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online business management bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Business with a Leadership and Management Certificate
Start your online business leadership and management degree
The need for trained business leaders is growing. Will you be ready? Our Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Leadership and Management prepares you to manage employees to help companies achieve their goals. Courses are just five weeks long, so you can fit them into your busy life.
Transfer credits
Your eligible transfer credits could cover up to 75% of your bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Explore over $1 million in scholarship opportunities for new or transfer students.
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No application fee
No SAT/ACT
No essay required
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Courses
Browse courses for your online business leadership degree
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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Requirements: 120 credits
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor’s of Science in Business with a Certificate in Leadership and Management. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits awarded through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor in Science in Business with a Certificate in Leadership and Management. Many students enroll in the BSB program and add a Certificate in Leadership and Management or another a certificate later.
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 labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Transfer credits
Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
75%
Of your bachelor's degree could be covered with eligible transfer credits.
Affordable, fixed tuition
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.
University of Phoenix business bachelor's degree vs other universities
| 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 March 31, 2023
[1] $357 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 | Bachelors 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.
Scholarships
Starting with your first course, every new, qualifying student will be awarded up to $1,000 to up to $3,000. Because scholarships shouldn’t just be for the chose few – they should be accessible to all working adults, like you.
$1 Million
In scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Leadership and Management?
Learning can lead to earning. Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
This degree can prepare you to be a:
- Business Manager
- General Manager (GM)
- Operations Director
- Training and Development Director
Top skills learned in this program:
Communication
Leadership
Management
Operations
Leadership Character
Business Performance Management
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What you’ll learn
When you earn your on campus[1] or online Bachelor in Science in Business with a Certificate in Leadership and Management, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate decision-making skills to address business needs.
- Integrate business concepts and principles to advance organizational goals.
- Analyze interrelationships among distinct functional areas of an organization.
- Analyze logistics involved in global business operations.
- Synthesize leadership concepts and practices in support of organizational mission and values.
- Integrate decision-making skills to advance organizational goals.
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.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. 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]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
programmatic accreditation
Our BSB 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 regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the completion and first-year persistence rates for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Business with a Leadership and Management Certificate
Leadership and management is a field of study focused on the skills necessary to lead and motivate people and teams.
In our Bachelor of Science in Business program with a Leadership and Management Certificate, you’ll learn how to communicate effectively, track business performance, hone your influential leadership skills and grow your ability to manage change. These abilities can help you prepare to be a business manager, general manager, operations director or learning/training and development director.
University of Phoenix does not offer undergraduate certificates solely focused on leadership. Leadership and management are complementary skill sets and work well when taught together.
Our Leadership and Management Certificate can help you understand the principles and practices of effective leadership while also focusing on key management concepts, such as planning, organizing and allocating resources. You’ll learn how to lead people and develop their strengths while also managing the day-to-day organizational foundations that support people’s growth and drive positive outcomes.
If you’d like to learn about management more exclusively, University of Phoenix does offer two management-focused undergraduate certificates: general management and project management. You can also take single leadership and management courses to help further your education.
Our Bachelor of Science in Business with a Leadership and Management Certificate approximate program length is four years and 120 total credits. Our standalone Leadership and Management Certificate approximate program length is eight months and 18 total credits. These credits are earned through a combination of coursework, exams and hands-on projects, and are designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage effectively in today’s dynamic business environment.
Yes, you can earn an online Leadership and Management Certificate from University of Phoenix while enrolled somewhere else. University of Phoenix offers a flexible learning environment that allows you to fit coursework into your busy life, day or night. This makes it possible for you to pursue a Leadership and Management Certificate while also attending another school or college.
By earning a Leadership and Management Certificate online, you can gain valuable skills and knowledge that will complement your existing education. You also have the option to pair a certificate with a Bachelor of Science in Business program. Whether you’re looking to change careers, advance in your current field or simply learn more about leadership and management, we can help you.
University of Phoenix allows you to transfer credits from its Leadership and Management Certificate to one of its business degree programs provided there are elective credits available. This gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned in the certificate program toward a business degree at University of Phoenix. Transferring credits may also help reduce the time and cost associated with earning a business degree, which can help you achieve your academic goals more quickly and efficiently.
To determine whether your credits from University of Phoenix or another institution are eligible for transfer, it’s best to speak with an enrollment representative or academic counselor. They can provide you with more information on the credit transfer process and help you make informed decisions about your academic path.
While our Leadership and Management Certificate and General Management Certificate have some similarities in subject matter, there are some distinct differences you should consider when choosing a program. Our Leadership and Management Certificate focuses on leading people and teams while our General Management Certificate focuses on leading processes and operations of a business.
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.
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.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.