Online Bachelor of Arts in Business – Business Administration

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation is the gold standard in business education. Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide hold this distinction. AACSB accreditation means the W. P. Carey School of Business meets rigorous standards for curriculum quality, faculty credentials and student outcomes. Employers recognize AACSB-accredited degrees as indicators of high-quality education, which can give you an advantage in the job market.

Business administration is one of the most versatile degrees available. Graduates work across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, education, technology, government and nonprofit sectors. The skills you develop, including project management, data analysis, team leadership and financial planning, apply to virtually any industry. This versatility means you can pursue opportunities in growing fields such as data-driven business and analytics, supply chain and logistics innovation, digital marketing and e-commerce, artificial intelligence and fintech or transition between industries throughout your career.

This 120-credit-hour program combines foundational business coursework with specialized upper-division classes to build well-rounded knowledge across disciplines. You’ll complete core courses in areas like finance, marketing, management and supply chain, alongside skill-building classes in analytics, accounting and communication. The curriculum also includes career-focused courses each year to support your professional development, as well as a capstone experience where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-world business challenges.

Courses are delivered in 7.5-week sessions, allowing you to focus on fewer classes at a time while maintaining steady progress toward graduation. You'll access course materials online, participate in discussions, complete assignments and interact with faculty and classmates virtually—all on a schedule that fits your life.

Business administration is the broadest business concentration, providing a comprehensive foundation across all major business functions, including finance, operations, management, marketing and strategy. Other concentrations, such as business data analytics or business technology solutions, give students a deeper understanding of specialized areas. Business administration is ideal if you want maximum versatility and the ability to pursue diverse career paths, preparation for leadership roles or if you're not yet sure which business specialty interests you most.

ASU is on the leading edge of AI and emerging technologies, ensuring all students are graduating prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Rather than viewing this as a threat, the program positions you to leverage these tools strategically. You'll develop foundational management skills such as critical thinking, ethical decision-making, team leadership and strategic planning that remain essential even as technology evolves. Faculty integrate current examples of AI applications in business, preparing you to work alongside these technologies while maintaining the human elements that make effective leaders irreplaceable. An AI concentration for business is also available.

No. This program that prepares students for leadership and supervisory roles is designed for both first-time college students and working adults looking to advance or change careers.