Bachelor of Applied Science in Management

Degree Completion Programs

Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (BAS)

Southern Oregon University is the first and only univeristy in Oregon to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management. This program prepares students for managerial careers in technical fields. This program offers a seamless transition from an associate of applied science degree in technical fields earned from a community college to a bachelor’s degree. Up to 124 quarter hours may be transferred into the program, and the remaining courses may be completed at SOU. The BAS at Southern Oregon University requires the completion of 180 quarter hours.

The BAS degree is designed for the following students:

Persons who hold an AAS degree (outside the area of Business) from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Persons who have the ability to take courses on-line or in the evenings and on weekends.

The BAS degree program addresses the following educational objectives: To prepare students to...

1. Accept leadership roles in business and industry.

2. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behaviors in organizations.

3. Develop a thorough understanding of the Basic fundamentals of business.

4. Use critical thinking skills and practical knowledge to solve specific business management problems.

5. Apply career development strategies and progress into management-level positions.

Required Courses

All of the lower division and upper division Universities Studies requirements that apply to a Bachelor of Science degree also apply to the BAS. In addition, students are required to complete the following business courses and elective courses that will enhance the student’s professional development in their area of technical expertise.

Requirement:	Credits
University Studies (general educuation) -may be transferred or taken at SOU As part of the University Studies, students should take: Econ201 Microeconomics (social science) Econ202 Macroeconomics (social science) Math243 Elementary Statstics (quantitative reasoning) Math __ A math class number 100 or higher	60-68
Lower Division School of Business Requirements Orientation to the School of Business (BA100) Accounting Information I (BA211) Accounting Information II (BA213)	1 4 4
Total Lower Division Business Support	9
Upper Division School of Business Requirements Principles of Marketing (BA330) Principles of Management (BA374) Operations Management (BA380) Management Information Systems (BA382) Principles of Finance (BA385) Organizational Leadership (BA407) Organizational Behavior (BA475) or Org. Communication (Comm475) Business Ethics (BA476) Principles of Human Resource Management (BA481) Practicum: Applied Capstone (BA409)	4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Total Upper Division Business	40
Upper Division Electives as approved by advisor*	16
Total Upper Division Credits in Major	56
Professional/Technical Transfer Credits	47-55
Total Credits for BAS Degree	180

NOTES:

1. The BAS is not intended for students with an AAS in Business or Accounting.

2. Students must have 60 upper division credits to graduate.

*Possible Electives:

Cost and Management Accounting (BA451)

Corporate Law (BA478)

Personnel Selection and Appraisal (BA486)

Fundamentals of Project Management (BA488)

Interviewing and Listening (COMM 330)

Gender and Human Communication (COMM 425)

Conflict Resolution (COMM 455)

Group Dynamics (PSY 438)

Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PSY 446)

Group Facilitation and Assessment (PSY 439)

Mediation and Conflict Management (COMM/PSY/BA448)

Note: Other Electives may be approved by the BAS Advisor

For More Information, please contact: Dr. Joan McBee, mcbeej@sou.edu, 541-552-8151

Degree Completion Programs

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