Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

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Program at a Glance

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 475,000 additional business professionals will be needed between 2019 and 2029.*
Focus your business degree plan with elective courses in 14 business concentration areas.
Shorten your path to an MBA with the accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s option.

15–18 Hours per Week

10-Week Terms

Course Details

180

$371

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We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Overview

A bachelor’s degree in business administration can prepare you for success in today’s competitive business environment. Our program focuses on helping you become an effective and efficient manager. Through our comprehensive online business administration degree curriculum, you have the opportunity to:

Develop communication and critical thinking skills as well as the technical competencies to become an effective business leader.
Gain a detailed understanding of business functions including human resources, marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain management.
Study group behavior to establish team-building and decision-making skills.
Complete a capstone course in which you will demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts learned to real-world business management scenarios.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

Servicemembers and veterans can earn a degree faster with our PME2Degree^® program. Use our Military Credit Calculator to see how much of your training counts as credit.

How Many Credits Have You Earned?

Purdue Global’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The human resources concentration aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of business and financial occupations in the U.S. is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations between 2019 and 2029, and a bachelor’s degree is considered required entry-level education for most of these occupations.^†

Whether you are preparing for entry-level management positions or want to advance in your current career, a bachelor's degree in business administration may help you qualify for opportunities in a variety of fields including marketing, finance, human resources, and accounting.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

Active Listening
Coordination
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension

Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Reach Your Career Goals Sooner

Accelerated MBA Option

Interested in continuing on to pursue a graduate degree? Earning a minimum course grade in select bachelor's degree courses can gain you entry into a shortened version of Purdue Global's MBA. Complete both your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost than completing both programs separately. For details and eligibility requirements, speak to an Advisor.

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Coursework helps you develop communication and critical-thinking skills as well as technical competencies to become an effective business leader.

The curriculum is reviewed and revised continually by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the field of business.

Finance
Marketing
Business Law
Organizational Behavior
Operations Management

See All Business Courses

Business administration concentrations allow you to personalize your education by focusing your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path.

Accelerated MBA option
Business development
Digital and social media management
Financial analyst
Global marketing management
Human resources
Information management systems

Management
Procurement
Project management
Real estate
Sport entertainment management
Supply chain management and logistics
Wealth management and financial planning

Core Credits45
Major Credits83
Elective Credits52
Total Credits180

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Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

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Prior Military Experience

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98% Faculty members who have advanced degrees

48% Faculty members who hold a doctorate

264 Faculty publications in 2019–2020

More Than 45,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2019–2020

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2020. 2019–2020 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

^*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Business and Financial Occupations, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

^†Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Certain accounting and finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states. This program was not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements for licensure or certification, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.