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BSBA in Business Management Online
BSBA
Online
Online
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
Be Fearless. Learn by Leading.
A BSBA in business management online prepares you for a career in business, education, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Learn to lead an organization to its goals with communication, resource management, and problem-solving skills. Working with industry-experienced faculty gives you the edge in our AACSB-accredited program.
In addition to your online coursework, gain experience-driven opportunities through internship and study-abroad programs.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in your bsba in business management online
In the BSBA in business management online program at SEMO, earn to be a manager who is analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive, with strong leadership and communication skills. More specifically, you’ll drive real change:
- Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of 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 BSBA in Business Management online degree?
Online BSBA in business management graduates work in a wide variety of non-profit, government, and corporate settings, including corporate finance, public service, financial and personnel operations, as well as management and marketing roles.
With the flexibility of choosing courses relevant to your ambitions, prepare to tackle the challenges of the career path you choose.
BSBA in business Management Online Career Opportunities
- Administrative Manager
- Operations Manager
- Human Resources Officer
- Management Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Sales Manager
- Business Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Corporate Risk Manager
- Department Manager
- Supply Chain Supervisor
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BSBA in Business Management Outcomes & Careers
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$129k
Operations Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an Operations Manager is $129,330.
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$114k
Management Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Management Analyst is $114,710.
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$126k
Administrative Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an Administrative Manager is approximately $126,030.
Business Management BSBA
As a business management major, you’ll learn principles in leadership, economics, communication, and business statistics. The business management degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Business Administration Core – 30 Hours Required
A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.
- AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
- AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
- BA101 The Business Universe (3)
- BA490 Business Policy & Strategy (3)
- BL255 Business Law (3)
- FI361 Financial Management (3)
- MG301 Principles of Management (3)
- MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
- MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
- AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
- BA550 Global Logistics (3)
- BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
- BL560 International Business Law (3)
- EC580 International Economics (3)
- FI540 International Finance (3)
- HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
- MG560 International Management (3)
- MK560 International Marketing (3)
*International Courses taken to meet Business Administration Core requirements may not be counted on a major.
Support Courses – 27 Hours Required
Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.
- BA252 Business Communication (2)
- BA452 Professionalism (1)
- EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (3)
- MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
- MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3) OR SC155 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Management Major Courses – 36-42 Hour Major – No Minor Required
(Cannot double count elective choices in more than one option.)
- MG356 Foundations of Human Resource Management (3)
- MG362 Management Skills (3)
- MG470 Leadership in Management (3)
- MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
Choose 3 hours:
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
- PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
- SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
- SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
Real World Experience – Choose one option:
- Participate in a departmentally approved international academic program
- Complete a departmentally approved internship
- Chair review of individual real-world experience
Business Management Option
Choose 3 hours – Analytics Requirement*:
- AC330 Accounting Analytics & Information Systems (3)
- EC351 Econometrics (3)
- FA315 Retail Buying (3)
- HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
- HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
- HA586 Healthcare Strategy & Marketing (3)
- MG548 Project Management (3)
- MK345 Introduction to Business Research (3)
- QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
- QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)
*If selected as an elective, cannot also count for the international course requirement for the BSBA degree.
Management Studies Track
Choose 18 hours:*
- BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
- BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
- ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- ER531 Creative Problem Solving in Business (3)
- MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts & Practice (3)
- MG426 Managing & Developing Talent (3)
- MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
- MG473 Internship in Management (3)
- MG493 Independent Study in Management (3)
- MG548 Project Management (3)
- MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
- MG562 Organization Theory & Design (3)
- QM558 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- BL560 International Business Law (3)
- EC561 Managerial Economics (3)
- MG456 Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
- MG548 Project Management (3)
- MK344 Consumer Behavior (3)
- MK346 Distribution Management (3)
- MK555 Internet Marketing (3)
- QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in a major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- BA101 (3)
- MA116 or MA123 (3)
- MI001 (0)
- MI101 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- EN140 (3)
- SC105 or SC155 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA
Second Year
Fall Semester (17 Hours)
- AC221 (3)
- BA252 (2)
- EC215 (3)
- Statistics (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AC222 (3)
- BL255 (3)
- EC225 (3)
- MG301 (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA
Third Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- BA452 (1)
- MG362 (3)
- MI375 (3)
- MK301 (3)
- Track Course (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- FI361 (3)
- MG356 (3)
- MG470 (3)
- Track Course (3)
- Track Course (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (14 Hours)
- Analytics Course (3)
- International Course (3)
- Track Course (3)
- Track Course (3)
- General Education (2)
Spring Semester (12 Hours)
- BA490 (3)
- Track Course (3)
- Track Course (3)
- Real World Experience (0)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA
A minimum 2.25 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BSBA degree.
What will it cost?
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.
Alumni are employed by
98% of Harrison College of Business and Computing graduates are employed or enrolled in grad school within a year.
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Accreditations
Online Learning at SEMO
When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at SEMO takes the same reputable college courses taught by SEMO faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. SEMO's Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive team will provide the expertise and support you need, so you're landing your dream job.
Accelerated Master’s Degree
SEMO 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.
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Online Management Degree FAQ's
An online Business Management degree offers the flexibility to earn your bachelor's degree while preparing for leadership roles across a wide range of industries. Explore answers to common questions about program length, career opportunities, coursework, and the cost of earning your degree online.
The time it takes to earn an online Business Management degree depends on your previous college credit and whether you attend full or part time. Many students can complete the program in about four years, while transfer students or those with prior credits may finish sooner.
An online Business Management degree prepares you for careers in nearly every industry, making it an excellent option for career changers!
Graduates can pursue roles such as operations manager, project manager, business analyst, sales manager, human resources specialist, account manager, management trainee, and small business owner, applying leadership and business skills in a variety of professional settings.
You'll build a strong foundation in business while developing practical leadership skills. Coursework typically includes management, marketing, finance, accounting, business law, organizational behavior, strategic planning, project management, and business communication, preparing you to lead teams and solve complex business challenges.
The cost of an online Business Management degree varies based on factors such as residency, transfer credits, financial aid, and scholarships. Estimate what your online business management degree cost is at SEMO with our true cost calculator.
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