Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Bachelor of Science in Management program is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to effectively motivate and direct diverse workforces. The program focuses on accounting, critical thinking and decision-making, finance, business law, management, marketing, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and technology. The program emphasizes managing human and fiscal resources within different organizations.The curriculum is designed to develop students' research, administrative and problem-solving skills. This undergraduate degree program is offered online and at University of Phoenix campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You may have leadership experience in work or school settings, though this is not required. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The core business curriculum requires the completion of 48 credits. It also have management course requirements and elective requirements. The program requires a minimum of 120-credit hours for graduation.

Business Requirements

• GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
• BCOM 275: Business Communications and Critical Thinking
• BIS 220: Introduction to Computer Applications and Systems
• MGT 230: Management Theory and Practice
• ACC 290: Principles of Accounting I
• ACC 291: Principles of Accounting II
• RES 351: Business Research
• ETH 316: Ethics and Social Responsibility
• MGT 311: Organizational Development
• ECO 372: Principles of Macroeconomics
• LAW 421: Contemporary Business Law
• ECO 365: Principles of Macroeconomics
• FIN 370: Finance for Business
• MKT 421: Marketing
• QNT 351: Quantitative Analysis for Business
• BUS 475: Integrated Business Topics

Management foundation requirements

• PHL 458: Creative Minds and Critical Thinking
• MGT 498: Strategic Management
• BSB/M Concentration Electives
  • HRM 300: Fundamentals of Human resource Management
  • HRM 326: Employee Development
  • LDR 300: Innovative Leadership
  • MGT 360: Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management
  • MGT 411 Innovative and Creative Business Thinking
  • MGT 426: Managing Change in the Workplace
  • OI 361: Innovation, Design, and Creativity for a Competitive Advantage

Advanced Degrees

Graduates may go on to pursue a master's degree. You may go on to specialize in a particular field of management, which could allow you to pursue new workplace ventures. A master's degree program could also provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in business or general administration.

Related master's degrees that could be sought include, but are not limited to:

• Master of Management
• Master of Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management
• Master of Business Administration