Overview of Applied Management Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Majors Overview April 30, 2014Receive information about the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program in Applied Management and its education requirements, coursework, career choices, and continuing education choices.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Programs in Applied Management
Some schools offer this program as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Management, with a focus on general management ideas aimed at helping students enter leadership positions in different industries. Students are given the choice of online, weekend, and night classes to help them complete the program at their convenience.
Education Requirements
Individuals with work or educational experience in management, professional or technical fields will benefit from earning an Applied Management bachelor’s degree. Applicants to these programs may be required to have completed a certificate, diploma or associate degree program in one of a variety of areas, including the business or health fields.
Coursework
Students enrolled in the program can expect to gain critical-thinking and analytical skills, and become adept at applying those skills in managing a business. Students also learn about communicating in a professional environment, applying human resource ideas and working in a global business setting. Coursework also commonly covers computer skills and applications. Core coursework may include subject areas such as:
•Finance
•Management strategies
•Business law
•Global business
•Accounting
•Marketing
Career Choices
Managers are relied on to organize and ensure that their team stays productive and accomplishes a similar goal. Graduates may seek entry-level careers in various business areas such as purchasing, marketing and information systems management, and aspire for job titles such as:
•Property manager
•Employee trainer
•Marketing manager
•Cost estimator
Continuing Education Choices
After completing an Applied Management bachelor’s degree program, a graduate aspiring for higher administrative positions may seek continued education by enrolling in a master’s degree program in an area related to management, such as Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or master’s degree programs in Management Studies. Students enrolled in these programs may be allowed to specialize in different subjects, such as management, leadership, accounting or finance.
