Quick Highlights
A BSBA is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a 120-credit degree that covers the core functions of a business and allows you to focus through elective pathways. At Arkansas State University (A-State), the program is offered online at $302 per credit with up to 90 transfer hours, from a college with AACSB accreditation.
If you have college credits and want to finish a business bachelor’s while you work, a BSBA lets you do it online without starting over. A-State’s online BSBA program teaches finance, accounting, management, economics, marketing and international business, with six start dates a year so you can begin when your schedule allows.
What Is a BSBA Degree?
A BSBA is a bachelor’s degree in business administration that teaches the core functions of a business, then lets you focus through elective pathways. A-State delivers it fully online with ten elective pathways, including Finance, HR Management, Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain.
| Fact | Online BSBA at A-State |
|---|---|
| Credits | 120, with up to 90 transfer hours |
| Price | $302 per credit, fees included |
| Transfer admission | 2.0 GPA on transferable work, $30 application |
| Format | 7-week courses in fall and spring, 5-week courses in summer |
Course examples include Consumer Behavior, Financial Institutions and Markets, and International Financial Management and Banking, which span marketing and finance. Coursera Career Academy certificates are also available as separate credentials for enrolled A-State students.
How Is a BSBA Different from a BBA?
At A-State, a BSBA is similar to a BBA but includes more specialized math and science coursework. Schools use BSBA, BBA and B.S. in Business for similar degrees, so compare the courses, accreditation and transfer rules. Check three things on any business bachelor’s:
- Accreditation: Look for AACSB.
- Course list: Confirm the core covers finance, accounting, management and marketing.
- Transfer allowance: Confirm how many of your credits count.
A-State’s BSBA meets all three: AACSB accreditation through the Neil Griffin College of Business, a core across finance, accounting, management and marketing, and allows up to 90 transfer hours. Apply the same checks to any other school on your list.
How Long Does a BSBA Take if You Are Transferring?
A transfer student completes the credits that remain after transfer: 60 transferred credits leave 60 of the 120 to complete, and 90 transferred credits leave 30. At $302 per credit with fees included, that is $18,120 for 60 remaining credits or $9,060 for 30, if every credit transfers.
With six start dates a year and 7-week courses in fall and spring (5 weeks in summer), you can begin soon after you know how many credits transfer. Courses last 7 weeks in fall and spring and 5 weeks in summer.
Where Does a BSBA Lead?
Academically, a BSBA can lead straight to the online MBA or the online M.S. in Organizational Leadership at the same university. Finish the bachelor’s first, then come back for the master’s. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects about 1.1 million management openings a year from 2025 to 2035, counting growth and replacements for workers who leave. That covers all management occupations nationally, with typical entry education ranging from a high school diploma (food service managers) to a bachelor’s (top executives, sales managers).
Student Spotlight
BSBA graduate Cindy Brawley, an academic advisor, said in A-State’s graduate spotlight (2024): “Now I have stories that I can tell my students to encourage them.”
Finish the Degree Your Credits Already Started
A shift lead or coordinator with 60 credits may already hold half of the 120 needed for a bachelor’s. A transcript review confirms which of those credits transfer, which shows how many of the remaining 60 you still need to earn. Count your transferable credits, then compare the ten pathways with the title you want next.
The MBA ($17,292 in total) and the M.S. in Organizational Leadership ($10,500 in total) are both fully online at A-State, so the bachelor’s you complete here can lead into either one. Neither requires a GMAT.
Learn more about Arkansas State University’s online BSBA program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BSBA AACSB-accredited?
Yes. A-State’s business college holds AACSB accreditation, and the BSBA is delivered through that college.
How is the BSBA different from the B.A. in Organizational Leadership?
The BSBA is broad across business functions, while the B.A. centers on managing and leading people, with courses such as Human Resources Management and Organizational Change and Development. Both cost $302 per credit.
What can I do with a BSBA?
Ten elective pathways, including Finance, HR Management, Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain, let you specialize your BSBA, and A-State’s guide to business administration careers describes roles such as financial analyst and sales manager.
Can I work full time and finish a BSBA online?
The degree is fully online, with short 7-week and 5-week courses that fit around shifts.
Can I go on to an MBA afterward?
Yes, if you meet the admission requirements. The MBA requires a bachelor’s degree, a 2.5 cumulative GPA (or 2.75 in your last 60 hours), a $30 application and no GMAT.
Outlook figures are national BLS projections, not a guarantee of employment, salary, promotion or admission. Tuition and program details are current as of November 2026 and may change, and transfer credit depends on A-State’s transcript evaluation.