Program Overview

Program Overview

The online Bachelor of Arts in Business with a concentration in Retail Management at Arizona State University focuses on creating seamless and impactful consumer experiences. Students explore strategies behind successful retail operations, learn to lead teams, optimize sales performance, and adapt to evolving market trends.

Program Details

• Total classes: 41
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Degree Requirements

The program includes 18 credit hours of coursework focused on industry-specific topics, including services marketing and quality management. Students complete the business core while developing skills in accounting, marketing, and organizational leadership.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in purchasing, store management, sales, and other areas of retail. They are prepared to supervise retail operations at every level, from managing staff to creating solutions for compliance, sustainability, and marketing needs.

Retail Management Jobs

• Advertising Sales Representative: Growth: -6.4%, Salary: $61,460
• Business Analyst: Growth: 8.8%, Salary: $101,190
• Compliance Manager: Growth: 4.5%, Salary: $136,550
• Customer Service Manager: Growth: -0.3%, Salary: $66,140
• General Manager (GM): Growth: 4.4%, Salary: $102,950
• Purchasing Manager: Growth: 3.1%, Salary: $139,510
• Restaurant Manager: Growth: 6.4%, Salary: $65,310
• Sales Manager: Growth: 4.7%, Salary: $138,060
• Store Manager: Growth: -5.0%, Salary: $47,320

Faculty and Research

The W. P. Carey School of Business faculty is passionate about innovative research and impact, fostering an environment of global thinking. Faculty accolades include National Academy of Sciences members, renowned journal publications, and speakers at national conferences.

Admission Requirements

• First-year applicants must meet ASU first-year student admission requirements.
• Transfer students are eligible for direct admission if they meet ASU transfer student admission requirements and have a 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA or transfer GPA.
• International students must meet additional requirements.

General Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

First-Year Additional Requirements

First-year applicants who meet the requirements for ASU first-year student admission are eligible for direct admission to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program.

Transfer Additional Requirements

Transfer students applying to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program are eligible for direct admission if they have met the ASU transfer student admission requirements and have a 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA (if they have attended ASU) or a 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA (if they have attended another institution).

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Use the tuition calculator to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Accreditation and Rankings

The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country, with AACSB accreditation. U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect the school's commitment to academics, groundbreaking research, and positive student outcomes.

Rankings

• #2 best online bachelor's in business programs
• #3 best online master’s in business programs (excluding MBA)
• #3 best online general management MBA programs
• Top 5 best online business analytics MBA programs

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