Managing Business & Organizations (BAS)
Bachelor of Applied Science
Designed to help you build upon the skills and knowledge acquired through your Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree, this program allows you to develop the professional competencies needed to effectively serve in managerial and supervisory roles within business and non-profit organizations.
- Option to begin in Fall or Spring terms
- Next cohort begins: Fall 2025
- Apply now!
Features
Entirely Online | 60 Credits | 3.5 Years
- Seamless pathway to a bachelor's degree within a flexible learning environment
- Personalized advising services that support educational interests and career goals
- An interdisciplinary approach designed to enhance skills employers value and reward
- Committed faculty with extensive experience working as business professionals and content experts in the field
- Associate of Applied Science Degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
Questions? As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Advisor and Enrollment Contact to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more. Additionally, your classes will be taught by the same distinguished, full-time faculty who teach on campus.
 | Linda Emery Program Advisor and Individual Studies Coordinator linda.emery@uni.edu |
 | Lisa Jaeger Enrollment Contact lisa.jaeger@uni.edu |
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Courses are offered entirely online using dynamic platforms including Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, enhancing your learning experience and building a sense of community with fellow classmates. You will enroll in two courses each semester and progress through the program with the same group of students.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Learn business knowledge and professional skills necessary to succeed in the management of a business or nonprofit organization.
- Better understand the economic, legal and social environment in which businesses and organizations operate.
- Develop critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and written and oral communication skills necessary for making sound decisions and achieving results
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered entirely online using dynamic platforms including Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, enhancing your learning experience and building a sense of community with fellow classmates. You will enroll in two courses each semester and progress through the program with the same group of students.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Learn business knowledge and professional skills necessary to succeed in the management of a business or nonprofit organization.
- Better understand the economic, legal and social environment in which businesses and organizations operate.
- Develop critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and written and oral communication skills necessary for making sound decisions and achieving results
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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When applying, you'll need to submit:
- Unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
- Written documentation of a minimum of two years of relevant work experience
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.
Future Ready Scholarships available
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in this program may qualify to receive a scholarship covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet income and academic eligibility criteria. Scholarship requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need, as defined by the American Rescue Plan
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
Our Staff & Featured Faculty
As a Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have dedicated staff to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation, and much more. Additionally, your classes will be taught by the same distinguished, full-time faculty who teach on campus.
Lisa Jaeger
Enrollment Contact
Email Lisa Jaeger →
319-273-2504
Ryan Pentico
"Between my full-time job, my small business, and my family, it was daunting to go back to school; but this program has been great in allowing me to balance all of these things while still taking classes."
Class of 2023, Managing Business & Organizations BAS
Anna Vander Beek
"I chose UNI because I had been taking courses for a while in preparation to transfer to another institution, but when I saw the Managing Business & Organization BAS program’s cost effectiveness and course load, I knew it was a better fit. The professors are very cognizant that students in this program are working professionals with other obligations, yet are still able to provide us with a quality curriculum. This program has helped me reach my goals. Once I complete the program, I feel I will no longer be limited because of my degree achievement."
Class of 2025, Managing Business & Organizations
Kelly Smith
"After earning an AAS in Health Information Technology, I looked at several different programs to earn my bachelor’s degree. I chose UNI because I know many people who had great experiences. It also appealed to me because of the schedule, with two classes per semester, and all online learning. For a busy mom working full-time, online learning is a must. The Managing Business and Organizations program is a great fit for me. I can work on my schoolwork when it is convenient for me and the professors have been flexible and very accommodating. This program is helping me reach my goal of earning my bachelor’s degree so I can apply for higher-level jobs at my employer."