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: 07/02/2025
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: 9.7%
Salary: $95,290

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Growth: -5.2%
Salary: $61,370

Training and Development Managers

Growth: 6.5%
Salary: $120,000

General and Operations Managers

Growth: 4.2%
Salary: $98,100

Human Resources Managers

Growth: 5.2%
Salary: $130,000

Administrative Services Managers

Growth: 5.6%
Salary: $103,330

Procurement Clerks

Growth: -7.6%
Salary: $45,240

Purchasing Managers

Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $131,350

Sales Managers

Growth: 4.0%
Salary: $130,600

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Growth: -6.7%
Salary: $45,250