Business Management
Bachelor's Degree
Online Program
- Next Start Dates
- January 06, 2025
- February 12, 2025
- Apply By
- January 02, 2025
- February 10, 2025
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.
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Business Management Degree (with No Specialization)
You Bring
- An interest in becoming a well-rounded business professional across a wide range of organizations and industries
- Readiness to take on more leadership responsibilities
You'll Study
- Core business functions and methodologies in business technology, accounting, finance, digital marketing and more
- Strategic approaches to leadership skills
- Human-centered engagement and relationship management
Career Opportunities
- Banking/Finance
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources
- Logistics/Manufacturing
- Marketing/Sales
- Operations
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
Sample Courses
- Leadership and Management Essentials // LDR 4200 // 3 Credits
- Explores how to identify individual leadership styles and become a creative and effective leader.
- Emerging Trends, Markets and Technologies in Business // GEB 4513 // 4 Credits
- Focuses on emerging business technology and trends, including cognitive intelligence and smart technologies.
- Dynamic Team Development // LDR 4360 // 4 Credits
- Examines individual skills and competencies necessary to be an impactful and emerging team member, including emotional intelligence and role resilience.
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Business Intelligence Specialization
You Bring
- An interest in working with large amounts of data and developing actionable insights to guide decision-making
- Confidence to inform future business strategies
You'll Study
- Data quality, platforms and scripting
- How to plan an end-to-end business intelligence process
- Visualizing both quantitative and qualitative data for client needs
Career Opportunities
- Banking/Finance
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources
- Logistics/Manufacturing
- Marketing/Sales
- Operations
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
Sample Courses
- Introduction to Data Analytics // QMB 3000 // 4 Credits
- Studies common tools, terms and ideas of current analytics practices.
- Applied Business Intelligence // QMB 4100 // 4 Credits
- Hands-on practice analyzing existing business performance data to provide support for business planning.
- Data Visualization Implementation and Communication // QMB 4500 // 4 Credits
- Focuses on the study of data sets and methods used to evaluate and visualize qualitative and quantitative data.
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IT Project Management Specialization
You Bring
- An interest in IT project planning, executing, monitoring and budgeting
- A desire to combine IT, project planning and business management skills
You'll Study
- Multiple platforms used for project management, including Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Project®, Visio6
- Fundamental concepts defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the Certified Associate in Project Management® (CAPM®) certification2
- How to create risk analysis documents for long-term viability and backup solutions
Career Opportunities
- Banking/Finance
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources
- Logistics/Manufacturing
- Marketing/Sales
- Operations
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
Sample Courses
- Risk Management and Business Continuity // CIS 4189C // 4 Credits
- Explores how to properly analyze risks within an IT department, including disaster recovery planning and how to create risk analysis documents.
- Information Technology Project Management Tools // ISM 3110C // 4 Credits
- Studies project management processes and knowledge, as well as Microsoft Excel®, Visio, Microsoft Project® and techniques to drive the project forward.6
- Information Technology Project Management I // ISM 3255C // 4 Credits
- Emphasizes project planning, executing, monitoring and controlling tools and techniques defined by the PMI in the CAPM® certification.2
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Logistics and Operations Specialization
You Bring
- An interest in understanding purchasing strategies across industries
- An understanding of the value efficiencies bring to an organization
You'll Study
- Supply chain and logistics management foundations
- Procurement, purchasing and sourcing strategy
- Quality and risk management
Career Opportunities
- Banking/Finance
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources
- Logistics/Manufacturing
- Marketing/Sales
- Operations
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
Sample Courses
- Principles of Supply Chain // TRA 3086 // 4 Credits
- Studies supply chain management from an operational, tactical and strategic perspective.
- Procurement and Supplier Relations // TRA 4017 // 4 Credits
- Examines purchasing techniques and strategies used across industries.
- Transportation and Distribution Management // TRA 4238 // 4 Credits
- Develops key skills related to selecting transportation options and impact to customers and overall supply chain.
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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Get Credit for What You Know
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
Transfer Credits
Get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average).
Education Built for Working Adults
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.
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
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
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:
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.