The College of Professional Studies & Lifelong Learning
MSU Billings Online University
Online Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Program
Through the MSU Billings Online University, you can earn a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Degree fully online. The information below provides an overview of the online courses currently available for fulfilling this degree program.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
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Complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited institution.
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Satisfy the Academic Foundations requirements of Montana State University Billings (see page 70).
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Earn a minimum of 30 credits at Montana State University Billings, of which 21 credits must be upper division credits.
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Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Academic Dean responsible for the majority of the courses in the Thematic Concentration.
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Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all courses in the Thematic Concentration.
Some examples of currently online Thematic Concentrations include:
- Management & Organizational Communication
- Management & Public Relations
- Management & Mass Communication
- Mass Communication & Public Relations
- Organizational Communication and Public Relations
- Communication & Accounting Technology
- Health Administration & Organizational Communication
- Health Administration & Public Relations
- Other self-designed concentrations may be created in consultation with an academic advisor
Self-designed Thematic Concentration
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to design a thematic concentration. This is an opportunity for a student to develop a self-designed major that meets their academic interests and goals. The concentration must include at least 30 credits of course work, and it must have at least 15 credits from one discipline. For academic advising and course selection assistance, please e-mail the MSUB Online University Advisor at advisor@msubonline.org.
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