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Inspire Change in Any Organization
Are you inspired by the dynamic forces of change and potential for growth in the ever-evolving business landscape? Do you want to lead business-improvement efforts and manage innovation initiatives for an organization? If so, DeVry University’s Bachelor's Degree in Management is designed to help students like you gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt in rapidly changing and competitive global marketplaces.
If you’re a creative problem solver, consider earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from DeVry University. This onsite or online business management degree helps prepare students for a business career in a variety of industries. Through this program, you can gain versatile problem-solving and management skills that can help you prepare for what’s next in your field. With a Bachelor's Degree in Management, you will be introduced to management concepts like budgeting and forecasting, project management and marketing. You’ll learn through real-world management scenarios and practice the skills needed to motivate employees and help them perform.
Get to Know Our Bachelor's in Management
When you partner with DeVry to earn your Bachelor's in Management degree, you'll learn strategies used to manage employees and business goals across a variety of functions. Our professors are professionals who can help you create a solid foundation in areas such as accounting, project management, marketing, entrepreneurship and human resources. You can choose to earn your degree 100% online or through a combination of online and onsite at one of our campus locations.
- Join a growing profession: Launch a career in a fast-growing field. On a national level, employment of management analysts is expected to grow 14 percent nationally from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.1
- Choose your own path: With our undecided model, you’ll be exposed to 10 different online business management degree specializations and be better equipped to choose your path.2
- Learn from experienced professors: DeVry’s faculty bring real-world experiences that can be immediately applicable to the workplace.
- Experience flexibility to fit your life: Study full- or part-time and tailor your DeVry experience to fit your life. Classes start every eight weeks, so you can begin your business management degree when it makes sense for you.
Business Management Degree Specializations
Prepare for business management roles across various industries by customizing your onsite or online business management degree based on your goals. You can pick one of 10 specializations right away or wait until you're more familiar with the space2. Students dedicate at least 30 credit hours of their coursework to their preferred business management program specialization.
Available management degree specializations include:
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Management in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The courses within our Bachelor's in Business Management degree program span a broad range of topics related to business administration, finance, management practices and business analytics. Because technology drives modern business, we've infused technology into our management curriculum so you'll prepare to solve problems and help move organizations forward through hands-on learning.
The Bachelor's in Management program covers the following:
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Administration and Management
Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management, and resource management. -
Critical Thinking
Learn how to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. -
Mathematical Reasoning
Use mathematical formulas to solve problems or project outcomes. -
Judgment and Decision Making
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice.
14% Projected Growth
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.1
Accreditation Matters
DeVry University’s Bachelor Degree in Management has achieved voluntary accreditation** from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org, demonstrating that it has met the standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.
Career Opportunities
A bachelor's degree in management can prepare you for a number of careers in business, such as human resources, project management, sales and marketing and more. Graduates of DeVry’s Business Management degree program may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers depending on their specialization of choice:
- Accountant
Accountants are employed in a wide range of industries where they help business leaders keep track of expenses and revenues. They also play a role in shaping the direction of a business through the budgeting of projects and initiatives.
- Business Analyst
Business analysts evaluate the processes at a business to determine their efficiency and identify ways that they could be improved.
- Data Analyst
Data analysts gather and organize data into clear reports. Using these reports, the analyst draws conclusions on how a company can be run more efficiently and then presents this information to upper management.
- Financial Planner
Financial planners work with a company to help them develop effective budgets. These budgets are based on fiscal goals that the company wishes to reach. They also work to develop investment and savings strategies for the company.
- Investment Analyst
Investment analysts research the investments a company makes to help them make profitable decisions.
- Manager
Managers oversee a group or team of employees within a department to ensure that productivity goals are being met.
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Business Management Degree Courses
The courses within DeVry’s Bachelor’s in Management degree program cover topics related to finance, business administration, technology and beyond. Depending on the specialty you choose, core or required coursework for DeVry’s business management students may include data analysis, principles of economics, marketing and project management. Additional classes in your field of study will depend on the requirements of your degree specialization.
At DeVry, we believe in broadening your knowledge and skills beyond the specific area of your business degree program. To help prepare you for the interconnected workplace and business markets of tomorrow, your general studies may include communications, humanities, mathematics, social sciences and more.
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
One of:
| ACCT207 | Fundamentals of Accounting |
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
Management and Leadership
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| LEAD335 | Cross Cultural Leadership |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
One of:^
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| PROJ404 | Project Management for the Profession |
^All students pursuing the PROJ concentration must take PROJ404.
Senior Project
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Analytics
| BIAM300 | Managerial Applications of Business Analytics |
| BIAM400 | Applied Business Analytics |
| BIAM410 | Database Concepts in Business Intelligence |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1854 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
One of:^
| MATH200 | Quantitative Reasoning |
| MATH221 | Statistics For Decision-Making |
^Students selecting the Business Intelligence and Analytics Management major/concentration must take MATH221.
Additional General Education Selection
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
FAQs: Business Management Degree
What is a management degree?
A management degree teaches students what they need to know to manage organizations and lead people in business settings. Management degrees can be earned at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level and can focus on specific areas within business.
Interested in additional information about management degrees? Learn about business management degree requirements and the benefits of earning a management degree.
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Whether you want to complete a business management degree online or take classes at one of our 40+ campus locations, at DeVry you can choose a business degree program that’s the right fit for you. DeVry’s Bachelor’s in Management offerings, like our Bachelor’s in Business Administration, are designed for students with little to no prior college education and work experience. If you have relevant prior college credits or professional experience, you might consider a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management, which offers many of the same specializations.
Career Services for Bachelor's Degree Students
Whether you're working to move ahead in your field or looking to take an entirely new path, DeVry’s career services team has helped thousands of bachelor’s degree holders get started with or further develop their career plans. Improve your resume, establish networking contacts, and explore opportunities in your field after graduation. Wherever your management degree takes you, DeVry has tools, resources and advisors available to help you pursue your professional goals.
1Growth indicated on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm
**Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
2Students may start this program as "Undeclared," but must select a specialization after the completion of 45 semester credit hours.
3Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
4Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 as part of this requirement or the General Education Option.
5Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
