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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Gain in-demand skills that will prepare you to solve real-life business problems and lead teams with confidence. This degree is the perfect foundation to pursue a master's degree or advance your current career.

Apply By:
March 21, 2024
Classes Start:
April 11, 2024
No Live Lectures
120 Credits
Less than two and a half years
Pay as You Go ($140 per course assessment)

Overview

Explore critical business concepts and prepare for your future career with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Explore in-depth the specialized fields of accounting, management, marketing, economics, and finance. This degree is the solid foundation you need to build your career or continue to graduate studies.

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What you’ll learn

Gain valuable skills to advance your career: 

Analyze business problems and opportunities
Understand core business functions
Implement business decisions and theories
Develop leadership and management skills
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Admission Requirements

Anyone who has graduated high school, is proficient in English and is 16 years of age or older can study online at UoPeople.

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Curriculum / Courses

The curriculum for the Bachelor’s in Business Administration has been specifically crafted to enhance a student's knowledge of business and provide the perfect foundation to continue with an advanced degree. Students will learn how to analyze business problems and propose real world solutions, understand key business functions and implement important decisions. Our curriculum is based on a strong industry foundation and has been developed by top notch academic leadership to help students succeed.

  • 24 general education credits
  • 60 core credits
  • 36 elective credits
Note: Regarding the General Education Requirements, each of the sections can be fulfilled by any course that is closely related to the discipline. While the 36 credits required for the Elective section can be fulfilled by summing courses from any discipline.

Specialize Your Degree

Gain the specialized skills you need to get the job you want. Showcase your expertise in a specific field with a certificate and stand out in a highly competitive job market. Consider polishing off your degree with any of the Business Administration Certificates below.

Certificate in Finance
Certificate in Marketing
Certificate in Strategy
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Accounting

Careers

Where will a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration take you? Your degree will help prepare you for a job as a:

Administrative Supervisor
Operations Manager
Senior Marketing Manager
Management Analyst

As a UoPeople student, you’re never on your own—our Career Service Center provides resume feedback, networking tips, interview techniques and more.

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No tuition or enrollment fees

$60 application fee

$140 ASSESSMENT FEE PER COURSE

IN TOTAL AROUND $5,660 FOR THE DEGREE

Paying for school

UoPeople does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. You’ll never have to pay fees for courses upfront. We charge only a $60 application fee, and a $140 assessment fee at the end of each course. This is a huge savings compared to U.S. public universities who charge on average $37,396 for a bachelor's degree. Over the course of your studies at UoPeople, you can expect to pay a total of only $5,660—less if you have credits to transfer in! Our mission is to make it possible for everyone to afford a degree; if you can’t afford these fees scholarships and grants may be available.

Flexibility

Concerned about managing your studies while you work or juggle family life? Don’t be! Over half of our students are successfully studying while working, raising families, or both. You can too! UoPeople is proud to be the world’s most flexible option for earning a high-quality, accredited, 100% online degree. Learn more about how our programs are specially designed to work for you
Asynchronous Learning
Accessible Technology
Transfer Credits

Common Questions Students Are Asking Us

Questions regarding our academic programs offered at UoPeople

Absolutely! UoPeople has students from over 200 countries and territories.

University of the People is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. 

Absolutely! Classes at UoPeople are small and highly qualified instructors are available to answer students’ questions and offer support. Additionally, each student is connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who remains with them until graduation. Program Advisors act as the students’ personal support system throughout their studies. The Program Advisor will answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.

Asynchronous learning allows you to learn on your own schedule. You will have access via the UoPeople Online Campus to assignments, lectures, and other learning materials. There are no live lectures or set class times at UoPeople.  

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