Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is designed especially for the learner who has completed courses or Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree. CalSouthern’s BAS is designed to accept AA and AS course credits and up to 90 semester credits in transfer, thereby leaving the last 30 credits to be completed at CalSouthern.
CalSouthern also recognizes the academic value of vocational and trade school coursework. Graduates from accredited vocational, technical, and business post-secondary schools can also benefit from having their previous coursework recognized for admission into the BAS program.
The Bachelor of Applied Science is a flexible, interdisciplinary degree program that offers learners unique areas of concentration tailored to their individual interests and goals. It allows for program customization, which makes advising an integral component of the BAS degree program. Learners will work closely with their Academic Advisors to develop a degree plan tailored to their academic and professional goals.
Quick Facts:
- Credits required: 120
- Cost per credit: $425
- Program length: 4 years (full-time status)
- Max transfer credits: 90 credits
Time to degree completion can be accelerated by taking multiple courses in a term and through credits accepted in transfer.
What you’ll learn
Review and evaluate data from multiple sources to make effective decisions.
Communicate effectively as a writer, speaker, and listener.
Demonstrate ethical responsibility in personal and organizational decision-making.
Formulate and solve business problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Describe the impact of cultural diversity on society.
Integrate business and project management concepts and tools effectively.
Demonstrate effective leadership and its impact on organizational culture.
Career Outcomes
Communication Generalist
Computer Animation
Creative Fields:
Editing – Writing
Education
Human Resources
Management
Public Health and the Medical Field
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements | Credits |
---|---|
General Education Courses | 36 |
Required Core Courses | 24 |
BAS Concentration Courses | 15 |
Elective Courses | 45 |
TOTAL FOR FOR BAS DEGREE | 60 |
Courses + Credits
Below, please find the online courses that comprise CalSouthern’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program. The required core courses provide a well-rounded business curriculum. In addition, learners can choose elective courses to concentrate their studies in a variety of subject areas such as accounting, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, leadership, management, marketing, and technology management.
Required Core Courses
- UNI 1000 University Success Online — 3-credits
- BUS 3300 Introduction to Business — 3-credits
- BUS 3414 Business Communications — 3-credits
- ENT 4100 Entrepreneurship — 3-credits
- LDR 4100 Foundations of Leadership — 3-credits
- LDR 1460 Project Management Fundamentals and Leadership — 3-credits
- MKT 4400 Essentials of Marketing — 3-credits
- CAP 3404 BAS Capstone — 3-credits
Elective and Concentration Courses
Elective courses can be chosen from any undergraduate program. Concentration in a specific subject area requires 15-credits of elective courses in that specific area of study.
Download the University Catalog for full course descriptions, prerequisite information, and program details.
The Cal Southern MBA coursework is very challenging, the topics are relevant and applicable, and the online learning process is conducive to understanding the material and applying it without artificial constraints and stress.
Christian Hessler
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Contact us to learn more about our online BAS degree program.
Call us at: 1.800.477.2254 | Email: admissions@calsouthern.edu
Accreditation
California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Please visit the Accreditation & Licensure page to learn more.
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, licensure, salary, or career advancement. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. CalSouthern does not accept applications from residents of Massachusetts, New York, and certain foreign countries.