2026-2027
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Management Applications (AAS Pathway)
VCU
Community college:
AAS in Management (Virginia Community College System)
Associate degree
Associate of Applied Science in Management
Completing the associate degree will waive VCU's general education requirements.
Program description
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies: “Management Applications” pathway combines BIS Core courses with coursework, minors, and/or certificates in at least two of five skill-driven clusters:
- Management & Innovation
- General Business
- Actuarial Science
- Sports & Fitness Management
- Marketing Insights
- Real Estate
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Management
- Product Innovation Certificate
- Venture Creation Certificate
- Communications
- Media Studies
- Professional Writing & Editing
- Analytics
- Data Science
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Technology
- Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Computing Certificate
- Instructional Design & Technology
- Professional & Social Service:
- Criminal Justice
- Environmental Studies
- Health Services
- Global Environmental Humanities
- International Social Justice Studies
- Political Science
- Social Welfare
- Urban & Regional Studies
The curriculum is flexible. Students, in consultation with their BIS advisor, can make changes to the recommended courses taken at VCU. Please note that the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is not awarded by the School of Business. Non-business majors at VCU are allowed to complete up to 30 credits of coursework offered by the School of Business, including transfer credit.
This pathway positions students for a range of careers depending on their choice of coursework: management in public, private, and entrepreneurial settings, data analytics, law enforcement, business ownership and creation, and more. Some coursework requires declaring a minor to access, and some minors require a minimum GPA. Advisors in the Interdisciplinary Studies program will help you navigate those requirements. Upon graduation, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and likely 1-2 minors or certificates.
Career opportunities
BIS graduates with a focus in “Management Applications” are well prepared to seek employment in corporate, nonprofit and government agencies.
Bachelor-level job titles
- Account Executive
- Business Manager
- Community Manager
- Data Analyst
- Development Director
- Director of Operations
- Human Resource Manager
- Project Manager
Graduate and professional level job titles
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Chief Executive Officer
- Financial Manager
Contact information
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.
Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
No guaranteed admission, but successful applicants will have:
- Completion of associate degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Degree requirements in Bulletin
Plan of study in Bulletin
Requirements
Highest level of math required
- Quantitative Foundations requirement only
Science required
- Natural Sciences requirement only
Foreign language requirements
- No
Additional tuition/fees
- No
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
- 2.0+ cumulative GPA, 2.0+ major GPA
VCU Major Maps
Transfer major map
2026-2027
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Management Applications (AAS Pathway)
Virginia Community College System (AAS in Management)
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Explore
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Schedule an appointment with your community college advisor to map out your associate degree course plan.
- Complete your math and english requirements in your first year.
- Be prepared for academic challenges and utilize tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Explore community college financial aid resources and submit your FAFSA on time.
- Enroll in the SDV student success course.
EXPAND YOUR COMMUNITY
- Explore the Interdisciplinary Studies program website.
- Learn about the transfer admission process for VCU.
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations at your community college.
- Volunteer for community service projects.
- Consider learning a foreign language to open doors to international organizations and future study.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Create LinkedIn profile.
- Complete career assessments through the Virginia Education Wizard.
- Browse information about occupations and job titles associated with management.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Create a weekly and monthly budget.
- Prepare for a career after college by creating a brand for yourself.
- Develop personal and career goals and create SMART steps for 2-3 "dream jobs."
- Practice independent living skills such as money and time management, self-care, and personal responsibility.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Submit a transfer advising request to the VCU Transfer Center.
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Submit the FAFSA on time.
- Meet with your community college advisor to finalize plans to complete your associate degree.
- Be prepared for academic challenges. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
EXPAND YOUR COMMUNITY
- Apply to VCU.
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Research housing options for next year.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Studies program, consider joining a VCU club, or meeting with VCU students to make professional and personal connections.
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL and learn about VCU's REAL graduation requirement.
- Attend Career & Internship Fairs throughout the year.
- If your GPA is 3.5 or higher, consider applying for the VCU Honors College.
- Explore internships related to management.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Explore the types of aid available at VCU.
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
Recommended courses
2026-2027
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Management Applications (AAS Pathway)
Virginia Community College System (AAS in Management)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | UNIV 111 | 3 | General education |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| MTH 154 | Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 131 | 3 | General education |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Select one of the following (UCGS Block II): ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, CST 130, CST 151, MUS 121, MUS 221, MUS 222, MUS 226, HUM 201, HUM 202, HUM 210, HUM 216, HUM 220, HUM 256, HUM 259, PHI 100, PHI 111, PHI 220, REL 100, REL 230, REL 237, REL 240. | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| ACC 117 | Essentials of Accounting | ACCT 202 | 3 | Major |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | BUSN 201 | 3 | Major |
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital Literacy | BUSN 1XX | 3 | Elective |
| MKT 201 | Introduction to Marketing | MKTG 2XX | 3 | Elective |
| ECO 150 or ECO 201 | Economic Essentials or Macroconomics | ECON 1XX or ECON 211 | 3 | General education |
| BUS 240 | Introduction to Business Law | BUSN 323 | 3 | Elective |
| BUS 201 | Organizational Behavior | ADLT 300 | 3 | Elective |
| BUS 204 | Project Management | ADLT 405 | 3 | Elective |
| Complete requirements of the AAS degree Note: VCU will accept more credits if the AAS degree requires over 60 credits. | VCU equivalent | 23 | Elective | |
| Community college credits transferred to VCU | 60 | |||
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| IDST 301 | Interdisciplinary Theory and Practice | 3 | Major |
| IDST 499 | BIS Senior Capstone | 3 | Major |
| Select courses from two of the following five Management Applications clusters: Management & Innovation, Communications, Analytics, Technology, and Professional & Social Services. | 30 to 36 | Major | |
| Electives Note: Students must complete a minimum of 45 upper-level credits (300- or 400-level courses) to graduate from VCU. | 18 to 24 | Elective | |
| Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
| Minimum credits required for bachelor's degree | 120 | ||