Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Applications and Practice

A flexible business degree that works as hard as you do.

Drexel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Applications and Practice program provides working adults and transfer students with a flexible, cost-efficient route to a Drexel degree. Built on an interdisciplinary curriculum, the program cultivates the “power skills” of creative problem-solving, ethical decision-making, strategic communication and data-informed adaptability that today’s employers prize, reinforcing the program’s promise to advance students’ careers and professional confidence.

Why Choose Drexel’s Degree in Business Applications and Practice?

Finish Faster and Pay Less: Complete your degree in as little as one year. Transfer up to 135 quarter credits, receive credit for prior learning and take advantage of a 52% tuition savings for online students.
Flexible, Fully Online Format: Study part-time with a fully online format designed to fit the lives of working adults.
Customizable Learning Pathways: Shape your degree with free electives, minors and certificates that align with your career goals.
Career Support and Networking: Our personalized advising helps you stay on track. You'll also gain access to Drexel’s global alumni and employer network.

Is the BS in Business Applications and Practice Degree Right for You?

The BS in Business Applications and Practice is designed for students who are:

Working adults and career changers who want to finish—or start—a bachelor’s degree without pausing their jobs, thanks to the part-time, fully online modality and one-on-one advising.
Transfer students with or without substantial previous credits, including community college graduates, military and industry learners. Apply up to 135 quarter credits and prior-learning assessments toward the degree, shrinking both cost and time to completion.
Professionals seeking a business toolkit plus “power skills.” Our curriculum blends accounting, marketing, data visualization and strategy with courses in leadership, collaboration and emotional intelligence, prepping learners to pivot or advance quickly in any sector.

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What courses are needed for an Business Applications and Practice degree?

Students in Drexel’s BS in Business Applications and Practice are expected to complete 180 credits (inclusive of transfer credits and prior learning assessment). Along with core classes in the degree plan, students have 45 credits of free electives to craft build in a certificate or complete minors.

Example Business Applications and Practice classes include:

Lifelong Learning Theory & Practice
Professional Applications of Emotional Intelligence
Applied Organizational Research
Fundamentals of Program Review and Collaboration
Leading a Diverse Workforce and Fostering Inclusivity
Techniques of Speaking
Financial Accounting Foundations
Foundations of Business
Understanding Data and Data Visualization for the Professional
English Composition
Fundamentals of Mathematics
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
Computer Applications for Professionals
Senior Capstone Project

Explore the full business applications and practice curriculum in the Drexel Course Catalog

Transfer Credits and Prior Learning Assessment

Drexel’s BS in Business Applications and Practice offers a flexible transfer credit policy and credit for prior learning process that allows you to incorporate your learning from academic, military and professional experience. You can transfer up to 135 credits out of the 180 credits needed to graduate.

Learn more about the prior learning assessment and transferring credits

Learning Outcomes Built for the Real World

Goodwin’s career-ready curriculum features an integrated business core paired with power-skill courses in leadership, collaboration and emotional intelligence, all capped by a real-world senior project.

Build essential communication skills and digital fluency: Develop strong writing, public speaking and quantitative reasoning skills, along with hands-on training in computer applications and digital tools. These foundational skills prepare you to communicate effectively and navigate today’s tech-driven workplace.
Cultivate adaptability, ethical decision-making and creative problem-solving: Through signature courses in lifelong learning, applied research and a capstone project, you’ll strengthen your ability to think critically, lead with emotional intelligence and manage diverse, inclusive teams. You’ll also learn how to evaluate programs, solve problems creatively and make ethical, informed decisions in dynamic environments.
Master core business principles and strategic thinking: The business applications and practice curriculum is designed so that you’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of how organizations operate and create value. Advanced classes will teach you to craft strategic plans, transform raw data into compelling visualizations and manage high-performing virtual teams.

By the time you finish your final capstone, you’ll be able to read a balance sheet, design a marketing campaign, diagnose organizational culture, translate analytics into action and lead teams with empathy and rigor — graduating as a resilient, practice-ready professional prepared to add value on day one.