{"id":5074,"date":"2023-09-12T15:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T15:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=5074"},"modified":"2025-02-07T06:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T11:04:30","slug":"wilmus-new-applied-business-degree-is-all-about-flexibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2023\/09\/12\/wilmus-new-applied-business-degree-is-all-about-flexibility\/","title":{"rendered":"WilmU\u2019s New Applied Business Degree Is All About Flexibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5074_707655-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column5074_707655-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5074_707655-b0 dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Do you have college credit, work experience or military training but don\u2019t know how to translate that into a degree? Wilmington University\u2019s new bachelor\u2019s degree in applied business offers the fundamental knowledge and flexibility you need to meet your career goals in a variety of industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m really excited about it,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Mary Pat Braudis<\/strong>, the program chair. \u201cThis is an outstanding opportunity for someone who has accumulated a lot of college credits along the way.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Applied Business \u2014 available in person, 100% online or a combination of both \u2014 is the only degree of its kind in the region. It prepares you to take on new roles in your career, advancing to general manager, team leader, supervisor, human resources specialist, customer service representative, event planner, loan officer and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lot of students will find they want a general business degree,\u201d she explains. \u201cThis degree gives students broad information, a broad overview in all facets of business.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis degree gives students broad information, a broad overview in all facets of business.\u201d<br>\u2013<em>Dr. Mary Pat Braudis<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The fully accredited program starts this fall with courses in communications, management, marketing, analytics, finance, accounting, problem-solving and strategy. Thanks to many elective options, you can customize your degree to reflect your interests and career aspirations \u2014 for example, construction management, leadership, marketing or human resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou can earn this degree with a concentration in construction management,\u201d says Dr. Braudis, who has a doctorate in business administration from the University. \u201cThat option, like many other concentrations, fits this degree so beautifully.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already working in construction or another field? With WilmU\u2019s complimentary prior learning assessment, make the most of on-the-job experience, apprenticeships, trainings, licenses and certifications. A team will review your qualifications, including any past coursework, so you don\u2019t need to pay to learn what you already know. The applied business program meets you where you are and allows you to transfer up to 90 undergraduate credits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is both a completion degree and a full degree,\u201d she notes. \u201cThe keyword with this degree is it offers exceptional flexibility.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe keyword with this degree is it offers exceptional flexibility.\u201d \u2013<em>Dr. Mary Pat Braudis<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>That flexibility makes it easier to earn stackable credentials through WilmU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/DualCredit\/\">Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE\u2122<\/a>. Complete a related Dual-Credit Certificate\u00ae in Marketing Analytics, Human Resource Management or Project Management while you earn your applied business degree. 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