The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) of Management program is designed to provide students with the management and leadership skills necessary for successful career advancement in trade, industry, and health occupations. The primary objective of this program is to provide a balanced, flexible education.
To enroll in the BAS of Management program, students must have completed an identified technical specialty in trade, industry, or health occupations. A technical specialty constitutes the completion of 36 transferable credits in trade, industry, or health occupations or 26 transferable credits in the trade, industry, and health occupations and 5000 hours of work experience in a technical field.
The BAS of Management degree allows students to integrate their technical specialty area directly into their pursuit of a bachelor's degree.
Get Involved in your Major
There are various clubs on campus including a Business Club. This organization allows business students to choose the specific focus of their time and energy to enhance their educational experiences. Club activities often create networking opportunities and real-life experiences to better prepare students for the job market of their choice.
Practical Experience
Students are encouraged to earn credits by extending their learning beyond the classroom. Job shadowing opportunities exist that allow students to observe the performance of employees in careers related to their area of study. Students will have the opportunity to participate in tours, workshops, fairs, and conferences.
An internship can be a part of a student's academic program and can take place any semester after the sophomore year for up to 12 credits. Student interns gain hands-on workplace experience, have opportunities to network with professionals, and may be offered a full-time position. Area organizations that have offered internships to VCSU students include Bank Forward, Dacotah Bank, Doosan Bobcat, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FEI, Inc., GoPro, Menards, Sodexo, USDA Farm Service Agency, and USDA Rural Development.
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The Department of Business will offer learner-centered business programs that prepare students for careers in a diverse and ever-changing global economy by developing the skills employers identify as vital.
B.A.S. - Management
The BAS of Management program is designed to provide students with the management and leadership skills necessary for successful career advancement in trade, industry, and health occupations. The primary objective of this program is to provide a balanced, flexible education.
To enroll in the BAS of Management program, students must have completed an identified technical specialty in trade, industry, or health occupations. A technical specialty constitutes the completion of 36 transferable credits in trade, industry, or health occupations or 26 transferable credits in the trade, industry, and health occupations and 5000 hours of work experience in a technical field.
Total General Education 36 Hrs Total Major Requirement 84-92 Hrs Total Credits 120-128 Hrs
