Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Online
Arkansas State University's 100% online AACSB-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration spans 120 credit hours, accepts up to 90 transfer credit hours and costs $302 per credit hour ($906 per course). The program offers 10 elective pathways, including marketing analytics, real estate, finance, human resource management and supply chain management, in 7-week courses in fall and spring and 5-week courses in summer. It prepares graduates for advancement into roles such as project manager, business analyst, operations manager, financial analyst and other business-essential positions.
Program Overview
What can you expect from A-State's online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?
Broaden your business-savvy knowledge with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. From accounting to marketing to international business, this diversified online program covers all business sectors, giving you a deep understanding of each and how they interconnect.
This 100% online program will widen your career opportunities and prepare you to work in virtually any area of a company. Learn the financial side of business through coursework in business finance, financial and managerial accounting and applied statistics. Gain an understanding of business strategy and operations by studying strategic management, operations management and management information systems. Develop expertise in banking, investment management, macroeconomics and government regulation, as well as sales skills through marketing and business communications courses.
Strengthen your communication and collaboration skills as you learn to apply creative thinking in the business environment, design and implement operational strategies, and analyze business risks and opportunities.
Whether your goal is to move up in a large organization or to own your own business, a B.S. in Business Administration will give you the diverse knowledge and skillset to excel.
Career opportunities:
- Advertising Manager
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- HR Manager
- Sales Manager
- Business Operations Specialist
- Business Operations Manager / Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst / Management Analyst
- Account Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Banker
- Financial Advisor
- Auditor
- Advertising Manager
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- HR Manager
- Sales Manager
- Business Operations Specialist
- Business Operations Manager / Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst / Management Analyst
- Account Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Banker
- Financial Advisor
- Auditor
In-demand skills:
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Understanding core business functions
- Communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Understanding core business functions
- Communicating with diverse stakeholders
Select electives to tailor your program to explore these business areas:
Business Law
Explore legal issues in ownership, financing, leasing, development and sale of real estate; the interaction of popular legal culture with business law; employment law practices as applied to human resource management; the laws of corporations and partnerships, and more. This online business administration program with specialized electives in business law will equip you with skills that employers seek such as understanding legal issues, examining HR-related legal concerns, legal research, and critical thinking, and prepare you to apply to law school.
Prepare for a career as:
- Corporate paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Pre-law (to eventually become a lawyer)
Explore legal issues in ownership, financing, leasing, development and sale of real estate; the interaction of popular legal culture with business law; employment law practices as applied to human resource management; the laws of corporations and partnerships, and more. This online business administration program with specialized electives in business law will equip you with skills that employers seek such as understanding legal issues, examining HR-related legal concerns, legal research, and critical thinking, and prepare you to apply to law school.
Prepare for a career as:
- Corporate paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Pre-law (to eventually become a lawyer)
Economics
Explore topics such as incentives and wealth, resource allocation, finance, markets, and consumption in this online undergraduate business administration degree with an economics elective pathway. You will gain the in-demand skills needed to forecast economic trends, conduct research and relate changes in economic activity to individual organizations and graduate with an understanding in trade and consumer/business behavior, economic principles, and policy planning.
Prepare for a career as:
- Industry Analyst
- Research Associate
- Policy Analyst
Explore topics such as incentives and wealth, resource allocation, finance, markets, and consumption in this online undergraduate business administration degree with an economics elective pathway. You will gain the in-demand skills needed to forecast economic trends, conduct research and relate changes in economic activity to individual organizations and graduate with an understanding in trade and consumer/business behavior, economic principles, and policy planning.
Prepare for a career as:
- Industry Analyst
- Research Associate
- Policy Analyst
Finance
Learn how to decipher the financial side of organizations—from accounting components to operational measures—in this online bachelor's in business administration program. With specialized electives in finance, you will explore business acumen within the global economy; financial techniques, procedures and policies of real estate; security investment and the tools of investment analysis; and the innerworkings of financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and financial markets.
Prepare for a career as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Commercial Real Estate Agent
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Mortgage Lender
- Venture Capitalist
Learn how to decipher the financial side of organizations—from accounting components to operational measures—in this online bachelor's in business administration program. With specialized electives in finance, you will explore business acumen within the global economy; financial techniques, procedures and policies of real estate; security investment and the tools of investment analysis; and the innerworkings of financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and financial markets.
Prepare for a career as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Commercial Real Estate Agent
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Mortgage Lender
- Venture Capitalist
Financial Wellness
This diversified online program covers all business sectors to give you a deep understanding of various departments and how they interconnect. Financial wellness electives enable you to focus on your specific career goals and develop your ability to communicate with clients, preparing them to make well-informed decisions. Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek including creating financial plans, investment acumen, and insurance techniques.
Prepare for a career as:
- Investment Advisor
- Insurance Agent
- Financial Planner
- Wealth Management Advisor
This diversified online program covers all business sectors to give you a deep understanding of various departments and how they interconnect. Financial wellness electives enable you to focus on your specific career goals and develop your ability to communicate with clients, preparing them to make well-informed decisions. Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek including creating financial plans, investment acumen, and insurance techniques.
Prepare for a career as:
- Investment Advisor
- Insurance Agent
- Financial Planner
- Wealth Management Advisor
Human Resource Management
Gain a strong foundation in recruiting, employee engagement, compensation and benefits packages, and employment law when you take the human resource management elective pathway as part of the online business administration degree. This online program covers all business sectors, giving you a deep understanding of various departments and the connections between them. Learn the financial side of business, gain an understanding of business strategy and operations, and develop sales and strong communication skills.
Prepare for a career as:
- Compensation Analyst
- Benefits Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Recruiter
Gain a strong foundation in recruiting, employee engagement, compensation and benefits packages, and employment law when you take the human resource management elective pathway as part of the online business administration degree. This online program covers all business sectors, giving you a deep understanding of various departments and the connections between them. Learn the financial side of business, gain an understanding of business strategy and operations, and develop sales and strong communication skills.
Prepare for a career as:
- Compensation Analyst
- Benefits Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Recruiter
Marketing
This online B.S.B.A. program with specialized electives in marketing will give you the knowledge and tools to plan and execute the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to satisfy organizational objectives. Gain an understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and their application for successful strategy implementation. You will also develop knowledge of consumer behavior along with the experience and tools needed to coordinate integrated campaigns.
Prepare for a career as:
- Marketing Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
This online B.S.B.A. program with specialized electives in marketing will give you the knowledge and tools to plan and execute the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to satisfy organizational objectives. Gain an understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and their application for successful strategy implementation. You will also develop knowledge of consumer behavior along with the experience and tools needed to coordinate integrated campaigns.
Prepare for a career as:
- Marketing Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
Marketing Analytics
Become an asset in any company when you gain the skills to integrate, visualize and leverage data that generate insights in areas like customer experience and brand management. This online bachelor's in business administration with a marketing analytics electives pathway features a curriculum developed in conjunction with A-State's strategic management department and helps you learn how to communicate complex analytics to better enable decision-makers within organizations. Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek including synthesizing information, creating presentations, and using Google Analytics, Excel and Tableau.
Prepare for a career as:
- Marketing Analyst
- Market Research Manager
- Insights Analyst
Become an asset in any company when you gain the skills to integrate, visualize and leverage data that generate insights in areas like customer experience and brand management. This online bachelor's in business administration with a marketing analytics electives pathway features a curriculum developed in conjunction with A-State's strategic management department and helps you learn how to communicate complex analytics to better enable decision-makers within organizations. Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek including synthesizing information, creating presentations, and using Google Analytics, Excel and Tableau.
Prepare for a career as:
- Marketing Analyst
- Market Research Manager
- Insights Analyst
Real Estate
Develop expertise in areas like mortgage lending, brokerage and sales, property management, land use and regulation, real estate law, and appraisal in this online program. This business administration degree with specialized electives in real estate enables you to build professional relationships and management best practices that translate to roles in banking, finance, marketing, accounting and more. Through multidisciplinary experiential coursework, you will learn how to communicate effectively across large organizations and diverse cultures.
Prepare for a career as:
- Appraiser
- Commercial Real Estate Broker (note: this degree does not lead to licensure)
- Real Estate Legal Assistant
- Surveyor
- Mortgage Lender
- Real Estate Developer
Develop expertise in areas like mortgage lending, brokerage and sales, property management, land use and regulation, real estate law, and appraisal in this online program. This business administration degree with specialized electives in real estate enables you to build professional relationships and management best practices that translate to roles in banking, finance, marketing, accounting and more. Through multidisciplinary experiential coursework, you will learn how to communicate effectively across large organizations and diverse cultures.
Prepare for a career as:
- Appraiser
- Commercial Real Estate Broker (note: this degree does not lead to licensure)
- Real Estate Legal Assistant
- Surveyor
- Mortgage Lender
- Real Estate Developer
Sales
Utilize your flair for connecting with people while guiding them to find the goods and services that suit their needs. Prepare for a career involving the art of selling a utility, product or idea through 100% online specialized electives within the business administration degree that focus on sales concepts and strategies, sales management, buyer behavior, category management, and organizational purchasing. Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek including communication capabilities, creating and managing a salesforce, and examining advanced selling techniques.
Prepare for a career as:
- Account Executive
- Sales Consultant
- Sales Manager
Utilize your flair for connecting with people while guiding them to find the goods and services that suit their needs. Prepare for a career involving the art of selling a utility, product or idea through 100% online specialized electives within the business administration degree that focus on sales concepts and strategies, sales management, buyer behavior, category management, and organizational purchasing. Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek including communication capabilities, creating and managing a salesforce, and examining advanced selling techniques.
Prepare for a career as:
- Account Executive
- Sales Consultant
- Sales Manager
Supply Chain Management
Examine transportation networks and prices, rate theory, organization and logistics involved in the movement of goods while developing an understanding of supply chain management, business logistics, and production flow in this online program. You will also focus on broader business fundamentals, such as accounting, sales and marketing concepts, and the operational measures of running a business. Coursework also prepares you to apply communication, leadership, problem-solving and customer service skills in your profession.
Prepare for a career as:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Quality Control Manager
Examine transportation networks and prices, rate theory, organization and logistics involved in the movement of goods while developing an understanding of supply chain management, business logistics, and production flow in this online program. You will also focus on broader business fundamentals, such as accounting, sales and marketing concepts, and the operational measures of running a business. Coursework also prepares you to apply communication, leadership, problem-solving and customer service skills in your profession.
Prepare for a career as:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Quality Control Manager
B.S. in Business Administration Online FAQs
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This is A-State's AACSB-accredited undergraduate business degree, with ten elective pathways. If you want a narrower major or the next credential level, explore the related programs below:
Accreditation
Accredited by AACSB International
Tuition
How much does the online B.S. in Business Administration program cost?
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
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When can you start the online B.S. in Business Administration program?
Our B.S. in Business Administration online program is flexible and convenient—featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/28/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/9/26 | 12/4/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/27 | 12/28/26 | 12/28/26 | 1/7/27 | 1/8/27 | 2/26/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/8/27 | 2/22/27 | 2/22/27 | 3/4/27 | 3/5/27 | 4/30/27 |
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Admissions
What are the admission requirements for the online B.S. in Business Administration program?
Review the admission requirements for the online B.S. in Business Administration program and take the next step toward earning your degree.
Applying to A-State Online is simple. Our streamlined process and dedicated enrollment specialists are here to help you complete your application quickly and confidently.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
Admissions Requirements Details
Arkansas State University offers multiple admission pathways for undergraduate students, based on your academic background and prior college experience.
Transfer Students (13+ College Credits)
You may be admitted as a transfer student if you:
- Have 13 or more transferable college credit hours
- Earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher on all transferable coursework
First‑Time Freshmen (0–12 College Credits)
All freshman applicants are required to submit official ACT or SAT scores.
Recent High School Graduates (within the last 5 years)
You may be automatically admitted if you meet one of the following criteria:
- 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (or equivalent GED score), or
- ACT 19+ (super score) or SAT 990+, or
- Top 20% of your high school graduating class
Applicants who do not meet automatic admission criteria may still be considered through an admissions appeal process.
Non-Traditional Students (Out of High School 5+ Years)
If you have been out of high school five years or more and have completed 12 or fewer college credit hours, you may be admitted if you:
- Hold a high school diploma or state‑approved equivalent
- Submit official Accuplacer, ACT or SAT scores
- Have not previously enrolled at Arkansas State University
High school GPA is not considered for this admission pathway. Applicants are admitted based on diploma status and test scores.
Note: Regardless of admission type, if you have 0-12 transferable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). Although test scores are not needed for an admission decision, they are needed to register for your first course. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores and must be dated within the past five years.
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
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Now I have stories that I can tell my students to encourage them. … Not only am I using skills and things that I’ve learned, I’m using [my] experiences.
Cindy Brawley, A-State online BSBA graduate
Courses
What courses are in the online B.S. in Business Administration curriculum?
To earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 66 credit hours of major and other courses and 16 credit hours of elective courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
You can view your courses through the Course Smartsheet:
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How to Use the Course Smartsheet
You will take the courses listed below and select either MATH21003 or ECON21403 from the courses listed below.
You must take 16 credit hours of electives, including three upper-level credit hours, to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered so long as prerequisites are met.
You must take 27 hours of other requirements in the following curriculum areas:
Upper-level Accounting course (3 hours)
ACCT40103
Upper-level Finance or Real Estate course, except for FINN37103 (3 hours)
FINN30503
FINN33833
FINN47003
FINN30603
FINN41003
FINN44753
BUSI33403
BUSI33603
BUSI44443
BUSI44453
BUSI44433
Upper-level International course (3 hours)
ECON46303
ECON44143
FINN33833
Upper-level Economics course (3 hours)
ECON33143
ECON33543
ECON46303
ECON43443
Upper-level Management course, except for MGMT30073 (3 hours)
MGMT41843
MGMT31543
MGMT34503
MGMT33193
MGMT42503
MGMT42603
MGMT49503
Upper-level Marketing or Global Supply Chain Management course, except for MKTG35073 or SCMT36303 (3 hours)
MKTG42303
MKTG43403
MKTG43703
MKTG40363
MKTG35503
MKTG44203
MKTG44253
MKTG44703
MKTG44603
SCMT33063
SCMT44103
SCMT36403
9 additional hours of upper-level Business courses
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
First-year course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Departmental (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
MATH 1023
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
Student must complete 9 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. One course from HIST 2763 or POSC 2103, including ECON 2313 and ECON 2323.
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.
Built for Your Schedule, Not Your Zip Code
Arkansas State University’s online B.S. in Business Administration is built for students anywhere in the U.S. who want to finish a business degree without relocating. Because the program is completed entirely online and every U.S. resident pays the same tuition ($302 per credit hour), your location does not limit your access. The program carries AACSB accreditation through the Neil Griffin College of Business, giving you a nationally recognized credential from a public university, and you can apply up to 90 transfer credit hours plus A-State-approved credit for prior learning. Students in or near Arkansas can also draw on the state’s employer network, which includes the headquarters of Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Dillard’s, and with elective pathways in supply chain management, sales and marketing analytics. Military-affiliated students can have training documented on a Joint Services Transcript evaluated for credit, and Arkansas National Guard members may qualify for the state’s National Guard Tuition Waiver; see A-State's military page. For state authorization details, visit the State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures page.
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