Online Bachelor of Arts in Business – Business Administration
A Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in business administration prepares you for many roles in a modern economy. Through an online business administration degree concentration, you’ll learn about leadership, finances, forecasting demand and more. The program’s emphasis on general management skills means you can start your career in a variety of industries.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/16/2023
Total classes: 41
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
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Get a business administration degree concentration online
An online business administration degree concentration will develop and diversify your business knowledge as well as teach you the skills you need to manage business operations. Graduates of this program have a key advantage: a tool set that enables them to create value in any business setting throughout their professional journey.
The online business administration degree concentration offers an education relevant to a broad range of industries and fields. Graduates can consider roles in areas like supply chain or operations management. Additionally, the knowledge and talents you develop allow you to act with purpose in many public sector roles. These public sector areas could include regulatory affairs or transportation management. This structured yet diverse curriculum equips you to pursue many relevant opportunities along your career path.
What skills will I gain with a business administration degree concentration?
Along with gaining a strong grasp of team leadership, finances and risk, graduates can take the lead in key business opportunities such as:
- Building strategies for the future.
- Conducting skillful negotiations.
- Forecasting demand.
- Planning inventory.
- Purchasing services.
Is a business administration degree concentration worth it?
Getting a bachelor’s degree can help you compete in the job market, and a business administration degree concentration will make graduates even more competitive in the business and marketing industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, business degrees and skill sets continue to be in demand in global markets. Globalization and the growing demand for business data insights in many markets make the skills earned in a business administration program valuable. A bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in business administration will teach you management and business leadership skills needed for many careers.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online business administration degree concentration courses
The business administration degree concentration teaches crucial skills for the diverse world of business. You’ll learn a full business core curriculum plus specific coursework focused on building strategies for the future, planning inventory and much more. The curriculum cultivates in the business administration capstone which focuses on creating value from a manager’s perspective. Courses also include:
BUS 384: Business Operations and Planning
MGT 411: Leading Organizations
WPC 470: Business Administration Capstone
MGT 300: Principles of Management and Leadership
What can you do with a business administration degree concentration?
A bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in business administration prepares you to embark on a number of dynamic opportunities in the public or private sector. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to compete for careers in management, human resources, marketing and more. Career titles include:
Business Analyst
Customer Service Manager
Employee Training Manager
General Manager (GM)
Human Resources Manager
Office Manager
Procurement Specialist
Purchasing Manager
Sales Manager
Learn with business professionals from the W. P. Carey School of Business
Faculty at the W. P. Carey School of Business are passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body which represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- Nobel laureate.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
Learn with business professionals from the W. P. Carey School of Business
Faculty at the W. P. Carey School of Business are passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body which represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- Nobel laureate.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Join one of the best business schools for online education
The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country. Our AACSB-accredited business school is committed to delivering excellent quality and great value. Our U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect our commitment to academics, groundbreaking research and positive student outcomes.
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Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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