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At a Glance

$495

Cost per Credit

120

Credit Hours

100%

Online

2-4 years

Program Length

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, BA/BS

Program Overview

At a Glance

$495

Cost per Credit

120

Credit Hours

100%

Online

2-4 years

Program Length

Why Study Business Administration?

Take your aspirations for business leadership to the next level with the online bachelor’s business administration degree program from Lindenwood University. The online business administration degree program covers the essentials of business, including key areas such as finance, marketing, accounting, and management. Take advantage of a choice of emphasis tracks that let you channel your expertise toward your interests – in your learning and your real-world business leadership path. Accelerate your business administration degree – earn your BA or BS in as little as two years!  

What You'll Learn

This online master’s degree in business administration develops business fundamentals, including finance, marketing, sales, HR, and project management, strengthened through a business leadership acumen in key areas such as analytical thinking, strategic planning, and advanced communications. Some of the course topics that help students prepare for entry or advancement in careers in business administration include:

  • Operations Management
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Policy
  • Business Analytics

Career Outlook

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Essential Skills & Insights

Coursework in this business administration bachelor degree online program covers the following:

  • Leadership. Cultivate your foundational approach to business leadership in a number of operational aspects.
  • Business Management. Develop a well-rounded business oversight acumen across key areas such as marketing, finance, sales, and more.
  • Strategic Planning. Build out expertise in creating effective organizational planning models that boosts business performance and outlook.
  • Innovative Thinking. Learn to elevate business solutions through innovative conceptualization and implementation.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), sales managers can earn an average salary of $135,160 per year. A background in business leadership is valued in a number of other career paths, including General Manager, HR Specialist, Project Manager, Budget Analyst, Benefits Analysis Specialist, and Procurement Specialist.

Tuition Details

The cost per credit hour for this bachelor’s degree in marketing online program is $495. Besides being ranked ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree. 

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Admissions Requirements

For admission to your online bachelor’s program, you will need to submit the following documents:  

  • Online Application 
  • Official Transcripts 
    All colleges and universities previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, you will need to submit your official high school transcript. 

If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required: 

  • Résumé 
  • Letter of intent/personal statement 
    (1–2 page document indicating your interest in the program and Lindenwood)
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TRANSFER CREDITS

Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 90 credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 30 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!

Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.

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Curriculum Overview

The BA and BS in Business Administration programs at Lindenwood University offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to help you build a strong foundation in business principles and practices. With the guidance of experienced faculty, you can develop essential skills in management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, to prepare for diverse career opportunities in the dynamic world of business. 

Core Coursework – 33 Credit Hours

Code Title Credits
ACCT 21010 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
ACCT 21011 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
FIN 32000 Principles of Finance 3
MGMT 16025 Introduction to Business and Free Enterprise 3
MGMT 24000 Introduction to Information Systems 3
MGMT 26032 Principles of Management 3
MGMT 26061 Business Law I 3
MGMT 36000 Principles of International Business 3
MGMT 36033 Business Analytics I 3
MGMT 46082 Management Policy 3
MRKT 35010 Principles of Marketing 3

Human Resource Functions Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Code Title Credits
HRM 36510 Human Resource Management 3
MGMT 36050 Organizational Behavior 3

Social Sciences Coursework – 6 Credit Hours

Code Title Credits
ECON 23020 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 23030 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

Communications Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Code Title Credits
COM 10200 Public Debate 3
COM 10500 Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking 3
COM 11000 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 23000 Business Communications 3
SW 20000 Intercultural Communication 3

Business Administration Emphasis Areas

General

Not everyone is looking for a specific business emphasis, sometimes they are searching for a more generalized business education, and we can help. The online accelerated business administration degree program from Lindenwood University is designed to help you prepare for success throughout the world of business. Learn the fundamentals of running today’s modern business. This BBA degree program is also offered in a traditional online format.

Accounting

With a bachelor of business administration in accounting, you don’t have to decide between a business administration vs accounting degree path. You can develop your expertise in accounting fundamentals enhanced by topics across business. This BBA accounting program can equip you to serve in roles such as accountant, auditor or financial analyst. As a bachelor of business administration in accounting graduate you can have an impact on general business or accounting, or a specialized career focus, including internal audits, financial planning and more.

Finance

The BBA in finance major prepares you to guide financial outlook in a number of sectors, including corporate, private and public finance. An online bachelor’s degree in finance can position you to play a vital role safeguarding financial well-being for individuals and companies—from financial planning to analytics and more. This bachelor of business administration in finance helps you build a strong foundation in finance principles amplified by an exploration of business fundamentals. Finance course studies examine banks and other financial institutions and markets, along with investments and financial planning.

Health Management

Learn to take the lead in a number of healthcare-driven settings while you gain expertise in business management examining business law, management, marketing, HRM, international business and operations management with a bachelor’s in health care management focus. The bachelor’s health administration degree program offers a fundamental overview of the health care system, including medical and health services, public health, health insurance and more. This healthcare management online degree program can equip graduates to serve as leaders across the health care field–from health care department or facility administration to oversight of entire health care systems.

Human Resource Management

Prepare to make an impact on your organization’s workforce through a BBA human resource management degree. This HR management degree online program covers the essentials of human resources management—from employee benefits and compensation to training and development. When you pursue a (BS or BA) bachelor’s degree in human resource management, you may earn an emphasis in human resource management by completing 12 of your 21 credit hours of elective coursework in this particular area. You can take classes in labor relations, talent management, and more. A bachelor’s degree in human resource management can position graduates for an HR manager career path, among a number of other management roles.

Management

Gain the tools you need to manage all aspects of business operations and develop an advanced understanding of business law, management, marketing, HRM, international business and operations management through this BBA management degree. The bachelor of business administration in management focus prepares graduates for many facets of oversight in business environments—from project management to strategic planning. Online bachelor’s degree in business management coursework builds expertise in business management essentials, exploring course topics such as business analytics, small business and entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, supply chain management and more.

Marketing

The BBA marketing degree program explores marketing insights and principles through a business lens . An online business marketing degree can prepare you for careers across business, marketing or a blend of both. The online business marketing degree program cover the essentials of both disciplines, including business and marketing course studies that develop your approach to core concepts—from marketing strategies to marketing research. As a graduate of BBA marketing track, you’ll be equipped to establish or amplify the connection between products and services, or overall brands, and target audiences.

Sport Management

Those interested in the business management side of sporting can gain foundational expertise in oversight of sport teams, individual athletes, sport brands and sporting event management through the business administration bachelor’s degree in sport management track. The sport management online degree program offers an exploration of key areas of the sporting industry, including the business infrastructure of sports organizations and sport markets. Students pursuing a BA or BS in business administration can pursue a sport business major track and earn an emphasis in sport management by completing SPMGT 57040 (three credit hours) along with an additional 12 credit hours of elective coursework in sport management.

Supply Chain Management

Learn to successfully navigate challenges and drive solutions within logistics in areas such as inventory management, procurement and forecasting through a business lens through an online supply chain management degree. This bachelor’s in business administration (BBA) supply chain management program can give you the essential skills and knowledge in operations management and logistics you need to pursue your place in supply chain oversight. As a supply chain management major you’ll cover pillar concepts and applications within key facets of the organizational supply chain lifecycle, such as warehouse management, transportation and distribution and more. Build you your management approach and prepare to lead logistical operations solutions for companies.

Career Opportunities

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Marketing Manager

Lead the development of marketing campaigns to maximize sales and brand awareness for all types of businesses.

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Human Resources Specialist

Manage employee recruitment, relations, benefits, and training programs to ensure a positive work environment and legal compliance.

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Financial Analyst

Assess financial data to help businesses and individuals make informed investment decisions to ensure long-term financial health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a business administration degree?

A business administration degree offers a broad education in business, in key areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, accounting, and sales, along with focuses in communication, analytical and strategic thinking, and leadership.  

What can you do with a business administration degree?

Those with a business administration background can add value to a number of areas, from HR to project management to executive leadership to international business and much more. With its broad foundation of focuses, this degree can also be a steppingstone to a graduate degree in a related field, including HR, marketing, project management, and more.  

Is a business management degree the right choice for me?

If you aspire to organizational management or leadership, or advancing your career in business, earning your online business administration degree might be the right move for you! The Lindenwood business degree program offers concentrations in human resources, sport management, accounting, finance, and more. 

How do I prepare for a business administration degree?

Understanding what is involved in the study of business administration is a vital preparation for pursuing your degree so, if possible, take a look at the curriculum and consider any concentration options these undergraduate business programs might have to offer. That’s good advice whether for online programs, as well. Online students are also well advised to plan ahead to ensure they have the time and support needed to successfully complete their online bachelor’s programs. 

Is an online business degree respected?

Yes, with so many professionals completing their education online, an online business administration degree holds the same weight as an in-person degree. Not to mention with academic roots going back to 1832, Lindenwood offers a robust tradition of high-caliber education to back up its online presence.  

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