Business Management (BA)

Program Overview

Learn to lead strategically in a wide range of organizational contexts with Aurora University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. This career-focused business management online degree is designed to give you a broad understanding of essential principles in human resources, marketing, operations, and more.

As a student, you will gain specialized management knowledge and expertise to make data-driven decisions that improve business outcomes. Online classes for the business management degree are taught by expert faculty who bring relevant industry knowledge to the online classroom.

Instructors in this program use freely available open educational resources (OER) in place of traditional textbooks when possible, helping to lower the total cost of earning your degree.

Because this program is delivered in a flexible online format, you can complete your studies from anywhere while maintaining your current work and personal commitments. Gain skills to succeed as a valued and effective leader in your field and earn your BA in Business Management in as little as two years with AU Online.

Curriculum Overview

The business management degree online program combines rigorous academics with real-world experience to prepare you for professional success. After completing the core online business and management courses, you will choose between two areas of specialization: human resource management or nonprofit management. These concentration opportunities will empower you to tailor your degree to your career aspirations and help you gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Curriculum highlights include:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Effective professional communication
• Entrepreneurship and innovation management
• Facilities and operations management
• Financial management
• Human resource management
• Marketing communication management
• Data-driven decisions

Skills Gained in the Business Management Online Degree

Complete 120 credit hours led by expert faculty members to earn your online BA in Business Management from Aurora University. Your online business and management courses will prepare you to lead in a range of industries with new skills and expertise in:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human resources
• Innovation
• Management
• Marketing
• Organizational change
• Problem solving
• Strategic leadership

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.

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