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With your online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville, you establish yourself as a capable leader, equipped with highly valued business skills and a strong commitment to ethical decision-making.
Our fully online, International Accreditation for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)-accredited program provides a rigorous education, transformative faculty guidance, and additional flexibility — all delivered in a faithfully Catholic format.
Ready to lead with competence, integrity, and purpose? Discover Franciscan’s management major today!
Learn how to bring Jesus into the workplace by earning your online BS in Management. Guided by our renowned faculty members and the Business Advisory Board, a council of leading executives, our business management program equips you with the practical skills, moral foundation, and confidence to lead with integrity.
As a management major, you’ll gain:
Business management and operational expertise: Our highly integrated curriculum gives you practical knowledge across core business functions, including finance, human resources, operations, and more, so you can manage people, processes, and resources effectively.
Ethical leadership and moral discernment: Rooted in Catholic social teachings, our management major empowers you to lead with integrity and purpose, fostering strategic thinking and a commitment to hard work and service.
Analytical and communication skills: Through targeted coursework, you strengthen your critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills to solve complex problems, interpret data, and build impactful relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
At Franciscan, we keep the undergraduate admissions process straightforward. We accept applications on a rolling basis, meaning there is no formal deadline. You can begin your online BS in Management program in the fall, spring, or summer.
We recommend submitting your application at least one month before your intended start date to allow enough time for preparation.
1. Admission Requirements
You have a place at Franciscan — whatever your background may be. Start planning for your application by reviewing our undergraduate admission requirements to learn more about what specialized prerequisites you need to meet.
2. Free Online Application
Your journey to Franciscan begins by submitting an online application , which is easy, free, and straightforward. We don’t require letters of recommendation, and the application process typically takes around 15 minutes.
3. Submit Documents
Along with completing the online application, you must submit these materials:
Official transcripts*
SAT, ACT, and/or CLT score OR a short essay**
*If you’re transferring from another college or university, you must submit official transcripts from every institution attended. Review our steps for transfer students.
**If you’re applying for admission in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 with a 3.2 or higher cumulative weighted GPA, you may submit a one-page, double-spaced, 12-point-font essay responding to the following prompt:
At Franciscan University, our mission is “to educate, evangelize, and send forth joyful disciples.” Share a story or example from your life that shows how your faith and intellectual growth have shaped you into who you are today. How do you hope your time at Franciscan University will help you continue to grow spiritually and academically?
The essay can be emailed to [email protected] or to your admissions counselor with the subject line: “Undergraduate Admissions Essay.”
Supplemental materials should be emailed to the admissions office or sent to:
Office of Admissions
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1235 University Boulevard
Steubenville, OH 43952
Franciscan’s online Bachelor of Science in Management blends rigorous business fundamentals with a liberal arts approach — all rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Your coursework encompasses the critical disciplines necessary to build a strong foundation in accounting, economics, marketing, finance, and operations, while also developing essential skills in business communication, data-driven decision-making, and leadership. Together, these experiences generate competence and confidence.
As a management major, your time at Franciscan culminates in a senior thesis, which brings together all of the knowledge you’ve acquired and allows you to showcase your expertise under the guidance of a Franciscan faculty member. Upon graduating, you can step into management roles and embrace God’s call on your life in the workplace and beyond.
Explore Franciscan's online management major courses and program requirements.
Bachelor’s in Management Program Requirements (67 Credits)
Introduction to Business (3 credits)
Personal Vocation and God’s Call to Leadership (1 credit)
Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Business Law (3 credits)
Business Analysis (3 credits)
Business Communications (3 credits)
Designing Your Life With and For Others (1 credit)
Labor Relations (3 credits)
Principles of Organization and Management (3 credits)
Quantitative (Management) Decision Making (3 credits)
The Vocation of the Business Leader (1 credit)
International Management (3 credits)
Human Resource Management (3 credits)
Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
Corporation Finance (3 credits)
Business and Society (3 credits)
Strategic Management (3 credits)
Senior Thesis (1 credit)
Financial Accounting (3 credits)
Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
Fundamentals of Economics (3 credits)
Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
Fundamentals of Business Statistics (3 credits)
Applied Calculus (3 credits)
Management Elective (3 credits)
Find the support you need to launch your future. Franciscan’s BS in Management degree program offers competitively priced tuition and comprehensive financial aid options to make your online degree more affordable and accessible. Whether you need help applying for assistance or creating a manageable payment plan, the Franciscan staff will guide you every step of the way.
Explore Financial AidReady to pursue a purpose-filled future? Our online bachelor’s in management degree program helps you launch your own business or pursue leadership roles across for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations. Grounded in a Catholic worldview and a strong business foundation, the management major also equips you to continue your education through graduate-level study at Franciscan or other universities.
Recognized for its versatility and focus on Christ-centered leadership, our BS in Management program prepares you for success in positions such as:
Angela Bailey ’24
Angela Bailey is a Registered Nurse who uses what she learned in his MA in Catholic Studies to integrate her faith into her nursing.
John Caliguire ’24
John Caliguire is a middle school teacher who uses what he learned in his MA in Catholic Studies to integrate his faith into his lessons.
Jim Burke ’23
Jim Burke earned his MA in Catholic Studies in 2023 and uses his degree in his work as a private equity operator and director.
Mark ’05 and Katie (Lockwood ’05) Hartfiel
Serving the Lord is a mission Houston, Texas, residents Mark and Katie Hartfiel embrace with joy.
Joni Cheng '19
Joni Cheng first heard about Franciscan University’s Master of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry while volunteering in her home Diocese of Hong Kong…
Benjamin Klare ’18
Benjamin Klare is the associate director for the Office for Marriage and Family Evangelization and Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He coordinates…
Franciscan University’s business faculty is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and faithful formation. Drawing on extensive real-world experience in management, they bring practical insight and ethical clarity to every course, with their instruction grounded in Franciscan’s Catholic intellectual tradition.
The Department of Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics at Franciscan University of Steubenville has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Please review our IACBE member status page for a list of accredited programs.
