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Governors State University: College of Business and Public Administration

The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University now offers a TOTALLY ONLINE degree program: B.A. - Business and Applied Science.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business and Applied Science (BAS) degree is available completely online. (Some courses are also available as TV or as traditional correspondence courses.) This program is designed for students who have already earned an A.A.S. degree and want to supplement their technical knowledge with knowledge of business organizations, operations, and management skills.

  • ideal for graduates of applied science programs who want careers in business and management – move into a supervisory position!
  • a unique combination of technical and business skills that will also prepare a student to start his or her own business – become your own boss!
  • a friendly transition from a community college to Governors State University!
  • a capstone program to the A.A.S. programs offered at community colleges.

 

16 Required Courses for the BA in Business and Applied Science

ACCT 301 Financial Accounting Online or TV
ACCT 302 Managerial Accounting Online or TV
BLAW 320 Legal Environment of Admin. Online or TV
ECON 301 Principles of Microeconomics Online
ECON 302 Principles of Macroeconomics Online or TV
FIN 301 Principles of Financial Management Online or TV
ITEC 301 Basic of Information Technology Online
ITEC 370 Management Information Systems Online
MGMT301 Introduction to Mgmt Strategies Online or TV
MGMT340 Production and Operations Mgmt Online or TV
MGMT 360 Business Communications Online or Correspondence
MGMT 401 Organizational Behavior Online or TV
MGMT 469 Business Policy Online
MKTG 301 Introduction to Marketing Mgmt Online or TV
STAT 361 Statistics for Management I Online or TV
STAT 362 Statistics for Management II Online or TV

Plus 27 hours of Applied Science Courses from your A.A.S. degree, 33 hours of General Education courses including College Algebra, and 12 hours of Electives – from you’re A.A.S. degree, other CBPA online courses, or check with your CBPA advisor for details. Take a good look at this degree program – it could be just what you’ve been seeking! These courses can be taken through distance education – anywhere that you have access to a computer connected to the Internet.

 

Learn more and contact GSU

Learn more about this degree program and special admission requirements at www.govst.edu/cbpa/ or contact the College of Business and Public Administration at (708) 534-4391 or by e-mail at BPA-INFO@govst.edu.