Business – Business Administration (BA)

Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in business administration online equips you for diverse roles in today's modern economy. You'll gain expertise in leadership, financial management, forecasting demand and more. With a strong focus on general management skills, this degree prepares you to launch your career across various industries.

Quick facts
Next start date: 01/12/2026
Total classes: 41
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Online business administration courses

Courses provide a strong foundation in business fundamentals while preparing you for strategic leadership. You’ll study a broad range of topics, including developing long-term strategies, managing inventory and more. The curriculum is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of business operations, culminating in a capstone project that challenges you to apply your skills from a managerial viewpoint.

BUS 384: Business Operations and Planning

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MGT 411: Leading Organizations

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WPC 470: Business Administration Capstone

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MGT 300: Principles of Management and Leadership

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The jobs this business administration degree prepares you for

Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the public or private sector, including management, human resources, marketing and more. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:

Management Analysts

Growth: 8.8%
Salary: $101,190

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Growth: -0.3%
Salary: $66,140

Training and Development Managers

Growth: 5.8%
Salary: $127,090

General and Operations Managers

Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $102,950

Human Resources Managers

Growth: 5.0%
Salary: $140,030

Administrative Services Managers

Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $108,390

Procurement Clerks

Growth: -8.7%
Salary: $48,510

Purchasing Managers

Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $139,510

Sales Managers

Growth: 4.7%
Salary: $138,060

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Growth: -5.0%
Salary: $47,320