Bachelor of Applied Management

Program Costs

NPC program rates are for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

These are estimated costs based on attending NPC for both an associate degree and continuing into the BAM degree. *Costs do not include all course fees or other fees required by the college.

Admission requirements ensure that all students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Management degree are prepared with the foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in the program. Entry requirements are:

• Possess an earned associate degree with a minimum of 60 credits from a Nationally Accredited Institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  (Students with associate degrees that are less than 60 credits, please contact an academic advisor.)
• Completion of at least 15 credits of general education to include:
• Completion of ENL 101 – College Composition I with a C or higher.
• Completion of 3 credits in Quantitative Reasoning 100-level or higher with a C or higher.
• Completion of 4 credits in Natural Sciences with a C or higher.

Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the BAM program. Enrollment in upper division courses (300 and 400 level) requires program admission.

Graduation Requirements:

To obtain the Bachelor of Applied Management from NPC, the candidate must:

• Complete the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better by satisfying the degree requirements as published in the applicable NPC Catalog prior to the date of graduation. 
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in courses taken at NPC. Only grades of C or better will be accepted. Courses may be repeated by students if needed.
• Have a minimum of 30 credits in residence at NPC that apply towards the degree being pursued and meet the requirements for the applicable NPC catalog. Credits obtained by assessment may not be used toward the residency requirement. 

Managers are an integral part of every industry. They function as decision-makers, role models, innovators, analysts, communicators, and employee motivators. With a Bachelor of Applied Management from Northland Pioneer College, graduates will have knowledge and skills that can be applied to various management careers in both the public and private sectors. https://www.npc.edu/advising.

Job opportunities include:

• General Managers
• District Managers
• Sales Managers
• Marketing Managers
• Industry Analysts
• Service Managers
• Business Owners

Individuals in management positions establish plans and policies to help companies thrive in a constantly changing environment. Overall employment in management is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations between 2022 and 2032 at 5% growth rate. It is estimated that there are 1.1 million projected management job openings each year due to company growth and replacing employees who leave management permanently. The median U.S. annual wage was $116,880 in May 2023, which is higher than most other occupations within the United States.

Management Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Management program may choose to continue working toward a master's degree at a public or private university.