Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business

Business Administration Specialization

School of Undergraduate Studies

Our online bachelor's degree specialization in business administration helps you develop the management, interpersonal, and professional skills you need to advance your career. Create a personalized program by selecting elective courses based on your professional goals and needs.

You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER CREDIT: $290 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 180

General Education Courses:

• To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.

• BUS 3004 - Developing a Business Perspective - 6 credits
• BUS 3010 - Fundamentals of Management and Leadership - 6 credits
• BUS 3020 - Fundamentals of E-Business - 6 credits
• BUS 3030 - Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales - 6 credits
• BUS 3040 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management - 6 credits
• BUS 3050 - Fundamentals of Organizational Communication - 6 credits
• BUS 3060 - Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting - 6 credits

Required Specialization Course:

• BUS 4801 - Ethics and Enterprise - 6 credits

Additional Specialization Courses:

• Choose seven from the list below
• BUS 4011 - Virtual Team Collaboration - 6 credits
• BUS 4012 - Leadership in Organizations - 6 credits
• BUS 4013 - Organizational Structure, Learning, and Performance - 6 credits
• BUS 4014 - Operations Management for Competitive Advantage - 6 credits
• BUS 4015 - Strategic Planning and Implementation - 6 credits
• BUS 4016 - Global Business Relationships - 6 credits
• BUS 4021 - E-Business Technology Infrastructure - 6 credits
• BUS 4022 - E-Business Sourcing, Marketing, and Sales - 6 credits
• BUS 4023 - E-Business Project Implementation - 6 credits
• BUS 4031 - Marketing, Sales, and Channel Management - 6 credits
• BUS 4032 - Customer Psychology and Marketing Research - 6 credits
• BUS 4033 - Brand Identity and Marketing Communication - 6 credits
• BUS 4034 - Marketing Strategy - 6 credits
• BUS 4035 - Marketing Across Borders - 6 credits
• BUS 4043 - Compensation and Benefits Management - 6 credits
• BUS 4044 - Legal Issues in Human Resource Management - 6 credits
• BUS 4045 - Recruitment, Retention, and Development - 6 credits
• BUS 4046 - Employee and Labor Relations - 6 credits
• BUS 4047 - Employee Training and Development - 6 credits
• BUS 4048 - International HR Management Issues - 6 credits
• BUS 4060 - Financial Accounting Principles - 6 credits
• BUS 4061 - Managerial Accounting Principles - 6 credits
• BUS 4062 - Intermediate Financial Accounting Topics & Trends - 6 credits
• BUS 4063 - Advanced Financial Accounting Topics & Trends - 6 credits
• BUS 4064 - Cost Accounting for Planning and Control - 6 credits
• BUS 4065 - Income Tax Concepts and Strategies - 6 credits
• BUS 4066 - Contemporary Auditing: An Ethical Perspective - 6 credits
• BUS 4070 - Foundations in Finance - 6 credits
• BUS 4071 - Financial Markets and Institutions - 6 credits
• BUS 4072 - Analysis for Financial Management - 6 credits
• BUS 4073 - Investments and Portfolio Management - 6 credits
• BUS 4074 - Entrepreneurial Finance - 6 credits
• BUS 4075 - Public and Nonprofit Finance - 6 credits
• BUS 4076 - Issues in International Finance - 6 credits
• BUS 4077 - Risk Management Strategies - 6 credits
• BUS 4078 - Financial Institution Management - 6 credits
• BUS 4079 - Real Estate Finance - 6 credits
• BUS 4802 - Change Management - 6 credits

Elective Courses:

• Choose 30 credits of additional undergraduate courses.

Capstone Course:

• The following course should be taken during the learner's final quarter.
• BUS 4993 - Business Capstone Project - 6 credits

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