Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management Science
This curriculum prepares students for successful service in commercial, nonprofit, and government organizations as well as entering graduate programs. In the management science degree program, students will acquire the skills generally needed in business.
Upon successful completion of coursework, students may earn a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Science.
Goals and Course Topics
As a Business Administration: Management Science graduate, you’ll have a solid base of theoretical knowledge in business and management, and practical skills in primary business administration functions. You will also develop strong professional communication and critical thinking skills.
Course Topics
The Business Administration in Management Science program emphasizes practical application of theories presented in course materials. Topics include:
- Accounting and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Economics
- Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Issues
- Management Theory
- Marketing
- Quantitative Analysis and Statistics
The program includes an independent study project where you apply learned theories and concepts to a real-world business problem found through research or at your place of employment.
Minors
- Applied Data Analytics
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Security
- Entrepreneurship
- Homeland Security
- Hospitality Management & Tourism
- Psychology
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Sociology
Career Options:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Consultant
- Broker
- Financial Examiner
- Budget Examiner
- Manager
Business Administration: Management Science Format
This online concentration is formatted for intense study and accelerated completion. Most students take one eight-week course at a time, two per term with three terms per year – allowing for degree completion in less than two years. Small classes allow for productive discussions and personal attention from your instructors.
Who is the Business Administration: Management Science degree for
This concentration is for high school graduates with some college and work experience. This is an online degree program so you must have access to an Internet-connected computer.
Averett University has partnership agreements with many community colleges facilitating up to 90 college hours that may be transfer into the Business Administration: Management Science program. Students will need 120 credits total, including previous coursework and core business classes taken at Averett in order to graduate.
Admissions requirements, transfer credit guidelines and graduate requirements are outlined in our Academic Catalog. An Admissions Counselor will help you order your official transcripts and Averett will pay the associated costs. We will evaluate your transcripts to determine the degree program for which you qualify.
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