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This program requires a total of 120 credits.
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
Not ready to major in management? Take a 15-credit minor in a related subject area such as small business management and entrepreneurship with another major at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, such as business administration or human resource management.
This program is designed to help you build valuable skills that can easily translate to almost any modern industry. Program graduates may develop crucial management and communication skills. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This program is designed to help prepare you for an entry-level management position in business, human resources, government, public service, or a technical environment. It is also valuable for experienced managers or midcareer professionals who are looking to advance their career. Potential job titles within specific management careers include marketing, sales, financial, human resources, and facilities managers; education administrators; and executives.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign hands-on coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:Â
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A bachelor's degree in management studies is a 120-credit program that students can earn to help them prepare for a career in management. UMGC’s online bachelor's degree in management studies covers topics such as decision-making, problem-solving, management principles, and more. The program can help students prepare to work in a wide range of industries, corporations, nonprofits, and private and government organizations once they graduate.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in management studies is a 120-credit program with courses offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for the online bachelor’s degree in management studies from UMGC are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable.
You do not need any background or experience in management to enroll in UMGC's online bachelor’s degree in management studies. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
