Business Applications & Practice BSIDPS

Major: Business Applications & Practice
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies (BSIDPS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 180.0
Co-op Options: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.0201
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9199

About the Program

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Applications & Practice is a fully online, interdisciplinary program designed for professionals seeking to elevate their careers and enhance their business expertise. This robust curriculum combines essential business foundations with innovative coursework in areas such as data-driven decision-making, inclusive leadership, and emotional intelligence, all aligned with today’s dynamic business landscape. Students gain practical skills through courses like Leading a Diverse Workforce and Fostering Inclusivity, Foundations of Program Review and Collaboration, and Understanding Data and Data Visualization for the Professional, preparing them to make impactful decisions and lead effectively in diverse settings. The program culminates in a Senior Capstone Project, where students apply their knowledge to solve real-world business challenges. Tailored for individuals ready to advance their career trajectory, the Business Applications & Practice program equips graduates with a professional edge and a commitment to lifelong learning, ensuring they are prepared for leadership roles across industries.

Advising:
Students in the Business Applications & Practice major are advised by an academic advisor who serves as an important resource to students as they progress and manage their educational and career goals.

Students receive one-on-one personal advisement to ensure that educational and professional objectives are met within the course of study.

Additional Information:

For more information on this major, visit Goodwin College's webpage.

Admission Requirements

- 2.00 transfer GPA
o Transfer credits are acceptable at 2.00
o Transfer GPA has no impact on Institutional GPA

- Adult students (21 yrs+) w/no college credit, required to provide
o H.S. Transcript with min. 2.50 CGPA
o Full Page Essay on reason for attending college
o Letter of recommendation
o SAT/Standardized Test scores not required, but could replace H.S. transcript

- 16* or more transferable college credits (w/2.00+ Transfer GPA)
o Fast track Degree Completion acceptance BS-IDPS
o *16 semester credits = 24 quarter credits

- Students may be eligible to receive Credits for Prior Learning

Degree Requirements

College Requirements
GSTD 200Lifelong Learning Theory & Practice3.0
GSTD 201 [WI] Professional Applications of Emotional Intelligence3.0
GSTD 360Applied Organizational Research3.0
GSTD 491Senior Project in General Studies3.0
IDPS 201Fundamentals of Program Review & Collaboration3.0
IDPS 470Leading a Diverse Workforce and Fostering Inclusivity3.0
English and Speech Requirements
COM 230Techniques of Speaking3.0
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research3.0
or ENGL 111 English Composition I
ENGL 102Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing3.0
or ENGL 112 English Composition II
ENGL 103Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres3.0
or ENGL 113 English Composition III
Business Applications & Practice Major Requirements
ACCT 115Financial Accounting Foundations4.0
BUSN 111Foundations for Business4.0
IDPS 301Understanding Data & Data Visualization for the Professional4.0
MKTG 201Introduction to Marketing Management4.0
NPM 445Strategic Planning for Nonprofits3.0
ORGB 300 [WI] Organizational Behavior4.0
PRST 303Interpersonal Skills for Virtual Teams3.0
Mathematics Requirements
MATH 100Fundamentals of Mathematics3.0
or MATH 171 Introduction to Analysis A
Computing Requirement *
PRST 211Computer Applications for Professionals3.0
Additional computing course options, with Advisor approval
Natural Science Electives **
Students select 9.0 credits from the following 100-400 level courses:9.0
Any ANAT (Anatomy)
Any BIO (Bioscience & Biotechnology)
Any CHEM (Chemistry)
Any FDSC (Food Science)
Any NFS (Nutrition & Food Science)
Any PHEV (Physics-Environmental Science)
Any PHYS (Physics)
Free Electives
Select any unrestricted 100-499 course109.0
Total Credits180.0
*

 Courses older than three years will not be transferred into the curriculum.

**

Courses from other departments may be considered with advisor approval.

Sample Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ENGL 101 or 1113.0ENGL 102 or 1123.0COM 2303.0Free Electives9.0
MATH 100 or 1713.0PRST 2113.0ENGL 103 or 1133.0 
Natural Science elective3.0BUSN 1114.0Natural Science elective3.0 
 9 10 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ACCT 1154.0GSTD 2013.0IDPS 3014.0Free Electives9.0
GSTD 2003.0MKTG 2014.0ORGB 3004.0 
IDPS 2013.0Natural Science Elective3.0  
 10 10 8 9
Third Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
GSTD 3603.0PRST 3033.0Free Electives9.0Free Electives9.0
Free Electives6.0Free Electives6.0  
 9 9 9 9
Fourth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
NPM 4453.0Free Electives9.0Free electives9.0IDPS 4703.0
Free electives6.0  Free Electives6.0
 9 9 9 9
Fifth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
Free Electives9.0Free Electives9.0GSTD 4913.0Free Electives7.0
  Free Electives6.0 
 9 9 9 7
Total Credits 180