The Applied Science program produces professionals who can adapt to and succeed in rapidly changing and dynamic workplaces. The three main areas of focus include interpersonal skills, project management, and data management, and center on developing the skills needed to lead and understand people, negotiate the various aspects of projects, and interpret data that translates into sound business decisions. The program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor's degree. We will accept up to 84 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Required courses in the major | ||
| BAAS 301 | Pathways, Purpose, Exploration, and Career | 3 |
| BAAS 303 | Interpersonal Relationships and Communication in Organizations | 3 |
| BAAS 326 | Exploring Spreadsheets | 3 |
| BAAS 345 | Leadership Techniques | 3 |
| BAAS 351 | Planning, Budgeting, and Decision Making | 3 |
| BGS 404 | Organizational Dynamics and Diversity | 3 |
| BAAS 408 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| BAAS 445 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 |
| BGS 481 | Foundations of Project Management | 3 |
| BGS 492 | Innovative Tools for Project Management | 3 |
| Advanced Electives | ||
| 6 sch from the following list or Advisor Approved: | 6 | |
| Globalization | ||
| Research and Writing | ||
| Capstone: Designing Your Future As An Innovative Leader | ||
| Business Process Management & ERP Systems | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| The Entrepreneur | ||
| Hours in a career, technical or vocational career | ||
| 42 sch required | 42 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
All required courses in the major and advanced electives must be completed with the grade of “C” or higher.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CID 1300 or 2301 | 3 | ENG 1302 | 3 |
| ENG 1301 | 3 | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 | PSCI 2305 | 3 |
| US Language, Philosophy, or Culture Credit (40) | 3 | MATH 1314 | 3 |
| US Creative Arts (050) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PSCI 2306 | 3 | US Core Science (030) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | US Social and Behavioral Science Option (080) | 3 |
| US Core Degree Pathway (090) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| US Core Science (030) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BAAS 301 | 3 | BAAS 351 | 3 |
| BAAS 303 | 3 | BGS 404 | 3 |
| BAAS 326 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BGS 481 | 3 | BAAS 408 | 3 |
| BGS 492 | 3 | BAAS 445 | 3 |
| BAAS 345 | 3 | BAAS Elective | 3 |
| BAAS Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
1 US Language, Philosophy, or Culture Credit (040)
2 US Creative Arts (050)
3 US Core Degree Pathway (090)
4 US Core Science (030)
5 US Social and Behavioral Science Option (080)
6 BAAS Elective: BGS 401/BGS 402/BGS 405/BUSA 379/MGT 305/MGT 330
