Business Administration (Online BS)
Program Credit Hours
120 credits
Course Length
7 weeks per course
Program Format
Online
Cost per credit hour
$450
* Total Cost (cost per credit hour x total credit hours) is provided to aid in program comparison only. All stated financial information is subject to change. Total Cost does not include fees, book or material costs.
Make a difference in the marketplace.
At SWU, our business administration degree helps graduates become effective, capable workers or business owners who recognize their greater purpose in life. Our core courses and concentrations will equip you with essential skills while also focusing on the role of Christian ethics in business.
Whether you plan to start a business or work in a larger organization, our caring faculty will help you uncover and pursue your calling.
Businesses aren’t just important to the economy—they’re also tools for achieving Christ’s mission. How will you lead and serve through a business administration degree?
Concentrations
The Economics concentration will prepare you to work in a finance department or another quantitative business area. You’ll engage with advanced subjects in both economics and finance so that you will better understand the numerical aspect of businesses.
This concentration is available to on-campus students; most courses are online.
The General Business concentration introduces additional coursework that you can customize to fit your needs and career goals.
The Human Resources management concentration will prepare you to work in a business’s human resources division. The concentration is aligned with the SHRM Certified Professional credential and will prepare you to pass the certification exam.
This concentration is available to on-campus students; most courses are online.
The Management concentration will prepare you to serve in a managerial role. This path covers topics relevant to future managers, including human resources, project management, and international concerns.
The Marketing concentration prepares you to work in the marketing field or within the marketing department of a business. You’ll engage with relevant subject areas, including marketing research and global marketing.
This concentration is available to on-campus students; most courses are online.
The Supply Chain Management concentration is for you if you’re interested in working in supply chain or logistics. Businesses need to optimize production and transport materials efficiently—and you’ll be able to help them do so. In this concentration, you’ll learn how to combine quantitative methods to ensure business functions efficiently.
This concentration is available to on-campus students; most courses are online.
“Being a student at SWU really helped prepare me to think critically and know how to solve problems.”Isaac Clary - 2021 Business Administration Graduate, 2024 MBA Graduate
Graduate study:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Financial Planning (MS)
- Master of Science in Management (MS)
Careers paths:
- Business operations manager
- Event planner
- Financial manager
- High school teacher (business courses)
- Human resource specialist
- Manager or supervisor
- Small business owner
Graduates of the Business Administration program will be able to:
- Build positive connections and communicate effectively in business both orally and in writing.
- Collaborate with others, lead teams, and participate in teams in pursuit of shared goals.
- Confidently discuss the impact corporate social responsibility has on both business and society.
- Model business ethics based on Christian principles and enact leadership skills grounded in servant leadership.
- Identify and solve business problems using critical thinking skills, analytical tools, and technology.
Additional Program Information
- Submission of a completed application
- An official high school transcript if transferring fewer than 15 credit hours from accredited colleges or universities. Minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Home school students must provide evidence of membership in an approved home school association and provide an official transcript with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; otherwise, applicant must submit GED scores.
- Transfer students who have attended other colleges or universities must provide official transcripts from each school attended. Students must have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college work attempted.
- Submission of all military transcripts, if applicable.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers can do this evaluation, and National Association of Credential Evaluation Services provides a list of approved agencies. From the NACES list, Southern Wesleyan recommends using World Education Services or Josef Silny.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet the official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or demonstrate equivalent evidence of proficiency in English, such as an overall band score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS test.
- Satisfactory interview with a designated committee or academic division, if required.
Learn more about transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities.
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Commencement ceremonies are held on SWU’s campus twice a year in May and December. Online graduates who complete their degree program of study at the conclusion of the summer semester will have their degrees conferred at the December graduation. Letters of completion are available to graduates who wish to confirm to their employers that they have completed their degree program upon request through the Office of Academic Records ( ). We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
