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Business and Professional Studies | School of Business and Management

Earn a degree that unlocks your career

Whether you are looking to launch your own business or advance your career, Husson University’s Bachelor of Science in Business and Professional Studies program provides the essential business foundation you need with the flexibility to fit your schedule and professional goals. This degree is uniquely designed to turn your past experience into a bachelor’s degree through generous transfer credit policies. We also specialize in maximizing your previous progress—whether that comes from prior college credits, military service, or professional certifications—so you can finish your degree faster and focus on your next career move.

Business and Professional Studies Degree Program Overview

While you leverage your previous experience, you will master the core business disciplines required for modern leadership. Our curriculum ensures you are ready to manage teams, analyze data and drive organizational growth through:

    • Maximized Credit Transfer: Save time and tuition by applying credits from prior accredited institutions, certain exams, and documented professional life-learning.
    • Strategic Management: Learn to lead organizations through complex changes using data-driven decision-making and ethical leadership principles.
    • Operational Fundamentals: Gain essential expertise in human resources, marketing, business law, and financial management.
    • Global & Practical Insights: Study international business strategy and culminate your degree with a hands-on professional project or internship.
    • Online Option: Take classes when and where you want to through our 100% online BS in Business and Professional Studies program.

Maximize Your Credits: Transfer & Admissions

Husson is committed to respecting the work you’ve already done. Our generous transfer policy is designed to reduce your time to graduation by turning your prior experience into college credit.

  • Generous Transfer Policy: We accept college-level credits from other institutions, military training, and exams like CLEP or DANTES. You do not need an associate degree to qualify.
  • Targeted Curriculum: The degree balances core business courses (accounting, law, and strategy) with general education and flexible professional studies electives tailored to your interests.
  • Academic Standards: Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and in business courses. Transfer students are required to complete at least 15 credit hours of business coursework at Husson.

Career Outlook for Business and Professional Studies Majors


Modern organizations require versatile leaders who can manage both people and operations. As the business landscape becomes more complex, the demand for professionals with a strong foundation in management, strategy, and financial operations remains high across all industries.

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Business Consultant
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Entrepreneur

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Stephanie Shayne, EdD, MBA Stephanie Shayne, EdD, MBA
Director for the School of Business and Management, Director of Graduate Programs, Assistant Professor
207.404.5632
shaynes@husson.edu
122 Harold Alfond Hall
Husson University
1 College Circle
Bangor, Maine 04401