Program Overview

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Online Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

The online business administration degree is designed to provide students with critical business skills and prepare them for a career in business. The program offers flexibility, allowing students to continue working or balance other responsibilities while taking online courses.

Degree Type

• Bachelor's Degree

Program Type

• Undergraduate

Location

• Online

College

• Business & Computing

Department

• Marketing

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree opens the door to various career options. Students learn the foundations of business and can tailor their degree to fit their career ambitions with options in general management and healthcare management. The program is AACSB-accredited, and students work with industry-experienced faculty.

Career Opportunities

Business administration graduates work in a wide range of business and corporate settings, including:

• Financial Manager
• Business Manager
• Investment Banker
• Human Resources Officer
• Marketing Executive
• Retail Manager

Business Administration Curriculum

The business administration degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.

Business Administration Core (30 hours)

A grade of 'C' is required in each core course.

• AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
• AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
• BA101 The Business Universe (3)
• BA490 Business Policy and Strategy (3)
• BL255 Business Law (3)
• FI361 Financial Management (3)
• MG301 Principles of Management (3)
• MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
• MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)

International Course Requirement

Choose 3 hours from the following international courses:

• AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
• BA550 Global Logistics (3)
• BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
• BL560 International Business Law (3)
• EC580 International Economics (3)
• FI540 International Finance (3)
• HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
• MG560 International Management (3)
• MK560 International Marketing (3)

Support Courses (30 hours)

A grade of 'C' or better is required in each support course.

• BA252 Business Communication (2)
• BA452 Professionalism (1)
• EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
• EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
• EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
• MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
• MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
• SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

Business Administration Major Courses (24 Hours)

Required Courses:

• BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
• Choose a minimum of 4 disciplines with no more than 9 hours in one discipline.

Elective Courses:

Choose 6 hours from the following:

• AC330 Accounting Analytics and Information Systems (3)
• EC351 Econometrics (3)
• EC490 Business Forecasting (3)
• ER561 Business Planning for New Ventures (3)
• FA315 Retail Buying (3)
• HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
• HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
• HA586 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3)
• MG516 Acquiring Talent (3)
• MG536 Compensating Talent (3)
• MG548 Project Management (3)
• MK345 Intro to Business Research (3)
• MK586 Customer Metrics (3)
• QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
• QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)
• QM558 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3)

General Education Requirements

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in a major program.

• Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
• Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
• Written Communication – 6 hours
• Oral Communication – 3 hours
• Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
• Mathematics – 3 hours
• Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
• Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
• Civics examination

Sample Four-Year Course Map

First Year

Fall Semester (16 Hours)

• UI100 (1)
• EN100 (3)
• BA101 (3)
• MA116 or MA123 (3)
• MI101 (3)
• General Education (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours)

• EN140 (3)
• SC105 (3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Second Year

Fall Semester (17 Hours)

• AC221 (3)
• BA252 (2)
• EC215 (3)
• Statistics Course
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours)

• AC222 (3)
• BL255 (3)
• EC225 (2)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Third Year

Fall Semester (16 Hours)

• FI361 (3)
• BA400 (3)
• BA452 (1)
• MG301 (3)
• MK301 (3)
• General Education (3)

Spring Semester (14 Hours)

• AC330, EC351, EC490, ER561, FA315, HA540, HA545, HA586, MG416, MG436, MG548, MK345, QM352, QM358 or QM558 (3)
• MI375 (3)
• Major Course (3)
• Major Course (3)
• Major Course (3)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 Hours)

• BA400 (3)
• International Course (3)
• Major Course (3)
• Major Course (3)
• Major Course (3)

Spring Semester (12 Hours)

• BA490 (3)
• Major Course (3)
• Major Course (3)
• Major Course (3)

Harrison College of Business & Computing

The Harrison College of Business and Computing prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world's largest corporations to some of today's most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.

Accelerated Master's Degree

SEMO offers an accelerated master's degree for current students. Students can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500-level courses, meaning they can graduate with an MBA sooner.

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Related Programs

• Online Degree in Accounting
• Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration

Accreditations

The online business administration program is AACSB-accredited, ensuring a high-quality education that meets the standards of the business community.