Overview

This Professional Studies customizable program at Appalachian State University is designed to be flexible — you can design an education that fits your career path while applying transfer credits from prior institutions or other experiential learning toward your degree requirements.

The program emphasizes a breadth of study designed to strengthen high-demand workforce skills in management, leadership, technology and communication. You’ll benefit from faculty members who understand a variety of professions and can give expert advice and guidance to advance your education and career.

Program Highlights

Maximize Credits and Prior Learning: Complete your degree in as little as 30 credits, pending transfer coursework applicability.
Flexible Courses: Take control of your education by choosing the path that best matches your career goals.
Level Up: Earn a promotion or develop skills for new types of positions in your field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Communications
Business Writing
Capstone Internship in Professional Studies
Professional Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

App State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply anytime and receive your admission decision in just 2-4 weeks.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boone, United States
Carolina Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Out-of-State

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

Local: $5,613/ year
National/ International: $24,473/ year

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boone

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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