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Bachelor’s in Business Management

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Level up into leadership with a business management degree

As a leader in today’s business world, you’ll do more than manage — you’ll also innovate, inspire, and drive meaningful change. Earning a business management degree can help you build a powerful skill set that can be applied across a broad range of industries and organizational settings, or even set you up to pursue your passion for creating your own company.

If you dream of building teams, launching new ventures, or rising to meet complex challenges, earning your Bachelor’s in Business Management here at DeVry University can prepare you to play a vital role:

  • Enhance your business mindset with hands-on learning that integrates analytics and management. You’ll tackle real-world scenarios and develop the skills needed to motivate employees, make data-informed decisions, and drive performance.

  • Choose your own path with specializations including Business Analytics, Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Global Supply Chain Management, Accounting, and more.

  • Prepare for the future with AI: We embed AI literacy and skill-building into our courses so you can streamline workflows, analyze data, conduct effective research, and perform your job more efficiently.

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Specializations
  • 03 Accreditation
  • 04 Careers
  • 05 Ways to save
  • 06 FAQs

What you’ll learn in our business management degree program

You have what it takes to become an inspiring leader, and with the right education, you’ll be ready to take charge in the business world. Here at DeVry, we’ll help you develop the skills you need to make your mark in business leadership. Whether you’re passionate about spearheading new initiatives, leading financial departments, or overseeing global operations, you can take the next step in your business management career here.

Strategic management

Develop the fundamental competencies necessary to strategically manage and align financial decisions with operational goals.

Applied AI for organizational leadership

Learn to leverage AI tools for risk assessment, workflow optimization, predictive modeling, strategic planning, compliance monitoring, and other business management responsibilities.

Effective leadership

Build an understanding of cross-cultural leadership dynamics, strategies for managing teams, and skills for effective communication and research. 

Corporate finance

Go hands-on with corporate finance principles and practical tools necessary for productive financial planning and decision-making.

Project management

Utilize core project management principles to create essential documents for effectively communicating with varying audiences through media.

Global business operations

Explore global business complexities, including the unique challenges that come with operating internationally.

Business management courses and credits

Classes

36-38

Credits

122

Semesters

81

Build critical business management skills in classes like:
BUSN278
Budgeting and Forecasting
COMP121
Computer Applications with AI for Business
BUSN379
Finance
MGMT410
Human Resource Management
BUSN369
International Business
BIAM112
Introduction to AI and Business Analytics
MGMT404
Project Management

Learn more about the courses and details of this degree in our program guide.

 

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Your program perks
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Level up your learning — Eligible undergraduate students can enroll in up to 3 graduate-level elective courses (9 credit hours), potentially helping you get a head start on select master’s degrees from our Keller Graduate School of Management.2
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Receive an immersive education with interactive e-learning materials, business simulations, real-life case studies, and online meetings and collaboration.
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Access career development strategies with an introduction to professional associations, access to industry resources, and participation in career-building activities so you can hit the ground running after graduation.
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Earn a digital badge to demonstrate your new skills and dedication to continuous learning when you complete an eligible course.

Pick your business management specialization

You deserve an education that is tailored to your unique skills, aligns with your passions, and brings you closer to your goals. Here at DeVry, you can focus your business management degree through one of several specializations to hone in on the area that’s right for you.

Accounting

Dive into accounting principles and build key financial management insights so you can gain the skills to prepare reports, identify tax implications, and more. In this specialization, you’ll learn to use financial data to support business goals and drive growth:

  • Gain exposure to today’s relevant accounting principles with elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading content built into your coursework.

  • Learn to use financial statements in the decision-making process.

  • Discover how to strengthen financial oversight through AI tools and technologies.

  • Practice analyzing technologies used to develop automated accounting systems.

  • Explore tax planning principles and build auditing skills to support an organization’s financial processes and goals.

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Business Analytics

Use big data analytics to solve business problems, mitigate risks, and help organizations grow:

  • Learn to select and apply methods to summarize data, identify patterns, and make predictions.

  • Design databases, retrieve requested information, and develop reports.

  • Practice analyzing website activity and optimizing websites for desired results.

  • Evaluate business processes and systems, recommend improvements, and plan change initiatives.

  • Use AI-driven predictive analytics and data visualization to flag unusual transactions, manage inventory, identify trends, and inform business decisions.

  • Identify and analyze risk types and risk mitigation strategies to evaluate how potential issues impact business outcomes.

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Finance

Hone your math, statistics, and creative problem-solving skills to help businesses make strategic financial decisions that drive growth and mitigate risk:

  • Learn to evaluate investment decisions and report your findings. 

  • Practice preparing and analyzing financial statements.

  • Build an understanding of the global financial system and learn to evaluate its complexities.

  • Study and analyze how fixed-income securities are traded. 

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Global Supply Chain Management

Put your business skills to work on an international scale with a focus on global supply chain management:

  • Apply decision-making to identify potential solutions to supply chain issues. 

  • Analyze the end-to-end supply chain to increase customer service and profitability.

  • Assess business decisions such as make vs. buy, supplier evaluation and selection, and global sourcing.

  • Use contemporary tools such as master production scheduling, materials resource planning, and capacity resource planning for optimal efficiencies. 

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Health Services Management

Use your business skills to make a positive impact in healthcare:

  • Assess health system capabilities, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions.

  • Learn how AI enhances healthcare operations in areas like data privacy and security, capacity planning, resource management, and budgeting.

  • Explore legal concepts and principles within healthcare.

  • Evaluate budgets and align financial decisions with operational goals.

  • Analyze managed care to improve quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

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Hospitality Management

Combine your interest in business and hospitality while building skills in tourism, event management, and more:

  • Apply traditional and contemporary management, customer service, and financial practices in the lodging industry.

  • Explore event models in the context of sponsors, venues, staffing, finance, exhibits, procuring services, marketing, and legal implications.

  • Develop a deep understanding of the tourism industry to inform managerial approaches, including the management of casinos and many other destinations.

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Human Resource Management

Turn your passion for working with people into a future in human resources management:

  • Prepare for real-world scenarios with coursework that aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

  • Develop solutions to personnel disputes and grievances.

  • Apply management theories to make organizational planning and staffing decisions.

  • Evaluate technology options used for managing the human resource function.

  • Produce a comprehensive business plan to guide strategy and operations. 

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Marketing

Dive into the consumer-facing side of business with a focus on marketing:

  • Analyze economic, psychological, cultural, and other factors that affect consumer behaviors.

  • Manage a firm’s online presence through digital marketing efforts, like creating, overseeing, and promoting an online identity.

  • Study macro-environmental factors to develop effective international marketing strategies.

  • Understand the role brands play in the customer experience.

  • Explore current trends and technologies in marketing and their application.

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Project Management

Apply your organization, communication, and leadership skills to a career in project management:

  • Receive a complimentary Project Management Institute (PMI) student membership, which includes A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), a certification exam fee discount, and more.3

  • Prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam in our Project Management Exam Preparation course, developed as part of our status as a PMI Authorized Training Partner.4

  • Learn to create procurement documents, identify and manage risk, and assess project management methodologies.

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Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Develop your entrepreneurial spirit and build job-relevant skills to pursue your small business goals:

  • Create long-range budgets based on sales forecasts to plan for financial needs.

  • Apply decision-making techniques to effectively operate a small business.

  • Identify opportunities and develop new products and services.

  • Build a thorough business plan to guide a company’s strategy and operations. 

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Bachelor of Science in Business Management is accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.5

  • Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC): Our Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Project Management Specialization is accredited by GAC.6 View our project management mission statement.

  • PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP): As a Premier level ATP of the Project Management Institute (PMI), DeVry is proud to offer project management exam prep course PROJ432, which provides authorized content helping students meet education requirements for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.4

  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Our Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Human Resource Management Specialization is acknowledged by SHRM and aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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accreditations

Business management careers

Business management is a broad field filled with opportunities to lead teams, shape industries, start your own business, and more. Roles you pursue can vary depending on your specialization, and some you might consider include:

  • Accountant

  • Business or data analyst

  • Financial planner or investment analyst

  • Human resources manager

  • Manager

  • Marketer

  • Product manager

  • Project manager

  • Sales representative

Here at DeVry, we’re committed to helping you succeed during school and beyond graduation. You’ll have access to our Career Services — including tools, resources, and guidance — to help you make your business management goals a reality.

Ways to save

Discover options that can help make your education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.7

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Transfer credits

Your hard work matters: Learn how to transfer up to 80 qualifying credit hours.

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Employer reimbursement

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Military and veteran benefits

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do with a business management degree?

A business management degree equips you with skills that are applicable across a diverse range of leadership roles, allowing you to pursue career opportunities in management, marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship, and more.

Is a business management degree worth it?

Yes, for many, a business management degree is worth it, especially if you’re looking to advance your career or pursue leadership roles. Additionally, while actual local growth may vary, employment of management analysts is expected to grow 9% nationwide from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How long does it take to get a business management degree?

You can earn your Bachelor’s in Business Management here at DeVry in as little as 2 years and 8 months on an accelerated schedule or in 4 years on a normal schedule.1

Is business management a good major?

Yes, business management is a good major for many because it provides a broad, versatile knowledge base in areas like problem-solving, decision-making, AI applications for business leadership, and strategic management that can be applied to many industries.

When you earn your Bachelor’s in Business Management here at DeVry, you can also choose from several specializations so you can focus your degree based on your unique interests and career goals.

How do I apply to DeVry?

Applying is quick and easy:

  • Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
  • Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
  • Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

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Our project management mission statement

The mission of DeVry University’s project management degree specializations is to educate students with real-world, industry-relevant project management knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to manage successful projects in today's business environment.

Project management outcomes

• Apply a broad theoretical and technical understanding of the project management discipline to manage projects successfully.
• Evaluate the various project management concepts and techniques used in the management of projects.
• Implement innovative project approaches to solve specialized business problems in predictable and unpredictable environments.
• Manage complex professional and technical activities creating organizational value and navigate risk in various contexts within the project management framework.
• Assess the impact of internal and external factors that may promote or hinder individual decisions and the management of people, procedures, processes, and projects.

18 semesters to complete assumes full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester; enrollment in additional credit hours may be needed in some semesters. Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.
2A selection of graduate courses are available to undergraduate students who have completed 89 credit hours in a qualifying program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. At the time of application to a Keller graduate degree program, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
3A complimentary PMI student membership is provided to students enrolled in any DeVry University PROJ course.
4Provider is a member of the PMI ATP Program. PMI does not specifically endorse, approve, or warrant ATP’s products, courses, publications, or services.
5Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP-accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP-accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.
6Student outcomes data for all DeVry and Keller PMI GAC accredited programs. Student achievement data for all DeVry and Keller PMI GAC-accredited programs.
7Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Visit our scholarships page to learn about requirements and restrictions. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.

PMBOK, CAPM, the GAC seal, and the PMI ATP seal are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.