Dallas College is growing its bachelor\u2019s degree portfolio to four with the launch of its Bachelor of Applied Science in Management. The new, fully online program gives working adults, transfer students and associate degree holders a flexible path to a four-year degree and career advancement.<\/p>\n
More than 400 students have already enrolled in the new bachelor\u2019s degree in management, and more than 1,000 prospective students have expressed interest. The 120-credit degree costs $11,880 in tuition for Dallas County residents, or less for students who enter the program with applicable college credit.<\/p>\n
The program combines online access with workforce-focused instruction in management, leadership and business. During the final 30 credit hours, student\u2019s complete competency-based courses that allow them to advance by demonstrating mastery of the material.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking adults should not have to choose between keeping their jobs and completing a bachelor\u2019s degree,\u201d said Dr. Shawnda Floyd, Dallas College Provost. \u201cThe Bachelor of Applied Science in Management combines the flexibility our students need with the business and leadership skills employers value. The strong enrollment response confirms that students are looking for a different path to a bachelor\u2019s degree that is relevant, accessible and connected to workforce opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Octavia Kimble represents the working adults the program was created to serve. Kimble returned to college in her late 30s and earned an associate degree in criminal justice at Dallas College\u2019s Eastfield Campus. After completing her associate degree, she received a promotion at Dallas ISD, where she works in school safety and crisis management.<\/p>\n
While pursuing a Crisis Intervention Certificate, Kimble learned that she could remain at Dallas College and continue toward a bachelor\u2019s degree in management.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was so excited. This is perfect, and I\u2019m ready for it,\u201d Kimble said. \u201cIt will open doors for me. I\u2019m hoping to complete it within 10 months. The ability to move quickly through the courses is a lifesaver for people like me who took an unconventional route.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program is offered through an alternative pricing structure known as a tuition subscription model. For the competency-based portion of the degree, students pay a flat-rate per term of enrollment and begin with two courses.<\/p>\n
After successfully completing those courses, students may request another course at no additional cost. Courses are added sequentially as students demonstrate competency, creating opportunities to accelerate learning and reduce the time required to complete the degree.
The competency-based format allows students to:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Progress by demonstrating mastery of course material<\/p>\n
\u2022 Focus more time on developing new knowledge and skills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Complete additional courses during the semester at no additional cost<\/p>\n
\u2022 Potentially reduce the time required to complete the degree<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bachelor of Applied Science in Management is designed to recognize and accelerate learning wherever learning occurs,\u201d said Dr. Darryl Williams, Vice Provost of the Dallas College School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade. \u201cWith competency-based education, students advance by demonstrating mastery of the knowledge and skills rather than progressing solely based on time spent in the classroom. The model provides a more personalized path while maintaining academic rigor and preparing graduates to lead in a dynamic business environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Students who already hold an associate degree can follow a seamless pathway to complete the bachelor\u2019s degree in two years or less, depending on the credits accepted and the pace at which they progress.<\/p>\n
Eligible students may also receive credit for prior learning, including knowledge and skills gained through employment, industry certifications, professional training, or military service. Credit for prior learning (CPL) may further reduce the number of courses a student must complete, shortening the path to graduation and lowering the student\u2019s overall tuition costs.<\/p>\n
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Management is Dallas College\u2019s fourth bachelor\u2019s degree program since 2020 and reflects the institution\u2019s growing role as an affordable bachelor\u2019s degree provider for North Texas.<\/p>\n
Dallas College launched its first bachelor\u2019s degree program, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, in 2020. The college added a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2024 and Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development in Fall 2025.
Together, the four programs expand opportunities for North Texas students to earn workforce-focused bachelor\u2019s degrees close to home while benefiting from Dallas College\u2019s affordable tuition, student services and connections to regional employers.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, October 14, there will be a launch event at the Dallas College Richland Campus from 1-3 p.m. to commemorate the new program. The event will feature remarks from the Dallas College Chancellor, Dr. Justin Lonon, as well as from faculty and students of the program.<\/p>\n
For more information about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, visit the Dallas College Dallas College School of Business Hospitality and Global Trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dallas College is growing its bachelor\u2019s degree portfolio to four with the launch of its Bachelor of Applied…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466647,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[102,104,103],"class_list":["post-466646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=466646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466646\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/466647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=466646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=466646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=466646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}