Business Administration (BA, BS)
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 9,550 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
Lindenwood University offers you the opportunity to earn a bachelor of arts (BA), bachelor of science (BS), or a minor in business administration, and, if you wish, you may customize your business administration degree by adding an emphasis in a particular area of study.
A bachelor of arts in business administration may be earned traditionally (in the classroom) or online. The online degree may be earned by completing all core business courses and the seven elective courses currently offered online. Alternatively, to complete the degree, you may opt to select any seven elective courses from among the online and traditionally offered business elective courses at or above the 3000-level, including no more than one special topics and/or internship course.
Note that if you wish to complete an emphasis area, some emphasis area elective coursework must be completed on campus, as an emphasis requires a minimum of 12 credit hours from within a single business discipline.
The Business Administration (BA, BS) is offered in both traditional and online formats.
Emphasis Areas
- Accounting
- Business Law
- Economics
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Administration
- Sport Management
- Supply Chain Management
Business Administration Faculty at Lindenwood University
The business administration faculty at Lindenwood University is made up of degreed educators and business professionals who know their subjects and have the experience to back up that knowledge. It is knowledge they will pass on to you. Small class sizes and easily accessible faculty ensure that you receive the attention and instructional time you deserve.
Career Opportunities
| 27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
Business administration is an area with demand throughout a variety of areas, both corporate and nonprofit, field with many specialties and paths. You will also be prepared to enter the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Lindenwood University.
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Curriculum
A bachelor of arts in business administration requires 75-77 credit hours and a bachelor of science in business administration requires 82-84 credit hours of business-related courses and electives, plus a general education core. The difference in a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science is that the core of a BA is generally more diverse and a BS is more concentrated in the subject area. Topics of study include principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, finance, management, business law, and more.
An online bachelor of arts in business administration requires 51-53 credit hours of business-related courses and electives, plus a general education core. Topics of study include principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, finance, management, and business law.
Business Administration BA
PCB&E GE and PCB&E Core Coursework
51-53 credit hours of coursework from the following requirements:
- General Education Business Requirements
- Core Business Requirements
Major Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:
- MGMT 36043Principles of Operations Management
Elective Coursework
21 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Courses are selected from any business course at or above the 30000-level, including no more than one special topics and/or internship course. Students pursuing an emphasis area will complete 12 credit hours of elective coursework from within one business discipline.
Business Administration BS
PCB&E GE and PCB&E Core Coursework
51-53 credit hours of coursework from the following requirements:
- General Education Business Requirements
- Core Business Requirements
Major Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:
- MGMT 36043 Principles of Operations Management
Elective Coursework
24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Courses are selected from any business course at or above the 30000-level, including no more than one special topics and/or internship course. Students pursuing an emphasis area will complete 12 credit hours of elective coursework from within one business discipline.
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