Our Business Management Bachelor's Degree program offers foundational concepts used on a daily basis in entry-level management positions. Learn skills such as marketing, human resources, and finance that are transferrable across various industries. Study on your own schedule at a price that fits your budget, paying up to $79 a credit. With Penn Foster College, your goal of earning college credits and a full degree is within reach. View our Business Management Curriculum page for all course information.
Get ready for an exciting career with Penn Foster’s online Business Management Bachelor’s degree program. You’ll take the first step toward building a foundation for success with coursework essential to the day to day work you can expect in a variety of positions. Courses like Principles of Management, Economics, and Organizational Behavior can help you join the 82% of Penn Foster graduates whose lives have improved since finishing their degree. With our alumni working for large corporations such as Rutgers University and The Hershey Company, you can be sure our online Business Management Bachelor’s degree can give you the tools you need to start a rewarding, entry-level career in a variety of environments.
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Q. Where can I work with a bachelor’s degree in business management?
A. Graduates with a business management bachelor’s degree can find rewarding work in a variety of industries and settings, from retail to manufacturing. In any business, those with a business management degree can find entry-level positions in marketing, finance, and even human resources, among others. With a degree in business management, there’s also opportunity for growth. Paired with some experience, you can take your career to several different industries and roles, depending on your goals. You can even learn to start your own business online.
Q. Is a bachelor’s degree worth it?
A. Furthering your education with a bachelor’s degree in any field can positively affect the open positions you’re qualified to apply for, as well as increasing your earning potential. On average, someone with a bachelor’s degree in business can earn up to $11,000 more than with an associate degree, while someone with an associate degree earns around $3,000 more than someone with only a high school diploma.
Q. What is the average salary for someone with a bachelor’s in business management?
A. Generally, the higher the level of education you achieve the higher your earning potential can go. Standard salary can vary based on experience, the company you work for, or the area you live in, but a graduate with a bachelor’s in business management can earn a national average of $61,000 per year.¹
Q. How long does it take to earn a B.S. in business management?
A. An online business management degree with Penn Foster College is self-paced, with no set start dates or deadlines. However, on average, most students complete the bachelor’s degree in a period of four years.
Q. Why should I study business management?
A. Business management skills are relevant to most industries and positions, whether you’re working in a creative role, a hospitality role, or something entirely different. From leadership skills to general education courses, those studying the subject can be considered well-rounded job applicants.
Q. Do credits from the associate degree transfer to the bachelor’s of business management degree?
A. Yes, they can! If you complete your Penn Foster online business management associate degree and want to further your education with a bachelor’s, your completed coursework can be evaluated into the Penn Foster College eight-semester degree program so you don’t need to repeat any classes.
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