Bachelor of Applied Science

Business Management

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Become a Leader In Your Community!

Are You a Leader at Heart?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Enjoy making decisions and solving problems? Feel most fulfilled when daily operations run smoothly? If that sounds like you, Western’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management can give you the skills to turn your strengths into a fulfilling career.

Earn your degree 100% online—from the comfort of your own home—at an affordable community college price.

Every successful organization needs strong leadership. Our program combines real-world business knowledge with essential management skills to help you become a confident and effective leader.

Build on your experience and grow in areas such as:

  • Personal Leadership 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Operations Management 
  • Financial Management 
  • Organizational Change & Psychology 
  • Data Analysis 
  • Training & Development 

Our courses are designed to help you sharpen your communication, time management, conflict resolution, and project leadership skills.

Let us help you turn your passion into purpose—and transition from a learner to a leader.

  Areas of Emphasis 

Business Salary and Job Outlook

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Occupation

Low Annual Wage

Median Annual Wage

High Annual Wage

Administrative Services Managers

$60,440

$115,560

$166,380

Sales Managers

$77,020

$132,940

$211,030

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$81,010

$117,060

$165,460

Industrial Production Managers

$101,210

$155,670

$219,850

Financial Managers

$61,040

$118,390

$202,250

Human Resources Manager

$86,240

$113.900

$184,080

The May 2023 national occupational employment and wage estimates are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

Occupation

Median Hourly Wage

Mean Hourly Wage

Annual Mean Wage

Administrative Services Managers

$64,740

$108,390

$200,010

Sales Managers

$66,910

$138,060

$239,200+

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$104,450

$171,200

239,200+

Industrial Production Managers

$74,900

$121,440

$197,310

Financial Managers

$86,490

$161,700

$239,200+

Human Resources Manager

$83,790

$140,030

$239,200+

The May 2023 national occupational employment and wage estimates are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Western’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management offers an affordable, flexible way to gain comprehensive business knowledge and expand your career opportunities. Designed to complement your existing education and passions, the fully online program is built to fit your schedule—making it ideal for working professionals and busy students alike.

This program is ideal for students who have already completed an associate degree or technical certification and are ready to advance into leadership, management, or entrepreneurial roles. However, students with little to no college experience are also welcome to begin their academic journey here. The fully online format allows students to build strong business foundations while balancing work, life, and school.

Tuition for Western’s bachelor’s programs is the same low rate as its associate programs—offering significant savings compared to most state universities. Click here to view current tuition rates. 

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Meet Your Professors


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Beth Gard
Interim VP of Academic Affairs & Assistant Professor of Business
Office: 1428
Phone: 307-382-1658

M.B.A. Western Governors University. B.S. Utah State University. Beth teaches management, marketing and business administration at Western Wyoming Community College. She is a native of Wyoming and prior to becoming a full time faculty member, Beth was an Assessment and Research Analyst for Western. She has 10 plus years of experience working in the finance industry as a branch manager, portfolio manager, credit underwriter, corporate trainer, and marketing program developer. She has three children and runs a small business with her husband.


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Steve Iriki
Associate Professor of Business

J.D. Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley. M.B.A. University of Texas, Permian Basin. B.A. Political Science, University of California, Berkeley. A.S. Accounting/Business Transfer, Western Wyoming Community College. Steve teaches business law, business ethics, economics, international business, and practical accounting at Western Wyoming Community College. Prior to coming to Western, Steve was a partner with the law firm of Moscone, Emblidge & Otis in San Francisco, California. He specialized in business litigation, construction claims, construction defects, and ESOP cases. Steve’s past clients include the Sony Corporation of America, Jacobs Engineering, Performance Contracting Group, and The Menke Group. Steve has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1989. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, all district courts in California, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.


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Jim Forbes
Professor of Business
Office: 1426
Phone: 307-382-1744

M.S. San Diego State University. B.S. California State University, Fresno. Jim teaches accounting and finance at Western Wyoming Community College. Prior to relocating here, Jim taught entrepreneurship and accounting at the University of Idaho. He has 30- plus years of finance experience which includes corporate banking at Bank of America, registered investment portfolio manager and has led the funding efforts for two start-up companies. Jim is active in a variety of outdoor activities.


Kayla Hawley
Kayla Hawley
Instructor of Business
Office: 1446
Phone: Phone: 307-382-1863

M.B.A. Walden University. B.S. University of Wyoming. Kayla teaches Personal Leadership, QuickBooks, Computer Information Systems, and Information Management at Western. She has industry experience in Corporate Management, Medical Management, and Business Information Systems, prior to her career in higher education. Kayla enjoys outdoor activities including fishing and hunting, bowling, but most of all adventures with her family.


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Kristy Kauppi
Instructor of Business
Office: 1424
Phone: Phone: 307-382-1725

M.B.A. University of Wyoming