Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate
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Overview
Approx. program length:
4 years
Credits:
120
Accreditation:
* BSB is ACBSP-accredited
Manage the big picture
If you see business operations, budgets and performance from a 10,000-foot-view, a Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate program might be for you. This degree can prepare you to coordinate business operations across accounting, operations, marketing and sales, human resources and other key departments.
In this BSB with a General Management Certificate program, courses prepare you to:
- Manage workplace change
- Develop sales tools and strategies
- Lead strategically
- Facilitate employee development
- Manage projects, products and brands
This bachelor’s degree program features a certificate option, which allows you to take general management courses at the beginning of your degree program. The certificate you earn will be an additional credential, helping you move toward your career goals even before you graduate.
Thinking of an MBA? Save time and money.
Take three MBA courses during your BSB program at the undergraduate tuition rate through our MBA Bridge Program. You’ll save $2,700 on tuition, earning both degrees in about five years. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.
Courses
Course length:
5 weeks
Total credits required:
120
Max. number of transfer credits:
90
Requirements and prerequisites
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this program. These may be earned through a combination of required and elective courses. Required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits. View general requirements
Transfer credits
Earn your degree faster. Transfer eligible college credits or, if you have an industry or professional certification, such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®), you can apply to have relevant experience evaluated for potential college credit. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.
Industry review
Our Industry Advisory Council, comprised of experienced business leaders, meets regularly to help ensure our educational programs are up to date and aligned with current and emerging industry trends. This is just one more way a University of Phoenix® BSB degree can help you develop skills you’ll need in the business world.
Core courses
Careers & Outcomes
Job opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for general and operations managers is projected to be 9 percent between 2016 and 2026. A Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Manager Management Certificate can help prepare you to be a:
- Business manager
- General manager
- Operations manager
Networking opportunities
Access powerful networking tools through our PhoenixLinkTM career services platform. Take advantage of personal career coaching. Search and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers. And connect with employers and alumni through career fairs and mixers. It’s all about connections. And we help you make them.
Learning outcomes
Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, students who graduate from the School of Business should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program of study. By the time you complete your BSB with a General Management Certificate, you should be able to perform these learning outcomes.
Accreditation
Accreditation:
* BSB is ACBSP-accredited
Program accreditation
Our Bachelor of Science in Business degree has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is continuously benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for their industry of choice. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the completion and first-year persistence rates for all ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
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What sets us apart?
When you choose our BSB with a General Management Certificate program, you can:
The Bachelor of Science in Business is evaluated regularly by the ACBSP, ensuring the quality of your education.
Designed to fit into the lives of busy working adults, our BSB with a General Management Certificate can be completed in short, manageable, 5-week courses.
Take three MBA courses during your BSB program at the undergraduate tuition rate through our MBA Bridge Program. You’ll save $2,700 on tuition and earn both degrees in about five years.
Take the next step
It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your career. You’ve got the will. And by taking one course at a time toward a Bachelor of Science in Business degree with a General Management Certificate, you’ve got the way.
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