Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is a customizable degree plan that enables students to transfer up to 80 college credits, including technical credits and credits for prior learning, which come from work and life experience. This degree is ideal for individuals who have already completed an Associate of Applied Science or have an intermediate or advanced technical certificate.

Top Benefits of an Online Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

There are several benefits to pursuing an online Bachelor of Applied Science degree, including:

• Crafting your own degree plan: Students can work with their student success coach and advisors to craft a curriculum that matches their career goals and needs, and fits within their busy work and life schedule.
• Increasing post-graduate career opportunities: The education and training received through this program can help open the door to new career opportunities within the current field or when considering a potential career change.
• Increasing earning potential: High-paying jobs in cyber operations, project management, and health services management are all paths that can be pursued with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Real Student Success Stories

Several students have found success through the Bachelor of Applied Science program, including:

• Zoom Nguyen, who enrolled in the program after earning an associate's degree and went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Management.
• Air Force Master Sergeant Douglas Fellows, who expanded his leadership knowledge and interpersonal skills through the program's certificates, particularly the Certificate in Conflict Management.
• Patricia Reay, a mother of four, who found that the BAS coursework helped reframe her decision-making and become a better leader.

Program Details

The online Bachelor of Applied Science program at Boise State University offers several applicable leadership-focused certificates and supportive certificates in conflict management and communication. Students can choose from in-demand emphasis areas, concentrations, and certificates to fill out their degree plan, helping them become more well-rounded leaders. The program is designed to help students fast-track their degree plan and advance their career.