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Online Bachelor's in Business

Bachelor of Science in Business

Learn how to apply business principles in management roles across various organizations with an online bachelor’s in business. From accounting and marketing to communications and economics, you can gain a solid foundation in essential business concepts. Plus, you can customize your business degree with a certificate in a growing area of interest such as analytics or entrepreneurship. Our Bachelor of Science in Business is structured in five-week courses, allowing you to integrate your studies into your busy life seamlessly.Ìý

Job-ready skills for your professional profile

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Communication: Integrate decision-making skills to address business needs.

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Leadership: Integrate business concepts and principles to advance organizational goals.Ìý

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Management: Analyze interrelationships among distinct functional areas of an organization.

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Operations: Analyze logistics involved in global business operations.Ìý

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Career-relevant education with real-world value

Program at a glance

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The curriculum you learn today is designed to help you make an impact in your day-to-day work tomorrow. Gain a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge in the online classroom. Each course you take in our bachelor’s in business teaches career-relevant skills – one skill per credit, on average.Ìý

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You can customize the Bachelor of Science in Business by adding a certificate for no additional time and money – potentially giving you up to two credentials when you graduate. Choose from eight certificates and take courses as part of your electives to customize your business degree.ÌýÌý

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Careers our online bachelor’s degree in business prepares you for include business manager, operations manager, store manager and general manager. You could work in diverse environments, such as companies and enterprises, computer systems design and related services, real estate and restaurants.Ìý

Program by the numbers

4 years
Average program length

120 credits
Number of credits required

5 weeks
Course length

24/7/365
Online class availability

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Courses for the online bachelor's in business

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Using labor analytics data, we embed skills you may need for the evolving business market into each course for your online bachelor’s degree in business. You can gain a broad foundation of business knowledge, from ethics and information systems to management and organizational behavior, to apply in various organizational settings.Ìý

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Requirements and course details

Your course schedule may vary based on transfer credits or credits earned through the University’sÌýPrior Learning Assessment.

  • Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, including:
    • General Education: 36 credits
    • Electives: 42 credits
    • Required Course of Study: 42 credits
  • A minimum of 30 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0

Core courses build the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. Our online bachelor’s in business courses span a spectrum of foundational skills for a business career. You can learn how to communicate in a business environment while honing your leadership and management skills. Your coursework also spans budgeting, financial planning, information technology, market research and more.Ìý

You can learn how to:

  • Integrate decision-making skills to address business needs.
  • Integrate business concepts and principles to advance organizational goals.
  • Analyze interrelationships among distinct functional areas of an organization.
  • Analyze logistics involved in global business operations.Ìý

Today’s business leaders need to understand how to effectively communicate and lead an increasingly diverse group of employees from a variety of generational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. Business strategies also need to take the global economy into consideration so they can adapt quickly and respond to evolving market conditions and consumer needs.

The Bachelor of Science in Business provides knowledge and skills that prepare you for career pathways that innovate, strategize and lead entrepreneurial ventures within this competitive marketplace. Using real-world scenarios, the faculty provide benchmarks that help you understand business strategy. Whether you are launching a small business startup or joining a Fortune 500, you can gain the confidence of future-ready leadership skills for your business career.

Elective courses all you to explore topics of interest that may align with your career aspirations. Your electives may include topics like data analytics, human resource management, employment law and organizational leadership. You can also use elective courses to earn a certificate and specialize in a particular content area like project management or marketing.Ìý

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General education courses can help lay the foundation for your online bachelor’s degree in business. General education courses include topics like the psychology of learning, critical thinking in everyday life, principles of environmental science and more.Ìý

You can develop these soft skills sought by employers:Ìý

  • Problem solving
  • Information literacy
  • Decision making
  • Innovation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Research
  • Investigation
  • Written communication

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Customize your online bachelor's in business with a certificate

Earn up to two business credentials in one, at no additional cost, while still completing your online bachelor’s in business on time. Customize your degree with a certificate in a growing area such as business analytics, project management, small business management and entrepreneurship and more.Ìý

Learn how to collect, integrate and analyze data with a Business Analytics Certificate.ÌýYou’ll develop valuable skills to help make informed business decisions. Business analytics coursework includes:

  • Introduction to Computer Applications and Systems
  • Leadership Strategy and Decision Making
  • Business Data Analytics
  • Ethics in Computer Science
  • Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
  • Data Analytics and Modeling
  • Data Communication and Visualization for Business
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Change Management and Implementation

Learn how to lead and coordinate business operations with a General Management Certificate.ÌýYou’ll develop skills in operations, marketing and sales. General management coursework includes:

  • Organizational Behavior for Managers
  • Project Management Principles and Standards
  • Product and Brand Management
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Organizational Negotiations
  • Strategic Management

Gain knowledge in how to help businesses recruit people, develop that talent and retain employees with a Human Resource Management Certificate.ÌýHuman resource management coursework includes:

  • Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
  • Total Compensation
  • Employee Development
  • Human Resource Risk Management
  • Employment Law
  • Strategic Human Resource Management and Emerging Issues

Study how to lead others with a Leadership and Management Certificate.ÌýYou’ll develop skills in operational excellence, change management and more. Leadership and management coursework includes:

  • Foundations of Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership: Building a Performance Culture
  • Leadership Strategy and Decision Making
  • Communication Strategies for Leaders
  • Leading Through Change
  • Applied Leadership Capstone

Learn how to win consumers’ hearts and minds with a Marketing Certificate. You’ll gain knowledge in analyzing market research and developing marketing strategies. Marketing coursework includes:

  • Product and Brand Management
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Integrated Marketing Strategy

Gather more information on how to enhance organizational efficiency and improve logistical performance with an Operations Management Certificate.ÌýOperations management coursework includes:

  • Lean Six Sigma and Process Management
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Logistics Management
  • Enterprise Resource Management
  • Project Management in Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Supply Chain Design and Collaboration

Help organizations plan, execute and complete initiatives with a Project Management Certificate.ÌýYou’ll learn about business tools, project costs and more. Project management coursework includes:

  • Project Management Principles and Standards
  • Project Planning and Performance
  • Project Delivery and Measurement
  • Models, Methods, and Artifacts
  • Agile Management and Tailoring
  • Project Management Capstone

Learn how to leverage innovation and creativity with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate.ÌýYou’ll study various management concepts and principles. Small business management and entrepreneurship coursework includes:

  • Small Business: Structure, Planning, Funding
  • Small Business Marketing
  • Financial Management in the Small Business
  • Small Business Operations
  • Evaluating New Business Opportunities
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurial Planning
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Earn an associate alongside a bachelor’s in business

Add an Associate of Arts in Business Fundamentals to your Bachelor of Science in Business to gain essential business knowledge. You can learn what’s needed in contemporary business industries and prepare for a variety of management and administrative positions.

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How skills-aligned learning works

What’s something employers are looking for in job candidates? Skills! That’s why we believe in career-focused education. Our programs are designed to help you demonstrate career-relevant skills and put them into practice within weeks, not years. Here’s how:

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Curriculum
We work with a labor market analyst to identify skills today’s employers want in job candidates and embed those skills in our program’s curriculum.

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Courses
Each course you take teaches specific career-relevant skills – one skill per credit, on average. For a 3-credit course, you can earn 3 career-relevant skills.

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Careers
Demonstrate your newly acquired skills, earn badges, build your professional profile and show potential employers what you bring to the table.

Career opportunities with an online bachelor's in business

Our program isn’t just about earning an online bachelor’s degree in business – it’s about getting ready for your career. Learn practical knowledge and develop job-ready skills to prepare for roles as a business manager, general manager, operations manager and store manager.Ìý

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Top skills learned in this program:

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  • Management
  • Operations
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A BSB can prepare you to be a:

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You may work in:Ìý

  • Companies and enterprises
  • Computer systems design and related services
  • Real estateÌý
  • Restaurants
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Career guide

Business manager

If you possess a talent for strategic planning and have a sharp instinct for decision-making, you may have a future in the business manager career.

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Career outlook

4% growth

According to the Ìýjob growth for management careers is projected to be as fast as average between 2024 to 2034.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2024-2034 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to °®¶¹´«Ã½ students or graduates.

Cost and savings

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

Undergrad cost per course

$1,364Ìý/ course

Cost per creditÌý

Credits per course

Resource fee

$398

x3

+ $170

Estimated cost per course

$1,364

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What affects the overall cost of my program?

Your full program cost can vary by:Ìý

  • Savings opportunities. Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at °®¶¹´«Ã½.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.

Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer®Ìýtool:

Save money and time with transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner.

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$6,820 & 25 weeks[1]

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If 15 of your prior college credits are accepted toward your bachelor's degree, you may save $6,820 and 25 weeks.

Get every eligible transfer credit you deserve

As a transfer-friendly university, we’ll request transcripts for you, at no cost to you, when possible, and accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.

[1] Money savings based on prevailing cost per undergraduate course at $1,364 ($398 cost per credit x 3 credits + $170 resource fee). Time savings based on a five-week course.

[2] The average number of applied transfer credits for undergraduate business degrees is 40.7. Credits may not always apply to specific courses or institutional policy may limit the number of credits that can be applied.

Other ways to save on time and tuition

Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.Ìý

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How to pay for college

Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.

Why choose us?

Where you earn your degree matters

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Career-relevant skills

Every five weeks, you can develop career-relevant skills, track your progress in each class and showcase your achievements using your personal skills profile.

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Real-world faculty

Your instructors know what works in the real world. As leaders in the field, they bring a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge to the classroom.

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Flexible learning + support

Balance it all — work, family and school — with a university built for busy adults like you.ÌýPlus, get personal support by phone, chat or email — day or night.

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Career Services for Life® commitment

Because your career never stands still, active students get access to career services and resources, from your first class to graduation and beyond, at no added cost.

A C B S P accredited

Programmatic accreditation

Our Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accreditedÌýbusiness programs adhere to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

View the student achievement report (PDF)Ìýfor the °®¶¹´«Ã½ ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.

FrequentlyÌýasked questions about theÌýonline bachelor's in business

A Bachelor of Science in Business is an undergraduate degree program designed to prepare you with knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply business principles in organizational settings. You can gain a broad foundation in essential business concepts, including accounting, communications, economics, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior and more.Ìý

The online bachelor’s degree in business is a versatile degree. You can prepare for roles like a business manager, operations manager, store manager and general manager. You can also work in several different environments, such as companies and enterprises, computer systems design and related services, real estate, restaurants and more.Ìý

Our degree program also allows you to customize your degree with certificate options in growing fields that can enhance your career goals without extending the time it takes to graduate. Consider adding a certificate in business analytics, general management, marketing or an area that interests you.Ìý

The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) is designed for students who are interested in business administration with a heavy focus on the business tools and principles necessary for advancing organizational goals. Students may want to learn how to apply leadership practices in a global business environment.Ìý

The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) is designed for students who are seeking a broad foundation of business knowledge to apply in a management setting with a focus on problem-solving and strategic decision-making. Students may want to learn how to integrate management principles to improve organizational effectiveness.Ìý

A certificate is an academic credential earned by individuals who successfully complete a training, course or series of courses.

°®¶¹´«Ã½ offers several business certificate programs you can take as part of the Bachelor of Science in Business program. These include:

Yes, we offer a master’s pathway for students pursuing an online bachelor’s in business. You can complete the first three, required graduate-level Master of Management or Master of Business Administration courses as part of your electives while completing your bachelor’s degree. Reach out to an enrollment representative for more information.

While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.