 Online Cost Per Credit $250 Military Preferred Cost Per Credit
(Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements)
Only pay for the credits you need.
Talk to us about our generous credit transfer policy so you can make more of the credits you’ve already earned count toward your degree.
Get help with financial aid.
Our counselors will guide you to find a financial aid plan that works for you. Explore all the ways to help pay for your degree.
Military Preferred (Active Duty and Spouses Only)
Degree-seeking active-duty members of the U.S. Military, National Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard, and their spouses, with proof of status, are eligible for a special tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for all undergraduate, certificate, and certificate of completion programs as they work towards their degree. Not able to be combined with other special rates, Guild or Campus@Work funding.
Admissions
Removing barriers to the education you deserve.
College is challenging, but getting in shouldn’t be. We have simplified our requirements for admission and we do not require entrance exam scores like the ACT or SAT—so you can get on track to achieving your goals. Here’s how it will go:
Prior to beginning the cohort-based online Management Degree, you must possess an associate degree or 60 semester hours completed with a grade of "C-" or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning. If you do not meet this requirement, speak with admissions about how you can build your credits directly with Bellevue University.
To be admitted to Bellevue University, provide proof of high school completion. We accept the following forms of documentation:
- Official high school transcript
- GED certificate
- Homeschool letter of completion
- Certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state authorized examination recognized by the state in which it is awarded — equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Self-certification on application.
You’ll just need to complete the application and submit the following:
- Official high school transcripts or proof of high school completion
- If applicable, official transcripts from any college or university you previously attended
- A one-time $50 application fee
- Note:
- International students must provide a few extra documents. See international student bachelor admissions details.
- Students applying for a cohort-based major must possess an associate degree or 60 semester hours completed with a grade of "C-" or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning. If you do not meet this requirement, you can build your credits directly with Bellevue University.
Short on time? You can start the application and save your progress as you go. Start your application >
You'll just need to create an account and complete a pre-application to Bellevue University through Guild. Once you receive confirmation that your pre-application to Bellevue University has been approved, you'll need to complete the required steps to get fully accepted and registered. These include:
- Submitting transcripts from past institutions
- Completing the FAFSA, per your employer's benefit requirement
If you’re transferring from another institution of higher education, you must submit an official transcript from each accredited institution you previously attended. Here are a few details to note:
- A transcript can be emailed securely to [email protected] or by mail. It is required to be sent directly from the issuing institution to Bellevue University's Office of the Registrar to be considered an official document. Please check with previous institution for available sending options.
- Applicants who submit an official transcript which reflects a two-year degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution are not required to show proof of high school completion.
- Transcripts must be submitted even if credits were not earned at the previous institution or if transfer credit is not granted.
Ready to get started?
Reach out to admissions.
- Get your questions answered about the Management Degree
- Understand your financial aid and scholarship options
- Map out a schedule that fits with your priorities
