Throughout the Bachelor of Arts in Management program at CityU, you’ll develop a broad understanding of what makes organizations work, how to build successful teams, how to be a strong leader, and how to communicate in the business world. The program includes 50 core credits that focus on solving business problems from a manager’s perspective.
You will have the option to take courses online or on-site. Students with sufficient transferable credits and applicable real-world experience can graduate with a BA in Management in as little as one year.
With 40 upper-division electives, you will create your own focus area through elective coursework and study topics within or outside the School of Management.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the Bachelor of Arts in Management program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply leadership theories to the work environment
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Critically analyze a variety of business problems and create effective, ethical solutions
- Find, evaluate, and use information to support professional and organizational development
- Gain a broad foundational knowledge of the many facets of management, including marketing, human resources, and project management
- Participate in productive and diverse teams
Student Achievement
Required Credits (180 Credits)
For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.
Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower-division credits. For this program, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through the course MATH 107 Mathematical Reasoning and its Applications or higher.
General Education Requirements
- College Composition I** and II (CCII) (10 Credits)
- Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (CM/QSR) (5 Credits)
- Humanities (HU) (10 Credits)
- Social Sciences (SS) (15 Credits)
- Natural Sciences (NS) (15 Credits)
**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.
Upper-Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Management Core (50 Credits)
- BC 301 Critical Thinking (HU) (5)
- BC 306 Ethics and Leadership (SS) (5)
- BSC 407 The Effective Organization (5)
- BSM 304 Organizational Communications (HU) (5)
- BSM 414 International Management (5)
- HR 405 Strategic Management of Human Resources (5)
- MG 360 Financial Fundamentals for Managers (5)
- MG 495 Management Strategy (5)
- MK 300 Principles of Marketing (5)
- PM 401 Introduction to Project Management (5)
Upper-Division Electives (40 Credits)
Choose 40 credits of upper-division undergraduate level elective coursework from other fields or disciplines including business, psychology, communications, information systems, and general education. Elective courses are offered in multiple formats including the performance-based model. Contact an admissions advisor for the current list of available courses.
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Specialized Study Courses (40 Credits)
Choose 40 credits of upper-division undergraduate level specialized study courses. These courses must be approved by the Program Director.
Approved Specialized Study Options
Global Supply Chain Management
- GSCM 400 Managing Global Operations and Value Chains (5)
- GSCM 410 Data Science for Supply Chain Management (5)
- GSCM 430 Optimizing Global Logistics and Supply Chain (5)
- GSCM 440 Global Supply Network Design, Execution, and Cost Management (5)
- GSCM 480 Supply Chain Management Applied Research (5)
- 15 credit hours of approved upper-division electives
International Logistics Emphasis*
- GSCM 400 Managing Global Operations and Value Chains (5)
- GSCM 430 Optimizing Global Logistics and Supply Chain (5)
- INT 400 – International Business Dynamics (5)
- INT 410 – Inventory Management and Customer Operations (5)
- INT 416 – Transportation, and Warehousing Operations (5)
- 15 credit hours of approved upper-division electives
*This emphasis is only available for our Chinese campus.
Management Emphasis
- BUS 462 Strategic Consulting (5)
- BUS 464 Design of Effective Teams and Organizations (5)
- BUS 466 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (5)
- PM 401 Introduction to Project Management (5)
- PM 444 Negotiation and Competitive Decision Making (5)
- 15 credit hours of approved upper-division electives
Project Management
- PM 401 Introduction to Project Management (5)
- PM 404 Project Scheduling and Cost Management (5)
- PM 406 Project Risk and Change Management (5)
- PM 442 Introduction to System Dynamics (5)
- PM 444 Negotiation and Competitive Decision Making (5)
- 15 credit hours of approved upper-division electives
International Logistics* (40 Credits)
- GSCM 400 Managing Global Operations and Value Chains (5)
- GSCM 430 Optimizing Global Logistics and Supply Chain (5)
- INT 400 International Business Dynamics (5)
- INT 410 Inventory Management and Customer Operations (5)
- INT 416 Transportation and Warehousing Operations (5)
- 15 credit hours of approved upper division electives
*This emphasis is only available for our China campus
With such a wide scope of academic coverage, the BA in Management will prepare you for a variety of professional outcomes. Skilled managers are needed in every type of organization. With a BA in Management, you will be prepared to pursue a career as:
- Team lead
- Franchise owner
- Retail manager
- Supervisor
- Corporate management consultant
Networking Opportunities
At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
Tuition Cost
Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
2025-26 Cost of Attendance (per quarter)
|
Living with Parent |
Not Living with Parent |
| Tuition & Fees |
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| Supplies** |
$180 |
$180 |
| Housing |
$1,240 |
$4,089 |
| Food |
$1,812 |
$1,812 |
| Transportation |
$858 |
$930 |
| Misc./Personal |
$636 |
$636 |
| Total |
$4,726 |
$7,647 |
**Supplies include books, course materials, course supplies, and equipment.
Student budget values are established using student surveys, CPI index, and actual institutional expenses.
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment component will be prorated based on enrollment intensity.
Students in a high-cost region may appeal and request a 10% increase to their housing and food budget component.
Students living in a rural area may appeal and request a 10% increase to their transportation budget component.
Financial Aid Opportunities
At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or [email protected].
Military Tuition Benefits
As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.
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