Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Online
Learn to make smart leadership decisions when you build your interpersonal, technical and analytical skills with this versatile degree.
Enrollment for our accelerated online business programs is open. Get started today!
Program Overview
Get on the track to management with the general BSBA
$479
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Program Transfer Credits
120
Credit Hours
Broaden your knowledge in the functional areas of modern business while strengthening your analysis and communication skills with an online BS in Business Administration program from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. You will delve into business principles and concepts including relationship building and strategic thinking, and course work will empower you to make decisions based on quantitative data and understanding ethical and global issues affecting commerce and the wider economy.
Become part of our student-centered community and build networking relationships with our expert professors. This AACSB-accredited program will empower you to balance work and your personal life while you prepare for a career in any industry.
In this online program, you will learn to:
- Successfully operate in dynamic and diverse business environments
- Interact effectively in professional environments
- Apply analytical thinking to systematically solve business problems
- Develop a holistic view of the business environment
- Successfully operate in dynamic and diverse business environments
- Interact effectively in professional environments
- Apply analytical thinking to systematically solve business problems
- Develop a holistic view of the business environment
Career opportunities:
- Office Manager
- Franchise Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
- Office Manager
- Franchise Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.
Tuition
Fit the affordable BSBA – General tuition into your budget
Tuition for the BS in Business Administration online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$479*
Per Credit Hour
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Upcoming general BSBA dates and deadlines
The BS in Business Administration program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/19/24 | 10/2/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/17/24 | 12/13/24 |
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Follow these steps to apply for the BSBA – General
- Complete the online bachelor's degree program application
- $40 application fee
- Official transcripts from all previously attended and current colleges
Admission to the BSBA – General online program is based on a variety of factors including previous work in other undergraduate programs.
Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for direct entry into the School of Business provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in course work at the accredited school(s) previously attended.
The successful completion of College Algebra is strongly recommended.
Pathways for students with less than 30 credit hours
Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours must meet different transfer admission criteria. Please see additional policy requirements and contact the School of Business at [email protected].
Progression
Once students have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, MATH 120, ACS 101, ECON 111, ECON 112 and CMIS 108 with at least a grade of C or higher in each course and have an SIUE GPA 2.25 or higher, they will be classified as a Business Administration (BSBA) major with a specialization.
Retention
Students who fail to maintain at least a 2.25 cumulative SIUE GPA will be placed on School of Business probation. Students will be notified when they are not meeting the cumulative GPA retention standard and will be informed of the timeframe allowed to improve their GPA. Students who do not meet retention requirements for two consecutive terms will be removed from the School of Business.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
Courses
What you’ll study during this accessible program
The BSBA – General online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including 45 credit hours of business administration major courses. Additionally, students may also have to complete other general education and/or elective course requirements to achieve graduation requirements.
Required to choose four business electives from this list:
Also available online:
See our other online undergraduate degree programs.
