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Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate

Programmatic Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

ONLINE BSb DEGREE

Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate

Programmatic Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Bachelor's degree

Programmatic Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

4 years

Approximate Program Length

120

Total Credits

$398

Cost per Credit

Online & campus

Format

Start when you're ready

Register by: Jun 14, 2023

Leaders aren’t born. They’re made — with the help of programs like our Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate. Gain skills to take an organization by the helm, or to start your own business. Courses are just 5 weeks long, so they won’t get in the way of your busy life.

  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Management

  • Operations

  • Operational Planning

  • Performance Management

  • Organizational Resources

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Courses

Courses

1

Course at a time

5

Weeks per course

10

Courses per year

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate.

What you'll learn

When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. 

You’ll learn how to:

  • Integrate decision-making skills to address business needs.
  • Integrate business concepts and principles to advance organizational goals.
  • Analyze interrelationships among distinct functional areas of an organization.
  • Analyze logistics involved in global business operations. ​​​
  • Apply the principles and practices of management in a competitive business environment to advance organizational goals.
  • Apply a creative problem-solving approach to address organizational challenges.
  • Apply business knowledge and skills to manage human and fiscal resources within an organization.

Careers & Outcomes

Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate?

This BSB can prepare you to be a:

  • Business manager
  • General manager
  • Operations manager

8%

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031. 

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Career Services for Life®

Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.

You don’t have to go it alone.

You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.

Tools and resources available 24/7/365

We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Networking & mentorship

Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.

You'll have a team of advisors at University of Phoenix

Tuition

Tuition

Paying for school

Tuition Guarantee

Affordable, Fixed Tuition

$398

Cost per credit

Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.

Earn your degree without starting from scratch

On average, students with prior eligible college credits and relevant life experience saved $11k and 1 year on their undergraduate degree.

We’ve expanded our $1M scholarship commitment

Our scholarships aren’t just for the chosen few. We’ll help you understand which scholarships you may qualify for, worth up to $3,000.

Credit transfer made easy

Earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.

Get credit for what you already know

Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit.

75%

Your prior credits can cover up to 75% of your bachelor’s degree to help you graduate in as little as a year.

Enrollment representatives are ready to help

Need some help?

Our enrollment representatives provide personal support while you make an informed choice about going back to school. Reach us by phone at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Student Experience

Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

Phoenix provides support and resources for busy students

Accreditation & Faculty

Accreditation & Faculty

Count on the quality of your education

Programmatic Accreditation

Our BSB has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.

What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

View the completion and first-year persistence rates for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.

A C B S P Accredited

Real-world Faculty

28

Average years of industry experience

64

Chief Executive Officers
 

85%

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors.

Doris Savron

Faculty Spotlight

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader.

Doris Savron
Vice Provost of Colleges, University of Phoenix

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

General management is a broad field focused on overseeing and coordinating various departments and operations within a business to achieve its goals and objectives. Individuals in this area of the business sector develop and implement strategies, allocate resources, monitor progress and influence effective communication among teams. General management is essential for business success in today’s competitive marketplace.  

In our Bachelor of Science in Business program with a General Management Certificate, you’ll learn how to make an operational plan, improve business performance by setting goals and hone your management skills. These abilities can help you prepare to be a business manager, general manager or operations manager. 

Our Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate approximate program length is four years and 120 total credits. Our standalone General Management Certificate approximate program length is eight months and 18 total credits. These credits may be earned through a combination of coursework, exams and hands-on projects, and are designed to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and skills needed for a management role.

While our General Management Certificate and Leadership and Management Certificate have some similarities in subject matter, there are some distinct differences you should consider when choosing a program. Our General Management Certificate focuses on leading processes and operations of a business while our Leadership and Management Certificate focuses on leading people and teams.

If you want a broad foundation of business knowledge you can apply in diverse management settings, our Bachelor of Science in Business with a General Management Certificate may better suit you. You’ll learn how to coordinate operations across different departments and lead more effective processes.

If you currently work in the business industry and want to pursue new opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Business with a Leadership and Management Certificate may be a better fit. You’ll learn how to lead others through a range of real-world business situations.

*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.