Program Highlights
The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Studies is available to transfer students who have completed a block of twenty-one (21) semester hours in a designated field of study.
Students must complete twenty-seven (27) semester hours from the disciplines of Business Administration, Human Behavior and Development or Communication at the 3000/4000 levels.
This program can be completed through a combination of online and on-campus courses or 100% online.
Career Impact
A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies will be able to Demonstrate the ability to combine technical expertise and business administration and human behavior competencies to arrive at appropriate, effective decisions.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to meet organizational goals or objectives.
Apply the technical and cognitive skills necessary to remain relevant in the workplace.
Earning Your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
45hrs
General Education
27hrs
General Electives
48hrs
Applied Requirements
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies program is designed to enable the adult student who has a concentrated block of hours in a specific field of study but has not completed the requirements to complete a degree by providing the cognitive and technical skills of effective communication, business administration, human behavior, and development, problem-solving, and decision-making necessary to remain relevant in the workplace. The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Studies is available to transfer students who have completed a block of twenty-one (21) semester hours in a designated field of study. Students must complete twenty-seven (27) semester hours in the disciplines of Business Administration, Human Behavior, and Development or Communication at the 3000/4000 levels. This degree enables students to combine a concentration of lower-level coursework with upper-level university credits in three designated areas resulting in an application-oriented degree program.
A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies will be able to:
- Appraise information to connect technical expertise, business administration skills, human behavior knowledge, and communication skills to make appropriate, effective decisions.
- Analyze information to create effective oral and written communication.
- Evaluate information to identify the technical and cognitive skills necessary to remain viable in the workplace.
- Identify the ethical responsibilities of organizations and relevant ethical issues.
- Conduct relevant research appropriate to the discipline(s).
- Explain how cultural differences impact management decisions.
| Requirement | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 45 hours |
| General Electives - 1000-4000 level courses that do not meet other degree requirements. | 27 hours |
| Applied Requirements | 48 hours |
| A block of 21 semester hours must be transferred to Amberton University from a specific field of study. | 21 hours |
| 27 hours must be completed at Amberton University at the 3000/4000 level selected from any of the Business Administration, Human Behavior & Development or Communication course offerings | 27 hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 hours |
| Minimum requirements for a BS in Applied Studies | |
| Semester hours completed at Amberton University | 33 hours |
| Semester hours completed at the 3000/4000 level | 42 hours |
| Semester hours completed at the 3000/4000 level at Amberton University | 27 hours |
| Semester hours for a degree | 120 hours |
| Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) required | 2.0 |
Degree Plan Requirements
45hrs
General Education
27hrs
General Electives
48hrs
Applied Requirements
Certification programs can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone programs of study. Students may earn one or more certifications offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.
- Business Management Essentials
- Customer Service
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Executive Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Soft Skills
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Sample Courses
COM4405 – Persuasion COM3461 – Technical Writing BUS3101 – Business Law BUS3104 – Statistical Analysis I BUS4425 – Entrepreneurship BUS4415 – Social Media in Business BUS4460 – Customer Service Best Practices MKT3151 – Marketing Fundamentals MKT4260 – Digital Marketing Foundations MKT4270 – eCommerce & Web Analysis
Bachelor of Science - Applied Studies
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