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Online Management Bachelor of Science Degree – Focused Program

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ FOCUSED Bachelor's Degrees

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ FOCUSED bachelor’s degrees are designed for working adults who want a more efficient, career-focused path to completion.

Fully accredited.
Career-focused.
Designed for working adults.

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Management through a streamlined 30-course pathway built for adults who want practical business knowledge, career flexibility, and a more efficient path to completing their degree.

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Why Choose a FOCUSED Management Degree?

A more direct bachelor’s pathway built around business relevance, efficiency, and real life.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s FOCUSED degree structure reduces open electives and emphasizes career-relevant learning, helping adult students move more quickly through a bachelor’s program.

Fewer Courses

A streamlined 30-course structure designed to create a more efficient bachelor’s pathway.

Professional Field Focus Areas

Focused areas of study connected to finance, human resources, IT management, marketing, and operations management.

Adult Flexibility

Fully online coursework designed for students balancing school, work, family, and life.

Traditional vs. FOCUSED

A bachelor’s pathway redesigned around the needs of modern adult learners.

Traditional Bachelor’s Degree Modern FOCUSED Bachelor’s Degree
180 quarter credits 135 quarter credits
Approximately 40 courses 30 courses
More open elective coursework Reduced open electives
Designed based on the traditional “four year” college experience Designed for working adult learners
Greater elective flexibility More intentional career focus

Choose Your Management Focus Area

Build your degree around the area of business that best fits your goals.

Finance

Learn how organizations manage budgets, analyze performance, and make financial decisions that support business success.

Potential pathways

  • Financial Analyst
  • Budget Coordinator
  • Corporate Finance Support

Human Resources

Build knowledge in hiring, employee development, compensation, workplace communication, and employee relations.

Potential pathways

  • HR Specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Talent Coordinator

IT Management

Learn how to connect business operations with technology, manage technology-related projects, and support systems planning.

Potential pathways

  • IT Project Coordinator
  • Systems Manager
  • Technology Operations Supervisor

Marketing

Explore branding, consumer behavior, social media marketing, and campaign strategy.

Potential pathways

  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Brand Coordinator

Operations Management

Study logistics, supply chain, purchasing, forecasting, and process improvement.

Potential pathways

  • Operations Coordinator
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Production Supervisor
Progress That Pays

Ready for a Bachelor’s Degree Built Around Focus?

Earn a fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Management through a more efficient, career-focused pathway designed for working adults.

Important Information

  • Some employers may evaluate this reduced-credit bachelor’s degree differently than a traditional 180-credit bachelor’s degree.
  • This program may not satisfy admission requirements for some graduate degree programs.
  • Students may change programs prior to completion but may not convert this degree to a traditional 180-credit bachelor’s degree after graduation.
  • This program is not available in all states.

Frequently Asked Questions About the BS Management – FOCUSED

Learn more about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s reduced-credit Management bachelor’s degree and how the FOCUSED pathway is designed for adult learners.

Is the BS Management – FOCUSED a bachelor’s degree?

Yes. The program awards a Bachelor of Science in Management from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Is the BS Management – FOCUSED a three-year bachelor’s degree?

The BS Management – FOCUSED is a 135-quarter-credit, 30-course bachelor’s degree pathway intended to allow a full-time student to complete the program in approximately three years. Actual completion time may vary based on course load, transfer credits, and other factors.

How is the BS Management – FOCUSED different from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s traditional bachelor’s degree structure?

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s traditional bachelor’s structure generally requires 180 quarter credits and approximately 40 courses. The BS Management – FOCUSED requires 135 quarter credits and 30 courses, with reduced open electives and greater emphasis on career-connected management focus areas.

Is the BS Management – FOCUSED an accelerated degree?

The program is designed around efficiency rather than increased intensity. Its reduced-credit structure requires fewer total credits and courses rather than requiring students to complete a traditional 180-credit bachelor’s curriculum at a faster pace.

What focus areas are available in the BS Management – FOCUSED program?

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ FOCUSED bachelor’s degrees are reduced-credit Bachelor of Science pathways designed around the needs of working adults. Each program requires 135 quarter credits and 30 courses, compared with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s traditional 180-quarter-credit bachelor’s structure. The FOCUSED model is designed to provide a faster, more efficient, and potentially lower-cost pathway to bachelor’s degree completion.

Who is the BS Management – FOCUSED designed for?

The program is designed for adult learners seeking a flexible bachelor’s pathway that combines broad management knowledge with the opportunity to focus on a specific area of business.

Is the BS Management – FOCUSED online?

Yes. The BS Management – FOCUSED is offered 100% online and is designed for adults balancing education with work, family, and other responsibilities.

Course Listing (135 Credits)

Major Core 

PS2100 Human Relations
AC2760 Financial Accounting for Managers
FN3000 Business Finance I
MG3000 Marketing
MT1050 Introduction to Business
MT2050 Principles of Management
MT3050 Human Resource Management
MT3230 Employment Law
MT3300 Supervision
MT3500 Managing Information Systems
MT4200 Business Ethics
MT4300 Management Across Cultures
MT4444 Management Review Lab
MT4450 Strategic Management
OM3000 Operations Management

Focus in Finance

  • FN3010 Business Finance II
  • FN3100 Risk Management and Insurance
  • FN3200 Financial Statement Analysis
  • FN4055 Financial Institutions and Markets

Focus in Human Resource Management

  • MT3080 Compensation and Benefits
  • MT3100 Employee and Labor Relations
  • MT3250 Organizational Behavior
  • MT4050 Training and Development

Focus in Information Technology Management

  • CI1320 Computer Concepts
  • CI3070 Human-Computer Interaction – User-Centered Design
  • CI4220 Project Management
  • CI4221 System Analysis and Design

Focus in Marketing

  • MG3050 Marketing Management
  • MG3350 Social Media Marketing
  • MG3500 Consumer Behavior
  • MG4150 Marketing Research

Focus in Operations Management

  • OM3025 Logistics and Transportation Management
  • OM3050 Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
  • OM3075 Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management
  • OM3200 Marketing and Distribution Channels

 

 

General Education (31.5) Available for Block Transfer
Communications

EN1150 – Composition I

Science

SC – Science Elective

Humanities

HU2000 – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Behavioral/Social Science

Behavioral/Social Science Elective

General Education

General Education Elective

General Education (25.5) Course-by-Course Transfer
Communications

EN1300 – Composition II

EN2100 – Speech OR
EN2150 – Interpersonal Professional Communication

EN3070 – Advanced Research and Writing

Mathematics

MA2000 – Quantitative Reasoning
MA3000 – Business Statistics

General Education

CS2080 – Career Management

Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.

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