Online Bachelor of Applied Business
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Build practical skills for solving real-world challenges in today’s business environment. Indiana Wesleyan University's bachelor's degree with a major in applied business infuses business acumen, AI skills, and the human & emotional intelligence needed for success in today's workplace. Earn stackable certificates along the way that build competence and provide relevant skills for your career.
IWU’s Bachelors in Applied Business emphasizes hands-on, career-focused learning rather than theory alone. Experienced faculty connect foundational business knowledge to practical assignments, workplace scenarios, and project-based experiences. Along the way, embedded AI coaching and personalized support help you strengthen your leadership skills, professional confidence, and career direction.
The flexible online business degree is especially valuable for working professionals and students with technical experience who want to transition into business management or leadership roles. You can also customize your studies by selecting two focused business tracks that align with your interests and career goals.
You will learn how organizations operate, make decisions, manage resources, and respond to change.
Applied learning experiences will also help you develop transferable management skills in communication, problem-solving, data analysis, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making. Artificial intelligence and emerging AI technologies are woven throughout the degree so you can explore how automation, analytics, and digital tools influence the modern business world.
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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Develop the practical knowledge and skills needed to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
BUS-302,BUS-312,BUS-316,AIM-300,AIM-200,BUS-321,BUS-325,BUS-330,BUS-335,BUS-339,BUS-344,BUS-345,BUS-354,BUS-360,BUS-365,AIM-417,AIM-415,AIM-420,BUS-370,BUS-374,BUS-380,BUS-387,BUS-391,BUS-392,AIM-405,AIM-406,AIM-408,BUS-395
Graduates with an applied business degree can pursue opportunities across corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, startups, and other professional settings. The combination of broad business education, AI technologies, and focused study can prepare you to enter a new field, move into a management position, lead teams, or advance within your current organization.
The admission requirements are as follows:
The following graduation requirements must be met:
The following graduation requirements must be met:
Develop the practical business, technology, and leadership skills needed to pursue your career goals. Take the next step toward earning your Bachelor's in Applied Business at IWU.
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