BAS Applied Science (Applied Leadership) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in applied leadership, you focus on the practice of innovative and effective management. You develop the skills and knowledge leaders need to solve problems, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, assess program effectiveness and manage resources. The program serves as a valuable pathway for you if you have an Associate of Applied Science degree in fields such as environmental technology and machine shop technology.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Professional Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses OGL 200 Introduction to Organizational Leadership OGL 220 Behavioral Dynamics in Organizations OGL 300 Theory and Practice of Leadership OGL 343 Social Processes in Organizations OGL 345 Organizational Ethics OGL 350 Diversity and Organizations What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Agricultural Technician Growth: 5.4% Median Salary: $49,630 Learn more Arson Investigator Growth: 4.2% Median Salary: $75,920 Learn more Crime Scene Investigator Growth: 13.3% Median Salary: $72,060 Learn more Environmental Compliance Inspector Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $80,730 Learn more Environmental Specialist Growth: 6.9% Median Salary: $55,090 Learn more Food Quality Control Technician (Food QC Technician) Growth: 4.8% Median Salary: $52,130 Learn more Health Sciences Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) Growth: 6.4% Median Salary: $75,940 Learn more Manufacturing Sales Representative Growth: -0.9% Median Salary: $72,080 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. For students with an AAS from an Arizona community college, the AGEC is recommended but not required. This program is not available to first-year students. Change of major requirements Only students who have earned an AAS degree are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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