Online Applied Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management program integrates the technical knowledge gained through a
diploma program or applied science degree with coursework designed to prepare the student for leadership roles in
their chosen field. The curriculum emphasizes the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to solve problems
in today’s complex work environment. The program is open to those who have earned an approved certificate,
diploma, AS, or AAS degree in a field of applied science.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Management degree through Everest University Online can be a way to advance your career and improve your quality of life without the stress of reshuffling your work and family commitments around your class schedule.

We all lead busy lives making it difficult to drop everything for a conventional class room, but applying an online Bachelor of Applied Management degree to an existing diploma or degree education can prepare professionals for leadership roles in their career field while they continue working.

Student-centered instruction, paced for the individual, emphasizes the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to solve problems in today’s complex work environment, but without the intimidating classroom setting.

The Bachelor of Applied Management program includes training in the following:

Management
Finance
Marketing
Small Business Management
Principles of Supervision
Workplace Continuity and Contingency Planning
Human Relations in Management
Accounting for Managers
Public Relations
Business Ethics

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Designed for working professionals who have completed approximately 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree provides the business knowledge and management skills that are needed in today's organizations. Graduates of the bachelors degree in applied management will be provided with the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of industries in a leadership role managing projects, employees or a department.

Students interested in a bachelors degree in applied management will explore functional area topics in financial decision making, human resource management, marketing, innovation and project management. Leadership skills, as they relate to organizational behavior and organizational change, will be studied. Specific emphasis will be placed on servant leadership, which involves being focused on the needs of others in order to create interdependency rather than dependency in organizations.

Upon completing the bachelors degree in applied management, many graduates opt to further their education. GCU offers a variety of master's degrees in business including a master's in business administration (MBA), an MBA/MSL dual degree, an MBA with an emphasis in Leadership, and a Master of Science in Leadership.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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For educational professionals who may be based in the UK or anywhere in the world and are likely to be, or aspire to be:

a leader or manager in a school or college
an educational consultant

working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation.

This course is available via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, in any subject, from an institution acceptable to the University, together with at least two years relevant work experience.

If you do not meet the entrance requirement you may still apply. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Technical skills
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Word-processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. No previous experience of computer conferencing is required as these skills will be developed during the course.

English Language requirements
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You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years:

(IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.5 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing sub tests.
(TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 115 or above with at least 28 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests and at least 27 in both Speaking and Listening sub tests provided that the test was taken before 29 May 2014.

Please note we are unable to accept (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language results if you have taken the examination after the 29 May 2014.

Computer Requirements
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All students must have regular access to a computer and the internet. This may be for accessing the Student Portal, downloading course materials from the virtual learning environment or accessing resources from the Online Library. You will also need suitable hardware capacity on your computer for document storage as well as basic software such as a PDF reader.

We recommend that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome and that your screen resolution is 1024 x 768 or greater. JavaScript and cookies must be enabled to access particular online services such as the Student Portal.

Some programmes have courses or modules that use additional software. Where this is the case, information is given with the relevant course descriptions.

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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Information Technology builds upon computer programming skills as core requirements, and augments such proficiencies with management of information technology and communication skills. Courses in decision sciences such as operations management, statistics, and project management enhance these skills. Graduates will be ready for a variety of practical careers requiring application of computers and computing/statistical skills to managerial decision making. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Information Technology consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (30 hours), Track Requirements (15 hours), 30 hours upon verification of the student holding an Applied Associate Degree, and Electives (3 hours).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

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This is an online program and international students are not eligible to apply for a student visa.

Project management is a cross-disciplinary field that is vital for innovative activity in organisations and industries. Traditionally, project management has played an important role in defence, aerospace, construction and engineering. Increasingly, project management is being applied in areas such as IT, banking and finance, disaster relief recovery, climate change, telecommunications and mining.

Whether you’re working on emergent projects, operating in dynamic project environments or collaborating across industry sectors, the Master of Applied Project Management gives you the project delivery expertise required to manage large, complex projects. Learn scalable project management concepts, methodologies and tools based on world’s best practice (PMBOK® Guide and PRINCE2™) and confidently apply your skills and knowledge to meet your professional and organisational goals. (PMBOK® Guide is a trademark of Project Management Institute, Inc.)

By choosing to study Applied Project Management at the University of Adelaide, you will benefit from our international reputation and world-class education. With a strong emphasis on holistic and systems-based project management methods, combined with the practical application of concepts, techniques and tools, our postgraduate programs are tailored to provide you with the skills required to become an innovative leader.

Study is available in two flexible delivery modes designed to meet the needs of busy professionals: internally via face-to-face intensive sessions and online.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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