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Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Program

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Launch and advance your professional career with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Earning a B.S. in Business Administration provides graduates with valuable core business skills to enter or advance in virtually any industry from Insurance, Banking, Project Management, Healthcare, Technology, Marketing, Retail and Sales, Entrepreneurial pursuits, public and non-profit organizations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033.

Graduates holding a B.S. in Business Administration may qualify for many different career specializations including Retail Management, Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Operations Manager, Project Management, Business Analyst, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain management, Office Management, Customer Service Management, Business Entrepreneur, Franchise Management, and more.

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Students in the B.S. Administration program will have the opportunity to earn valuable Certifications including:

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Accredited Six Sigma Training and Certification Provider
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Accredited Six Sigma Training and Certification Provider
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  • 100% Online Coursework
  • Subject content and soft skills that position you for success in the workplace of today and the future.
  • Earn Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Faculty are experts in their field emphasizing a real world, applied focus in the subject areas taught
  • On ramp to valuable Accredited Industry Certifications such as CAPM, PMP, and Scrum Master.
  • Earn Credit for Industry Credentials saving Time and Money
  • Fast Track option allows qualified students to earn graduate level credit at the bachelor's degree rate leading to our M.S. Organizational Leadership degree and M.S. Health Data Analytics degree
  • Part-Time or Full-Time you Set the Pace
  • One Low Flat Rate for In-State and Out-of-State Students

  • ACC 101: Financial Accounting

    3 credits

  • ACC 102: Managerial Accounting

    3 credits

  • BUS 120: Business Law

    3 credits

  • BUS 250: International Business

    3 credits

  • FIN 210: Financial Management

    3 credits

  • MGT 101: Principles of Management

    3 credits

  • MGT 315: Organizational Behavior

    3 credits

  • MKT 220: Principles of Marketing

    3 credits

All major requirements must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher. See the full requirements for our Business Administration major in our Official Catalog.

  • Choose one of the following:
    BUS 201: Business Statistics
    MAT 105: Statistics
    PSY 216: Psychology Statistics

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    ECO 103: Macroeconomics
    ECO 104: Microeconomics

    3 cr

  • MGT 330: Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace

    3 cr

  • MGT 460: Fundamentals of Project Management

    3 cr

  • MGT 490 Strategic Management

    3 cr

  • PHL 485: Business Ethics & Individual Values

    3 cr

  • BUS 499: Business Administration Capstone

    3 cr

  • MGT 350: Entrepreneurship

    3 cr

  • MGT 351: Managing a Growing Business

    3 cr

  • MGT 352: Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

    3 cr

  • MGT 360: Small Business Management

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    MGT 327: Organizational Change
    MGT 373 Lean Management
    MGT 374 Agile Development & Management
    *OEL 530: Organizational Development

    3 cr

  • MGT 354 Advanced Entrepreneurship

    3 cr

*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.

  • HRM 310: Human Resource Management

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    MGT 325: Organizational & Group Dynamics
    *OEL 525: Team Dynamics & Processes in Modern Work Teams

    3 cr

  • MGT 350: Entrepreneurship

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    MGT 327: Organizational Change
    MGT 373 Lean Management
    MGT 374 Agile Development & Management
    *OEL 530: Organizational Development

    3 cr

*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.

  • MGT 462: Effective Project Management

    3 cr

  • MGT 464: Mastering Project Management

    3 cr

  • MGT 373 Lean Management

    3 cr

  • MGT 374 Agile Development & Management

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    MGT 327: Organizational Change
    *OEL 530: Organizational Development

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    MGT 451: Team Leadership
    *OEL 525: Team Dynamics & Processes in Modern Work Teams

    3 cr

  • MGT 350: Entrepreneurship

    3 cr

  • Choose one of the following:
    MGT 327: Organizational Change
    MGT 373 Lean Management
    MGT 374 Agile Development & Management
    *OEL 530: Organizational Development

    3 cr

*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.

New! Accelerate your way to a Master's degree! Qualified undergraduate students choosing the Fast Track option may earn Graduate level credits while enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, enabling you to graduate from a Master's degree program within one year of earning a Bachelor's degree. Speak with your Academic Advisor to chart the best path for your program.
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