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Bachelor of Applied Science
Applied Business Management
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BYU-Idaho + BYU-Pathway

The bachelor’s degree in applied business management gives Âé¶¹´«Ã½ analytic, marketing, finance, operations, and leadership skills, and prepares them to work in management positions in a variety of business settings.

This degree is developed and granted by BYU-Idaho, with support and resources coming from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Potential Employment
Assuming adequate work experience, successful Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will be prepared to advance to management positions related to the area of their introductory certificate—or in another field where they have adequate work experience.
Bachelor of Science of Applied Business
Program Requirements
To earn a bachelor’s degree, you will complete three certificates plus additional general education and religion courses. *
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Previously earned course credits from PathwayConnect and/or other colleges and universities will be evaluated after a student is admitted and submits valid transcripts.
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Certificate
12–15 CREDITS
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Associate
60 CREDITS
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Bachelor's
90–96 CREDITS
Complete second introductory certificate along with general and religion courses
Complete advanced certificate along with general and religion courses
General Education Courses (26 credits)

Associate Degree General Courses (11 credits)


Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
GE 103
Online University Success
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GE 103 | Online University Success
This class is parallel to PC 103 that is taken by PathwayConnect Âé¶¹´«Ã½. This course will be taken by online-only Âé¶¹´«Ã½ that matriculate to BYU-I without having completed PathwayConnect. In this course, learners will discover and strengthen the skills they need for success as an online student.

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GS 170
Career Development
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GS 170 | Career Development
In this course, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ develop resources, professional connections and essential employability skills to obtain or improve employment in a field related to their university certificate. Students will network and apply for job opportunities in their industry.

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MATH 108X
Math for the Real World
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MATH 108X | Math for the Real World
This course prepares Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to understand, analyze, and solve real-life problems that require quantitative reasoning. Topics include the meaning of probabilities, how to read, critique, and apply statistical information found in news reports, public policy debates, consumer reports, and other daily life and professional situations.

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WRIT 101
Writing in Professional Contexts
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WRIT 101 | Writing in Professional Contexts
During the course, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will produce professional email correspondence, meeting and presentation materials, and research-based reports to better prepare for the demands of business careers that require significant time reading, drafting, and revising written communication.

3
BUS 301
Advanced Writing in Professional Contexts
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BUS 301 | Advanced Writing in Professional Contexts
Introduces the fundamentals of rhetorical principles and writing practices using a number of typical business situations. During the course, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will produce effective business letters, memos, reports, and employment packages — some of which will be created independently and some of which will involve collaborative efforts.

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Bachelor's Degree General Courses (15 credits)

Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
FCS 160
Family Leadership and Resource Management
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FCS 160 | Family Leadership and Resource Management
This course examines the basic, timeless concepts underlying the field of management including values, goal-setting, decision-making, resources, and planning as it relates to the home and family.

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GESCI 110
Sustaining Human Life
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GESCI 110 | Sustaining Human Life
Students will investigate the challenges and opportunities involved with creating a sustainable food supply, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing health care for everyone.

3
HUM 110
Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts
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HUM 110 | Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts
This course introduces Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to the basic elements of creation in theatre, the visual arts, music, literature and film. The class also presents principles of interpretation to find meaning in the arts and promotes discovery of that which is virtuous, lovely, good report or praiseworthy in the humanities.

3
PUBH 132
Personal Health and Wellness
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PUBH 132 | Personal Health and Wellness
This course is designed to give Âé¶¹´«Ã½ knowledge and tools to live a life of optimal wellness. Students will learn how wellness is a compilation of positive choices throughout the day that leads to a life of balance.

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PEACE 101
Conflict and Peace
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PEACE 101 | Conflict and Peace
This class introduces core theories and practices related to conflict and peace. It explores key principles, tensions, and dynamics that are fundamental to conflict and teaches Âé¶¹´«Ã½ how to engage conflict in collaborative problem-solving ways.

3
Additional Required Courses (6 credits)
Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
BUS 374
Social Innovation
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BUS 374 | Social Innovation
Intended to help Âé¶¹´«Ã½ become better disciple leaders by Doing Good, Better. Learn how to become a change maker and embrace some element of the social spectrum — anything from working for a non-profit to starting a hybrid or social business. Covers the broad spectrum of how individuals and organizations are solving the world's greatest problems in new and innovative ways.

3
BUS 375
Business Law
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BUS 375 | Business Law
This course is an introduction to legal environment in which businesses operate as well as an overview of laws impacting business. Topics include understanding the legal system, contracts, ethics, intellectual property, antitrust, employment, business organizations, and securities.

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Religion Courses (14 free credits)

Religion Cornerstone Courses

Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
REL 200AThe Eternal Family A1
REL 200BThe Eternal Family B1
REL 225AFoundations of the Restoration A1
REL 225BFoundations of the Restoration B1
REL 250AJesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel A1
REL 250BJesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel B1
REL 275ATeachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon A1
REL 275BTeachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon B1


Religion Elective Courses

Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
REL 280AAnswering My Gospel Questions A1
REL 280BAnswering My Gospel Questions B1
REL 290AThe Divine Gift of Forgiveness A1
REL 290BThe Divine Gift of Forgiveness B1
REL 333ATeachings of the Living Prophets A1
REL 333BTeachings of the Living Prophets B1

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Why choose this degree?
Training in business management makes you marketable in most industries. Business management will qualify you to use analytic and personal skills to manage people and resources, prepare budgets and evaluate finances, build and lead teams, implement strategy, and run sales and marketing campaigns.
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Essential Knowledge and Skills
Outcomes
  • Acquire specific job skills at the introductory and advanced level that help Âé¶¹´«Ã½ improve their employment situation
  • Identify personal leadership strengths and weaknesses that will allow improvement in leadership competency
  • Diagnose the health of a business organization using financial statements and relevant data
  • Apply appropriate tools to solve business problems
  • Present business information professionally in writing