Business Administration (BA)

Program Overview

Earning a regionally accredited online Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Aurora University can boost your salary potential and prepare you for roles in a wide range of industries. You’ll develop widely applicable knowledge and skills in a flexible and convenient online program designed for busy, working adults who have life experience in business. Graduates of this program hold management positions in fields such as manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and government enterprises.

Instructors in this program use freely available open education resources (OER) in place of traditional textbooks when possible, helping to lower the total cost of earning your online business degree. AU Online also accepts transfer credits for this program, so your previously earned credit can help you complete your bachelor’s degree faster.

Curriculum Overview

Aurora University’s online Bachelor of Business Administration degree provides you with a broad overview of topics, including accounting, finance, organizational behavior, human resources, marketing, and international business. Get ready to pursue advanced career opportunities by enhancing your business acumen and problem-solving skills. Each course is taught by faculty members who have real-world experience in the course topic.

Students will have the unique opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations through an optional internship. In addition to offering placement support, you’ll be paired with a faculty mentor in your field who will provide feedback on various internship-related assignments. Rest assured, you can complete your internship locally as well as at your current place of work, assuming it meets the program director’s requirements.

Skills Gained in the Online Business Degree

Complete 120 credit hours led by expert faculty members to earn Aurora University’s online Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Apply lessons learned in class during an optional internship, and graduate ready to launch your career with new skills and expertise in:

• Accounting
• Business innovation
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Marketing
• Problem solving
• Research
• Strategy and planning

Why Choose Aurora?

At Aurora University, you’ll learn from practitioner-based faculty members who are focused on teaching an industry-aligned curriculum. Our online programs are designed for working professionals and built with maximum flexibility in mind, so you’ll have the support you need to balance your studies with your busy schedule. Imagine what you can accomplish at a university that offers:

• A full suite of Career Services and Resources.
• A student-first educational experience.
• Programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
• The personal attention and support you expect from a small college.

Looking for more information about careers in business? Here are a couple of articles that might interest you. We have many great articles and guides on our resource pages.

• A Guide to Types of Market Structures
• Optimism vs. Realism: How to Strike a Balance to Make Better Business Decisions