Management, BAS
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree program provides opportunities for individuals who have completed approved Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science degree programs.
Degree Requirements
- Completion of the SMSU's Liberal Education Program
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) from any MnSCU campus, and
- SMSU Liberal Education Graduation Requirements.
- A minimum of 30 semester credit hours through Southwest Minnesota State University.
- A minimum of 40 semester credit hours at the 300 or 400 level.
- The requirements for an approved B.A.S. major.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for courses taken while enrolled at SMSU.
Bachelor of Applied Science-Management Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Courses | ||
| ACCT 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 230 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| Upper-Division Courses | ||
| BLAW 305 | Business Law I: Legal Environment and Contract Law | 3 |
| FIN 350 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 300 | Management Principles | 3 |
| MGMT 455 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 492 | Business Policy | 3 |
| MGMT 495 | Senior Examination | 0 |
| MKTG 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 456 | Organizational Behavior and Theory | 3 |
| or MGMT 457 | Interpersonal Skills | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 credits of the following: | 3 | |
| International Business & Economics | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Quality Management | ||
| Conflict Resolution | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Prod & Oper Management | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Procurement and Inventory Management | ||
| Transportation and Logistics Management | ||
| Diversity Management | ||
| Training & Development | ||
| Labor Relations | ||
| Organizational Behavior and Theory | ||
| Interpersonal Skills | ||
| Leadership and Team Management | ||
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Additional Requirements
- A combined total of at least 42 Semester Credits must be earned in the three categories above.
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 within the BASM major as a requirement for graduation.
- Final approval of a student’s BASM degree program shall rest with the academic advisor and SMSU’s Business and Public Affairs Department.