Bachelor of General Studies Program

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"I worked with the Bachelor of General Studies advisors and spoke with them about my career goals and what I wanted to do in the future so we could find the classes that would be best for me. Having the flexibility to take classes in different areas, I put together a different kind of curriculum based off my needs for the future."

Katrina Acosta, Bachelor of General Studies Class of 2021

About the Bachelor of General Studies Degree

The Bachelor of General Studies degree is a real University of Miami undergraduate degree created for non-traditional students. You can study online or on campus, and create a schedule that happens during the day, evenings, or weekends. Whether this is your first entry into college, or you are picking up where you left off, the University of Miami can be your collegiate home.

The Bachelor of General Studies program offers areas of concentration, rather than majors, so that students can pick and choose the courses that are most relevant to their careers. While some students are attracted to this customized learning option, others may prefer to choose from some of our popular tracks, such as:

  • Business Studies
    • Popular Courses: MGT 302 Human Resource Management, MGT 304 Organizational Behavior, MGT 324 Negotiation Strategies, MGT 422 Leading Teams, MGT 480 Leading Change
  • Communications Studies and Leadership
    • Popular Courses: COS 330 Conflict Management, STC 334 Social Media Messaging and Strategies, COS 545 Intercultural Communication: International Perspectives, MGT 423 Leading with Emotional Intelligence, MGT 480 Leading Change
  • Healthcare Studies
    • Popular Courses: MGT 446 Supply Chain Strategy, COS 325 Communication in Health Organization, HMP 321 Applied Health Policy for Business, BPH 305 Issues in Health Disparities, BPH 310 Global Health
  • Social Justice, Movements, and Behavior
    • Popular Courses: PHI 344 Philosophy of Mind, PHI 332 Philosophy of Law, SOC 271 Criminal Justice, SOC 368 Violence in America, SOC 372 Criminology: Police and Community
  • Sports Leadership
    • Popular Courses: KIN 302 Sport Marketing, KIN 305 Careers in Sport, KIN 306 Essential Leadership in Sports and the Professions, KIN 308 Ethical Decision Making in Sport and the Professions, KIN 403 Sport Information Management

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The Bachelor of General Studies program enabled me to fulfill my dream of finishing my bachelor's degree. I was able to take online courses on Saturdays while I worked full-time and raised two teenagers.

Gennet Desta Wright, Bachelor of General Studies Class of 2018

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Program Benefits

Apply previously earned college credits toward your degree

Graduate with a real University of Miami bachelor’s degree at just $950/credit

Focus your classes on subjects that directly advance your career

Choose from in-person, virtual, weekend, evening, or weekday class options

Work directly with enrollment advisors for a pain-free application process

Follow one of our most popular program tracks or build a course catalog that is unique to you

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At A Glance

Applications are due on July 1, 2022 for the 2022 Fall term. Applications are due on December 2, 2022 for the Spring 2023 term.

In order to apply, you will need to submit a resume and transcripts for previous credits earned. We recommend all applicants begin the application process by speaking to enrollment advisor. Please fill out the form located at the top of this page or call us at (305) 284-4000 for more information.

Since each of our Bachelor of General Studies students enroll with a unique background, our specialized enrollment advisors will provide you with personalized assistance on the application requirements, process, and timeline.

In order to be eligible for the Bachelor of General Studies degree, applicants must meet the following admissions criteria:

1. Graduated from high school at least four (4) years ago and be at least 22 years old
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.2 on all previous college work
3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Not currently enrolled in another school or college at the University of Miami
5. Student must be pursuing first undergraduate degree

The Bachelor of General Studies degree requires General Education coursework in English, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Foreign Language, History, Math, and Computer Information Systems. No two students will have identical course requirements due to the personalized nature of the program.

To complete their degree, students will need 60 credits of general education, 30 credits in their area of concentration, 15 interdisciplinary/secondary focus credits, and 15 elective credits, for a total of 120 credits. Students can apply up to 75 transfer credits when entering the Bachelor of General Studies program.

Students who submit a free FAFSA application and meet the guidelines set forth by the Office of Financial Assistance are eligible for financial aid. The Bachelor of General Studies program also offers scholarships to non-traditional students through the Osher Reentry Scholarship and Englander Scholarship programs. University of Miami employees may be eligible to use Tuition Remission benefits towards this degree.

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