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title: "Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)"
description: "Finish your bachelor's by combining two areas of study around your career goals."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/interdisciplinary-studies"
level: "Bachelor's"
field: "Liberal Arts"
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# Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)

APU Global's online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is a flexible degree-completion path for adults with prior credit. You build a major from two concentration areas, aligning the degree with the career you're pursuing.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Bachelor's |
| Field | Liberal Arts |
| Credits to graduate | 120 |
| Major credits | 36 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $19,260 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Combine two disciplines around a clear career goal
- Apply critical thinking across fields
- Write and communicate to multiple audiences
- Synthesize research from different sources
- Use evidence in decision-making
- Build a capstone project that demonstrates fit

## Career paths

- Policy Analyst
- Environmental Consultant
- Research Analyst
- Nonprofit Program Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Entrepreneur

## Representative courses

- ISTU 490
- ISTU 495

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 120 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $19,260 for the full 36 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/interdisciplinary-studies
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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