Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Online Degree
 Transform your existing college credits into a career-ready, integrative degree designed to propel working adults into leadership roles or continued graduate level studies.
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies synthesizes interdisciplinary skills in communication, quantitative reasoning, technology, and ethical decision making with advanced study in Project Management or Organizational Management to prepare graduates for personal and professional advancement.Â
Robert R.
Business Administration
United States
What You’ll Learn in the General Studies Program
Build versatile, career-ready skills that apply across industries and professions
Admission Requirements
Anyone who has completed at least 60 college-level credits and is 16 years of age or older is eligible for the BA in General Studies at UoPeople.Â
Mukhtaar C.
Computer Science
Somalia
Concentration in Project Management
Prepare to lead projects from start to finish across industries. The Project Management concentration helps students build practical skills in planning, organizing, and leading projects across professional settings. Students learn how to manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, procurement, stakeholder communication, and agile project work while applying project management standards to real-world scenarios. Students graduate well-equipped for roles in project delivery, operations, and management of cross-functional teams.
Concentration in Organizational Management
Build the skills to lead and improve how organizations operate. The Organizational Management concentration helps students develop the leadership and management skills needed to support teams, departments, and organizational goals. Students learn foundational concepts in finance, human resources, organizational behavior, quality management, strategic planning, and workplace communication. Upon graduation, students are prepared to take on roles in team supervision, operations, and business coordination.
Marianne R.
Health Science
Egypt
Curriculum / Courses
The BA in General Studies curriculum is designed to build broad, career-ready skills across multiple disciplines while allowing students to focus on practical leadership pathways. Through core coursework and a concentration in Project Management or Organizational Management, students develop communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for diverse professional environments.
- 36 general education credits
- 45 core credits (including concentration courses and capstone)
- 39 elective credits
Careers
Where can a BA in General Studies take you? Your degree can help prepare you for roles such as:
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NO TUITION OR ENROLLMENT FEES
$60 APPLICATION FEE
$180 ASSESSMENT FEE PER COURSE
TOTAL OF $3,660 OR LESS* FOR THE PROGRAM
Paying for School
UoPeople does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. We charge only a one-time $60 application fee, and a $180 assessment fee per course. You can expect to complete your Bachelor of Arts in General Studies at UoPeople, for a total $3,660 or less* -- more than 6X less than the average degree completion program. Our mission is to make it possible for everyone to afford higher education.
*BA in General Studies requires students to transfer in a minimum of 60 credits, equal to 20 courses. Cost based on completion of 20 courses.Â
Flexibility
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