Business and Management: Online

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An online bachelor's degree completion program

Approach business challenges with a flexible, creative entrepreneurial mindset. In our online business and management bachelor’s degree program, you'll develop ethical and effective leadership and innovative vision to succeed in business.

In live, face-to-face online classes, expert faculty will share insights about how to market to customers, plan and allocate financial resources, manage projects, negotiate, and lead organizations in today’s constantly evolving business landscape.

As you complete your degree at Simmons, you will develop a firm foundational understanding of finance, marketing, management, and leadership. Our expert faculty will help you gain the vital knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a business leader in whatever field you choose — from healthcare and biotech to nonprofit organizations and social justice advocacy.

The curriculum is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of managerial roles, activities, and functions of organizations. In core and elective courses, you will learn how to apply your leadership skills and business knowledge to advance your career and make an impact in your industry.

Prerequisites for Business and Management Majors

ECON100CD Principles of Microeconomics 4
STAT118CD Introductory Statistics 4

Required Core Courses

BUS100CD Introduction to Business and Management 4
ACCT110CD Financial Accounting 4
ACCT120CD Managerial Accounting 4
BUS234CD Organizational Communication & Behavior 4
BUS250CD Principles of Marketing 4
BUS260CD Financial Management 4
BUS325CD Operations Management 4
BUS370CD Project-Based Learning Experience 4

Required Business and Management Major Courses

BUS137CD Entrepreneurial Mindset 4
BUS221CD Project Management 4
BUS320CD Negotiations 4

Capstone

BUS340CD Strategic Management 4

Electives

Students select two electives from the following:

BUS224CD Social Action Leaders 4
BUS230CD Why We Buy 4
BUS270CD Business Analytics 4
SOCI249CD Inequalities 4