Online Bachelor of Professional Studies

Designed with Employer Needs and Your Success in Mind

Winthrop designed the B.P.S. curriculum in close collaboration with employers to ensure it delivers the skills they need most. The result is a competency-based program with career-focused concentrations that enable you to thrive in the competitive job market.

The professional focus of our B.P.S. degree provides ample opportunities to extend your skillset, define your professional identity and prepare to advance as a leader. Through the core courses, you’ll explore an array of key topics, including workplace diversity and collaboration, applied critical thinking, organizational behavior and global economics.

What Sets Our Online Professional Studies Curriculum Apart?

Your Bachelor’s Degree Is Within Reach — Apply Today

Review the admission requirements below to learn how you can begin the online bachelor’s degree in professional studies program. You can transfer up to 75 percent of the credits required for graduation, reducing the time it takes to complete your bachelor’s degree. We’re here to help if you have questions — request information today.

International Students

International students must have a course-by-course evaluation of their international coursework conducted by an independent evaluation service and have the official report sent directly to us. Accepted services include World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions. Students must also demonstrate English language proficiency with one of the following:

• A TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test or at least 79 on the internet-based test
• An IELTS score of at least 6.0
• Successful completion of level 112 of the Intensive English for Academic Purposes Program from an English Language School (ELS) center

For a full list of international admission requirements, visit the Admissions page.

Discover a Simple, Supportive Admissions Process

Winthrop understands that every student has unique needs and goals. So, we designed our Admissions Hub to provide guidance on forging your own path to an online program. Whether you want to transfer credits, have military experience or live abroad, you’ll find resources that help you take the next step. If you’d like to talk with an enrollment specialist, request information or call 833-257-1704.

Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree for as Little as $17,500*

We simplified the cost of earning your B.P.S. degree online with a flexible, pay-as-you-go subscription model. You can study part or full time, and there is no limit to the number of courses that you can take for the full-time subscription rate. The more courses you take, the more you can save on tuition.

The schedule of fees is subject to change, and additional fees may apply.

Our Mission: To Empower the Success of Military Students

Winthrop University is proud to support the aspirations of active-duty service members and veterans. Here, you can make the most of your VA educational benefits and take advantage of our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program. We’re committed to providing a welcoming and supportive learning environment for military students, which is reflected in our ranking among the Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.

Explore the Tuition and Financial Aid Details

Winthrop University strives to deliver a solid return on your educational investment, and it shows. Ranked among the Best Value Schools for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, we design online programs to provide impactful, cost-effective experiences. Visit our Tuition and Aid page to explore financial aid options, scholarships and other ways to make it more affordable to acquire a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the power to transform your career.