Bachelor of Science in
Business
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Business Program Details
Total Credits
120
Transfer Credits
84
Program Duration
4 years with no transfer credit
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Experienced Business Instructors
The instructors you study with bring a passion for helping students grow to the classroom—plus real-world professional experience in the fields they teach.
Flexible Study Options
Study in the heart of the nation’s capital, in Virginia, or online. You can also blend online and on-campus study—whatever works for you!
Business Program Overview
Position yourself for professional opportunities in a wide range of industries with the versatile skills and knowledge a bachelor’s degree in business provides. Potomac’s Bachelor of Science in Business features flexible online or on-campus study plus nine different concentration options, so you can pursue knowledge and skills that interest you.
What You Will Learn
A Broad-Based Business Foundation
Gain insight into the major business functions, including accounting and finance, business management, marketing and operations. Develop problem-solving skills you can apply across these areas to develop solutions for organizations in any industry sector, along with important professional communication skills.
Choose Your Focus Area
Our concentrations make it possible for you to build additional knowledge in an area of expertise that interests you most. Tech-minded? Choose our Information Management or Geospatial Business Intelligence concentration. Want to support better patient care? Opt for our Healthcare Management concentration. Potomac helps you define your future in business on your terms.
Concentrations
Accounting Concentration
- ACCT290 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT301 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT320 Intermediate Accounting III
- ACCT307 Cost Accounting
- ACCT330 Assurance and Audit Services
- ACCT402 Corporate Taxation
Early Childhood Development Concentration
- ECD300 Curriculum Planning & Design for Early Learners
- ECD303 Best Practices in School-Age and Youth Care
- ECD305 Exceptional Children
- ECD308 Socialization and Group Care of Infants and Toddlers
- ECD403 Early Childhood Intervention
- ECD425 Behavior Management for Special Needs
Finance Concentration
- FIN310 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- FIN320 Asset Management
- FIN330 Corporate Finance
- FIN340 Financial Reporting and Analysis
- FIN350 International Banking and Finance
- FIN400 Derivatives and Risk Management
Geospatial Business Intelligence Concentration
- GIS201 Principles of Geography and Digital Cartography
- DACS210 Introduction to Data and Data Management
- GIS300 Principles of Geospatial Intelligence and GIS Technology
- GIS302 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- GIS350 Geospatial Technology in Analytics
- GIS450 Advanced Geospatial Business Intelligence
Government Contract Management Concentration
- MGMT308 Government Contract Law
- MGMT326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DFARS)
- MGMT330 Purchasing and Material Management
- MGMT332 Cost and Price Analysis
- MGMT350 Contract Administration
- MGMT450 Contract Modification and Options
Healthcare Management Concentration
- HLTH303 Information Systems for Health Systems
- HLTH400 Societal Health and Policy Issues
- HLTH403 Global Health Administration
- HLTH405 Healthcare Financial Management
- MGMT411 Total Quality Management
- MRKT 427 Marketing Management
Information Management Concentration
- CBSC320 Information Security
- MCAP303 Organizational Technology and Information Management
- MCAP351 Management Support Systems
- MICS341 Systems Analysis and Design
- MICS455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- MICS461 Database Management
International Business Concentration
- BUS310 Export/Import Marketing
- MGMT303 International Business Management
- MGMT311 Supply Chain Management
- MGMT440 International Organizational Development Strategies
- MRKT424 International Marketing
- MRKT450 New Product Development (US and Global)
Marketing Concentration
- MRKT350 Salesmanship
- MRKT424 International Marketing
- MRKT 425 Consumer Behavior
- MRKT427 Marketing Management
- MRKT450 New Product Development (US and Global)
- MRKT490 Marketing and Social Media
Courses and Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Business - 120 Credits
- COMP110 Computer and Office Applications
- ENGL101 English Composition I
- ENGL102 English Composition II
- GNED112 Student Success Strategies
- MATH106 College Mathematics
- MATH110 College Algebra
- ACCT101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
- ACCT110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
- BUS110 Foundations of Business
- BUS202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- BUS230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- ECON201 Principles of Economics
- FIN230 Fundamentals of Finance
- MGMT230 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT235 Introduction to International Business
- MRKT110 Principles of Marketing
12 credits elective courses
- ENGL395 Research and Report Writing
- MATH323 Research and Statistical Analysis
- PSYC201 Principles of Psychology
- SCIE312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
- MGMT305 Organizational Communications
- MGMT360 Leadership
- MGMT365 Managing Conflict and Change
- MGMT417 Human Resource Management
- MGMT424 Negotiations Management
- MGMT427 Operations Management
- MGMT435 Strategic Management and Planning
- MRKT319 Principles of Marketing and Advertising
Students also complete 24 upper-division credits in a concentration of their choice.
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business will be able to:
- Analyze the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable quantitative and qualitative tools and methodologies.
- Apply management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and respond to the impact of change on business sustainability.
- Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures.
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Bachelor’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
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Start mapping out the road to your personal and professional goals in business. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!