Bachelor's in Applied Business

Take your workforce degree to the next level 

Bachelor of Applied Science – Applied Business (61 credits)

Whether you want to advance in your current job, pivot to a new opportunity or launch your own business, Davenport’s Bachelor of Applied Science in business administration will help you take the next step forward in your career. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), this unique program allows you to build upon the technical specialties earned through an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or Associate in Applied Technology (AAT) degree by developing the business acumen and foundational knowledge essential to any business or industry. Plus, you can transfer the full 60 credits from your associate's degree — putting you halfway toward a bachelor’s degree when you start the program.

Earn your applied business degree online through Davenport’s Global Campus or in-seat at our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing or Midland. Whichever path you choose, you’ll learn from expert business faculty who are just as focused on your success as you are.

What can you do with a BAS in applied business degree?

Through our hands-on learning approach, the applied business bachelor's degree will prepare you for a variety of management or supervisory positions in almost any type of business or industry. Additionally, you can use this degree to create your own business or explore new and emerging opportunities.

Explore classes for Davenport’s applied business degree

This program provides you with the skills and knowledge required to become a successful manager or leader within a public, private and non-profit organization. The curriculum emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach to understanding foundational business elements such as operations management, supply chain and logistics, risk management and enterprise management systems. Because this is an applied degree, you will receive practical training that you can use in the real world.