
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Online
Prepare for diverse career possibilities while acquiring a variety of foundational business skills. Gain the necessary skills to change career paths or seek advancement into leadership roles.
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Program Overview
Consider the benefits of the business administration degree
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 department 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 sales skills through marketing and business communications courses.
Whether your goal is to move up in a large organization or to someday own your own business, a B.S. in Business Administration will give you the knowledge and skill sets to help you excel.
Interested in pursuing a double major? Pair your online B.S. in Business Administration with other select A-State Online programs, including our B.A. in Communication Studies, B.A. in Criminology, B.A. in Political Science or B.A. in Sociology.
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Manufacturing Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Business Operations Specialist
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Manufacturing Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Business Operations Specialist
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Budgeting
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling
- Sales
- Budgeting
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling
- Sales
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of undergraduate business administration programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate business administration programs.
Accreditation
Accredited by AACSB International
Tuition
Financial aid is available to students who qualify
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 breakdown:
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Calendar
Jot down these key dates and deadlines
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 |
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Spring 1 | 1/8/24 | 12/15/23 | 12/19/23 | 1/4/24 | 1/5/24 | 2/23/24 |
Spring 2 | 3/4/24 | 2/19/24 | 2/23/24 | 2/29/24 | 3/1/24 | 4/26/24 |
Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/14/24 | 5/17/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
Summer 2 | 7/2/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/27/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/1/24 |
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Admissions
Check out the qualifications for the online B.S. in Business Administration program
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the B.S. in Business Administration online program should review and follow the requirements for admission below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
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).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Transfer Guidelines
Students who have attended any other institution of higher education must meet the following requirements.
For students who have:
- Fewer than 12 college hours: Submit official final high school transcript and official test scores.
- 13 - 23 college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts and official test scores.
- 24 or more college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
A look at the online bachelor's degree 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, 63 credit hours of major courses and 19 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 will take the courses listed below and select either STAT 2003 or ECON 2113 from the courses listed below.
You must take 19 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.
Students must take 24 credit hours of other major courses and choose either MGMT 3613 or MGMT 3143. The courses listed below are offered online. Students will also choose from either ECON 3313 or ECON 3353.
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.
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