Here’s a no-cost way to complete gen eds. Get details
Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Management
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Up to 28* bachelor's courses
11 weeks long
*The number of courses you take will depend on your transfer credits. There are a maximum of 28 11-week courses in this program. Connect with us for details.
$1,525
Cost per course
Online program
Earn your degree on your terms.
Transfer requirements
Requires a technical or associate degree transfer. A minimum of 12 transfer courses is required.
Why earn a BASM from Strayer?
Get rewarded for work you’ve already done. Your completed associate degree or technical training may also count toward your Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (BASM). Admissions requirements apply. This program can help you build your expertise and grow your management skills.
What will you learn with a BASM?
This bachelor’s degree program can help you learn different decision-making approaches. You’ll discover ways to grow your skills as a manager and leader, expand your technique for cultivating great teams and explore mapping the future of your organization.
Is a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management good to have?
This degree can help you learn how to:
- Analyze business situations to interpret critical operational factors and develop viable alternatives to business challenges.
- Choose communication strategies, policies and procedures to support the success of the organization.
- Implement management practices to create an ethical organizational culture.
- Create operational processes, structures and strategies to effectively lead and operate an organization.
Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter. In general, Strayer University aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.
How long does it take to get a BASM degree?
- The number of courses you take will depend on your transfer credits. There are a maximum of 28 11-week courses in this program. Connect with us for details.
- How many courses you take at a time will determine how long the overall program will be.
- Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour is for students to spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work. Strayer’s course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.
Estimate the cost of your degree
How much does a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management cost?
Estimate the cost of your degree
How much does a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management cost?
Expected Graduation
...
Approximate Total
...
*Student is required to take two courses per quarter during disbursement period
PREPARING YOUR RESULTS
Time commitment
Calculate the approximate time commitment of your degree.
| Course load | ... courses/term |
| Classroom time | ... hours/week |
| Terms per year | ... terms |
| Terms to graduation | ... terms |
Cost analysis
Calculate the approximate cost of your degree
| Tuition | ... |
| Books | ... |
| Fees | ... |
| No-cost gen ed | $0 |
| Transfer credits | ... |
| $5K scholarship | $0 |
| $4K scholarship | $0 |
| Graduation Fund | $0 |
| Approximate total | ... |
Program cost breakdown
In most cases, the Strayer BS program consists of 40 courses, with the price of $1,525 per course in tuition. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term, and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
Transfer credits
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
Scholarships and financial aid
There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up.
There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.
Save up to $15,250 on your Strayer bachelor’s degree by accessing your general education courses through our affiliate, Sophia.*
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to tuition savings and other educational benefits. If your employer is a corporate partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you discover career pathways in your field.
Private loans
Nonfederal loans may pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs. The terms and conditions of federal loans are often more favorable than private loans and should be considered before exploring private loans.
Military tuition assistance
Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about Strayer’s active military assistance program here.
Veteran benefits
In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for eligible military training and life experiences.
How much does a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management cost?
The cost depends on a number of factors, including the price per course, the purchase of textbooks, and the scholarships and financial aid available to you. Read on for a breakdown of the costs, as well as money-saving opportunities associated with the bachelor’s program.
What is a minor in college?
A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.
How does a minor work?
Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.
Should you get a minor in college?
Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.
Sample courses
Prerequisite: Placement or ENG 090
This course emphasizes the principles of writing coherent expository essays in various modes. The course reinforces and emphasizes the concept of writing as a process that includes developing and narrowing a topic, logically organizing ideas, drafting, and revising. The course introduces the process of using sources to support ideas and documentation of sources in accordance with citation styles.
Your ability to communicate effectively is the key to connecting and engaging with a variety of audiences. In this course, you will learn about a range of communication techniques needed to deliver important information, build relationships, and meet personal and team goals. You will also improve your technological skills so you can collaborate in dynamic workplace environments.
Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.
Learn to perform consumer analyses to develop an effective marketing strategy. Examine the principles of individual, group and social dynamics influencing consumer behavior. Review the consumer decision-making process and marketing approaches that can be used to improve consumer sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Examines the applications of ethical principles through consideration of typical problem areas encountered in organizations. The course focuses on the ethical perspectives of business decision-making and policy development in a variety of key areas including individual behavior, human resource management, work environments, marketing, property rights, and international business. The analysis of case situations will illustrate the application of various ethical approaches (utility, individual rights, and justice) in managing organizations.
Presents the fundamental concepts of organizational behavior. Emphasizes the human problems and behaviors in organizations and methods of dealing with these problems. Focuses on motivation, informal groups, power and politics, communication, ethics, conflict resolution, employment laws, technology and people, and managing change.
What can you do with a BASM?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the management field.
Versatile skills for your future
The management concentration can help you grow your decision-making, communication and leadership skills to help drive innovation in an evolving business environment.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Assess productivity and progress toward goals through examining financial statements, sales reports or other performance data.
- Build and maintain solid working relationships with coworkers and employees.
- Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors and employees in person or via email, phone or virtual meetings.
- Create a respectful, cooperative team environment built on mutual trust.
- Create strategic plans and goals to efficiently prioritize, structure and complete tasks.
- Develop long-term goals and plans for your team and outline the steps needed to achieve them.
- Examine data and evaluate outcomes to help you make tough decisions and solve issues.
- Guide, support and motivate your team members.
- Handle the hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Manage financial and budget-related tasks to secure funding for operations, optimize investments or enhance efficiency.
- Recognize areas where individuals on your team can improve – coach and mentor them to help boost their skills.
- Set performance standards for your team and monitor their performance.
- Use computers to perform tasks like programming, configuring functions, inputting data and processing info.
- Work with board members, leaders or staff members to create and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives or procedures.
87
of alumni agree that they would recommend Strayer to others.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2023
Bachelor’s admission requirements
Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Questions? Learn more about the admission process at Strayer or contact an admissions officer at 877-445-7180. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International students
We welcome international students.
Program-specific requirements:
To start your Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, you must have either
- An associate of applied science degree or associate of science degree in a technical, science, technology, engineering or math program area, or;
- A transcript showing at least 54 quarter hours of transferable credit in a technical, science, technology, engineering or math-related field
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.