Bachelor of Science in Management Studies (2024)

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Eligibility Requirements

• Meet one of the following criteria:
  • Prior college courses, completed with a grade of C or better, from regionally or nationally accredited institutions of higher learning, or the equivalent from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
  • ACE-reviewed military or professional training for which college credits are recommended.*
  • Other military or professional training reviewed by Norwich University for which college credit has been assessed, or is stipulated in a MOU.
  • Credit recommended based on scores on standardized tests such as CLEP.
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
  • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) on the TOEFL is required unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements.**
  • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.**
  • Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited U.S. higher education institution.

*Prospective students who have completed military or professional training that has not been ACE reviewed may petition to Chair of Continuing Studies to have their training reviewed and assessed for transfer credit.

Please Note:All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

SPECIAL NOTE TO NORWICH UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS:

• If you are a residential undergraduate student at Norwich University, you may enroll in CGCS courses only with written permission of the Dean of the College of Graduate of Continuing Studies, your undergraduate advisor, and your major undergraduate department chair and/or deanvia the petition to enroll at CGCS form on the registrar's webpage.

Admissions Process

To apply, you must submit the following no less than four weeks prior to your desired start date:

• Application form
• Resume is required if applying for transfer credit.
• Official military training transcripts (Joint Services Transcript/CCAF), sent to the address below.
• Official transcripts of all courses taken at regionally accredited colleges, sent to the address below.
• If entering with no military or college credit, applicants must show proof of high school completion via diploma or GED.

Transcript Links

• Army/Navy/Marine/Joint Services Transcript
  • Transcript Requests
• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript Requests
  • Air Force Transcript Requests

Mail transcripts to:
Norwich University
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
P.O. Box 367
Northfield, VT 05663

For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent tocgcsamt@norwich.eduvia password protection.

To contact an admissions advisor:

Students who enter the program with 59 credits or less of prior coursework or the equivalent must complete general elective courses to reach the 60-credit threshold before moving into the core curriculum. Some of the key courses are:

COMM315 -- Technology-Mediated Communication
This course is a study of human communication and the effect of modern technology on it. Students review basic communication theory, including non-verbal and intercultural communication, and then evaluate the impact of technology on the effectiveness and efficiency of communication. Topics include: spoken versus written communication; synchronous versus asynchronous communication; the status of world languages on the internet; the impact of social media; modern workplace communication; and trends in the development of communication technology.

MNGT309 -- Management of Organizations
A study of the functions of modern management: planning, organization, staffing, leading, and controlling. This study is applicable to the management of military, government, educational and non-profit, as well as business organizations. The ethical and social responsibilities of management and contemporary challenges such as the internationalization of organizations are integrated in all aspects of this course.

QM213 -- Business Statistics
A course emphasizing the development and presentation of statistical data for business and economic decision-making. Topics will include survey methods, statistical description measures, sampling distributions, statistical inference procedures, simple regression and time series analysis, and construction and use of index numbers.

After completion of the core curriculum, students focus their studies on a concentration of their choice. The program will culminate with the capstone course.

Concentrations available:

• Cybersecurity
• Leadership Studies
• Project Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management

To view additional program details such as course offerings, requirements, and curriculum maps for the Management Studies program, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog using this link.

Major

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Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 30-120
Credits per Term: 3-12
Cost Per Credit Hour: $375
may apply.

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Leaders Wanted

Keen management is an essential component of any organization, and the skills therein are applicable across most—if not all—industries. As such, skilled managers continue to be in high demand; theU.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statisticsestimates that the number of management jobs will increase by eight percent by 2026. This projected growth presents a tremendous opportunity for working adults who wish to move into management positions, and Norwich University’s Bachelor of Science in Management Studies online program can help you develop the skills necessary to take your career to the next level.

Career Outcomes

Norwich’s online management studies degree is specifically targeted towards individuals who possess considerable professional experience but may need a bachelor’s degree in order to become eligible for mid- to high-level management positions. Our graduates have the opportunity to finish the program with a wealth of relevant skills and knowledge, and can confidently pursue a number of career options—from receiving an internal promotion, to ensuring a smooth military-to-civilian transition, to preparing to earn a master’s degree.

Examples of Career Paths

• Business Analyst
• Corporate Finance
• Marketing Manager
• Military Officer
• Public Administrator
• Human Resources Manager
• Sales Manager
• Project Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Data Analytics
• Compensation and Benefits Specialist
• General Operations Manager

Types of Employers

• Local, State and Federal Agencies
• U.S. Military
• Technology Firms
• Private-Sector Organizations
• Financial Institutions
• Retail & Wholesaling
• Entrepreneurial Business & Startups
• Colleges & Universities