Bachelor of Science
Business (Cohort) Degree
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Business (Cohort) Degree
Accelerated. Online. Practical Business Degree.
This accelerated business degree will give you the tools you need to excel in any business setting. Gain what you need to be competitive in the industry with practical learning in marketing, economics, finance and accounting, systems and information management, change management, and human resources.
Apply what you learn immediately to business.
Along with exploring key industry fundamentals, you will select eight practical projects aligned with those topics to apply your learning. You’ll incorporate one or more elements of each course as well your own work-based experience into your applied project. For example, you might choose to develop a training guide or presentation based on your professional goals and workplace needs.
Build your business profile, your professional network, and increase marketability.
Throughout the business program you’ll work on building your professional profile through social media to expand your career network and take career assessments to evaluate the skills you’ve gained that make you marketable. And as you build your network, you'll learn more about potential employers and how you can match the profile they are looking for.
Whether you are a professional working in a corporate environment or owner of a small entrepreneurial venture, the Bellevue University Business Degree will help you to develop the level of performance you’ll need to succeed professionally. In the Capstone course, you’ll use a real business simulation project to demonstrate you have the knowledge and skills learned over the course of the program.
Take one subject at a time in an accelerated business degree.
Transfer in with an associate degree (or at least 60 credits from a previous institution), and have the option of earning your Business Degree as part of an accelerated cohort.* The cohort offers a simplified study experience that involves registering once for courses at the beginning of the program and taking courses with the same group of peers online—having more collaborative experiences and graduating with a stronger network to start your career.
Transition smoothly into a graduate degree.
The versatile nature of the online business bachelor’s degree means you’ll be building a foundation for a graduate degree in virtually any industry. When you graduate, you could continue your education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or many other graduate programs.
Courses
What You’ll Learn
The Bachelor’s in business degree prepares students to communicate, think, and perform like a business professional.
The Bachelor of Science in Business (Cohort), online or in-class cohort program will prepare graduates to:
- Communicate in a positive and productive manner to support the business.
- Make decisions to solve problems that eliminate inefficiencies and decrease costs.
- Develop and implement initiatives that enable the business to prosper.
- Interpret financial statements and concepts to improve business performance.
Business (Cohort) Degree Courses
Current students please login to BRUIN and select “Academic Progress” for your curriculum requirements.
Requirements (40 credit hours)
(Click a course name below to view course details)
Term 1
1st Six weeks:
In this course, students learn the basics of supply and demand of consumer goods and services. Course topics include pervasive business technology such as Microsoft Office 365 as well as disruptive digital technology, and resources, terminology, and concepts for the major functional areas in business. Students will be introduced to various careers in business.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 384, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
2nd Six weeks:
In this course, students learn how to create and deliver effective messages across multiple business entities. Communication topics include best practices for composing, transmitting, and interpreting messages. Additional areas of focus include how to articulate your thoughts clearly, persuasive communication, active listening, professional writing, and integrating social media with business communication.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 394, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
Term 2
1st Six weeks:
In this course, students learn how to set strategy and coordinate efforts of employees to accomplish the objectives of the business. Management topics include interpreting key performance indicators; linking actions, behaviors, and consequences; and optimizing business performance. Additional skill areas of focus include analytical skills, inductive reasoning, and critical thinking.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 404, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
2nd Six weeks:
In this course, students learn how to manage employment-related aspects of the business. Human resource topics include employee recruitment, establishing policies and procedures, and managing performance issues. Additional skill areas of focus include negotiation, conflict management, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 414, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
Term 3
1st Six weeks:
In this course, students learn how to create, communicate, and deliver effective messaging and information that has value for business stakeholders. Marketing topics include ethical and legal implications of decisions, best practices for traditional, digital, and social media marketing, and analyzing marketing data to maximize business performance. Additional skill areas of focus include marketing and communications technology, and digital media.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 424, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
2nd Six weeks:
In this course, students learn how to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics topics include systems and design thinking, performance analytics, and crafting a business strategy. Additional areas of focus include techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods and services.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 434, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
Term 4
1st Six weeks:
In this course, students learn how to manage risk and uncertainty based on the assets, liabilities, and capital of the business. Finance topics include financial statement analysis, predicting opportunities and identifying risks, and establishing rates of return. Additional skill areas of focus include business analysis, policy analysis, bookkeeping, and insurance.
You can customize the outcome of this course to your career goals and aspirations, based on one or more elements of BUSC 444, as well as your own work-based experience. Possible outcomes for this course include creating an instructional presentation for your employer, developing a training process for your employer, generating a customized work product for your employer, or completing a related professional development activity. Additional focus will be on career assessments and social networking.
2nd Six weeks:
In this course, students demonstrate mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities learned over the duration of their study in the program. By completing a contemporary business simulation, students will demonstrate business competencies by managing a business in the simulation.
In this course, you will complete an applied business project for the purpose of advancing your career. You will incorporate one or more elements of BUSC 464, Business Capstone, as well as your own work-based experience, into your applied project. Possible outcomes for this course include writing a piece for an online platform or newspaper, creating a conference presentation, or creating your own professional YouTube promotional video.
Kirkpatrick Signature Series Requirements (9 credit hours)
(In addition to the Major Requirements, all Bellevue University students must complete the Kirkpatrick Signature Series)
This course focuses on the political and philosophical traditions of the American republic, especially as embedded in the ideals, values, traditions, founding documents, and institutions of the United States , and considers how these traditions relate to individual citizenship and global society. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the creative tensions that exist between the forces of tradition and change as the country undergoes social, cultural, and political change. It considers the manner in which change can renew the vitality of a republic. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
This course examines civic engagement in relation to individual freedoms and responsibilities. It fosters engaged citizens, empowered to effect positive change. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
Integrative General Education Credits
Major Requirements Credits
Elective Credits
= 127 Total Credits*
General Education Courses
Take general education courses that do more than fill a requirement. At Bellevue University, these courses build foundational skills that apply to any career—critical thinking, qualitative reasoning, and ethical leadership. And, you can take courses individually or in course clusters, which connect three courses around one theme, building skills as you go.
Elective Courses
Our broad selection of electives allows you to select courses related to your major or expand your perspective in other areas of interest.
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).
Whether a college, university, or program is accredited is important to students with financial aid, employers who provide tuition assistance, donors, and the federal government.
This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
Get credit for what you’ve earned.
Accelerate your path to earning a degree.
Thanks to our generous credit transfer policy, you can avoid retaking the classes you’ve already completed, and chip away at the credit requirements you need to complete your degree.
- Already have an associate degree? You could accelerate your bachelor's degree completion. Transfer your full associate degree or even your A.A.S.*
- You may be able to get credit for your military experience and training.
Finish Faster
*Acceptance of transfer credits is always subject to official transfer credit evaluation by Bellevue University.
Format
100% Online learning that works for your life and your goals.
Our flexible online courses are designed to bring quality learning into a format that fits your schedule, without sacrificing meaningful faculty feedback and collaboration with peers across the country. Stay on track with the help of your Student Coach — with you from day one to graduation.
On-campus classes offered on a convenient schedule.
If you prefer an in-person learning experience, our Omaha-area campus offers classes that accommodate the working professional’s schedule.
Graduate with a built-in network.
Take one subject at a time and get to know a consistent group of peers as you earn your business degree. The accelerated cohort path will allow you to share expertise from your varied backgrounds and gain knowledge that makes you a better professional.
See how online learning can make earning a business degree possible for you.
Tuition & Financial Aid
It’s more affordable than you think.
Earning a degree is an investment in yourself, and we want to help you make sure it’s a wise one with a generous credit transfer policy and competitive tuition rates.
2024 / 2025 Academic Year
$449 Online Cost Per Credit $339 In-Class Cost Per Credit (Daytime Residential Only) $250 Military Preferred Cost Per Credit
(Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements)
Only pay for the credits you need.
Talk to us about our generous credit transfer policy so you can make more of the credits you’ve already earned count toward your degree.
Get help with financial aid.
Our counselors will guide you to find a financial aid plan that works for you. Explore all the ways to help pay for your degree.
Offutt Air Force Base
Classes held at Offutt AFB are eligible for a tuition rate of $250 per credit hour.
You can afford to make your business goals a reality. We’ll help make it happen.
Admissions
Removing barriers to the education you deserve.
College is challenging, but getting in shouldn’t be. We have simplified our requirements for admission and we do not require entrance exam scores like the ACT or SAT—so you can get on track to achieving your goals. Here’s how it will go:
Prior to beginning the cohort-based online Business (Cohort) Degree, you must possess an associate degree or 60 semester hours completed with a grade of "C-" or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning. If you do not meet this requirement, speak with admissions about how you can build your credits directly with Bellevue University.
To be admitted to Bellevue University, provide proof of high school completion. We accept the following forms of documentation:
- Official high school transcript
- GED certificate
- Homeschool letter of completion
- Certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state authorized examination recognized by the state in which it is awarded — equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Self-certification on application.
You’ll just need to complete the application and submit the following:
- Official high school transcripts or proof of high school completion
- If applicable, official transcripts from any college or university you previously attended
- A one-time $50 application fee
- Note:
- International students must provide a few extra documents. See international student bachelor admissions details.
- Students applying for a cohort-based major must possess an associate degree or 60 semester hours completed with a grade of "C-" or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning. If you do not meet this requirement, you can build your credits directly with Bellevue University.
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You'll just need to create an account and complete a pre-application to Bellevue University through Guild. Once you receive confirmation that your pre-application to Bellevue University has been approved, you'll need to complete the required steps to get fully accepted and registered. These include:
- Submitting transcripts from past institutions
- Completing the FAFSA, per your employer's benefit requirement
If you’re transferring from another institution of higher education, you must submit an official transcript from each accredited institution you previously attended. Here are a few details to note:
- A transcript can be emailed securely to [email protected] or by mail. It is required to be sent directly from the issuing institution to Bellevue University's Office of the Registrar to be considered an official document. Please check with previous institution for available sending options.
- Applicants who submit an official transcript which reflects a two-year degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution are not required to show proof of high school completion.
- Transcripts must be submitted even if credits were not earned at the previous institution or if transfer credit is not granted.
Degree Specific Requirements
3+ years’ work experience in a professional and/or academic environment is recommended but not required.
Ready to get started?
Reach out to admissions.
- Get your questions answered about the Business (Cohort) Degree
- Understand your financial aid and scholarship options
- Map out a schedule that fits with your priorities
