Antioch University's Bachelor of Arts in Management program is now available in an online format, school officials announced Thursday.

The program, designed for those with undergraduate experience who wish to complete their bachelor's degree, will combine the study of business topics with interdisciplinary courses that encourages the exploration of self and others.

In a prepared statement, University officials said graduates of the two-year degree-completion program will earn a valuable credential and develop a combination of business expertise and interpersonal skills that are in demand.

"This program offers more than the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree- it offers the opportunity to experience Antioch University's unique brand of education," Joe Cronin, director of bachelor's programs at Antioch University, said. "Along with an innovative business education that reflects current needs and employment trends, students gain insight into themselves and their relationship to our world in a way that will benefit them for the rest of their lives."

The online B.A. in Management curriculum draws heavily from the work of Douglas MacGregor, former president of Antioch and author of the classic management book The Human Side of Enterprise. The program not only covers traditional business topics, but also emphasizes collaborative skills such as team building, collaboration, communication, and adaptability. It also incorporates an emphasis in the growing field of project management through a robust choice of electives.

"In addition to the courses in their major, B.A. in Management students take interdisciplinary courses that encourage students to explore their personal and professional experiences and how they relate to larger issues in society and culture," university officials said. "Students gain a global perspective on the human experience to color and inform their professional decisions and plans."

Admission for this program is open to individuals with an associate's degree and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or at least 40 transfer credits.

Applications are now being accepted, and classes begin in March 2014.