Online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from LSU Alexandria
Designed for students with an associate degree in Applied Arts or Applied Sciences
Transfer up to 60 credits from an associate program
Ideal for professionals with 3–5 years of work experience
Coursework focuses on business, management, and leadership development
Fully online and flexible for working full-time
Prepares graduates for career advancement in fields such as Military, IT, HVAC, Culinary, Welding, and more
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
Apr 6, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
I have no college credits
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
- Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation
- Not be required to take more than one developmental course
- Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0
- Meet one of the following:
- Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
- Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0
I have some college credits
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
- Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
- Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
- If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution
Transfer Credits: LSUA processes transfer credits in accordance with campus policies at the time the courses were taken. Prior to 2020, LSUA did not have a course repeat policy that excluded grades from GPA calculations. As a result, your stated GPA at LSUA may be affected, which could impact your admission decision.
Tuition
LSUA’s online applied arts and sciences program 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
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,200
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $40,800
- 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 or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
Designed for students with 3 to 5 years of work experience, our BAAS program includes courses on business, management, and leadership development that can be important for career advancement.
What Will I Learn?
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree will gain an interdisciplinary education that prepares them for whatever field they desire to pursue.
Graduates of the online BAAS program will learn to do the following:
- Develop leadership, management, and supervision strategies for public or private businesses and organizations.
- Apply career development strategies and progress into management-level positions.
- Develop effective verbal and written communication skills through industry-based projects and assignments.
- Use critical thinking skills and practical knowledge to gain an understanding of how ethical knowledge and decision-making are applied in a management setting.
- Apply human relations skills and personnel direction/management.
- Develop foundational skills to assist businesses in navigating local and national organizational growth.
- Devise sound fiscal management skills.
Courses
The online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences requires 120 credits, including 6 credit hours of open electives.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL 1001: English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 1002: English Composition II |
3 |
General Education Social Sciences |
3 |
General Education Social Sciences |
3 |
General Education Math |
3 |
General Education Math |
3 |
General Education Natural Sciences |
9 |
CMST 2060: Public Speaking |
3 |
General Education History |
3 |
General Education Humanities |
3 |
General Education Fine Arts |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
39 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
MGMT 3200: Principles of Management |
3 |
MGMT 3211: Business and Society |
3 |
CMST 4160: Persuasive Communication |
3 |
CMST 3118: Intercultural Communication |
3 |
PSYC 3001: Cultural Diversity |
3 |
ENGL 3002: Technical Writing |
3 |
MGMT 4310: Leadership |
3 |
MGMT 4620: Human Behavior in Organizations |
3 |
AASC 3001: Personal Strategy and Portfolio Development |
3 |
AASC 4900: Senior Seminar in Applied Arts and Sciences |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
30 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Transfer of applied courses plus electives |
45 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Free Electives: Must be at the 3000 - 4000 level |
6 |
Careers
Graduates will be well-equipped for career growth in industries like the Military, Information Technology, HVAC, Culinary, Welding, and more.
Career Opportunities
- Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Inventory Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Technical Writer
- Healthcare Administrator
- Business Office Manager
- Facility Operations Specialist
