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Online Business Course BUS 210 – Managing and Leading in Business

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Course cost $990

Learning style 100% online

Term length 8 weeks

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Why SNHU? A faster way to upskill and get ahead

There are lots of advantages to taking a single course. Whether you want to grow in your current career, prepare yourself for a new one or get one step closer to a college degree, an individual course is a great way to get started.


Finish in Just 8 Weeks

Not only is a single course low-commitment, but it’s a fast way to gain skills and college credits while exploring what it’s like to take courses at SNHU.

Upskill for Your Career

SNHU courses focus on real-world, career-focused skills that you can use immediately in the workplace or to help prepare you to advance in the field.

Earn College Credits

Course credits may be transferred to a degree program at SNHU or another university, depending on your university’s transfer policy.

BUS-210 – Managing and Leading in Business Online Business Class Built for Your Success

Whether you're a seasoned professional or brand new to the business world, Southern New Hampshire University's BUS-210 Managing and Leading in Business course can give you the skills you need to be an effective leader in your organization — no matter your title.

A solid foundation of business knowledge can position you for success in a wide array of industries. And no matter where you work, leadership skills like effective communication, relationship-building and influence are essential to upward movement anywhere. With tools like these in your repertoire, you can feel confident as you make your next career move.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Leading and being led, and using your leadership to facilitate effective teamwork
  • Seeing organizations from a big picture lens
  • Translating the interconnectedness of departments and functions to staff
  • Applying management practices directly to today's diverse work environments

And if you take this class and want to continue into one of SNHU's online business programs, our dedicated support team can help you every step of the way.

Feel prepared to lead in any industry

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BUS-210 prepares students to meet modern management challenges head-on and develop a leadership philosophy that inspires, motivates and empowers teams to achieve greatness.
Enrique Barreiro, Associate Dean, Business Programs
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Career-focused curriculum

BUS-210 Managing and Leading in Business teaches students how to weave together leadership and management theories with their own personal style – all with the goal of becoming effective communicators and collaborators in diverse team environments.

In this class, you'll learn about how to lead within various organizational structures and areas of business. You'll gain an understanding of of the ways functional areas work together to keep organizations running efficiently. You'll craft leadership maps, company culture statements and organizational structure charts. You'll also use realistic workplace scenarios to get hands on and practice thoughtful decision making. 

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Our no-commitment application can help you decide if SNHU is the right college for you and your career goals. Apply up until 2 days before the term starts!

Upcoming term starts: September 1, 2025 | October 27, 2025

Next class starts:
June 30, 2025

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College that fits your life

With no set class times and 24/7 access to the online classroom, you can learn on your schedule. Learn more about what it's like to take a class at SNHU.

Online Classroom

What does an online course look like?

You’ll take your courses within SNHU’s Brightspace platform. This is where you’ll find your:

  • Schedule of weekly assignments
  • Discussion boards
  • Grades
  • Instructor announcements
How to Take an Online Class at SNHU

What SNHU students are saying

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I tried different colleges before, and nothing worked out. Once I signed up at SNHU, I thought, ‘This is going to be the place for me.
Andy Hernandez '23

What's next See where a single course can take you

Catch Up or Get Ahead

Online courses can help lighten the course load required by your degree program at SNHU or another university.

Transfer Your Credits

Credits you earn can transfer to SNHU degree programs, or to another university, depending on their transfer policy.

Upskill for Career Moves

For moving up the ladder or changing fields entirely, new skills can help make you more marketable.

Talk to an admission counselor: 888.327.SNHU | enroll@snhu.edu

Accreditations

SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online courses are among the lowest in the nation.

Student
Cost per credit
Cost per course
Credits Earned
Online Undergraduate
$330
$990
3

Tuition rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

Please note: Books and materials are not included in the above costs. Federal Financial Aid is not available, but you can use employer tuition benefits or tuition reimbursement if available to you. Contact your employer benefits manager to see if you have funds available, or talk to our admission team to learn about payment options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you want to be an entrepreneur or land a role in an existing organization, a career in business is a big endeavor — and having a solid foundation of formal education is a great place to start. With that in mind, the best online business course is one that fits your needs.

In SNHU's BUS-210 Managing and Leading in Business course, you'll learn how to:

  • Be a leader and collaborator
  • Demonstrate effective management skills in diverse, distributed environments
  • Understand and interpret various business functions and forms and how they work together

If you're looking for a course with no set class times, affordable tuition and high-quality instruction, SNHU's online BUS-210 class could be right for you. At just $990 ($330/credit), the Managing and Leading in Business course can serve as a standalone resume-builder or an accessible entry point into one of SNHU's associate or bachelor's degree programs. It all depends on what your goals are.

And whether you take one class or enroll in a full-length program, SNHU's dedicated team of admission counselors, academic advisors, career advisors and student finance specialists will be available to help you every step of the way. 

Absolutely! Taking a business class online from an accredited university (like SNHU) is a great option. No matter what your educational goals are, taking an online class allows for greater flexibility, and can be a much more affordable option than in-person courses. And if you decide to continue on and earn a business degree at SNHU, this course will roll right into that program – so you'll be a step ahead.

SNHU's online BUS-210 class involves assignments like discussion boards, short papers and proposals to help you further your understanding of the foundational elements of leadership and management. And even though you'll be learning virtually, you'll engage directly with fellow classmates, get thoughtful feedback from your instructor and feel part of a larger community — even if you just choose to take one class at SNHU.

That depends on where you're taking the course. SNHU offers one of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation, and undergraduate courses like BUS-210 come out to just $330 per credit ($990 total).

At SNHU, online undergraduate courses like BUS-210 are 8 weeks long. And with a new term starting 6 times per year, you've got loads of opportunities to get started.

Each week, you get to choose how much time you spend on your course, too. There are no set class times at SNHU, so you can complete assignments on your schedule — as long as you're turning them in at specified deadlines throughout the week (typically Thursday and Sunday nights). 

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