Mar 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT) 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)

Management & Leadership, B.S.


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This program has an accelerated (UG+GR) option, allowing eligible students to begin their master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. For more information and how to apply, see our Accelerated Programs (UG+GR) information page 

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Management & Leadership (BSM&L) program is a customized online, degree completion program for returning adults. The program is responsive with students that have progressive career experience and seek to advance their career aspirations by growing their technical skills to advance professionally into mid-level, senior leadership/management positions. The BSM&L program expands professional capacity by increasing the application of technology tools and facilitate the leadership of employees critical to achieving business goals.

Graduates of UW-Stout’s BSM&L program have careers that embrace leadership/management roles in areas such General Operations Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Human Resource Specialist and Managers, Business Intelligence Analyst, Financial Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Project Management Specialist, Quality Manager, Compliance Manager, Social and Community Services Manager, and Sales Manager.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation: 120 credits
Stout Core General Education Requirements:  33-36 credits
Major Requirements:  80 credits
Free Electives to reach 128 credits

Program Requirements


Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)


Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)


Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Humanities & Arts (6 credits)


Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)


Take at least one natural science with a lab.

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)


Program Designated Courses


Some of the following required coures may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements.

Major Requirements


Concentration Requirements (choose one)


Concentrations require 18 credits. 

Accounting and Finance (18 credits)


This concentration is aimed at preparing students for the Certified Managment Accountant credential.

Business Leadership Studies (18 credits)


  • Required: 

  • (3 cr.)
  •  

    Elective Courses (minimum of 15 credits):

    INMGT, BUMGT, BUMKG, BUINB, BULGL, BUSCM, BUFIN, BUMIS, GEM, HT, PM, PSYCH, COMST, ICT, ECON, RC, SMGT, DMT, TRHRD, SRVM

     

Technical Electives (up to 27 Credits)


Credits transfered in from associate degree in area of speciality, or credits for prior learning for work experience. This must include coursework equivalent to BUACT-206. If not, that course must be taken.

Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits


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