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Business Management

Bachelor's Degree

Online Program

Next Start Dates
April 07, 2025
May 14, 2025
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April 03, 2025
May 12, 2025

1 day Get transfer credits reviewed in one business day (on average).

18 months Finish your degree in as few as 18 months.1

120+ years Rasmussen University is backed by over 120 years of experience as a Business school.

Manage Your Career Like a Boss

Ready to move as fast as the business world around you? Gain the working knowledge, leadership skills and business adaptability to pursue the competitive career you’re striving for with our Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

  • Develop sought-after business acumen to help you feel confident showcasing your management and leadership abilities to employers
  • Receive the student support you need, from academic advising, library services and tutoring support to financial aid, scholarship assistance and career services

You may also be eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification and the Project Management Professional® (PMP®) certification through the Project Management Institute.23

In addition to advanced Business Management skills, all of your courses will help you enhance well-rounded transferable skills, or soft skills: critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, communication, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethics and professional responsibility.

Plus, take up to four MBA courses as part of your Business Management Bachelor’s degree with our accelerated Master’s pathway. Get a head start on your Master’s at no extra tuition cost. You’ll gain advanced knowledge and skills that prepare you for your career without committing to grad school right now. And if you decide to complete your Master’s degree, you could save up to $4,388 and finish both your Bachelor’s and MBA in as few as 3 years.4

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Specializations for Focused Business Expertise

Choose your specialization to gain proficiency in a specific area of business practice, along with a core set of general Business Management skills. Or, choose the general Business Management Bachelor’s degree to prepare holistically for management and leadership roles.

Plus, with our accelerated Master's pathway, there are four courses in our Business Management Bachelor's degree program, including each specialization, that align with our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.

  • 23 Courses to Complete // 90 Credit Hours

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Learn on Your Terms

Keep working while you get your degree with 100% online courses, eight start dates a year and a support team available evenings and weekends.

Finish Faster & Stronger

Seamless transfer policies, tuition savings opportunities and more—earn your Business Management Bachelor’s degree in as little as 18 months.1

Real-World Skills

Grow as a well-rounded leader and come up to speed in emerging trends through realistic scenarios and projects based on actual events.

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Self-Directed Assessments

Show that you have already achieved the skills for a course and don't need to take it. Your potential savings are over $7,800! 7

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Fully Online

On the go or at home, you can learn at your pace, wherever you work best.

Empowered Learning®

Learn by doing real-world projects, manage your pace and stay connected with faculty and peers.

Affordable Education

Tuition & Savings

Do the Math:

With eight start dates a year and a total of 23 courses—full-time students can finish in as few as 18 months for an estimated $32,805.1

$307 cost per full-time credit
x 90 total credits
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$27,630 total full-time tuition
+  $5,175 total fees
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$32,805  full-time estimated total program cost

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Other Ways to Save

Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how our online Business Management programs are designed to be more affordable with Knowledge Credit® through transfer credits, self-directed assessments, and military training or professional certification. Plus, save more with loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, and military discounts for those who qualify. Find more about:

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Entrance Requirements

Entrance requirements vary by program. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.8

We do not require enrolling students to submit standardized test scores; however, every entrant must have at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. To be considered for admission to the Bachelor Completer Entrance Option, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education, or students must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester credits with a grade of C or higher. If you don’t meet these requirements, contact an admissions advisor for more options.

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  1. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
  2. Certified Associate in Project Management and CAPM are registered trademarks of Project Management Institute, Inc.
  3. Project Management Professional and PMP are registered trademarks of Project Management Institute, Inc.
  4. Number of eligible courses varies by program. Time and cost savings depend on the eligible student enrolling in and completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Rasmussen University through the accelerated Master’s pathway. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits and the number of courses completed each term. Please speak to an admissions advisor for details.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Analysts at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm (visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.

  6. Excel and Project are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc.

  7. 24 credits in self-directed assessments at $307 per credit = $7,368. Save an additional $180 on books (6 classes x $30 per class in books). Save $1,170 in technology fees (6 classes x $195 per class). Pay $149 for each of six self-directed assessment tests (6 classes x $149). Savings cost breakdown: $7,368 + $180 + $1,170 - $894 = $7,824 potential estimated total savings.
  8. Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen University does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training, may be required to obtain employment in this field. Please see the Rasmussen University catalog for important disclosures regarding background checks and employment.
  9. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Project Management Specialists at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm (visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.