Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Emphasis in Management Online
In our online management courses, you’ll build the leadership, communication and operational skills you need to move into supervisory and management roles across business, nonprofit and public organizations.
Program Overview
Prepare for leadership roles with our online management degree program
Our management bachelor’s degree program is designed to help you build the practical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills needed to manage people, processes and day-to-day operations in modern organizations. You’ll combine foundational management concepts with applied coursework in organizational behavior, team leadership and strategic decision-making relevant across business, nonprofit and public sector environments.
Through real-world learning experiences, you’ll strengthen your ability to lead teams, coordinate projects, manage resources and navigate change with ethical judgment and adaptability. You’ll graduate feeling prepared for roles in team supervision, operations support, project coordination, frontline leadership and general management, as well as for future study in business or management.
In this BAAS – Management program, you will:
- Develop the leadership and organizational skills needed to effectively manage teams, coordinate cross-functional collaboration and align people and processes toward shared goals
- Understand workplace dynamics and operational workflows to successfully supervise projects, manage priorities and address frontline challenges
- Improve your ability to guide team performance through clear communication, strategic goal setting and practical problem-solving
- Refine your management approach with versatile competencies that prepare you for leadership roles across business, nonprofit, government, healthcare, retail and service industries
- Develop the leadership and organizational skills needed to effectively manage teams, coordinate cross-functional collaboration and align people and processes toward shared goals
- Understand workplace dynamics and operational workflows to successfully supervise projects, manage priorities and address frontline challenges
- Improve your ability to guide team performance through clear communication, strategic goal setting and practical problem-solving
- Refine your management approach with versatile competencies that prepare you for leadership roles across business, nonprofit, government, healthcare, retail and service industries
Career opportunities in management include:
- Team Lead
- Customer Experience Supervisor
- Operations Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Program Coordinator
- Team Lead
- Customer Experience Supervisor
- Operations Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Program Coordinator
*Price includes distance learning fee.
Tuition
Stay on track financially while earning your management degree online
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the BAAS – Management Emphasis online program. Our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition helps you keep your education costs in check.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BAAS – Management Emphasis | $314 | $942 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees can be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified for aid.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or The Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
What upcoming dates and deadlines should you know?
Our online BAAS Management program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Choose the application deadline that works best for you and begin earning your degree any time of year.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/18/26 | 7/28/26 | 8/4/26 | 8/11/26 | 10/9/26 |
| Fall 1 | 10/12/26 | 9/21/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/6/26 | 12/10/26 |
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Admissions
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The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences — Management Emphasis online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Official Transcripts
- AAS Degree in Management
University Admission Requirements
All applicants must complete an application packet, consisting of:
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25
- Submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and universities you have attended
- All transcripts are required regardless of accreditation. Only regionally accredited institutions will be eligible for transfer credit.
- Verify specific requirements associated with chosen degree program
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences — Management Emphasis Admission Requirements
- Completed AAS degree from a regionally accredited community college, with a major in management
- A course in Elementary Statistical Methods (MATH 1342)
Required statistics coursework may be completed during the program.
Courses
Learn more about the curriculum for our online management courses
The BAAS – Management Emphasis curriculum comprises 120 credit hours, including up to 42 hours in AAS transfer credit, 27-30 hours in emphasis-area classes and any general education coursework needed to meet bachelor's degree requirements.
Students will be able to:
- Address the most common challenges in human resources
- Utilize best practices for recruitment and hiring
- Understand important concepts around diversity and inclusion and be able to apply techniques to engage in difficult conversations to address diversity and inclusion challenges in the workforce
- Apply knowledge of data evaluation to support human resources decisions and activities
- Develop performance management plans and employee engagement processes to benefit employees and business outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Show that quality in manufacturing and quality in services must be approached differently in terms of employees' responsibilities and type and use of technology
- Explain the concept of competitive advantage, which denotes a firm’s ability to achieve market superiority over its competitors
- Understand that if quality is not internalized at the personal level, it will never become rooted in the culture of an organization as organizations ask employees to take more responsibility for acting as the point of contact between the organization and the customer
At the end of this course students will have:
- Obtained an in-depth understanding of key management theories regarding motivation, leadership, communication, decision-making and personality
- Participated in related exercises and group discussions that teach team building, appreciation of diversity and professionalism
- Addressed conflict management, stress management, counseling, appraising, motivating, rewarding and leading personnel
- Recognized current concerns for management in a global economy
- Participated in critical-thinking exercises and simulations to understand current management concerns for making ethical decisions
- Developed an understanding of the environmental constraints that influence organizational decision-making, including the legal, social, political and competitive aspects of organizational strategy
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe and interpret trends impacting the management of organizational behavior across borders and how companies develop their overseas business strategies
- Assess the implications of globalization for countries, industries, firms and communities
- Review the major trends in global and regional integration
- Examine the changing balance of global economic power and trade and investment flows among countries
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Understand the key elements of the global business environmen.
- Analyze the impact of political, economic, social and technological factors on international business
- Develop effective cross-cultural communication skills
- Gain insights into how cultural differences can affect business negotiations and relationships
- Gain practical exposure through visits to local businesses and multinational corporations
- Connect theoretical knowledge with real-world business practices
- Enhance language skills relevant to business communication in the host country
- Immerse in the local culture to understand the cultural nuances that impact business interactions
- Foster a global mindset and appreciation for diversity
- Conduct a research project on a relevant international business topic
- Develop analytical and research skills applicable to global business challenges
- Engage with local business professionals and organizations
- Develop networking and professional skills for a global business environment
- Reflect on experiences and learnings throughout the study abroad program
- Foster personal and professional development
Students will learn:
- Common project management terminology
- Different stakeholders in large projects
- Various project planning methods and tools
- How to focus on project success factors, strategy and their implementation
By the end of this course, students will have:
- Obtained an in-depth understanding of key management theories regarding motivation, leadership, communication, decision-making and personality
- Participated in related exercises and group discussions that teach team building, appreciation of diversity and professionalism
- Studied conflict management, stress management, counseling, appraising, motivating, rewarding and leading personnel
- Recognized current concerns for management in a global economy
- Participated in critical thinking exercises and simulations to understand current management concerns for making ethical decisions
- Developed an understanding of the environmental constraints that influence organizational decision-making, including the legal, social, political and competitive aspects of organizational strategy 21
Students will be able to:
- Understand the challenges that human resource professionals face
- Apply concepts learned in class to address challenges covered in the course
- Utilize leadership styles and practices that facilitate team cohesiveness
- Apply strengths-based leadership practices in the workplace
- Understand their own ethical leadership style and what the other styles are
- Collect human resource data utilizing human resource information system software
Communication - 6 Hours
Mathematics - 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences - 6 Hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours
Creative Arts - 3 Hours
American History - 6 Hours
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours
Component Area Options - 6 Hours
42 hours of technical or academic credit taken as part of completed AAS degree.
