Program Overview

Bachelor of Professional Studies

The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) at the University of Kansas is designed for transfer and degree completion students, focusing on preparing students with professional and workforce-ready skills to promote their employment immediately following completion of their program.

Program Overview

Students in the program can tailor the degree to their career goals by choosing an area of focus from three concentrations:

• Applied data analytics
• Health policy and management
• Project management

Concentrations

• The applied data analytics concentration includes entry-level practical and applied training in data analytics, operational analytics, research analysis, big data, and data management.
• The health policy and management concentration covers the organizational, management, economic, and financial structures of health care organizations, as well as the legal, ethical, and governmental policies of the health care industry.
• The project management concentration provides an opportunity for students to learn how theory and practice work together to solve real-world problems in a variety of fields.

Career Outlook

The goal of the Bachelor of Professional Studies program is to prepare students with foundational and relevant business skills and give them the opportunity to concentrate on a specific area of interest. This flexibility allows students to pursue a variety of professional paths and management opportunities after graduation. Virtually every industry needs talented managers to oversee important functions within their businesses.

Career Statistics

• Health Policy and Management: 13.2% job growth, 239,510 annual job openings, $70,300 median earnings per year.
• Project Management: 14% job growth, 466,947 annual job openings, $103,700 median earnings per year.
• Applied Data Analytics: 9% job growth, 104,232 annual job openings, $86,700 median earnings per year.

Admissions

Degree-seeking students must follow the admission process of their program. For details and steps to apply, the process involves submitting an application and required documents.

Academics

The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in professional studies, including coursework in the chosen concentration.

Resources

Helpful links and program information are available for students to access additional resources and support throughout their academic journey.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Professional Studies is supported by the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) and is designed for undergraduate students with a strong interest in practical professional management. These students have already earned an associate’s degree or equivalent hours and are looking to complete the last two years necessary to earn the bachelor’s degree.