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Bachelor of Science in Management Studies

The degree for people who run things: teams, operations, information systems, and the people doing the work. Concentrate in human resources and finish with a sequence that SHRM recognizes for professional development credit.

The degree for the person already running things

Most people who end up managing were never trained for it. They were good at the work, got promoted, and learned the rest in the open. This degree formalizes what they picked up, for people who want the credential to match what they are already doing.

The human resources route is the one to know about. It runs 18 credits across two seminars and two strategy courses, and SHRM recognizes it for professional development credit, which is a credential employers in that field already understand.
Norwich has been training people to lead since 1819 and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Program Concentrations 

See what your previous experience can get you 

Bring up to 90 credits, and find out what they are worth before you apply

  • Up to 90 credits transfer in from prior coursework, military training, CLEP exams, and assessed professional experience. See what transfers
  • A 42-credit core: management, marketing, statistics, economics, communication, information systems, ethics, and a six-credit capstone
  • Then an 18-credit concentration, or 18 credits of your own choosing if none of the six fits
  • Arriving with fewer than 60 credits? You will take general electives up to 60 first, then start the core. Your advisor plans that sequence with you

Send a transcript and a resume and we will tell you which requirements you have already met, what is left, and how many terms that is. No application required to find out.

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Fast Facts

18

Months

Average completion time for the Bachelor of Science in Management Studies 

90

Credits

Transfer in up to 90 credits before you start.

100%

Online

Complete your bachelor's completely online with access to your classroom 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

They share their core courses, so with either choice, you will learn to write, present, and handle statistics. Business administration adds accounting, finance, and business law, and offers a finance concentration. Management studies adds organizational management, information systems, and communication. Pick business administration if you are heading into the numbers side of a business; pick management studies if you are running its people and operations. An advisor can also tell you which one your existing credits fit better.

Undergraduate Admissions

That is the assumption the program is built on. There are no scheduled class meetings; you take 3 to 12 credits per term, depending on what you can carry, and there are several start dates a year. Eighteen months is the average, and your own number depends on what you transfer in. Don't just take our word for it; check out what our alumni have to say.

Alumni Stories

Yes. This is a degree program, so federal financial aid applies if you are eligible, alongside military tuition assistance, veterans' benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Ways to Pay

Next Undergraduate Session Start Dates: 

Fall B: October 26, 2026

Spring A: January 18, 2027

Spring B: March 15, 2027

Next Undergraduate Session Application Deadlines: 

Fall B: October 16, 2026

Spring A: January 8, 2027

Spring B: March 10, 2027

 

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Alumni Testimonials

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"I chose the online format because of my active-duty status. It was the only practical option given my schedule and deployments."

Joshua Garza

'26 Bachelor of Science in Management: Leadership Concentration

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I will take the lessons I have learned and impart them to the youth of this country brave enough to volunteer to serve their country.

Joshua Gendron

'23 Bachelor of Science in Management Studies

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mandi peters

Norwich enhanced my communication skills and heightened my research ability, which is crucial in the Army HR world.

Mandi Peters

'25 Bachelor of Science in Management Studies

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I use the skills and knowledge I learned every day as a teacher and coach.

Aiden Maher

'25 Master of Science in Management

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There’s a difference between undergrad and grad, primarily because it's online and it's a lot more self-paced and self-studied. I think that what has really helped is that your classmates and the teacher are very accessible.

Sophia Righthouse

'26 Master of Arts in International Relations

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Joshua Garza

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Joshua Gendron

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Mandi Peters

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Aiden Maher

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Faculty & Staff

Join professionals from around the globe and learn from experienced faculty as you complete your degree and open up new professional and personal possibilities for yourself.

Career Outcomes

See where a degree might be able to take you. All three of these roles list a bachelor's degree as the typical entry requirement, which is the wall this degree gets you over.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 median wage data.

  • Administrative services managers
    $110,500

    Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

    View the BLS
  • Management analysts
    $101,860

    Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

    View the BLS
  • Human resources specialists
    $75,940

    Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They may also handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

    View the BLS

Admissions Details

At a Glance

  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • Multiple start dates per year

 

 

Contact Admissions

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT    
Extended hours available by appointment

Call: 1-888-409-1480  
learn@norwich.edu

Transfer Credits


You may receive the equivalent of up to 90 semester credits for training and prior learning that meet specific course requirements in the program.
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International Admissions


Norwich University welcomes students from all countries who want to study through our online programs. You must complete all steps in the admissions process.
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Norwich Alumni Benefits


Reconnect with Norwich to complete your master's degree. As a part of our alumni community, you are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and other benefits.
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Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

 

NECHE Accredited
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

 

SHRM
Norwich University's online Bachelor of Science in Management Studies Human Resource Concentration is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

 

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.**
    • Duolingo - a minimum score of 110 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 dean via 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

Mail transcripts to:
Norwich University
ATTN: CGCS
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent to cgcsamt@norwich.edu via password protection.

To contact an admissions advisor:

Call: 1-888-409-1480
Email: learn@norwich.edu

Norwich University Online's Bachelor's programs are an investment in your future that we can help you manage from a financial perspective. There are many ways to get financial assistance and many strategies that can help you achieve your goals. Whatever your individual situation, we can guide you through the financial planning process.

Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 30-120
Credits per Term: 3-12
Cost Per Credit Hour: $250 - $415
Additional fees & military discounts may apply.


Financial Aid Resources
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Program Requirements

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

 

For full course listings, requirements, and registration information, head to the Norwich University Course Catalog.