Students who begin their degree before Aug. 2021 will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management.
Prepare for success in the business world as you learn to integrate professional skills with your own faith-based values and ethics. Whitworth's business management program offers the perfect blend of theory and practice, taught by faculty who have years of professional experience.
"What I’ve enjoyed most is that all my professors have real world experience in the field they’re teaching. Many of them are still involved in the industry and very current with the knowledge they are instilling in the students."
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| Course Format | Online or in person; one evening per week & occasional Saturdays or hybrid |
| Locations | Online North Spokane U-District |
| Average Completion Time | 2-2.5 years with A.A. or select A.A.S. degree transfer 4-5 years with no transfer credits |
| Application Deadline | Four weeks prior to start date |
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Prior-Learning Portfolio Available?
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Yes. Contact an advisor for more information. |
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Cohort Model
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Yes. |
Business management majors will learn:
You'll take the courses in the major in sequence, one course at a time, with a group of approximately 20 other students so that you can complete the major together. Because your group will stay together throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to develop a strong sense of community and participate in collaborative learning, while instructors build upon a knowledge base that increases with each successive course.
With an A.A. or select A.A.S. degree from a community college, you may transfer to Whitworth's business management program as a junior, receiving 60-64 semester credits toward your bachelor's degree. You can complete your degree in as little as two to three years.
If you've obtained knowledge through experience outside of the traditional classroom, you may earn up to 31 semester credits toward your degree through portfolio assessment. Examples of appropriate college-level learning might be work-related training seminars or self-directed study. For more details about portfolio credit, please speak with an advisor in the School of Continuing Studies.
The business management curriculum prepares you to be an effective leader in any organization. Throughout the program, you'll gain competitive skills, qualifications and professional experience that can enhance your employability.
In addition to being admitted to the School of Continuing Studies, students must do the following prior to starting the business management major:
Courses for the major may be completed in just 18 months. Time to degree completion varies, depending on courseload and transfer credits.
For course descriptions and learning outcomes of this major, please view the course catalog.
| COM 351 | Group Dynamics | 3 credits |
| BU 352 | Human Behavior In Organizations | 3 credits |
| BU 354 | Management of Human Resources | 3 credits |
| BU 457 | Employment Laws and Regulations | 3 credits |
| BU 356 | Managerial Marketing | 3 credits |
| EC 356 | Applied Economic Principles | 3 credits |
| BU 355 | Managerial Accounting & Finance | 3 credits |
| CS 459 | Managing Technology | 3 credits |
| COM 461 | Applied Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 credits |
| BU 461 | Ethics in Management | 3 credits |
| BU 458 | Strategic Management | 3 credits |
| BU 353W | Organizational Development and Change | 3 credits |
All adult education programs from Whitworth must include Whitworth Inq (shared curriculum) and elective coursework to complete degree requirements. Some of the requirements may be met by courses offered in the major. Check with an advisor for details.
Total credits needed at Whitworth will vary depending on credits transferred from other institutions and/or earned on college-level examinations. Business management students may also prepare a learning portfolio to qualify for additional credits.
Strong management skills are necessary in all work environments. Whether you're pursuing your bachelor's degree in order to advance your career or to finish what you started long ago – or if you're ready for a career change, earning your degree from Whitworth can move you forward.
Many graduates from our business management program are promoted due to their pursuit and completion of their bachelor's degree; others obtain high-level positions in new organizations upon graduation from our program.
Whitworth's business management program is highly regarded throughout the Northwest for preparing individuals with professional, real-world experience. Our graduates work in a variety of industries and for highly respected companies, including...