Bachelor in Management
Fayette, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 18,800 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* annual tuition | $835 per credit hour under 12 credits
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The UIU Advantage
Looking for a career where you can motivate people and influence outcomes? Your UIU Management degree focuses specifically on making you an effective manager. Learn what it takes to keep a business or organization running smoothy, factoring in the human behaviors that teams rely on.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, you’ll have the confidence you need to make decisions, inspire a team, earn respect and lead by example.
Why Management at UIU?
Employers look for candidates that have a strong knowledge of management techniques, combined with skills in critical analysis and communication. At UIU, you’ll learn from faculty who have real-world experience and can provide context for the teachings they share.
What is a Bachelor’s Degree in Management?
Learn how to manage the human, material and financial resources that organizations use to reach their objectives. When you graduate with a Bachelor’s in Business Management, not only will you have the hard skills needed to keep a department operating profitably, but you’ll also gain insights into techniques for keeping employees motivated and engaged in their work.
Getting your Management Degree Online
Get the same high-quality Management education that you would get from a UIU classroom, at home or in your office. Upper Iowa University offers an online Business Management degree, as well as in-person and distance learning options to meet your educational needs.
UIU is offering eligible transfer students a scholarship of $5,500 for UIU’s Fayette Campus!
To qualify, students are required to:
- Currently attend another institution anywhere in the world
- Have completed at least 48 transferable credits
- Be fully admitted to UIU
- Enroll full-time (12-18 credits per semester) at UIU’s Fayette Campus
Students who do not meet this eligibility criteria are still eligible to receive our scholarships listed below. Students who receive an athletic scholarship are not eligible for the international student scholarship.
Upper Iowa University believes in providing support to students who are serious about continuing their higher education. UIU offers several scholarships of increasing amounts to incoming students based on their grade point average (GPA). Prospective students are automatically considered for scholarships at the time of their admission. No separate application is required. Accepted students will be notified of any scholarship award during their admission process.
Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Requirements | Amount Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| International Trustee Scholarship | 3.50 – 4.00 GPA | $4,000 |
| International Presidential Scholarship | 3.00 – 3.49 GPA | $2,500 |
| International Deans’ Scholarship | 2.50 – 2.99 GPA | $1,000 |
| International Achievement Scholarship | 2.00 – 2.49 GPA | $500 |
| International Transfer Scholarship | 3.00 – 4.00 GPA and transfer from another college/university | $1,500 |
| International Recognition Scholarship | 2.00 – 2.99 GPA and transfer from another college/university | $500 |
Management Courses
The courses offered in the Bachelor’s in Business Management program are carefully designed to prepare you for the workforce. Through your coursework, you will learn how to handle managerial tasks with confidence and poise. The confidence you’ll gain through your expanded knowledge will be invaluable as you begin your career and beyond.
Some of the key courses in the Business Management program are:
- International Management
- Production and Operations Management
- Supervision
- Leadership Theory
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Cost Accounting
- Motivation
- Organizational Behavior
Management Skills
At the heart of every successful business or organization, lies people. That’s why the Business Management degree at UIU includes courses that shed light on some elements of human behavior, so you can more effectively lead and inspire a team. Additionally, a keen understanding of finance and supply chain processes can help a company operate smoothly and efficiently.
Some companies even negotiate across international borders, in which case, understanding cultural differences and etiquette can go a long way toward forging healthy business relationships internationally.
Examples of some of the hard and soft skills you can expect to gain from the Management program at UIU include:
- Cross-cultural leadership and negotiations
- Labor relations and negotiations
- Contemporary topics in management
- Cost accounting
- Reporting
- Leadership
- Presenting
- Problem-solving
- Project management
Best Minors for Business Management Majors
Customize your Management major with a minor that complements your goals and interests.
Some popular minor choices for Business Management Majors are:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Financial Management
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing
Many graduates also go on to pursue their master or doctoral degrees. In fact, UIU offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree that could be a perfect continuation of your experience earning your Bachelor of Business Management.
Benefits of a Management Degree
Management skills extend beyond the workplace. When you need to navigate a situation that requires decision-making and human interactions, management training comes into play. From a career standpoint, some of the benefits of holding a bachelor’s in Business Management include:
- Increased employability
- Increased credibility
- Higher salary
- Networking opportunities
- Options for flexible work environments
There are so many things you can do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management. The skills you’ll gain from this program will equip you to start a small business, oversee a sales or marketing team for a company, help with human resource needs and so much more.
Some examples of job titles that are appropriate for Management majors are:
- Agricultural finance and sales
- Entrepreneur
- HR specialist
- Investment manager
- Marketing consultant
- Nonprofit manager
- Product manager
- Sales manager
Business Management Salary Information
Salaries for graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management can vary based on factors like job title, location, and years of experience. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some average salaries for Management careers include:
- Administrative services and facilities managers – $98,890
- Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers – $141,490
- Compensation and benefits managers – $125,130
- Construction managers – $97,180
- Agricultural managers – $68,090
- Financial managers – $134,180
- Food service managers – $56,590[1]
As you can see, these roles span an array of industries, making the Business Management degree one of the most versatile options.