Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management

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A median of 76 credits accepted
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Grow Your Skills and Your Career with a BPS in Business and Management

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management program focuses on the key strengths employers are looking for so you can build a stronger career.

In this flexible, fully online program, you’ll bolster your business acumen with hands-on projects that apply management theory to real workplace best practices. Enhancing your previous experience, the practical curriculum helps you grow your competence in and confidence with marketing, business strategy, leadership, finance, and other skills that keep well-rounded professionals competitive.

Fast Facts:

The benefits of a four-year college degree are equivalent to an investment that returns 15.2% per year (Source: Brookings Institute)


Top jobs for BPS holders include office manager, procurement coordinator, and systems administrator (Source: payscale.com)


The median annual salary for a management analyst is $82,450 per year (Source: BLS)


120

credit hours

Online BPS in Business and Management Program Details

Excelsior University’s degree program in professional studies in business and management offers a skills-based curriculum that prepares students for leadership roles. Ideal for adult learners with prior college and professional experience, a BPS can open doors to greater career options and higher salaries.

Finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, information technology, and data analytics are some of the most in-demand business and management specializations.

Excelsior University’s BPS in Business and Management program provides a solid foundation in essential business principles, skills, and knowledge that are crucial for successful entrepreneurship when starting your own business.

In Excelsior University’s BPS in Business and Management program, you’ll learn how to utilize financial management concepts and tools, communicate effectively, lead strategically, and make ethical, informed business decisions using data.

Earning a business and management degree can lead to many different career paths, including:

  • Finance
  • Human resources
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Project management
  • Entrepreneurship

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Common Careers with an
Online BPS in Business and Management

  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Supply Chain Manager

Explore Common Careers

Graduates at commencement
The reason I went with Excelsior is because it’s military friendly. There were really no hiccups, it was a quality program, and most of the courses I took were applicable to my real life.

Richard Didymus
Associated in Applied Science in Administrative
Management Studies, 2016
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management, 2017
Master of Science in Management, 2018

Recognitions & Accreditations

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IACBE Accreditation

The School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Excelsior University received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivira road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Review our IACBE accredited programs.

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Institutional Accreditation

Excelsior University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Excelsior University’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

All of Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.