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ExcelTrack® Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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ExcelTrack® Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration Overview

ExcelTrack® is personalized learning that gives you more control over your education, getting you to the same degree faster and for less money.

  • Earn the same respected Purdue Global bachelor’s degree faster and for less tuition.
  • Control your pace, deadlines, and courseload.
  • Move quickly past the topics you know and spend time on the things you don’t — each ExcelTrack® course is a single credit, covering a specific skill or piece of knowledge.
  • Speed up or slow down as much as you want — you’re evaluated by how well you demonstrate competencies, not by how long it takes to learn them.
  • Work directly with faculty to ensure you’ve learned all the material.

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Is ExcelTrack® Right for You?

Do you have career experience or college credits? Designed for self-motivated learners with strong professional knowledge, ExcelTrack® is a personalized learning pathway that gives you greater control over your education.

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See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

What Courses Will I Take?

The ExcelTrack® Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) consists of 174 single-credit courses as well as a 6-credit capstone course.

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

Sample Courses

  • Corporate Finance
  • Marketing Research
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management I
  • Management of Information Systems
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Program Requirements

9
Core Courses
15
Major Courses
9
Elective Courses
33
Total Courses
180
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

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Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.

There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.

How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

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.

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Upcoming Start Dates

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

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.

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Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

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Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

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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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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Download our brochure to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

58%

Faculty members who have terminal degrees

477

Faculty publications in 2024–2025

More Than 44,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.

Your Path to Success Begins Here

Connect with an Advisor to explore program requirements, curriculum, credit for prior learning process, and financial aid options.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

Employment, Career Advancement, and Professional Licensing: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions. 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. Review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific information on licensure and state authorizations. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.

ExcelTrack®: ExcelTrack® is designed to advance your progress based on existing knowledge; however, degree pace and time and cost savings will vary by individual. Students must enroll in a minimum number of credits per term to remain eligible for financial aid. Refer to the Financial Information section of the University Catalog for additional information. Enrollees will pay a per-term resource fee and associated program fees. Program includes a traditional 6-credit capstone course; however, tuition is charged at the ExcelTrack® rate.

Job Growth – Business Occupations: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Business and Financial Occupations, 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.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

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