Leaders aren’t born. They’re made — with the help of programs like our Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate. Gain skills to take an organization by the helm, or to start your own business. Courses are just 5 weeks long, so they won’t get in the way of your busy life.
Earn your bachelor's degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits.
Earn a scholarship up to either $1K or $3K starting with your first course.
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate.
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 labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for careers and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Phoenix | |
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Cost per credit
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$398
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$1,194
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Total program length in credits
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120
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Length of course in weeks
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5
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on September 14, 2023
[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
COA Components | Bachelor's Degree (non-CBE) |
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$9,288
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,416
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Transportation
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$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$550
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
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$5,120
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Federal student loan fees
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$60
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$20,444
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, worth up to either $1K or $3K. Or you'll get the better offer you qualify for.
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When you earn your online degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
8% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. 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.
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General management is a broad field focused on overseeing and coordinating various departments and operations within a business to achieve its goals and objectives. Individuals in this area of the business sector develop and implement strategies, allocate resources, monitor progress and influence effective communication among teams. General management is essential for business success in today’s competitive marketplace.
In our Bachelor of Science in Business program with a General Management Certificate, you’ll learn how to make an operational plan, improve business performance by setting goals and hone your management skills. These abilities can help you prepare to be a business manager, general manager or operations manager.
Our Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate approximate program length is four years and 120 total credits. Our standalone General Management Certificate approximate program length is eight months and 18 total credits. These credits may be earned through a combination of coursework, exams and hands-on projects, and are designed to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and skills needed for a management role.
While our General Management Certificate and Leadership and Management Certificate have some similarities in subject matter, there are some distinct differences you should consider when choosing a program. Our General Management Certificate focuses on leading processes and operations of a business while our Leadership and Management Certificate focuses on leading people and teams.
If you want a broad foundation of business knowledge you can apply in diverse management settings, our Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate may better suit you. You’ll learn how to coordinate operations across different departments and lead more effective processes.
If you currently work in the business industry and want to pursue new opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Business with a Leadership and Management Certificate may be a better fit. You’ll learn how to lead others through a range of real-world business situations.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.