Business Administration Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Science Business Administration gives career-oriented professionals a strong foundation in the fundamentals of business. The business administration degree online program’s core courses examine the basic functions of modern business, enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills to perform effectively, creatively and ethically in business organizations.
Students can also choose from a rich selection of elective courses and choose to concentrate on a specific business function or explore various areas. The business degree online gives students the leadership abilities, critical thinking skills and expertise necessary in today’s workplace.
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Curriculum
Students graduating with a B.S. Business Administration degree must complete 30 credit hours of general education courses, 42 credit hours of courses in the major and 48 credit hours of elective courses.
Students residing in the state of Arkansas should refer to their General Education requirements.
Students residing in the state of Minnesota should refer to the State Regulatory section of the catalog for specific information regarding their general education requirements.
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Business Graduate Gets Promotion Thanks to Degree
Within months of graduating from American Sentinel, Vince Castleberry got the promotion he wanted, and he credits it to applying what he learned in class to his job. “Now I ask more questions and get a deeper understanding of an issue or problem before taking any action. This has made me more effective at resolving issues by saving time [and] getting directly to the root of the issue.” As for his fast-track promotion? “It’s absolutely required that you have a bachelor’s degree to make that jump,” he says. >> Read full story
Career Opportunities for Online Business Administration Degree Students
No matter what your industry, competent managers capable of building great teams, leading an organization to success, achieving objectives and motivating people are always in demand. Managers must tackle a variety of problems within an organization from developing successful strategies and solving conflicts to improving processes and culture. They must understand people and how to work with others to move the organization forward. The American Sentinel B.S. Business Administration prepares students to be effective managers and leaders.
What types of management occupations are available? You could manage people in nearly any industry, or you could work as a specific type of manager within your department - from HR management positions to accounting management positions to finance management positions. Armed with the skills to think critically, collaborate with others and motivate teams, your business management degree will boost your career.
