Online Associate of Applied Science in Management
Two-year degree designed for entry-level management roles
Combines theory with practical, real-world application
Builds communication and decision-making skills for leadership
Prepares students for industry-recognized credentials (Microsoft Office Specialist, TestOut Office Pro)
Optional concentration in Administrative Management
Career-focused curriculum aligned with today’s business needs
Accredited
The online Associate of Applied Science in Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
I have no college credits
Requirements for Freshmen
- Applicants for admission to the freshman class are normally required to submit scores on the American College Test (ACT) in order to be placed at the appropriate levels in freshman courses, for counseling, and for selection of scholarship recipients.
- Graduates of state-approved high schools or those who hold a G.E.D or HiSET and have not attended another college or university will be considered for admission when they have made an application.
- Louisiana residents who are not graduates of state-approved high schools and have not attended another college or university may apply for admission by submitting their G.E.D. or HiSET transcript.
- Louisiana residents who have graduated from a high school not approved by the State Department of Education or who do not have a G.E.D. or HiSET can be admitted under the Ability to Benefit provision.
I have some college credits
Requirements for Transfer Students
- Applicants must have satisfactory records in other colleges and universities to apply for admission.
- Louisiana residents who have attempted fewer than 12 hours of college credit will be considered on the same basis as a student who earns a similar record at LSU Eunice.
- All transfer students must be eligible to re-enroll at the last college or university last attended.
For additional information on admission requirements, please visit LSUE's Admission Portal.
Apply by
May 4, 2026
Classes begin
Jun 1, 2026
Tuition
LSUE’s online programs offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 60 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $260
- Cost per credit hour
- $3,900
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $15,600
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUE degree.
For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
All applicants will be required to meet all Standards of Academic Programs to receive Federal Financial Aid (Grants and Loans). More information can be found here.
Financial Aid Available
LSUE offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning. Learn More
Academics
What Will I Learn?
This online management program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in entry-level management positions.
Graduates of this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and utilize accounting information, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and budget reports, to make informed and effective business decisions.
- Demonstrate the utilization of basic business software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, to effectively create, analyze, organize, and present information in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate knowledge of general management principles, such as the Division of Work, by learning to implement strategies that divide tasks and responsibilities among team members to improve productivity; and teamwork, by collaborating with peers to achieve common goals and promote an inclusive team environment.
- Demonstrate general marketing principles by identifying and analyzing customer preferences to develop products and services that meet customer needs; recognize appropriate target audiences based upon various factors that maximize marketing efforts; and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using analytics to enhance resource allocation.
Courses
The online Associate of Applied Science in Management requires 60 credits to earn your degree.
Your personal credit requirements could be less depending on transferable credits and credit received for certifications.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL 1001 English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 1002 English Composition |
3 |
MATH 1015 Applied College Algebra |
3 |
MATH 1425 Elementary Statistics |
3 |
Natural Sciences |
3 |
HIST 1001 Western Civilization to 1500 |
3 |
CMST 1061 Fundamentals of Communication OR CMST 2010 Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
ECON 2000 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
24 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
BADM 1001 Introduction to Business |
3 |
ACCT 2001 Intro to Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 2101 Intro to Managerial Accounting |
3 |
BAS 2300 Business Correspondence OR ENGL 2002 Business Writing |
3 |
ISDS 2100 Microcomputer Applications in Business |
3 |
MGMT 2999 Principles of Management |
3 |
MKTG 2999 Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
21 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
BADM 2001 Business Law |
3 |
BAS 1100 Introduction to Excel |
3 |
BADM 2050 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management |
3 |
MGMT 2251 Supervision |
3 |
MGMT 2260 Human Resources Management |
3 |
HCM 2601 Fundamentals of Healthcare Management |
3 |
FIN 2030 Money and Banking |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
15 |
*Students wishing to complete the Administrative Management Concentration must take BADM 2001 and 4 other courses from the list above. Students not wishing to do a concentration can take any 5 courses from the list above.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree equips you for a range of career opportunities, with some of the most popular roles being:
- Human Resource Manager
- Project Manager
- Sales Manager
- Business Analyst
- Project Coordinator
- Operations Manager
