If you are an adult and nontraditional student with a technical associate degree (Associate of Applied Science), Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC), an Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) or other college credits, Boise State University’s online Bachelor of Applied Science offers the opportunity to complete your baccalaureate education and facilitate a career change.
This flexible, interdisciplinary program is designed for working adults. You can apply up to 80 previously earned technical credits, helping you move forward without starting over.
The program curriculum is offered online with no in-person requirements. Classes run year-round and you can complete the curriculum at a flexible full-time or part-time pace that works with your schedule.
The applied science degree is also affordable because you pay in-state tuition regardless of where you live.
Customize your degree to match your goals
You can tailor your Bachelor of Applied Science to fit your career interests by choosing a concentration or an emphasis area. Options include:
- Business Administration: Build skills in leadership, marketing, operations and financial decision-making.
- Cyber Operations Essentials: Learn how to protect systems and data by identifying risks and supporting secure networks across industries.
- Early Childhood Education: Support child development and family engagement while building skills in instruction, advocacy and leadership.
- Health Administration: Explore how social, cultural and economic factors shape health care systems while supporting quality care and informed decision-making.
- Project Management: Strengthen skills in planning, timelines, stakeholder communication and executing projects while preparing for theCertified Associate in Project Management exam or Project Management Professional certification.
- Public Health: Learn to assess community health needs, improve systems and address public health challenges in diverse populations.
- Resort and Hospitality Management: Gain the skills to manage operations and create strong guest experiences in the hospitality and recreation industries.
You’ll work closely with an advisor to map your degree to your career goals. Many students finish in as few as 17 months when attending full time.
The online Bachelor of Applied Science also connects you with students from all over the world and across all industries, giving you a glimpse of cultures and opinions that lead to a greater learning experience and preparation for work in a global society.
Built-in support and connection
Boise State online students get one-on-one support from student success coaches and faculty, while collaborating with peers in a welcoming academic community.
The applied science program’s courses and advising encourage you to be part of a community of learners and build relationships with your classmates through technologies that support online discussions and group work.
If you’re exploring degree options in your 30s or beyond, the Bachelor of Applied Science offers a practical, flexible path forward.
Learn more about the applied science program
Earning an online Bachelor of Applied Science from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.
Ready to learn more? Attend one of our online information sessions or contact a student success coach today.