Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Boldly Pursue a New Career or Promotion with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
This program is offered on Campus and Online.
You strive for excellence in everything you do, and you’re not afraid to step outside of the box to find new solutions to complex challenges. The business world needs more natural-born leaders like you, with a strong educational background from Post University. Our on campus or online Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration prepares graduates to pursue a variety of job roles in corporate settings, retail, and consumer products businesses, or manufacturing firms. The B.S. in Business Administration degree at Post University will also prepare you for operations roles in a wide array of business settings.
Program Highlights
As a student in our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program, you can gain knowledge in the basic business disciplines of accounting, economics, management, finance, marketing and business law and develop essential communication skills emphasized through writing and presentation requirements in all courses. Career-focused coursework explores decision-making processes, navigates ethical issues in business, and examines the details of business operations.
The curriculum of The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business is based on the same unwavering commitment to business excellence, ethics, and continuous improvement as its namesake, the renowned businessman and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce. His legacy of innovation, creativity, excellence and quality are embodied by our experienced faculty and embraced by organizations around the world.
From teamwork and problem solving to business policy, you’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to navigate organizational success. You’ll learn to successfully connect current practices and methods of business rooted in sound classroom theory to field application. Guided by the modern business landscape, you’ll gain a current perspective on areas such as global business, ethics in business and decision making—particularly as it relates to times of uncertainty. A capstone course will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in your coursework to real-world business scenarios, as well as pursue an internship experience in settings from local banks to multinational corporations.
What Can You Do with a BS in Business Administration
With a strong foundation in areas of real-world impact such as accounting, management, and finance, students can take on roles from business owner to sales account manager across private and government sectors. Graduates can also pursue a Master of Business Administration degree to enhance a current job skillset or target new career opportunities.
Visit the University Catalog >> for Curriculum, Course Descriptions, and Program Outcomes.
Business Administration Concentrations
Take a deep dive into areas of real-world impact such as financial planning, organizational management and business entrepreneurship. Whether you want to specialize in sports management or build a general business management foundation, our business administration concentrations let you focus on relevant skills and knowledge.
General Business Administration
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Entrepreneurship
Finance
This concentration helps students prepare for success in the world of finance – from financial services and analyst positions to careers in corporate finance, insurance and banking. Coursework is specifically designed to prepare students to sit for and take Series 6 and Series 7 FINRA exams.
International Business Administration
Marketing
Sport Management
MBA Track
This concentration provides students an opportunity to take advanced MBA courses at the undergraduate level. This can provide students a pathway to their graduate studies by getting a head start as well as add significant value to graduates as they enter the marketplace.
At Post University, you have options for your education, and we’re committed to being here, at every stage, to guide you to the best track for your career goals. Whether you attend classes at our Connecticut campus or pursue an online bachelor’s degree in business, you can expect personal attention and support to help you succeed at Post University and beyond.
Don’t put your future on hold for another day. Contact us to enroll in our on campus or online bachelor’s in business administration degree program now.
This degree program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
FAQs
What is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree (BSBA) is an interdisciplinary business degree that delivers a pathway for students to a successful and rewarding business career in a variety of industries.
The degree emphasizes coursework from core business areas which include accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, business communications, operations and ethics.
What jobs can I get with a BSBA?
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program, you gain strong foundational skills and preparations in areas of real-world impact such as accounting, economics, management, finance, marketing, and business law.
These foundations prepare you to pursue a variety of job roles in corporate, retail, and consumer businesses, and manufacturing firms, and allow you to take on roles from business owner to sales account manager across private and government sectors.
Job titles can include: accountant, business analyst, data scientist, financial analyst or manager, market risk associate, marketing specialist, risk assurance associate, and many more.
What is a business administration degree good for?
A business administration degree helps you gain a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to navigate organizational success. You’ll gain a current perspective on areas such as global business while delving into the decision-making processes and problem-solving, navigating ethical issues, and solving business policy. Upon completion, you will be able to apply what you’ve learned in your coursework to real-world business scenarios.
What is the best major in business administration?
Many business majors are in high demand and getting a degree in business administration prepares you for a wide range of promising careers. Whether you want to specialize in sports management or build a general business management foundation, concentrations let you focus on relevant skills and knowledge. Concentrations include: general business administration, accounting, computer information systems, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, marketing, sports administration, and an MBA track.
How long is a business administration degree?
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree typically takes four years to complete, with a total of 120 program credits. It is offered on campus, online, evenings, and weekends and is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
To learn more about degree and concentration requirements view the course catalog.
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