Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Degree

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Overview

Work To Become an Impactful Leader 

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree is built around the needs of working professionals who wish to continue their education and work in management.

Bachelor’s in applied management students are trained to make decisions about future business performance. As a student, you will be taught to develop marketing strategies that take consumer data into consideration. Within the applied management program, you can learn how to direct all aspects of projects at each level of management.

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Pursue a BS in Applied Management Degree From GCU 

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University can prepare you for all types of management roles. In addition, the bachelor’s in applied management program includes a course in servant leadership. This teaches you how to become an ethical leader who will hold yourself accountable to your employees, customers and business stakeholders.

Online applied management degree coursework includes instruction in:

  • Marketing
  • Business communications
  • Financial decision making
  • Global business strategies
  • Innovative organizational behaviors 

Earn Your Applied Management Degree Online

The applied management degree program can be completed online to provide flexible scheduling for students who need to manage work, home and school responsibilities. 

 

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Coursework

Study Communication and Leadership

Online applied management degree coursework includes instruction in marketing, business communications, financial decision making, global business strategies, and innovative organizational behaviors.

The undergraduate applied management program also focuses on soft skills in the areas of communication and leadership. You will be taught what it means to operate diverse business environments. In this program, you will work to become a strong problem-solver and agent of positive change. You can also use faith-integrated management practices that highlight employee input and satisfaction.

At GCU, the undergraduate applied management degree program is centered around these core ideas: 

Organizational behavior

Business management

Servant leadership

Marketing concepts

Managerial accounting

Effective oral and written business communication

Careers

Career Paths for Graduates With a BS in Applied Management

Graduates of the BS in Applied Management degree can apply their coursework to different types of management roles in public and private sectors, as well as for government organizations. Managers are needed in just about every industry, so personal interest can play a role in where applied management grads look for work.

Generally, though, applied management graduates can find work as a:

Compensation, benefits and job analysis specialist

Construction manager

Entertainment and recreation manager (except gambling)

Facilities manager

General and operations manager

Human resource manager

Industrial production manager

Personal service manager

Project management specialist

Sales manager

Social and community service manager

Training and development manager

$94,500

Median annual wage of project management specialists in May 20211

$74,000

Median annual wage of community service managers in May 20212

FAQ

BS in Applied Management Degree FAQs

If an applied management degree sounds right for you, read through our frequently asked questions to learn more about earning a degree in this field.

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If you are interested in working in management, an undergraduate degree in applied management may be the right path for you. Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree at GCU by filling out the form on this page.

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1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Project Management Specialists, as of May 2021, retrieved on May 18, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as project management specialists. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career.  You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates. 

2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Social and Community Service Managers, as of May 2021, retrieved on May 18, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as social and community service managers. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career.  You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates. 

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