Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in Business with a concentration in Business Administration provides students with a breadth of knowledge and skills necessary for managing business operations. The program includes the full business core plus 18 credit hours of concentration coursework focused on skills such as forecasting demand, planning inventory, purchasing services, conducting negotiations, building strategies, and managing people, finances, and risk.

Program Details

At a Glance

• College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Polytechnic, West Valley, or Online, ASU Local
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
• First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus or MAT 117 College Algebra
• Math Intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in Business with a concentration in Business Administration can be viewed in the 2025-2026 curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional Requirements: First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
• Transfer Admission Requirements: Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

Students should visit the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students ready to change their major should submit their request through the advising website.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

As globalization continues to impact the way the world lives and works, international experiences have become vital to success in business administration. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to manage processes and people in a wide variety of industries. Career opportunities include:

• Administrative Services Manager
• Business Manager
• General and Operations Manager
• Sales Manager
• Training and Development Manager

Example job titles and salaries:

• Business Analyst: 8.8% growth, $101,190 median salary
• Customer Service Manager: -0.3% growth, $66,140 median salary
• Employee Training Manager: 5.8% growth, $127,090 median salary
• General Manager (GM): 4.4% growth, $102,950 median salary
• Human Resources Manager: 5.0% growth, $140,030 median salary
• Office Manager: 4.6% growth, $108,390 median salary
• Procurement Specialist: -8.7% growth, $48,510 median salary
• Purchasing Manager: 3.1% growth, $139,510 median salary
• Sales Manager: 4.7% growth, $138,060 median salary
• Store Manager: -5.0% growth, $47,320 median salary