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Bachelor of Science
Applied Management, Online

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Advance your degree. Advance your career.

You’ve set your sights on increasing your earning power. Or your company is asking that you take on more of a leadership role. Thing is, you haven’t had a way to get the business and management skills you need to excel in your career—until now.

You can earn your bachelor’s degree in just 15 courses in our fast-track program.

Our Bachelor of Science in Applied Management is one more way we help working adults like you get in, get out, and get on with advancing your career.

How it works.

If you’ve earned an associate degree in any program from PTC or another accredited institution from 2002 on, you’re in.* No tests. No credit transfer hoops to jump through—and all of your associate degree credits will transfer to this program. In 24 months, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management.

Fully online. Fully convenient.

We understand the professional and personal juggling act most working adults manage day to day. That’s why you’ll take all of your courses online, so it’s flexible and convenient enough to fit your busy schedule. Just take one course every 5 weeks, until your last quarter. That’s when you’ll have a capstone project to put your skills to the test and enhance your learning.

Why it’s for you.

The world of business has changed and you’ve seen and felt that first hand. More is asked of you, sometimes with fewer resources. Opportunity awaits, but your skills need to catch up. Or maybe you want to pursue a new passion but need the real-world education in which to do that.

In our program, you’ll experience a supportive online community of faculty with expertise in fields they teach. And you’ll be working alongside students who are just as eager and focused as you are to learn and advance their career.

Remember: You can do this, and we’ll be there for you every step of the way. That’s the hallmark of a PTC education, and one that’s been designed to create a proven path to career success for all our students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about this program or online learning at PTC? Check out this list for answers, and remember that our admissions team is here to answer any other questions you have.

Does my associate degree have to be from PTC (or PTI)?
No, if you earned an associate degree from any accredited institution in any field since 2002, all of your credits will transfer into this program at PTC.*

Does my associate degree have to be in a business or management field?
No, your background can be in any field. As long as you have earned an associate degree from an accredited institution since 2002, all of your credits will transfer into this program at PTC.*

Will all of my classes transfer?
Yes, if you earned an associate degree in 2002 or later from an accredited institution, all of your credits will transfer into this program at PTC.*

Can I take more than one class at a time?
This degree is designed for one class at a time. It’s the perfect work/life balance.

Who can benefit from this degree?
Anyone who is looking for advancement in their career. This bachelor’s degree is project and research driven, focusing on leadership, supervisory, and management roles.

Do I have to be on the computer at a set time of day?
No. There is a live weekly class, but if you’re not available at that time, it is recorded and saved so you can watch a replay.

Do I need to go to a testing center to take tests?
No, all tests/quizzes are taken on a computer. You can test from home or wherever you’re comfortable. Tests are timed. You can use your books/notes.

Can I attend graduation?
Yes! Many online students and their families attend our graduation ceremony to receive their degree.

Will my degree say ONLINE?
No. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Pittsburgh Technical College.

Course Curriculum

The program emphasizes practical and applied management skills, and is tailor made for people who are seeking or need to prepare for management, supervisory, or leadership roles in today’s evolving business environment. Your classes will focus on analyzing and solving business problems.

Program Requirements (48 required credits)

Business and Industry Essentials 

Financial Decision Making 

Strategic Human Resources 

Foundations of Data Analytics 

Corporate Innovation and Leadership

Strategic Marketing in a Global Workplace

Applied Capstone

General Education (32 required credits)

Professional Communications

Business Statistics

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Social Psychology

Technical Report Writing

International Relations

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

Program Highlights

DECA
PTC hosts an active DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) group that offers students hands-on business experience and the opportunity to network with business leaders. Learn more about this student organization.

*PTC will accept any academic associate degree issued by an accredited institution since 2002 and recognized by the USDE. Occupational degree holders—AST, ASB, AOS, etc.—may need to take additional general education courses to complete the program. 

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Introducing the MBA Fast Track program, in partnership with West Liberty University (WLU).

This new program is designed to accelerate the timeline for PTC graduates to earn their MBA, saving tuition and time. PTC students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration can earn up to 12 credit hours of advanced standing toward their MBA, while students working toward a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management can earn up to nine credit hours, with Bachelor of Science in Information Technology students earning up to six hours.

A PTC education gives students a strong foundation in academic theory and applied learning, including a required internship. WLU’s MBA program is designed to enhance core business capabilities and add strategic competencies through three concentration areas: Management, Forensic Accounting, and Healthcare Management.