Online Bachelor of Professional Studies

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100 Percent Online

Self-Paced Learning

5 Concentration Options

Competency-Based Education

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Tailor Your Education on Your Schedule

If you’re a working professional or a U.S. military service member ready to complete your bachelor’s degree, Winthrop University’s online Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) program is a great place to start.

This degree completion program* offers ultimate flexibility through a competency-based education (CBE) model. Access courses during 14-week subscription periods, studying at your own pace and gaining career-relevant competencies. You can register for subscription periods as needed until you finish your degree.

Customize your education with four industry-focused concentration options. Choose from community health studies, health informatics, interdisciplinary studies* or organizational leadership and graduate ready to pursue your professional path with career-ready skills and a competitive edge.

How Winthrop’s CBE Program Benefits Working Professionals

  • 100 percent online with 14-week subscription periods (semesters).
  • Earn built-in credentials instead of taking traditional tests.
  • Designed for adult learners who want to finish their bachelor’s degree. 
  • Maximize your eligible transfer credits and prior experience — up to 75 percent of the course work. 

Choose a Concentration That Aligns with Your Career Goals

Gain career-relevant leadership and management skills among all your courses, and individualize your studies in one of four concentrations. Graduate with a portfolio of work to represent what you’ve learned and use as a resource in the future.

Learn to coordinate services for medical and health services management careers.

Design, analyze and evaluate how data-driven solutions are utilized in healthcare systems.

Complete your education with a set of essential skills that can be applied in every industry.

*This program is pending SACHS and CHE approval.

Become a leader who can solve organizational challenges and seize new opportunities.

Prepare to leverage an organization’s resources for maximum efficiency and quality.

Flat-Rate Subscription Model for Ultimate Flexibility

14-week subscription periods

  • Part-time subscription: Access up to 11 credits per subscription period
  • Full-time subscription: Access 12 or more credits per subscription period
  • Pay a flat rate for each subscription period  

Pay a flat rate for each subscription period

  • For the full-time subscription rate, there is no limit to the number of courses that you can take. The more courses you take, the more you can save! 
  • Complete your B.P.S. degree for just $17,500 — applicable to most students with two years of prior college credit.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Whether you’d like to advance in your current role or embark on a new path, you’ll have the skills to stand out. Apply your degree to positions in education, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology services and more.

Rewarding Careers for B.P.S. Graduates

Project Management Specialist $100,750 per year1

Social and Community Service Manager $78,240 per year2

Management Analyst $101,190 per year3

Health Information Technologist $67,310 per year4

The Values, Education and Experience That Matter to Your Future

Founded in 1886, Winthrop is a public, comprehensive university committed to excellence, ranking among the top institutions of our kind in the nation. With our highly qualified faculty and high-quality curricula, we attract a diverse student population dedicated to achievement and social responsibility.

Discover What Makes Winthrop’s Programs More Impactful

Seek your online degree with Winthrop and experience the same rigorous curricula as you would in an on-campus program. Take classes in the format that fits your schedule and get the support to succeed by engaging with our dedicated faculty and your classmates. Many of our programs bolster the coursework with hands-on learning through internships, practica, interactive assignments and capstone projects.

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Project Management Specialists.” Retrieved March 12, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Social and Community Service Managers.” Retrieved March 12, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Management Analysts.” Retrieved March 12, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars.” Retrieved March 12, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.

*A minimum of 30 transfer credits is required.