Our online business administration degree will help you gain critical business skills and prepare you for a business career but with the flexibility of online courses.

A Bachelor of Science in business administration opens the door to a variety of career options. You’ll learn the foundations of business, then tailor your degree to fit your career ambitions with options in general management, and healthcare management. Working with industry-experienced faculty gives you the edge in our AACSB-accredited online business administration program.

In addition to your online course work, you'll have the opportunity for real-world experience through internship and study-abroad programs. This means you're on a career-ready path from day one.

What You'll Do

As an online business administration major at Southeast, you’ll build skills vital for success in a variety of business disciplines while working alongside faculty with industry experience to become career-ready. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Gain an understanding of the fundamentals in accounting, management, economics, and marketing.
  • Continue working, secure an internship or balance life’s other responsibilities by taking online courses.
  • Count upper level courses towards a master’s degree with the accelerated MBA program.

What Can You Do with a Business Administration Degree?

Business administration graduates work in a wide variety of business and corporate settings, including corporate finance, investment banking, financial and personnel operations, as well as management and marketing roles.

With the flexibility of choosing an area of study relevant to your ambitions, you’ll be prepared to tackle the challenges of the career path you choose.

Career Opportunities

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

Online: Business Administration Degree Map

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Outcomes & Careers

  • $156k

    Marketing Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for marketing managers is $156,580.

  • $113k

    Investment Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for financial and investment analysts is $112,950.

     

  • $259k

    Chief Executive

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Chief Executives is $258,900.


     

Business Administration Curriculum

Degree Map

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

Harrison College of Business & Computing

This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College 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.

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Get Funding for Your Education

Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

Accreditations

  • AACSB Accreditation Logo
  • NIBS Accreditation Logo

Online Learning at Southeast

When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.

Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

Accelerated Master’s Degree

Southeast offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with an MBA sooner.

98% of Harrison College of Business and Computing graduates are employed or enrolled in grad school within a year.

Alumni are employed by

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  • Garmin logo
  • Google logo
  • JPMorgan Chase logo
  • Microsoft logo
  • Mondi logo
  • The Bank of Missouri logo
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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