Applied Management, Bachelor of Science (BSAM)*

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) is designed as a degree completion pathway for students who have earned an Associates of Applied Science degree. The BSAM curriculum augments the in-field technical knowledge and experience students have already gained with the core business knowledge necessary to advance in an existing career or branch out and start a new business. With courses in business ethics, communication, finance, human resource management, leadership, project management, supply chain management students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead successfully in their current organizations, industries, and beyond.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 additional credits of general education coursework, which may be taken through concurrent enrollment.

Program Requirements

General Education Courses

ACC 100**	SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
COM 210	PRINCIPLES OF BUS COM	3

Note: ACC 100 must be taken at the transfer institution prior to attendance or through concurrent enrollment

Business Foundation Courses

MGT 201	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3
MKT 202	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3
IT 305	BUSINESS COMPUTING TOOLS	3
MGT 303	BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT	3

BSAM Program Core

COM 300*	COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS	1
COM 320	BUSINESS COM METHODS	3
MGT 402	BUS ETHICS & LEGAL ISSUES	3
MGT 403	INTRO TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 404	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 406	SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL AND TAX ISSUES	3
MGT 453	ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP	3
MGT 454	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 461	BUS STRAT & POLICY CAPSTONE	3
MGT 465	SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 471	SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	3

Note:
*COM 300 is required for all students that obtain a score of 1-3 on the Walsh Communication Placement Exam. The Communication Placement Exam must be completed within the student’s first semester of enrollment at Walsh.

*ACBSP requires new programs to be in place for two years and have graduates from the program to be eligible for accreditation review.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree from Walsh, students must meet general and program-specific graduation requirements. All students must:

Complete a program of study within 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh transcript). A student’s program of study is the specific curriculum required by the institution at the time of the student’s matriculation as an undergraduate degree candidate at Walsh unless the student changes majors or degrees while attending Walsh. If a student changes majors or degrees, the program of study is the specific curriculum required by the College at the time the student officially changes the major or degree.
Earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours toward a bachelor of applied science degree, including a maximum of 90 semester credit hours transferred to Walsh.
Complete 45 semester credit hours toward an undergraduate degree or 30 semester credit hours toward a bachelor of applied science degree in residence at Walsh.
Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (“C”) or better in residence at Walsh.
Complete all communication courses (COM 210, 320, 340 with a grade of “C” (2.000) or better. If COM 300 is required, the course must be completed with a grade of P (Pass).
Limited to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of allowable graduate level coursework. All courses completed at the graduate level need to be completed with a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in residence at Walsh.
File an official Application for Graduation form with the Records and Registration office. An appointment with an advisor can be made to review graduation requirements.
Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “Program Plan.”

Major Requirements

Students must complete all courses in their major and all communication courses (COM), to include any approved or required course substitutions, with a grade of “C” 2.000 or better.

COM 320	BUSINESS COM METHODS	3
MGT 201	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 303	BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 402	BUS ETHICS & LEGAL ISSUES	3
MGT 403	INTRO TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 404	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 406	SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL AND TAX ISSUES	3
MGT 453	ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP	3
MGT 454	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 461	BUS STRAT & POLICY CAPSTONE	3
MGT 465	SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 471	SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	3

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or better in their major and a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or better in all courses taken in residence at Walsh.

120 credits is required for Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree with a minimum of 30 credits in residence and a minimum of 30 general education credits.