Bachelor of General Professional Studies

For Bachelor of General Professional Studies, tuition is Textbooks, course supplies and loan fees are not included in the tuition estimate..

This online bachelor's degree program focuses on developing professional competencies through asynchronous courses. Students learn skills in areas like emotional intelligence, change management, and problem-solving, building a portfolio to showcase their abilities. The program is designed for busy working adults and emphasizes skills applicable to diverse careers.

The program requires 120 total credit hours, with 39 designated as major credit hours. Coursework utilizes interactive media to develop targeted professional competencies and culminates in a portfolio.

Graduates can enter diverse industries and fields such as business, communications, education, government, health care, and social services, with potential roles including Project Management Specialist and Human Resources Specialist.

Applicants must submit an online application and official transcripts from previous regionally accredited institutions with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. An associate degree is preferred but not required. International students must provide proof of English proficiency.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. 100% online, asynchronous courses with a typical duration of 18 months. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

On the Lisle campus, students can take part in clubs, organizations, intramurals, leadership opportunities, athletics, campus ministry, and community volunteer work. Lisle is one of Benedictine's campus locations, alongside Mesa, Arizona, with additional options in China, Vietnam, and online. Small classes and a low student-faculty ratio support a setting where professors and advisors can know students personally.

Benedictine began as St. Procopius College in 1887 and has grown within the Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach combines personal and spiritual growth with preparation for lives of meaning and purpose, welcoming students of all cultures, racial and ethnic identities, genders, faiths, and no faith. Academic options span the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts, College of Science and Health, and School of Education.

Programs include fields such as accounting, business analytics, computer science, biology, chemistry, engineering science, education, communication arts, criminology, and nursing, with study available in Lisle, Mesa, China, or online depending on the program. The university offers 42 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate degrees, three doctoral programs, and 17 certificate programs. International undergraduates are reviewed for scholarships upon admission and may be eligible for up to $20,000. Applicants with overseas credit need an official course-by-course evaluation, and English proficiency requirements apply. Short-term and exchange students work through formal agreements with their home institutions.