Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Degree
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Degree
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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.
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.
There are a few differences between a BA and BS degree. Business degrees can be both Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, depending on your focus. A BA degree will focus more on general business knowledge and others generally applicable topics, such as communications. A BS degree focuses on more hands-on, science-related areas and topics, such as finance, statistics and business analytics.
A degree in applied management can provide you with knowledge that can help you pursue positions in the business world. Specific salary expectations will vary depending on your role; however, we can look at a few examples. As of May 2021, project management specialists had a median annual wage of $94,500,1 and social and community service managers had a median annual wage of $74,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.2
Those with an applied management degree can be equipped with a comprehensive business education, as well as knowledge in several areas of management, such as project management, organizational behavior and management and sports retail management. The degree curriculum can prepare you to be able to apply the skills taught in your program to various management positions in the workforce. You may explore management jobs in different industries, such as an entertainment and recreation manager, project manager or construction manager.
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.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
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Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
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
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
Median annual wage of project management specialists in May 20211
Median annual wage of community service managers in May 20212
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:
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.
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.
