Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Overview
The U.S. expects to add 715,100 new business jobs from 2021 to 2031. Come back stronger, ready to meet the demand with a degree that employers will respect.
- Develop the communication, technical, management, and critical-thinking skills to become an effective business leader.
- Focus your degree plan with an optional concentration in one of 17 areas:
- Aviation management
- Business development
- Construction management
- Digital and social media management
- Financial analysis
- FinTech
- Global marketing management
- Hospitality sustainability
- Human resources
- Information systems management
- Management
- Procurement
- Project management
- Real estate
- Sport entertainment management
- Supply chain management and logistics
- Wealth management and financial planning
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.
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What Courses Will I Take?
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.
Sample Courses
- Finance
- Marketing
- Business Law
- Organizational Behavior
- Operations Management
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
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Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Bachelor's in Business Administration Concentrations
Concentrations allow you to personalize your education by focusing your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from 17 business concentration areas:
Aviation
Concentration Outcomes
- Prepare for leadership roles in the airspace management system while learning how to construct flight schedules, understand laws and federal regulations, and more.
Business Development
Concentration Outcomes
- Master B2B and B2C selling concepts, customer analysis and relationships, and leadership strategies for salesforce management.
- Develop a global marketing strategy for a product.
- Design a mass advertising campaign strategy.
- Evaluate the key differences between international and domestic sales.
- Evaluate cross-cultural consumer analysis.
Construction Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Gain foundational knowledge of construction methods with skills in plan reading, project management, delivery methods, methods and materials, cost estimating, and more.
- Evaluate various stages of and key requirements for successfully managed construction projects.
- Gain knowledge, skills, and insights required for the successful management of construction projects including in the areas of construction delivery methods, contract types, and construction project management.
- Apply management and leadership theories to construction projects.
- Analyze risks of construction projects.
- Assess the key construction materials and methods used in the construction projects.
- Develop construction project schedules and prepare accurate cost estimates.
Digital and Social Media Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Study successful online marketing and advertising management while gaining skills in social media, market analysis, and more.
- Recommend a business solution based upon data analysis an interpretation.
- Develop a Digital Marketing strategy for a global environment.
- Apply the concepts of Social Network Marketing in the development of B2B (Business to Business) and B2C. (Business to Consumer) in a Social Network marketing strategy in a global environment.
- Design a mass advertising campaign strategy.
Financial Analysis
Concentration Outcomes
- Learn how to apply financial concepts to a variety of corporate functions with skills in financial-statement analysis, cash-flow analysis, and more.
- Examine the financial performance of a company using its financial statements.
Fintech
Concentration Outcomes
- Concentrate your degree in a fast-growing field. Develop innovations used to enhance and automate the delivery of financial services.
- Develop and apply fintech as part of a business's strategic plan.
- Examine the impact laws and regulations have on the fintech industry.
- Explore the benefits of the Blockchain from a macro perspective.
Global Marketing Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Gain a thorough understanding of advertising, promotion, PR, consumer behavior, international marketing, marketing research, and more.
- Develop a global marketing strategy for a product.
- Discuss the significance of supply chain management in a global organization.
- Evaluate a firm's marketing opportunities.
- Create a comprehensive sales plan.
Hospitality Sustainability
Concentration Outcomes
- Take on advanced roles in the hospitality industry while focusing on sustainability, with insights into climate change, social responsibility, customer service excellence, ecological matters and more.
Human Resources
Concentration Outcomes
- Prepare for leadership roles in human resource management while learning employment practices, personnel administration, employee training, benefits, and more.
- Examine the factors that influence employee recruitment and retention.
- Identify considerations to be used in designing effective training programs.
- Evaluate employment-related laws organizations must comply with when hiring.
Information Systems Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Gain foundational skills in project management, IT consulting, and management of information systems and technological innovation.
- Illustrate how businesses use information systems and information technology (IS/IT) within organizations for operations, to solve problems, and to gain a competitive advantage.
Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Study the fundamentals of effective teamwork, improve your communication skills, and evaluate information management, planning, and control in business environments.
- Examine the factors that influence employee recruitment and retention.
- Apply conflict management, negotiation, and leadership principles to issues of professional practice.
- Recommend a business solution based upon data analysis and interpretation.
- Assess the role of a business process within the strategic structure of an organization.
Procurement
Concentration Outcomes
- Gain practical skills in negotiating and monitoring agreements and contracts, working remotely, analyzing proposals and financial reports, and evaluating suppliers of goods and services.
- Examine supply chain management and global supply chain concepts supportive of operations management efforts.
Project Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Prepare for leadership roles in project management with skills in strategic project selection and initiation, planning, project execution, monitoring and control, and more.
- Analyze the Project Management Framework to identify relationships between process groups and knowledge management areas.
Real Estate
Concentration Outcomes
- Study real estate transactions while building foundational knowledge in negotiation, loan and financing options, and real estate laws that impact the public.
- Prepare a competitive market analysis for a real estate client.
- Analyze the legal and ethical considerations in a real estate transaction.
- Synthesize the real estate sales process and compliance issues.
Sport Entertainment Management
Concentration Outcomes
- Develop skills in sports analytics, learn how to manage sports programs, discover sports sponsorships and sales, and more.
- Describe the significant impact that the sport and recreation industry has on our society and culture.
- Formulate plans for the management of sport and recreation programs.
- Determine financial sustainability of sport and recreation programs via application of economic and budgeting techniques.
Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Concentration Outcomes
- Learn the logistics behind supply chain management while gaining skills in procurement, maintenance, transportation of materials, and more.
- Discuss the significance of supply chain management in a global organization.
- Evaluate methods to measure and manage logistics performance.Learn the logistics behind supply chain management while gaining skills in procurement, maintenance, transportation of materials, and more.
- Discuss the significance of supply chain management in a global organization.
- Evaluate methods to measure and manage logistics performance.
Wealth Management and Financial Planning
Concentration Outcomes
- Explore the concepts of a healthy financial portfolio while developing skills in communication and sales that prepare you to plan and manage investments.
- Explain the key concepts of personal financial statements and the impact of tax implications.
- Formulate an insurance coverage strategy.
- Evaluate investment options such as mutual funds, stocks and bonds.
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Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
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Grants and Loans
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Case Study: Ivy Tech Community College Grad
An Ivy Tech associate’s degree can take you further than you think. See how one student got on the fastest path to a bachelor’s degree that employers respect.
An Ivy Tech graduate was looking for an affordable way to earn their bachelor’s degree, and found that transferring to Purdue Global with their associate’s degree would save them significant time and money. After contacting a Purdue Global Advisor, they learned they could transfer 94 of the required 180 credits while receiving the Indiana resident tuition rate, saving them more than $26,000.
Estimated Remaining Classes: 16
Estimated Remaining Terms to Graduation: 8
| Tuition | Quarter Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BS in Business Administration | $50,400* | 180 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Credits | -$26,320 | -94 |
| Total Savings/Credits Awarded | $26,320 | 94 |
| Remaining Tuition/Credits | $24,080 | 86 |
Free Credit Evaluation
To learn how close you may be to a degree by applying transfer, work, and experiential credit, contact a Purdue Global Admissions Advisor for a free evaluation.
*Based on IN resident tuition rate of $280 per quarter credit hour. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Give an example of a time when you took on a leadership role in a team setting. How did your leadership affect the team's performance?
- Describe a situation where you sought feedback or training to improve your professional skills. What did you learn, and how did you apply it?
- Describe a time when you had to work within a process or system that you found inefficient. What did you do about it?
- Tell me about a time when you worked on a team project with diverse roles or personalities. How did you ensure collaboration and achieve your goal?
- Tell me about a time when you had to explain a complex business idea to someone who didn't have your background or experience. How did you ensure they understood?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Customer Relationship Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Marketing
- Operations
- Planning
- Presentations
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Sales (Prospecting)
- Process Improvement
- Financial Statements
- Data Analysis
- Workflow Management
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
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