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Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Management

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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Up to 28* bachelor's courses

11 weeks long
*The number of courses you take will depend on your transfer credits. There are a maximum of 28 11-week courses in this program. Connect with us for details.

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$1,525

Cost per course

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Online program

Earn your degree on your terms.

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Transfer requirements

Requires a technical or associate degree transfer. A minimum of 12 transfer courses is required.

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Transfer courses
Get credits for classes taken – up to 28 classes maximum.
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No-cost gen eds
Eligibility rules apply.

Why earn a BASM from Strayer?

Get rewarded for work you’ve already done. Your completed associate degree or technical training may also count toward your Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (BASM). Admissions requirements apply. This program can help you build your expertise and grow your management skills.

Fall classes start October 6
Program overview

Unlock your full leadership potential

Do you want to make a greater impact as a manager? With Strayer’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, you’ll examine ways to solve business challenges, cultivate great teams and map the future of your organization. The professionally aligned curriculum focuses on decision-making approaches, management and leadership skills, and organizational strategy.

Skills you’ll learn with a Strayer Bachelor of Applied Science in Management

A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.

  • Analyze business situations to interpret critical operational factors and develop viable alternatives to business challenges.
  • Choose communication strategies, policies and procedures to support the success of the organization.
  • Implement management practices to create an ethical organizational culture.
  • Create operational processes, structures and strategies to effectively lead and operate an organization.

Earn your degree from an accredited university

Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Management cost breakdown

  • 28 courses, $1525 per course
  • $65 technology fee each term
  • $150 one-time degree conferral fee
  • Additional costs for textbooks and supplies

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The cost of a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management depends on several factors. Our Cost Estimator Tool will approximate your tuition and expected graduation date in three easy steps.

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Ways to reduce tuition

Employer Tuition Assistance

More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs.

The Strayer Learn and Earn Scholarship

For every three courses you pass, earn one on us, tuition-free, to be redeemed at the end of your program with the Strayer Earn and Learn Scholarship. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.

Save up to $15,250 on your bachelor’s degree

As a Strayer student, you have access to no-cost gen ed courses through our affiliate, Sophia. Take up to two online Sophia courses at a time and transfer eligible courses towards your undergraduate degree.

*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.

How much does a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management cost?

The cost depends on a number of factors, including the price per course, the purchase of textbooks, and the scholarships and financial aid available to you. Read on for a breakdown of the costs, as well as money-saving opportunities associated with the bachelor’s program.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.

How does a minor work?

Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.

Should you get a minor in college?

Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.

Sample courses

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ENG 115 - English Composition

Prerequisite: Placement or ENG 090

This course emphasizes the principles of writing coherent expository essays in various modes. The course reinforces and emphasizes the concept of writing as a process that includes developing and narrowing a topic, logically organizing ideas, drafting, and revising. The course introduces the process of using sources to support ideas and documentation of sources in accordance with citation styles.

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COM 200 - Communication: The Key to Working Together

Your ability to communicate effectively is the key to connecting and engaging with a variety of audiences. In this course, you will learn about a range of communication techniques needed to deliver important information, build relationships, and meet personal and team goals. You will also improve your technological skills so you can collaborate in dynamic workplace environments.

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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business

Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.

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MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior

Learn to perform consumer analyses to develop an effective marketing strategy. Examine the principles of individual, group and social dynamics influencing consumer behavior. Review the consumer decision-making process and marketing approaches that can be used to improve consumer sales performance and customer satisfaction.

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BUS 309 - Business Ethics

Examines the applications of ethical principles through consideration of typical problem areas encountered in organizations. The course focuses on the ethical perspectives of business decision-making and policy development in a variety of key areas including individual behavior, human resource management, work environments, marketing, property rights, and international business. The analysis of case situations will illustrate the application of various ethical approaches (utility, individual rights, and justice) in managing organizations.

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BUS 322 - Organizational Behavior

Presents the fundamental concepts of organizational behavior. Emphasizes the human problems and behaviors in organizations and methods of dealing with these problems. Focuses on motivation, informal groups, power and politics, communication, ethics, conflict resolution, employment laws, technology and people, and managing change.

What can you do with a BASM?

Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the management field.

Versatile skills for your future

The management concentration can help you grow your decision-making, communication and leadership skills to help drive innovation in an evolving business environment.

In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:

  • Assess productivity and progress toward goals through examining financial statements, sales reports or other performance data.
  • Build and maintain solid working relationships with coworkers and employees.
  • Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors and employees in person or via email, phone or virtual meetings.
  • Create a respectful, cooperative team environment built on mutual trust.
  • Create strategic plans and goals to efficiently prioritize, structure and complete tasks.
  • Develop long-term goals and plans for your team and outline the steps needed to achieve them.
  • Examine data and evaluate outcomes to help you make tough decisions and solve issues.
  • Guide, support and motivate your team members.
  • Handle the hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
  • Manage financial and budget-related tasks to secure funding for operations, optimize investments or enhance efficiency.
  • Recognize areas where individuals on your team can improve – coach and mentor them to help boost their skills.
  • Set performance standards for your team and monitor their performance.
  • Use computers to perform tasks like programming, configuring functions, inputting data and processing info.
  • Work with board members, leaders or staff members to create and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives or procedures. 

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of alumni agree that they would recommend Strayer to others.

Strayer Alumni Survey, 2023

How to apply for a bachelor’s degree at Strayer?

An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

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A completed application and enrollment agreement

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A high school diploma or equivalent

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Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

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A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID

Fall classes start on October 6

Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.

Transferring to Strayer from another university?

Your bachelor’s degree from Strayer could be 70% complete when you transfer up to 28 classes.

Strayer welcomes international students

Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.

Campus locations

Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.

Ready to take the next step?

Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.