Bachelor's in Business Management Degree (BSBM)
- Campus
- Online
What Is a Business Management Degree?
A business management degree is designed for future business leaders, teaching competencies in strategizing, operating and managing an organization. The Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM) degree focuses on organizational behavior and management, servant leadership, human resources management, global business and marketing. You will be taught skills in how to understand and evaluate methods for planning, organizing, leading and controlling performance in organizations.
Every successful business needs an effective manager to oversee performance, maintain organizational culture and motivate team success. Enrich your interpersonal and leadership skills with the bachelor’s degree in business management program.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
- 16+ years old
- High School Graduate
- 3.0+ Unweighted GPA
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
- ACT: 19
- SAT: 1000*
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).
What’s It Like Going to GCU for Your Business Management Degree?
The BS in Business Management program can help prepare you to lead with integrity and purpose in today’s business world. As a private Christian university, GCU emphasizes ethical leadership and a faith-driven approach to business. Students in the Colangelo College of Business are introduced to the principles of conscious capitalism, which encourage business practices that support both organizational success and the greater good.
What To Expect in a Bachelor's in Business Management Degree
Flexibility With Online Business Management Coursework
You can earn your BSBM degree online at GCU. Our online students join an engaging digital community that champions student progress, offers extensive resources and provides academically stimulating interactions. Enjoy flexibility while earning your degree.
An Accredited University for Your BSBM Degree
This BS in Business Management is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which evaluates programs for their focus on student outcomes and academic and instructional quality.
GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. The Colangelo College of Business shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.
Faith-Based Learning at a Christian College in Phoenix
Immerse yourself in a faith-based education at GCU. As a campus student, you are invited to join us for worship services, student-led Life Groups and community outreach initiatives. GCU encourages our students to live by Christian principles, emulating a Christ-like character.
Student Support To Help You Succeed
GCU’s student-centric culture promotes academic inquisitiveness with a higher purpose. Here, you’ll have extensive student resources to help you navigate the curriculum, including faculty mentorship, internship opportunities, business clubs, volunteer initiatives and other career services.
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What Will I Study in a Business Management Program?
This bachelor’s in business management is an interdisciplinary program that brings together foundational concepts in organizational behavior, strategic management and daily operations for all types of organizations. No matter which industry you would like to work in, you’ll have opportunities to gain a solid foundation of business competencies — from legal compliance and professional ethics to financial management and economics.
BS in Business Management Degree Core Course Topics
GCU’s business college emphasizes the importance of conscious capitalism, which encourages professionals to keep a higher purpose in mind while working toward profits. You’ll consider how to benefit all stakeholders, including the broader community, with your business activities. You’ll study a range of skills in areas such as business communications, statistics, marketing and HR management.
Some of the competencies taught in this BSBM degree include:
Organizational behavior
The functions of management and leading organizations through change
Human resources management
Staffing, employee development, employee relations and compensation
Business engagement
Engagement with customers, suppliers, prospects and internal stakeholders
Marketing operations
Development and implementation of marketing campaigns
Managerial finance
Analysis of financial statements and capital budgeting
Management of projects
Project management principles and practices through the life cycle
What Can You Do With a Business Management Degree?
A BSBM degree is a versatile option that can open the door to a variety of business career possibilities. You might pursue work in departments such as sales, human resources or logistics. After gaining work experience, you might work your way up toward a management role in areas such as facilities management, human resources management or industrial production management.
Some of the careers you can pursue with this degree and relevant experience include:
General and operations manager
Direct daily operations, develop policies and allocate resources
Facilities manager
Plan and coordinate the operations and functions of physical facilities
Training and development manager
Develop and implement professional development programs
Project management specialist
Coordinate scheduling, budgeting and other activities for the life cycle of projects
Median annual wage for management occupations as of May 2024(See disclaimer 1)
Projected number of annual openings in management occupations from 2024 through 2034(See disclaimer 2)
Business Management Degree Tuition
A quality higher education should be accessible to all. We’re committed to keeping our academic programs affordable for our students by freezing on-campus tuition rates and offering institutional scholarships. An education at GCU is an investment in your future.
GCU has not increased campus tuition rates since 2009
Ways To Save
Your education is an important financial investment, and there are several ways to help manage costs while earning your degree. GCU’s university counselors are available to help you explore available options and provide personalized guidance on your estimated cost of attendance.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually to determine eligibility for federal grants and student loans. Since some aid is awarded on a first‑come, first‑served basis, GCU recommends submitting the FAFSA as early as possible after Oct. 1 to maximize funding opportunities.
If you’ve earned college credits from another institution, you may be able to complete your degree sooner at GCU by transferring those credits. Submit the Lopes Unofficial Credit Evaluation form, then connect with a university counselor who can provide you with personalized guidance.
You may be able to reduce your college costs by applying for GCU’s on-campus or online student scholarships. We invite you to explore available institutional scholarships and determine which opportunities you may be eligible for. GCU also encourages students to seek out third‑party scholarships and grants.
Don’t wait to move forward. Talk with a university counselor today to discover savings opportunities.
BSBM Degree Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting Into GCU
GCU has streamlined the process of applying for admission to the university. Our school does not require a personal statement or essay, and there is no application fee. High school students may meet the admission requirements with either a minimum GPA or SAT or ACT exam scores. Specific requirements can vary, depending on the degree or program.
You can apply to a degree program at GCU in just three simple steps. Your university counselor is standing by to assist you with any questions about the application process.
It starts with selecting the program that aligns with your goals from one of GCU's 380+ academic programs — from undergraduate degrees to post-master’s certificate programs to doctoral degrees.
Pick your program
Explore our on-campus, online or evening cohort options under the Degree Programs page to find the right program for you.
Complete our online application
Your university counselor will direct you to the online application. Fill in all required information and submit the form.
Submit supporting documents
Submit your official transcripts and any relevant test scores, and confirm with your university counselor that all forms for your desired program are submitted.
Program Curriculum
General Education Requirements
Core Courses
Study business practices and management skills applicable to the modern workplace.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Management Occupations, as of May 2024, retrieved May 2026. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates in management occupations, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It is very unlikely that a median salary will reflect an entry-level salary. 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. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
- COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective August 2025, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Occupations, retrieved May 2026.
- Indeed Editorial Team. (2025, June 9). What Can You Do With an Associate's Degree in Business Management? Indeed. Retrieved May 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, Aug. 28). How to Become a Human Resources Manager. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved May 2026.