Bachelor of Science in Management — Boston
Enhance your business capabilities with the Bachelor of Science in Management. You will practice managerial and leadership skills by immersing yourself in real-world experiential opportunities, and will develop the critical and ethical thinking skills necessary to adapt to today's complex management challenges. This program is also available in an online format.
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Overview
Northeastern’s Bachelor of Science in Management degree program equips you to dive into the world of business with real-world, experiential opportunities to develop the skills you'll need to manage resources, solve problems, and oversee staff daily.
Through a targeted curriculum, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), you'll be immersed in disciplines including accounting, business strategy, law, marketing, communications, project management, international business, and entrepreneurship.
From the fundamental principles of business management to the critical questions of diversity, corporate responsibility, and the impacts of globalization - you’ll build both a theoretical background and the practical proficiency to respond effectively to complex business challenges.
This degree allows you to choose an optional concentration in entrepreneurship or digital marketing to focus on the industry or skill set that most interests you.
Prior Learning Assessment/Transfer Credits Options
Northeastern knows experience makes the difference, and that is why we work with applicants to determine how we can turn their prior classroom learning and work experience into transfer credit – up to 60 credits. Here are a couple of transfer credit opportunities for students entering the BS in Management:
- Accredited Institutions—Students can transfer previously earned credits (up to 60 credits) from a regionally accredited institution such as a community college.
- Year Up – Receive up to 28 credits toward the BS in Management program for your Year Up experience (That’s a savings of over $15,000!). Additionally, you’ll be strongly considered for a scholarship worth up to $10,000.
- Credit for Prior Learning - Transfer credit for students’ experience through prior learning assessments and professional certifications may be available for this program.
Program objectives
- To gain functional knowledge for career advancement in accounting, business strategy, law, marketing, communications, project management, international business, and entrepreneurship
- To build skills and techniques to solve problems, manage resources, and oversee business operations
- To develop competencies in real-world applications to foster diversity, corporate responsibility, and the impacts of globalization
Unique Features
- Build a global alumni network to reference throughout your leadership and business careers
- Engage in courses taught by industry-aligned faculty with real world experience
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Tailor this degree curriculum to align with your Career Goals (– electives and concentrations prepare you to set yourself apart )
Accreditation
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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Projected job openings each year
Median Annual wage for Management Occupations
Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace.
This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Get Set With a Custom Course Plan
Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
University-Wide Requirement
Minimum 120 total semester hours required
Minimum 2.000 GPA required
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Foundation Courses
54 semester hours required
English
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 1.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 1.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 1.00 |
Introductory Coursework
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Mathematics
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Economics and Marketing
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Information Management and Technology
Choose one of the following:
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Choose one of the following:
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Ethics and Law
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Accounting and Finance
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Major Required Courses
25 semester hours required
Introductory Course
Credits 3.00 |
Supply Chain Management
Credits 3.00 |
International Business
Credits 3.00 |
Project and Talent Management
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Change Management
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Capstone
Credits 4.00 |
Professional Electives/ Optional Concentrations
Complete one of the following options. Courses from the major may not double count in the concentration.
Professional Electives
Complete 12 semester hours from the following:
ENG 3300, CMN, ITC, LDR, MGT, MKT, HRM
OR
Optional Concentration
Electives
Complete elective courses to reach the required 120 semester hours.
Concentrations
Note: Please consult with your advisor.
15 semester hours required.
Required Courses
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Elective Course
Complete one of the following:
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
Note: Please consult with your advisor.
15 semester hours required
Required Courses
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
MKT 3100 Marketing Analytics
Elective Course
Complete one of the following:
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 | ||
Credits 3.00 |
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"We empower our students to excel as leaders and tackle today's and tomorrow's business challenges. Our classes are all about experiential learning, sparking creativity, and sharpening leadership abilities."
- Francesca Grippa
Cost and Tuition
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Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Did you know?
Given organizations’ continuous need for qualified managers, those with bachelor’s degrees in management are well positioned to obtain a supervisory or mid-level management position. Specific job prospects, however, are highly contingent upon the industry that you choose to enter.
Impressive Demand:
- 500,000 management jobs are expected to be added by 2024.
What can you do with your degree?
Simply put, this bachelor's degree program is for students who wish to assume or move into a management position. A degree in management is universally applicable, and the skills you acquire can be applied in any number of organizations.
Holding a bachelor's degree in Management will help you apply for a variety of jobs, including:
- Management Analyst
- Human Resource Manager
- Project Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Cost Estimator
- Market and Survey Researcher
- Operations Research Analyst
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Admissions
Application Facts – begin at our website
- No application fees
- No SATs or ACTs required
- Multiple start terms per year
Requirements
- Online application – free and simple to complete
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree or completed attestation form
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language
For more information on Bachelor's Completion Admissions Requirements, please visit our Application Web Page.
Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.
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Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.
Military Discount Active U.S. servicemembers and their spouses are eligible to receive an amended tuition rate of $250/semester hour for our Bachelor Completion Programs. Northeastern is committed to making education within reach and affordable for our military students.
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