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Online Bachelor's in Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Management
In the online business management bachelor’s degree, you’ll build career-relevant skills to become a better business manager. Learn what it takes to improve and optimize organizational effectiveness and productivity in a dynamic and evolving workplace. Develop and apply career-relevant skills in a practical way with coursework in leadership, operations and logistics, project management and strategic management – all of which will help you align resources, improve communication and make key decisions in various industries.
You can customize this business management degree program by adding a certificate for no additional time and money – potentially giving you two credentials when you graduate.
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why we built our business management program with input from industry leaders. Our courses provide a solid foundation of key business principles and prepare you to meet the changing needs of businesses in today’s economy.
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Business management degree requirements
You’ll need 120 credits (3 credits per course) to complete this online business management degree. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
In our business management courses, you’ll learn, practice and apply career-relevant skills to real-world scenarios. These may include adapting your leadership style for a diverse team, creating an organizational strategic plan, employing functions of change management, forecasting operational needs with data and using project management methodologies to help support business initiatives.
Plan your schedule for a business management degree
Your academic counselor will help you schedule courses for an online business management degree. They can also help you add a certificate to deepen your business acumen in a specialty area.
The Bachelor of Science in Management also allows you to complete the first three required courses for a Master of Management or Master of Business Administration while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Customize your management degree
You can add a certificate to your online business management bachelor’s degree for no additional time and money. This can potentially give you up to two credentials when you graduate. Work with your enrollment representative to add a certificate to your business management degree program as part of your electives.
Learn more about the difference between a certificate and a certification.
Business Analytics
Learn how to collect, integrate and analyze data with a Business Analytics Certificate. You’ll develop valuable skills to help make informed business decisions.
General Management
Learn how to lead and coordinate business operations with a General Management Certificate. You’ll develop skills in operations, marketing and sales.
Human Resource Management
Gain knowledge in how to help businesses recruit people, develop that talent and retain employees with a Human Resource Management Certificate.
Leadership and Management
Study how to lead others with a Leadership and Management Certificate. You’ll develop skills in operational excellence, change management and more.
Marketing
Learn how to win consumers’ hearts and minds with a Marketing Certificate. You’ll gain knowledge in analyzing market research and developing marketing strategies.
Operations Management
Gather more information on how to enhance organizational efficiency and improve logistical performance with an Operations Management Certificate.
Project Management
Help organizations plan, execute and complete initiatives with a Project Management Certificate. You’ll learn about business tools, project costs and more.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Learn how to leverage innovation and creativity with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate. You’ll study various management concepts and principles.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer® tool:
Other ways to save on time and tuition
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.
Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.
Credit for life experience
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree.
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How to pay for college
Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with an online business management degree?
Business and trade are key components of the global economy. As the world becomes more interconnected and economies expand, professions in this field will continue to grow. Business touches almost every industry and provides a wide range of employment opportunities. Additionally, business skills are highly transferable and support several business types and functional areas.
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5% growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , job growth for management occupations is projected to be as fast as average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Business management industry spotlight
Opportunities in business and management are continuously changing through the introduction of new products, services and technologies. As they continue to evolve, there'll be a need for managers with a solid understanding of key business principles and practices who can adapt to these changing market needs.
9M+
More than 9 million people employed in management occupations in the United States as of 2022.
880,000+
The market is projected to add more than 880,000 new management jobs over the decade.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your online business management degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
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Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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Student Experience
Online learning
Our business management courses are offered in a five-week, asynchronous online format to give you the flexibility and time needed to focus on your education without having to sacrifice personal commitments.
Join a Recognized Student Organization
As a student pursuing an online business management bachelor’s degree, you can join the University of Phoenix Chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society or the Society for Human Resource Management.
Around-the-clock support and resourcess
You have a support team and resources available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
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Faculty Spotlight
Business management professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our faculty members, who bring an average of 28+ years of professional experience to the classroom. Our faculty leverage their real-world experience as CEOs, CFOs, directors, managers and more to provide crucial business insights that you can apply directly to your career.
Accreditation
Accredited for 45+ years
Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org . Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.
Frequently asked questions about the online business management degree
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.