Credits required
120
Max transfer credits*
90
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
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Program Outcomes
Implement effective leadership strategies enhancing collaboration and organizational effectiveness.
Support problem-solving strategies through the use of qualitative analysis for effective business decision-making.
Integrate functional business knowledge across the following areas: marketing, management, leadership, and ethics.
Solve business problems through critical analysis while addressing the needs of the global environment for business and supporting cultural diversity in the global market.
Produce professional communications to deliver business messages to a variety of audiences through multiple mediums including print, audio, digital, and visual applications.
Identify ethically compromising situations and factors to solve business problems.
Potential career paths may be found in the following industries:
Management
Healthcare Administration
Human Resource Management
Project Management
Retail Sales and Distribution
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement.
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 THE BAS DEGREE | 120 |
Courses + Credits
Below, please find the courses that comprise CalSouthern’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program. The required core courses provide a well-rounded business curriculum. In addition, students can choose elective courses to focus their studies in a variety of concentrations such as accounting, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, leadership, management, marketing, and technology management.
- UNI 1000 University Success Online — 3-credits
- BUS 3300Introduction to Business — 3-credits
- BUS 3414 Business Communications — 3-credits
- ENT 4100Entrepreneurship — 3-credits
- LDR 4100Foundations of Leadership — 3-credits
- LDR 1460Project Management Fundamentals and Leadership — 3-credits
- MKT 4400Essentials to Marketing — 3-credits
- CAP 3404 BAS Capstone — 3-credits
- 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.
View the University Catalog for full course descriptions, prerequisite information, and program details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program is designed for students who have college experience from college courses completed or an associate degree. Students with vocational or trade school coursework can apply to have their previous coursework evaluated* for admission into this degree program.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
The Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS) degree program is designed to be flexible, in which students work closely with their Academic Advisors to guide them in course selection in their areas of interest or study. The program is designed as an interdisciplinary degree program giving students an overview of major concepts with a concentration in their preferred course of study.
You can begin your online education at CalSouthern now. Classes begin monthly. Completion of the CalSouthern admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-477- 2254, ext. 47822) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
CalSouthern’s Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS) requires a total of 120 hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. CalSouthern accepts up to 90 hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree.*
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
If you have an interest in exploring business theories and practices to effectively lead a business organization, you may want to explore the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS) degree program at CalSouthern. We offer flexible courses in a curriculum tailored to skills and training utilized in the education industry today. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Degree candidates can pursue this degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own schedules.
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