Bachelor of Science in Business Management
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Earn your University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Business Management online through UW-Parkside
Complete your bachelor’s degree in business management
Get to where you want to be in your career by putting your college credits to use. Earn the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree through UW-Parkside. In this online degree completion program, you can package credits you’ve previously earned to finish what you started.
In as little as two years, you can earn your business management degree completely online, while working and balancing your life.
Gain the essential business skills needed for success in the UW-Parkside business management degree. The general business curriculum will expose you to a wide range of business topics and you’ll gain an understanding of the multinational and multicultural aspects of the business world.
A University of Wisconsin System Collaboration
The UW Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program is a partnership of UW Extended Campus and UW-Parkside.
University Accreditation
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools, and by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB). AACSB International is the premier accrediting body for college-level business programs around the world. Less than 5 percent of the business schools worldwide earn this accreditation.
Admission
Applicants must have:
- 40 or more transferable credits
- Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- MATH 111 (College Algebra I)
If you have less than 40 credits, please contact an Enrollment Advisor at 608-800-6762 or learn@uwex.edu to discuss your options to earn this degree.
Application Deadlines
Application materials must be completed two weeks prior to the semester start to be considered for admission.
Starting your application early will help ensure you have plenty of time to gather required materials (such as transcripts), transfer credits, apply for financial aid, and complete the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application.
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application, login or create an account.
Step 2: Apply to UW-Parkside, and select “Bachelor of Science in Business Management” as the program. There is no application fee for all undergraduate degree seeking applicants (domestic and international).
Step 3: Send your official high school and college transcripts to the student admission office of UW-Parkside.
International Guidelines
This program welcomes online students from around the world. Online students do not qualify for an F-1 Student Visa to travel to the U.S. but instead can participate in our online courses remotely. If your native language is not English and/or you attended school outside of the U.S., you will likely need to provide proof of English language proficiency and an official translation or evaluation of academic transcripts. Requirements will vary based on a student’s academic history and home campus policies. For guidance about these requirements and how they apply to your specific situation contact your preferred home campus admissions office.
If you would like to apply as an International Student for an on-campus program in the UW System please refer to these resources through UW-HELP.
Questions?
While you are free to apply on your own, many prospective students find it helpful to speak with an enrollment adviser first. Our staff is here to answer your questions, talk with you about your goals, and help you decide if this program is a good choice for you. Call 608-800-6762 or email learn@uwex.edu.
Current students can learn more about the registration process through UW-Parkside.
Curriculum
In this 67-credit bachelor’s degree completion program, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits* to earn this BS in Business Management degree. To graduate, students will need an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the major, which includes 300/400 level business foundation and concentration courses, including any transfer courses. Credits are distributed as follows:
- 67 General Business Management credits
- 57 credits in areas other than business and upper level economics. One Fundamental Preparation course may count in this total.
Advanced coursework in the General Business Concentration should be taken after the student has completed most of the Business Foundation Core Courses. However, due to the sequence of course offerings, students may wish to begin advanced coursework in the General Business Concentration prior to completing the Business Foundation Core Courses. Students are encouraged to check with their faculty advisor on the scheduling of advanced coursework.
*The business major has 3 courses that can also apply to the general education requirement
Fundamental Preparation Courses (16 credits)
16 credits and a minimum grade of C in each course is required. ECON 120, ECON 121, MATH 112 and SPCH 105 are required. Choose one 3 credit advanced writing course from ENGL 201, ENGL 202, ENGL 204.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Develops and applies principles and models of demand and supply, consumer behavior, producer behavior, competitive and imperfectly competitive markets, and related contemporary economic policy issues. Prerequisites: MATH 111 College Algebra I with minimum grade C or better
| 3 Credits |
Develops and applies principles and models of economic aggregates such as national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and the monetary system and analyzes monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisite: MATH 111 College Algebra I with a minimum grade C or better
| 3 Credits |
Advanced study and practice in English composition with emphasis on exposition. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Composition and Reading with a grade of C- or better. | 3 Credits |
Writing instruction with an emphasis on presenting written and oral reports and interpreting technical writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Composition and Reading with a grade of C- or better. | 3 Credits |
Examines the structure, style, and format of composition as related to professional settings. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 Composition and Reading with a grade of C- or better. | 3 Credits |
Explores functions and graphs, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences, series, induction and combinatorics. Four-hour lecture. Prerequisite: MATH 111 College Algebra I with minimum grade C or better | 4 Credits |
Introduces fundamentals of speech composition, style, and delivery. Includes practical experience in informative, persuasive, and special occasion speaking.
| 3 Credits |
Business Preparation Courses (15 Credits)
15 credits in Business Preparation courses with a minimum grade of C are required in each course.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Introduces financial accounting emphasizing basic concepts and procedures in accumulating, measuring, and communicating financial information. Includes preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements. Prerequisites: MATH 111 College Algebra I, Microsoft Excel knowledge | 3 Credits |
Identifies relevant accounting and financial information for managerial decisions. Analyzes product costing, pricing, capital budgeting, profit planning, performance reporting, and variance analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting, ECON 120 Microeconomics, QM 210 Business Statistics I, Microsoft Excel knowledge | 3 Credits |
The legal and ethical environment in which business operates, with emphasis on government regulation. | 3 Credits |
Surveys applied business concepts that include statistics, mathematics, operations management, accounting, finance, marketing, and project management. Emphasizes using data and spreadsheets as a means for modeling business concepts. | 3 Credits |
Introduces descriptive statistical analysis; probability and expectation; discrete and continuous probability models; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of statistical analysis and its application to and interpretation for business problems. Prerequisite: MATH 112 College Algebra II
| 3 Credits |
This course explains advanced inferential techniques including analysis of variance; simple and multiple linear correlation and regression techniques; Bayesian decision analysis; time-series analysis; non-parametric techniques; use of computer analysis for applied business problems. Prerequisites: MATH 112 College Algebra II and QM 210 Business Statistics I, Junior standing, business major or minor. | 3 Credits |
Business Foundation Core Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of business foundation core courses are required. Students must acquire an overall average GPA of 2.5 in 300/400 level foundation, major and concentration courses.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Focuses on strategic management as a critical function and responsibility of general managers. Encompasses all functional areas of an organization including marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and management information systems. Develops critical skills in analyzing organizations, their competitive environments, and strategic alternatives. Prerequisites: FIN 330 Managerial Finance, MKT 350 Marketing Principles, MGT 349 Organizational Behavior and Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
This course introduces the concepts and practices of managerial finance, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, financial statements, capital budgeting, and cost of capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting, QM 210 Business Statistics I (or MATH 309 ), Econ 121 Macroeconomics, Junior standing, business major or minor. | 3 Credits |
Introduces individual and group behavior in organizations and to organizational theory. Includes motivation, communication, stress, leadership decision-making, organizational processes and structures, and interactions between organizations and external environments. Prerequisites: Must be of Junior or Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
Examines the computer as a problem-solving tool, as part of data processing systems, MIS and decision support systems; information systems planning and development; explores of database management, networking and web technologies; project management. Prerequisite: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
Introduces the general marketing process, which is involved in the distribution and exchange of goods and services. Surveys product, pricing, promotion, distribution, and buyer behavior variables within the context of market planning. Prerequisite: ECON 120 Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
Examine the role of the operations function in an organization; strategy and competitiveness, supply chain management, forecasting and inventory control, total quality management, statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, scheduling, project management, and application of these principles in manufacturing and service organizations. Prerequisites: QM 210 Business Statistics I and MATH 112 College Algebra II | 3 Credits |
General Business Concentration and Elective Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of General Business Concentration and elective courses are required. The three credit course HRM 343 Human Resource Management is required. The other 15 credits must be taken from upper level (300/400) business courses. Students can take no more than two courses (6 credits) in any one business area (accounting, business, finance, human resource management, management, management information system, marketing, selling project management, quantitative methods). Students must acquire an overall average GPA of 2.5 in 300/400 level foundation, major and concentration courses.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Examines income statements and balance sheets with in-depth study of accounting for assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting, FIN 330 Managerial Finance or concurrent registration. Junior standing and business major or minor. | 3 Credits |
Covers the theory and application of entrepreneurship and leadership principles through integrating a community-based service-learning project, guest speaker presentations, and on-site visits to new ventures and regional resource centers. | 3 Credits |
Covers basic terminologies, concepts and tools that are involved in managing supply chain operations. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques used in managerial decision making. Prerequisite: QM 210 Business Statistics I | 3 Credits |
Examines design and management of service businesses. Includes processes, technology, location, customer service, capacity and demand queues. Includes quantitative tools. Prerequisites: MGT 349 Organizational Behavior, MKT 350 Marketing Principles | 3 Credits |
Covers the major functions of a human resource management system; acquiring, developing, rewarding, and maintaining employees; emphasis on effective, ethical, and legal HR practices. Prerequisite: Must be of Junior or Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
Explores global challenges and potential solutions for businesses and other organizations with international operations. Topics include cross-cultural approaches and strategies to effectively manage workers in different countries and regions of the world. Includes in-depth study of global management skills, the impact of advancing technology, complex workplace changes, economic transformations, different cultural contexts, the world economy, and global marketplace. Prerequisite: ECON 121 Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
Introduces fundamental principles of computer networks, hardware, facilities and related equipment/processes used to support IT services. Includes physical, virtual and cloud based servers and networks ranging from personal to global. | 3 Credits |
Emphasizes an understanding of digital marketing, social media, Internet marketing, consumer behavior, web analytics, search engine optimization, and advertising and creative strategy. Prerequisite: MKT 350 Marketing Principles | 3 Credits |
Examines scientific procedures applicable to marketing research, including methodological considerations of defining information needs, determining research design, collecting/analyzing data, and report preparation. | 3 Credits |
Examines theoretical and applied research and concepts in the buying decision processes in households, businesses, nonprofit and government organizations as these relate to development, implementation, and assessments of marketing strategies. Covers contributions from social and behavioral sciences as well as marketing. Prerequisite: MKT 350 Marketing Principles | 3 Credits |
Examines the various social media channels available to marketers, learning how to build social marketing strategies, and practicing how to track their effectiveness. Covers relevant digital marketing aspects more broadly, including emerging electronic commerce and mobile marketing topics. | 3 Credits |
This course covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) specified by Project Management Institute (PMI) in detail. Topics include lifecycle, processes, integration, scope, time, cost, human resources, communication, risk and procurement. | 3 Credits |
Learn the personal skills essential for effective project management, including general intelligence, emotional intelligence, groups and teams, project leadership, stress, ethics, and communication. | 3 Credits |
Learn advanced tools and technologies of project management, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), budgeting a project, scheduling a project using PERT/CPM, allocating scarce resources, critical chain and critical path, resource leveling, monitoring project costs, evaluating and terminating a project. Prerequisite: PMGT 341 Basics of Project Management | 3 Credits |
Apply project management skills to a simulated or live project, develop project justification and project plan, and execute the project plan and track performance, including project scheduling, risk analysis, earned value, and teamwork during this simulation. Prerequisites: PMGT 341 Basics of Project Management and PMGT 342 Essential Personal Skills for Project Management | 3 Credits |
Course Schedule
The selection of courses for the business management degree varies each fall, spring, and summer. Check below for upcoming courses.
Fall 2022
UW-Parkside Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program Fall 2022 semester courses
Registration is now open through UW-Parkside.
Register through your Solar account
Course dates: September 7-December 16, 2022
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Identifies relevant accounting and financial information for managerial decisions. Analyzes product costing, pricing, capital budgeting, profit planning, performance reporting, and variance analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting, ECON 120 Microeconomics, QM 210 Business Statistics I, Microsoft Excel knowledge | 3 Credits |
The legal and ethical environment in which business operates, with emphasis on government regulation. | 3 Credits |
Focuses on strategic management as a critical function and responsibility of general managers. Encompasses all functional areas of an organization including marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and management information systems. Develops critical skills in analyzing organizations, their competitive environments, and strategic alternatives. Prerequisites: FIN 330 Managerial Finance, MKT 350 Marketing Principles, MGT 349 Organizational Behavior and Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
This course introduces the concepts and practices of managerial finance, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, financial statements, capital budgeting, and cost of capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting, QM 210 Business Statistics I (or MATH 309 ), Econ 121 Macroeconomics, Junior standing, business major or minor. | 3 Credits |
Introduces individual and group behavior in organizations and to organizational theory. Includes motivation, communication, stress, leadership decision-making, organizational processes and structures, and interactions between organizations and external environments. Prerequisites: Must be of Junior or Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
Introduces fundamental principles of computer networks, hardware, facilities and related equipment/processes used to support IT services. Includes physical, virtual and cloud based servers and networks ranging from personal to global. | 3 Credits |
Examines the various social media channels available to marketers, learning how to build social marketing strategies, and practicing how to track their effectiveness. Covers relevant digital marketing aspects more broadly, including emerging electronic commerce and mobile marketing topics. | 3 Credits |
This course covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) specified by Project Management Institute (PMI) in detail. Topics include lifecycle, processes, integration, scope, time, cost, human resources, communication, risk and procurement. | 3 Credits |
Learn the personal skills essential for effective project management, including general intelligence, emotional intelligence, groups and teams, project leadership, stress, ethics, and communication. | 3 Credits |
Surveys applied business concepts that include statistics, mathematics, operations management, accounting, finance, marketing, and project management. Emphasizes using data and spreadsheets as a means for modeling business concepts. | 3 Credits |
This course explains advanced inferential techniques including analysis of variance; simple and multiple linear correlation and regression techniques; Bayesian decision analysis; time-series analysis; non-parametric techniques; use of computer analysis for applied business problems. Prerequisites: MATH 112 College Algebra II and QM 210 Business Statistics I, Junior standing, business major or minor. | 3 Credits |
Spring 2023
UW-Parkside Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program spring 2023 semester courses
Registration is now open through UW-Parkside.
Register through your Solar account
Registration opens: November 14, 2022
Course preview week: January 23-27, 2023
Course dates: January 30-May 12, 2023
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Covers basic terminologies, concepts and tools that are involved in managing supply chain operations. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques used in managerial decision making. Prerequisite: QM 210 Business Statistics I | 3 Credits |
Focuses on strategic management as a critical function and responsibility of general managers. Encompasses all functional areas of an organization including marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and management information systems. Develops critical skills in analyzing organizations, their competitive environments, and strategic alternatives. Prerequisites: FIN 330 Managerial Finance, MKT 350 Marketing Principles, MGT 349 Organizational Behavior and Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
Covers the major functions of a human resource management system; acquiring, developing, rewarding, and maintaining employees; emphasis on effective, ethical, and legal HR practices. Prerequisite: Must be of Junior or Senior standing. | 3 Credits |
Examines the computer as a problem-solving tool, as part of data processing systems, MIS and decision support systems; information systems planning and development; explores of database management, networking and web technologies; project management. Prerequisite: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
Introduces the general marketing process, which is involved in the distribution and exchange of goods and services. Surveys product, pricing, promotion, distribution, and buyer behavior variables within the context of market planning. Prerequisite: ECON 120 Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
Examines theoretical and applied research and concepts in the buying decision processes in households, businesses, nonprofit and government organizations as these relate to development, implementation, and assessments of marketing strategies. Covers contributions from social and behavioral sciences as well as marketing. Prerequisite: MKT 350 Marketing Principles | 3 Credits |
This course covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) specified by Project Management Institute (PMI) in detail. Topics include lifecycle, processes, integration, scope, time, cost, human resources, communication, risk and procurement. | 3 Credits |
Introduces descriptive statistical analysis; probability and expectation; discrete and continuous probability models; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of statistical analysis and its application to and interpretation for business problems. Prerequisite: MATH 112 College Algebra II
| 3 Credits |
Examine the role of the operations function in an organization; strategy and competitiveness, supply chain management, forecasting and inventory control, total quality management, statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, scheduling, project management, and application of these principles in manufacturing and service organizations. Prerequisites: QM 210 Business Statistics I and MATH 112 College Algebra II | 3 Credits |
Program Outcomes
The BS in Business Management curriculum covers a variety of business topics, including finance, accounting, marketing, operations and supply chain management, allowing you to develop the fundamental skills needed to launch a career in business. Student goals in this degree program include:
- Recognize the ethical implications in a business situation and choose and defend an appropriate resolution.
- Write effectively about a business problem or issue.
- Make an effective oral presentation on a business problem or issue.
- Understand project management principles and are able to apply these principles to a practical situation.
- Be able to articulate important diversity issues—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, socio-economic status and political/religious/sexual orientation—in business management.
- Develop skills using computer technology to support a business decision.
- Evaluate issues and data and arrive at a comprehensive solution for a multidisciplinary business problem.
Tuition
$365 per credit
Fees
There are no additional course or program fees; however, textbooks are purchased separately and are not included in tuition. As this is an online program, you will not pay segregated fees (fees in addition to tuition that cover the cost of student-organized activities, facility maintenance, and operations) and you will not be charged a technology fee. If software or special technology is required in one of your courses, it will be provided to you and the cost is included with your tuition.
Financial Aid
Learn more about paying for college here. Contact UW-Parkside financial aid office to see if you qualify for aid as a full or part-time student. Learn more about scholarships available through UW-Parkside.
Veteran Benefits
Benefits are available to qualifying veterans and those currently serving. Contact UW-Parkside for details.