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Online Business Administration Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Drexel University’s online BS in Business Administration (BSBA) focuses on helping you build a strong, well-rounded foundational knowledge of the business world, perfect for students who want to graduate with a degree that opens doors throughout the field.
What is a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree?
The online BS in Business Administration degree provides students with a foundational knowledge of business practices and operation. The online Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree offered by LeBow College of Business is a degree completion program with distinguished accreditation by AACSB International - the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
The online business administration program provides a broad business education that introduces students to all functional areas of business, building quantitative knowledge and developing an understanding of skills essential to today’s global organizations. The Business Administration curriculum includes a wide array of courses designed to teach students to think and communicate ideas effectively, and to understand the economic, social and legal systems in which business operates.
What is the difference between a BSBA and a BBA?
While both a bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA) and a bachelor of business administration (BBA) are undergraduate degrees that prepare you for the business world, there are a few key differences between the two. A BBA takes a broad look at business education, with the curriculum covering topics from marketing to finance to entrepreneurship, while making sure that you have a solid grasp of business fundamentals. A BSBA, on the other hand, tends to focus more on math and analytical skills while still helping you build a business foundation. As a rule of thumb, BBA programs tend to be more specialized and focused on business-specific courses, and BSBA programs put more of an emphasis on math and science courses. Learn more about the differences between a BSBA and a BBA.
What Specialties Does Drexel’s Online BSBA Offer?
The online business administration degree offered by LeBow College of Business is a degree completion program with distinguished accreditation by AACSB International - the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. You can earn your BSBA with a major in General Business or, for those looking for a more specialized curriculum, with a major in Marketing.
- General Business
You’ll get a broad business education designed to familiarize you with the business world at large, preparing you for careers across the business spectrum - Marketing
The marketing major gives you a business foundation with a focus on skills like customer analytics and product management you’ll need as a marketing professional
Online Bachelor of Business Administration Program Details
- Courses are taught by the same on-campus faculty who are among the world's most highly-respected business educators
- The curriculum introduces students to all functional areas of business, the quantitative aspects of decision making and the behavioral factors common to all organizational structures
- The highly-interactive online format is designed to challenge and engage students while remaining convenient for working professionals
What Kind of Jobs Can You Get with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration?
Earning a degree in business administration shows potential employers that you have mastered the wide array of skills professionals need to succeed in a fast-paced and competitive workplace. And with the job outlook for many careers in the field growing at a faster than average rate, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics, now is the time to pursue your dream career.
Job titles for graduates with a BS in Business Administration include:
- Business Analyst
- Commercial Loan Officer
- Sales Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Financial Manager
- Market Research Analyst
What Salary Will I Earn in Business Administration?
Professionals with a degree in business administration will be prepared with the skills needed to earn a competitive salary in the workforce, with compensation depending on experience, level of education and the industry in which they work.
Job Title
Average Base Pay*
Business Analyst
$103,150
Commercial Loan Officer
$82,250
Sales Manager
$123,400
Human Resources Manager
$96,100
Financial Manager
$116,650
Market Research Analyst
$87,900
*Data from WANTED Analytics occupational search
Related Programs
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Courses
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
You can transfer up to 120 quarter credits (equivalent to 80 semester credits) from any accredited institution of higher learning as long as the grade is a C or better and was earned within the past 10 years.
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III | 3.0 |
| MATH 171 | Introduction to Analysis A | 3.0 |
| MATH 172 | Introduction to Analysis B | 3.0 |
| MATH 173 | Introduction to Analysis C | 3.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| COM 270 | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| English Literature Elective (ENGL 200 - 399) | 3.0 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3.0 | |
| History Elective | 4.0 | |
| Science Courses (Select 2) | 6.0 | |
| BIO 161 | General Biology I | |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | |
| General Education Electives | 21.0 | |
| Select seven general education electives, with a minimum of one course in each of the following three categories. Take the remaining 12.0 credits from any of the topics listed under Additional General Education Electives. | ||
| Society and Culture | ||
| Communication, English, Fine Arts, International Area Studies, Language or Philosophy | 3.0 | |
| Social Science | ||
| Anthropology, History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology | 3.0 | |
| Science | ||
| Computer Science, Information Systems, Science | 3.0 | |
| Additional General Education Electives | ||
| Twelve credits must be earned by taking 4 courses from the following topics: Communication, English, Fine Arts, International Area Studies, Language, Philosophy, Anthropology, History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Science | 12.0 | |
| Business Administration Courses | ||
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| ACCT 116 | Managerial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| BLAW 201 | Business Law I | 4.0 |
| BUSN 111 | Foundations of Business | 4.0 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
| MGMT 260 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 4.0 |
| MGMT 370 | Business Consulting | 4.0 |
| MGMT 450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 4.0 |
| MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
| MKTG 201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 4.0 |
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| ORGB 300 | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| General Business Major |
32.0 | |
| Choose eight courses from five of the following categories: ACCT, ECON, FIN, HRMT, INTB, MGMT, MIS, BLAW, MKTG, OPM and STAT. | ||
| Free Electives | 19.0 | |
| Total Credits | 180.0 | |
View Course Descriptions and the complete curriculum, which includes classes only offered on campus.
Admissions Criteria
- Transfer Students
- A minimum of 24 previous college semester credits (36 quarter credits) with a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of 2.5 or above
- First-Year Students
- Between 0 – 23 previous college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution
- Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Non-Matriculated Option
- Drexel University also offers a non-matriculated option, where you can take courses without being enrolled in a degree-granting program.
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Transfer Students
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- First-Year Students
- Official high school transcripts
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Personal Essay
- Transfer Students
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2021-2022 is $452 per credit. (A 52% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $941 per credit)
Per credit tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year will be charged at $441/quarter credit for the fall 2021 quarter; and $452/quarter credit for the winter, spring, and summer 2022 quarters.
The 52% tuition savings applies only to new students starting in the fall 2021, winter 2022, spring 2022, or fall 2022 terms and cannot be combined with any other tuition benefits available through Drexel University.
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2021-2022 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2021
September 20, 2021
December 4, 2021
December 6, 2021
December 11, 2021
Winter 2022
January 3, 2022
March 12, 2022
March 14, 2022
March 19, 2022
Spring 2022
March 28, 2022
June 4, 2022
June 6, 2022
June 11, 2022
Summer 2022
June 21, 2022
August 29, 2022
August 30, 2022
September 3, 2022
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