From financial institutions with a global presence to small businesses with a growing customer base, companies seek highly-skilled managers who can handle day-to-day operations while also working to achieve long term goals. Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Management degree program offers students the opportunity to develop the foundational knowledge to help students prepare for a career in management. Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurial marketing, team building or international business practices, this degree is designed to introduce you to a wide range of concepts and practices relevant to the modern business world.

This business degree is offered as a general track or with a concentration in Food Service Management.

• Program Credits: 180
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Management is a 180-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. It includes 66 general education credits, 82 credit hours devoted to the management core, and 32 credit hours assigned to business electives of the student’s choosing.

This degree program is designed to advance students’ proficiency and knowledge of business management theories, functions, and practice. The core management courses are designed to support students’ entrance into the world of management with a focus on diversity and global business. The electives in the general track allow students to choose areas of study relevant to their personal goals while focusing on management skills for the working professional.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

For the 11th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

Learning Outcomes

BSM Program Learning Outcomes:

• Employ the functions and practices of management to identify and determine corrective actions for team performance issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the application of management theories and functions within a global work environment.
• Identify various management theories to best respond to organizational needs.