The Bachelor of Applied Science is only one of a few two-year to four-year technical completion degrees in the country that can be completed online.

The online format ensures you can complete the coursework from anywhere in the country and a hectic work or home schedule will not get in the way. The requirements for this bachelor's degree are the same as any other degree on the Missouri State University campus other than you will be taking the required courses online rather than on campus.

The requirements for completing the BAS remotely are as follows:

1. Completion of an AAS or AS from any accredited two year or four year school. Completion of this degree is not needed to begin the program or take courses from Missouri State but the completion of a two year degree is a requirement for graduation. This allows you to take courses from a two year school and Missouri State University concurrently.
2. Completion of Missouri State's General Education requirements. Just like all Missouri State University students, you must complete the general education requirements. Visit the General Education Worksheet for more information. Most general education requirements can be met at any local two-year institution. In order to reduce the time required for graduation and meet the Gen Ed requirements make sure to visit Transferring Credits to Missouri State University. Many students will complete an AA degree in addition to their AS or AAS, the completion of an AA degree meets the Missouri State University General Education requirements. The only exceptions to completion of the required general education courses at a two-year institution is Missouri State's capstone course, GEP 397, which MUST be taken through Missouri State University and PLS 101 which is a Missouri Senate requirement; the later may be taken at another Missouri accredited institution but check with your advisor to ensure transferability. Both GEP 397 and PLS 101 can be completed online. The GEP 397 course counts towards both the General Education and 40 hour upper division credit requirement.
3. Completion of 40 hours upper division credit. All students graduating from Missouri State University must complete 40 hours of upper division credit (300-400 level classes), 30 of these hours must be from Missouri State University. The Department of Technology and Construction Management has developed 40 hours of online courses meant to supplement any technically oriented degree. You may complete all 40 of the below listed hours or select 30 hours if you have other upper division credit.
   
   Missouri State University Online/Department of Technology and Construction Management Online Courses:
   GEP 397 - Public Affairs Issues
   IDM337 Quality Control and Measurement

           IDM 350 - Management and Control of Quality
           IDM 355 - Production Planning and Control
           IDM 359 - Principles of Industrial Management
           IDM 396 - Readings in Technology
           IDM 399 - Cooperative Education in IDM
           IDM 455 - Safety Management
           IDM 456 - Supervision
           IDM 458 - Technology Management
           IDM 494 - Senior Project: Internship
           IDM 499 - Senior Project: Report
           IDM 535 - Managing Engineering and Technology
           IDM 551 - Cost Analysis for Project Management

1. Complete 125 total hours (Associate Degree courses and Bachelors Degree credit combined).
2. Other non-course related requirements (See Missouri State University Catalog for details)

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