Program Overview
What our online B.S. in Business Management offers you
Gain the in-demand business skills that can help you stand out in the job market. The 100% online bachelor’s of science in business management program from Northwest Missouri State University equips you with an essential business acumen, focusing on key areas such as budgeting and forecasting, marketing, project management, technology, and operations management.
In our online business management degree program, you will explore relevant case studies and apply your learning in real-world projects. You will benefit from a wide variety of collaborative learning methods such as rotating the roles of leader and team member across different courses to gain a broad business perspective from every angle. Students will also have ample opportunities to debate issues and engage in negotiations as part of the coursework. In fact, negotiation and conflict resolution techniques are a large component of the B.S. in Business Management online program.
Our experiential learning format prepares you with the relevant knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the workforce upon graduating. The undergraduate-level curriculum goes beyond theory and encourages you, as a student, to think critically and act decisively. Plus, the profession-based learning aspect of the curriculum, influenced by the Professional Advisory Board at Northwest, allows you to apply your studies to real-life contexts. The Board, composed of industry professionals, meet annually to discuss the job market, workforce skills gaps and needs and provide that information to Northwest faculty, so they may incorporate it in their course learning outcomes.
This online bachelor's degree in business management is fundamental in preparing career-ready graduates
More than 95% of students graduating with this degree find employment or continue their education within six months after graduation.
Graduates of this online degree in business management will:
- Learn to develop business plans from start to finish
- Gain experience with budgets and forecasts in a real-world scenario of running an online business
- Be able to integrate different business disciplines
- Develop strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strengthen their ability to plan, lead, analyze and problem-solve
- Learn to develop business plans from start to finish
- Gain experience with budgets and forecasts in a real-world scenario of running an online business
- Be able to integrate different business disciplines
- Develop strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strengthen their ability to plan, lead, analyze and problem-solve
Business management career opportunities:
- Public Administrator
- Financial Manager
- Healthcare Administrator
- Property or Real Estate Manager
- Insurance Administrator
- Nonprofit Organization Manager
- Retail Manager
- Public Administrator
- Financial Manager
- Healthcare Administrator
- Property or Real Estate Manager
- Insurance Administrator
- Nonprofit Organization Manager
- Retail Manager
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Also available:
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
Our online bachelor’s of science in business management degree offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. There is a $35 per course fee.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. Business Management | $334* | $1,002 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Required fees
Required fee per course: $35
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Calendar
Our application deadlines and class schedules
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working students, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/19/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/15/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/2/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/30/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Read the details of our admission criteria
At Northwest, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the online business management degree, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
To apply for this program, you must meet the requirements for one of the sections listed below.
Transfer Criteria
- Students with 24 or more transferrable credit hours:
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Students with less than 24 transferrable credit hours:
- Follow freshman admission requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Transfer students from non-regionally accredited institutions will also be considered a freshman; credit cannot be transferred into Northwest from a non-regionally accredited institution
Returning Students (previously enrolled as degree-seeking at Northwest)
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA in any coursework completed since last being at Northwest (on 4.0 scale)
- A probation essay (if returning after being suspended or put on probation) explaining previous time at Northwest, what they've been doing since and how they plan to be successful when they return
Freshman Criteria (Adult - 24+ years old):
- High school transcript showing graduation date or completion of GED/HiSET
- Essay
- ACT/SAT test scores optional; can be submitted for scholarship/placement purposes if available
Freshman Criteria (for non-adult freshmen and transfers with less than 24 transferrable hours):
- Category I:
- 21 or higher ACT composite (or the SAT equivalent: SAT-980 or 1060**)
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on 4.0 scale)
**Per 2016 SAT redesign.
- Category II:
- Have an admissions index score (see here) that equals or exceeds 100 points
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Category III:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Complete high school college-preparatory curriculum
- Students who have completed the GED or HiSET are eligible with a minimum score of 660 on the GED or a minimum score of 75 on the HiSET
- This category is not an option for home-schooled or unaccredited high school graduates unless they have also completed the GED or HiSET
Home-Schooled Students
Applicants must have their ACT or SAT results submitted directly from ACT or College Board. A transcript listing of high school courses and grades in each course is also required for admission.
- 21 or higher on the ACT (or SAT equivalent), OR
- GED score of 660 or higher, OR
- HiSET score of 75 or higher
GED Applicants/HiSET Applicants
A student may be considered for admission after receiving an equivalency certification, meeting the following criteria:
- GED score of 660 or higher, OR
- HiSET score of 75 or higher
Official transcripts can be emailed to [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Office of AdmissionsNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
The topics you’ll study in our online business management classes
For the B.S. in Business Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including: 44-47 credit hours of Northwest Core (general education), 4 credit hours of our university seminar, 48 credit hours of professional component courses, 21 credit hours of required courses, and 3 credit hours of an advisor-approved elective course.
To ensure a common professional foundation among the accredited business programs, all students majoring in Accounting, Business Economics, Business Management, Business Technology, Finance, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management are required to fulfill the following common professional component requirements. A minimum grade of C is mandatory for each of the Common Professional Component and required courses.
Non-business Courses (9 hours)
Business Courses (39 hours)
Click here for the 2024-2025 Common Professional Component courses.
Learning Outcomes:
- Inspire a curiosity for and understanding of the historical evolution of HRM thought as it pertains to current day practices.
- Be able to identify current problems, issues, and trends faced by human resource professionals
- Increase your understanding of the functions of management and organizations in the real world
- Recognize the importance of business ethics and the role it plays in HRM, as HR professionals serve as advocates for the workforce while complying with the corporate objectives of senior management
- Demonstrate comprehension of the legal environment that affects HRM
- Demonstrate an understanding of job analysis; recruitment of employees, including internal and external sources; selection of employees, including concerns of validity and reliability
- Show a basic understanding of the performance evaluation process, including methods of performance appraisal and potential errors involved
- Demonstrate an understanding of organizational reward systems, in particular: wage and salary systems; incentive based or performance-based systems; and employee benefits, including retirement benefits, health benefits, etc.
- Exhibit understanding of employee safety and health concerns and requirements, particularly the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and discuss the elements of human behavior in groups/organizations and management of human resources
- Identify and apply skills in problem identification, diagnosis, decision-making, and implementation in human problem situations
- Investigate the frameworks for the analysis of human performance in organizations, to include discussion, analysis, and application of:
- Individual behavior and motivation
- Interpersonal interaction and communication
- Group processes, teamwork, and leadership
- Organizational processes and structures
- Management practices to improve human performance and productivity
Learning Outcomes:
- The aim of this course is to provide potential entrepreneurs with a background and foundation on the startup of new ventures and to introduce aspects of planning and management related to small business. The objectives of the course are:
- Identify and analyze potential business opportunities.
- Examine differences between new ventures and existing organizations
- Identify common issues that arise in new venture creation
- Investigate how potential entrepreneurs can be better prepared to address issues that arise
- in new venture creation
- Explain what is necessary to start a new venture
- Analyze if entrepreneurship is a worthwhile pursuit
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding that negotiation is a critical life skill that can be learned and improved
- Identify and explain the importance of all phases of negotiations.
- Explain and discuss how persuasion, power, and ethics figure as key negotiating challenges.
- Explain and discuss how to develop differing negotiation styles and behaviors and their respective impact on negotiated outcomes.
- Explain and discuss why building trusting relationships can result in more lasting and more effective negotiations.
- Identify patterns and phases in negotiation settings, how to mitigate them, and how selecting one pattern from another may result in different results.
- Explain and discuss the implications for negotiation in cross-cultural settings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to use the language of negotiation both in speaking and writing
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the various stakeholders in a business, and point out the expectations and demands placed on business firms that emanate from these stakeholders
- Appraise business responses and management approaches for dealing with social political, environmental, technological, and global issues and stakeholders
- Analyze and critique ethical issues and the influence these have on society, management decision making, behaviors, policies and practices
- Evaluate the extent to which social, ethical, public, environmental, and global issues must be considered from a strategic perspective
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*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition. A one-time fee of $20.50 will be charged for remote proctoring of required Assessment of Core Proficiencies.
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