The B.A.S. is a "capstone" or "inverted transfer" degree designed specifically for students who have earned community college Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. The goal of the program is to provide students with management, leadership, critical thinking and communication skills, along with significant work in a professional specialization.

The Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness offers two concentrations for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree:

• Consumer Products Technology
• Food Retailing

To be admitted to the B.A.S. program, students must be within six semester hours of completing an A.A.S. or have completed an A.A.S. degree at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution. The B.A.S. program is 60 semester hours, with all of the 60 semester hours being from courses at the 300 level or higher. In addition, all ASU graduation requirements must be completed in order to earn the B.A.S. degree.

Program Requirements

The B.A.S. is a 60-semester-hour program, divided into four segments:

General Studies Completion Curriculum (19 semester hours):
The B.A.S. curriculum builds on the general education content of the A.A.S. ASU General Studies requirements will be completed with courses in these areas:

While completing the Humanities and Social Behavioral course, it is important to satisfy the Cultural Diversity, Global, and Historical Awareness areas. In consultation with an advisor, choose courses from the ASU General Studies list that contribute to the overall curriculum and meet degree requirements.

B.A.S. Core Curriculum (15 semester hours minimum):
The B.A.S. Core curriculum is focused on management and organization, professional communication, statistical processes and computer competency. These are a set standard of courses required by the selected concentration.

Concentrations (20 semester hours minimum):
20 semester hours of specialization courses from a set curricula. Two concentrations are available:

• Consumer Products Technology
• Food Retailing

Assignable Credit (6 hours):
These are traditional electives selected in consultation with an advisor to enhance the curriculum. Assignable credit also can be used to strengthen Math/Science capabilities or computer skills.

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Admission Procedure

To qualify for admission to the B.A.S. program, students must:

1. be within six semester hours of earning an A.A.S. or already received,
2. upon admission to the B.A.S., meet with a Program Advisor to review your transcript and develop your program of study.
3. have an A.A.S. degree from a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institution.

When completing the application form, be sure to specify ASU's Polytechnic campus as your campus and the "Bachelor of Applied Science" as the degree and "Applied Science" as the major.

Applications for admission are available on the ASU Undergraduate Admissions Application page, at all ASU registration sites, or by mail at:

Undergraduate Admissions
Arizona State University
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112