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Applied Studies: Management

This online Bachelor's Completion program requires an earned associate degree. Learn how to apply the business skills needed to succeed in your career. Building upon what you’ve learned through your associate program, you’ll grow your management abil...

2026

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Location

Online

Courses

19*

Credit

120 hrs.*

Full-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits)

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Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits)

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College of Professional Studies

The online Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies – Management at the University of New Hampshire is a Bachelor’s Completion program designed for individuals who have completed an associate degree and wish to advance their careers in management. This program offers a flexible, fully online curriculum that emphasizes leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic management. Students will gain practical skills applicable across various industries, preparing them for roles such as operations manager, administrative services manager, or business analyst.

If you would like to learn about our accelerated master's programs, please contact your advisor.

*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.

College of Professional Studies

What is the Management Option in Applied Studies?

This transfer-friendly program is designed for students with an Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college in a technical or specialized field who already have the “hands-on” skills and want to develop the business competencies that will help them advance in their field in a management capacity. The program integrates the technical and general skills developed in an associate degree with the business competencies needed to succeed as a manager in their chosen profession. The focus is on the application of business skills to the student’s professional field. Professional licensure, certification or training may serve as a foundation to this degree, upon approval by academic affairs.

Why study Applied Studies with an Option in Management at UNH College of Professional Studies?

Learn how to apply the business skills needed to succeed in your career. Building upon what you’ve learned through your associate program, you’ll grow your management abilities and potential.

Potential Career Areas

General and Operations Manager
Sales Manager
Administrative Services Manager
Purchasing Manager
Compliance Manager
Loss Prevention Manager
Agent and Business Manager
Cost Estimator
Management Analyst
Business Continuity Planner
First-Line Supervisor
Business Intelligence Analyst

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

This transfer-friendly program is designed for students with an Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college in a technical or specialized field who already have the “hands- on” skills and want to develop the business competencies that will help them advance in their field in a management capacity. The program integrates the technical and general skills developed in an associate degree with the business competencies needed to succeed as a manager in their chosen profession. The focus is on the application of business skills to the student’s professional field. Professional licensure, certification or training may serve as a foundation to this degree, upon approval by academic affairs.

Degree Plan

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence - For students with conferred associate degree.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
MGMT 410	Principles of Management	4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
ACCT 532 or MGMT 569	Financial Accounting or Budget Management	4
Select one of the following:		4
HRM 580	Change Management
HRM 635	Managing Conflict
LD 600	Becoming an Effective Leader
LD 660	Leadership Theory
PSY 646	Psychology of Occupational Stress
Select one approved management elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
FNC 665	Financial Management	4
IDIS 601A or IDIS 601B or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities	4
Select one of the following:		4
MGMT 608	Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
MGMT 634	Contemporary Management Issues
MGMT 625	Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
MGMT 795 or MGMT 797 or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project or Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience	4
Elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	60

Requirements for the Program

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
Select one of the following:		4
MTH 402	Math for Our World
MTH 504	Statistics
MTH 510	Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems		4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World		4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression		4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
IDIS 601A	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy	4
or IDIS 601B	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer
or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities
Total Credits		40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prerequisite: Must have completed an Associate Degree or equivalent in a related applied discipline aligning with Management applied discipline aligning with Management.

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major in Applied Studies - Management
Foundation Courses
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
MGMT 410	Principles of Management	4
Intermediate Courses
ACCT 532	Financial Accounting	4
or MGMT 569	Budget Management
Advanced Courses
FNC 665	Financial Management	4
Leadership Elective
Select one of the following:		4
HRM 580	Change Management
or HRM 635	Managing Conflict
or LD 600	Becoming an Effective Leader
or LD 660	Leadership Theory
or PSY 646	Psychology of Occupational Stress
Legal/Ethical Issues Elective
Select one of the following:		4
MGMT 608	Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
or MGMT 625	Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management
or MGMT 634	Contemporary Management Issues
Management Elective
Select one of the following:		4
Any upper level course with MGMT prefix
Any course with HRM prefix
Any course with OPS prefix
MKT 618	Sales Management
PADM 500	Introduction to Public Administration
PSY 646	Psychology of Occupational Stress
Integrative Capstone
MGMT 795	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship	4
or MGMT 797	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
Total Credits		32

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify patterns of individual and group behavior in organizations and apply management theories and approaches that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations.
Demonstrate leadership skills that enhance organizational performance through application of theories of leadership, motivation, change management, conflict management and managing diversity.
Apply accounting and finance skills and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of financial decision-making in organizations.
Integrate legal and ethical principles into decision-making to assure organizational and individual adherence to corporate ethics and social responsibility.
Integrate and apply management theories and techniques to a specific applied field through an in-depth capstone experience.

Bachelor’s Completion

Learn how to apply the business skills needed to succeed in your career. Building upon what you’ve learned through your associate program, you’ll grow your management abilities and potential.

Admissions Requirements

This degree is specifically designed for students with an associate degree from a regionally accredited college in a technical or specialized field. Professional licensure, certification or training may serve as a foundation to this degree, upon approval by academic affairs.

Course Highlights

Principles of Management
Organizational Behavior
Financial Accounting
Integrative: Applied Studies in Management
…and more!

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Key Benefits of UNH CPS Online

Advantages

100% online courses – Learn from anywhere with flexible scheduling.
8-week terms – Move toward your goals faster.
Affordable tuition – Among the lowest in New England and nationwide.
Nationally ranked – Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Regionally accredited – By the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).
Generous transfer credit policy – About 89% of our students transfer in; we specialize in maximizing your previous college coursework and other college-level learning.
Credit for prior learning – Earn credit for relevant work experience, military training, and other learning outside the classroom.
Rolling admissions – Apply anytime and start in the term that works for you.
No GMAT or GRE required – Streamlined admissions process.
Expert faculty – Instructors are subject matter experts who share real-world experience to help you apply what you learn to your career goals.
Career advising for life – Available to all students, alumni, and even prospective students exploring their options.

Transfer Pathway

Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways.

Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.

B.S. Applied Studies – Management CCSNH Transfer Pathway

Admissions Requirements

Completion of our free, online application for admission
High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Associate degree from a regionally accredited college in a technical or specialized field. Professional licensure, certification or training may serve as a foundation to this degree, upon approval by academic affairs

Accelerated Graduate Program

For motivated undergraduate students interested in pursuing a graduate degree, you can pair this program with an accelerated M.S. in Leadership option that allows you to streamline the completion of your educational goals. This option allows students to complete their bachelor’s and graduate degrees in a fast-tracked five-year timeline.

Qualifications:

Current UNH undergraduate student enrolled in one of the following programs:
GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Apply and be accepted to the M.S. Leadership program.
Completed 90 undergraduate credits (to begin taking courses for dual credit). Most students apply in their junior year; once admitted to the program, students can begin taking select courses for dual credit, provided they’ve completed 90 undergraduate credits.

If you're interested in enrolling in an accelerated graduate program, contact your advisor.

Opportunities for Airmen

Finish Your Bachelor's Degree With the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program.

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Credit for What you Know

Your Prior Learning Counts

Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.

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