have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
have earned a minimum ACT composite of 18 or SAT equivalent (minimum SAT score range of 860-890 when combining Critical Reading plus Math)
must meet the minimum high school subject requirements of 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2 years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and 2 years of Elective Academic Units
Applicants are required to submit official high school transcript(s) and official ACT or SAT score reports (if younger than 21 years old), or official GED. Final high school transcripts must be submitted after graduating or freshman applicants will be unable to begin courses.
English requirements
The IELTS minimum acceptable score is 6.0
International students should have TOEFL score 500 on paper based with 53 on reading, 54 on writing, 53 on Listening, 173 on computer based with 20 on reading, 21 on writing, 19 on Listening and IBT score of 68 with 19 on reading, 16 on writing, 18 on Listening and 15 on speaking.
Students with an associate degree in applied science can integrate their technical background to their business savvy with Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in Business and Applied Science. This flexible program, offered 100% online with the option to take on-campus courses, equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to take a leadership role or start a business of their own.
Unlike a traditional BA in a business program, the Bachelor of Arts in business and applied science is designed to give you the real-world skills and applicable knowledge you need in daily business operations. Take on tasks in marketing, finance, human resources, and other business areas with the critical knowledge it takes to get the job done. A business and applied science program uses theoretical knowledge to support real-world applications.
This program is a popular step beyond an associate degree in applied science. Expand on your existing knowledge and hone your passions to prepare for a position in a new company, a much-deserved promotion, or other career change. Adding business courses to your existing applied science coursework allows you to improve your position in your company or seek out new positions in related companies.
The diverse nature of business courses allows you to change tracks in your career journey. If finance, management, marketing, or other areas don’t fit your passions, select electives that guide you toward a new specialization. Broad business and finance knowledge from general coursework gives you the options you need to survey the business world and find the role suited to your interests.
If you already have a busy career, you can’t afford to take a traditional business program. This degree program from GSU is offered fully online, so you can enjoy a flexible class schedule and location. Fit studying and coursework in between work hours or other busy life commitments to keep your career moving forward with minimal disruption. Move ahead in your career by improving your training without missing years of work.
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General Education Requirements (37-38 Hours)
See Bachelor's Degree Requirements in the catalog for detailed information about the General Education Requirements for transfer students and students admitted as freshmen.
Communications (9 credit hours)
Two courses in written communication (6)
One course in oral communication (3)
Mathematics (3 credit hours)
MATH - 2100 Elementary Statistics (3)
Physical and Life Sciences (7 - 8 credit hours), including at least one laboratory course
One course from Life Sciences (3-4)
One course from Physical Sciences (3-4)
Humanities (9 credit hours)
At least one course from humanities and at least one course from fine arts
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)
ECON - 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON - 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
One additional Social and Behavioral Science Course (3)
Program Requirements (51 Hours)
All core courses for this major are offered as face-to-face and as online courses. When scheduling classes, the "course type" column will indicate if the course is offered online for that term.
ACCT - 2110 Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT - 2111 Managerial Accounting (3)
BLAW - 2100 Business Law I (3)
MGMT - 2100 Principles of Business Management (3)
MIS - 2101 Basics of Information Technology (3)
MKTG - 2100 Introduction to Marketing Management (3)
ENTR - 3100 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
FIN - 3110 Principles of Financial Management (3)
MIS - 3101 Management Information Systems (3)
MGMT - 3099 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
BUS - 3200 Business Communications (3)
MGMT - 3300 Human Resource Management (3)
BUS - 3700 Business Statistics (3)
MGMT - 3400 Production and Operations Management (3)
MGMT - 3500 Organizational Behavior (3)
MGMT - 4600 Globalization of Business (3)
MGMT - 4900 Strategic Management (3)
Applied Science Courses (24 Hours)
Applied science courses transferred from the community college.
Electives (7-8 Hours)
Any 3000 or 4000 level course approved by advisor.
Total - 120 Hours
Reach Your Career Goals
The addition—or expansion—of business skills such as accounting, business law, human resource management, marketing, and management, will allow you to take on leadership roles in a wide range of occupations and fields in highly versatile and in-demand career paths.
GSU prepares you to reach your career goals through dedicated faculty support, a broad range of coursework options, and essential business skills. This course prepares you to start immediately in an entry- or mid-level role in business management, marketing, accounting, or other areas.
A Bachelor of Arts in business and applied science from GSU includes exciting internship and mentorship opportunities. Work closely with experienced faculty members to answer questions, explore skill sets, and find opportunities to gain real-world experience before graduation. An internship might include working with a company based in nearby Chicago. Mentorships can include personal meetings with faculty in your chosen area of expertise.
Not sure your specialization? Keep a general track with courses in many aspects of business. Prepare for a changing career by broadening your base of knowledge and gaining real-world experience in various levels of business. This allows you to easily move into management in a different area or change specialties with confidence.
With an AASB accreditation and dynamic business courses in a range of specializations, our business program is the perfect capstone to your applied science associates program. Build on existing skills to hone your focus. Broaden your base knowledge with additional courses in areas of business related to your passion.
