Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Management Minor
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Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Management Minor
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Program Overview
Discover our 100% online Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Minor program
Focus on your business career goals while gaining a comprehensive education with the online Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Management Minor program. Business management courses are 100% online and develop your abilities to manage projects, communicate, and lead. You will work closely with your academic advisor and faculty to determine if your work history and previous college experience count toward your UMPI online degree.
This accredited online management program is a flexible, affordable degree option to help you become eligible for advanced positions. You will learn to integrate Six Sigma tools and techniques for lean management and process improvement, master the skills necessary to communicate effectively as a business leader, and grasp a range of methods to lead positive changes within your professional and personal life. This program’s coursework is 100% online and includes the opportunity to partner with an organization to apply what you’ve learned and prepare for the next step in your career.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
As a graduate of this online management program, you will be able to:
- Apply problem-solving skills in areas such as human resources, operations, and business communications
- Understand and utilize Six Sigma methodology
- Use Microsoft Project proficiently and confidently
- Cultivate effective management strategies to enhance business performance
- Apply problem-solving skills in areas such as human resources, operations, and business communications
- Understand and utilize Six Sigma methodology
- Use Microsoft Project proficiently and confidently
- Cultivate effective management strategies to enhance business performance
As a graduate of this online management program, you will be able to:
- Apply problem-solving skills in areas such as human resources, operations, and business communications
- Understand and utilize Six Sigma methodology
- Use Microsoft Project proficiently and confidently
- Cultivate effective management strategies to enhance business performance
- Apply problem-solving skills in areas such as human resources, operations, and business communications
- Understand and utilize Six Sigma methodology
- Use Microsoft Project proficiently and confidently
- Cultivate effective management strategies to enhance business performance
Management career opportunities include:
- Department Manager/Shift Leader/Production Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Department Manager/Shift Leader/Production Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
Also available:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Management & Leadership Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Project Management Concentration
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Information Systems Minor
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Project Management Minor
- Bachelor of Arts in History & Political Science
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Accounting Minor
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Educational Studies Minor
UMPI is ranked #14 for Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North. – U.S. News & World Report, 2019.
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Tuition
Choosing our online program is cost-effective
Our BLS – Management Minor online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session, with no hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Dates you need to know
There are six opportunities throughout the year to start your BLS – Management Minor YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 9/19/23 | 9/22/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/12/23 | 12/15/23 | 1/9/24 | 1/11/24 | 3/8/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/6/24 | 2/9/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/25/24 | 6/27/24 | 8/23/24 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for this online management program
We’ve streamlined the admission process so it’s easier for you to get started. Students who wish to earn their BLS – Management Minor should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts: Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- All international transcripts will only be accepted if the student provides them through an evaluation service. The evaluation agency must be a member of NACES or AICE. We will not accept unofficial copies (e.g., from the student)
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English language proficiency test taken no more than two-years prior to date of application
- Canadian schools and universities from a French-only institution (mostly in the province of Quebec) must be evaluated
Additional guidelines for international applicants may be found here.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Institutions and third-party vendors may submit official documents such as official transcripts and English proficiency exam score reports to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
A look at the online Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Minor curriculum
To earn your BLS – Management Minor, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 18 credit hours of Management Minor core courses, and 62 credit hours of electives.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
**Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
