Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Build Business Skills. Choose Your Direction. Move Your Career Forward.
Business is changing—driven by new technologies, evolving markets, changing workforce expectations, and increasingly complex decisions. Organizations need professionals who understand how the different parts of a business work together and can turn information into action.
Waldorf University's online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration provides a broad foundation across management, accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, information systems, business law, operations, and organizational strategy.
Choose from seven concentrations to align your degree with your interests and career goals while developing versatile business knowledge that can be applied across industries.
A Business Degree Designed for What's Next
Waldorf University's online BS in Business Administration is designed for students who want a practical, well-rounded business education with the flexibility to continue working and managing other responsibilities while earning their degree.
The curriculum develops knowledge across the major functions of business while giving students the opportunity to focus their studies through a concentration.
Program Highlights
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100% online
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120-credit bachelor's degree
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Broad-based business curriculum
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Seven concentration options
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Flexible online learning
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11 online term start dates per year
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Transfer-friendly pathways
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$345 per credit hour
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Up to 75% of the bachelor's degree may be completed through transfer credit based on a personalized evaluation
Why Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration?
Business skills are needed across industries and organizations of every size.
A bachelor's degree in business administration provides exposure to the different functions that influence organizational performance—from finance and marketing to people, technology, operations, and strategy.
Students can develop analytical, communication, leadership, and decision-making capabilities while learning how different areas of an organization work together.
Students may pursue the degree to:
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Prepare for business and professional career opportunities
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Build qualifications for advancement into supervisory and management roles
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Develop skills that can be applied across industries and business functions
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Strengthen business decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
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Add specialized knowledge through a concentration
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Complete a bachelor's degree after earning community college or other transfer credits
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Prepare for future graduate study, including an MBA
Business Skills for a Changing Workplace
Technology is changing how organizations operate, but employers continue to need professionals who can analyze information, work with people, understand business operations, use technology effectively, and adapt as organizations change.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 942,500 openings each year, on average, across business and financial occupations from 2024 through 2034. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 also shows that employers continue to place significant importance on both human and technology-related capabilities.
What Employers and the Workforce Are Telling Us
Business & Workforce Trend |
Why It Matters |
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942,500 projected openings annually in business and financial occupations |
Business knowledge can support opportunities across a wide range of professional functions and industries |
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69% of employers identify analytical thinking as a core workforce skill |
Professionals increasingly need to evaluate information, solve problems, and make informed decisions |
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61% identify leadership and social influence as a core skill |
Working with and influencing people remains important even as technology changes how organizations operate |
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51% identify technological literacy as a core skill |
Today's business professionals need to understand and work effectively in increasingly technology-enabled organizations |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook; World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025.
Finish What You Started
Your Credits Deserve a Clear Path Forward
If you've already completed college coursework, starting over shouldn't be the plan.
Through the Waldorf Transfer Advantage, students can receive a personalized evaluation of previous community college coursework and may be able to complete up to 75% of their bachelor's degree through eligible transfer credit.
For a 120-credit bachelor's degree, that means eligible students may be able to transfer as many as 90 credits toward degree completion.
Make Your Previous Credits—and Your Education Investment—Count
At $345 per credit hour, Waldorf's online undergraduate tuition is designed to provide an accessible path to a private university education. For transfer students, applying eligible previous coursework toward the degree can also reduce the number of credits—and overall tuition—needed to finish.
The Value of Completing Your Bachelor's Degree
For students who already hold an associate degree or have completed college coursework, finishing a bachelor's degree can represent more than earning another credential.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that in 2024, full-time wage and salary workers age 25 and older whose highest level of education was a bachelor's degree had median weekly earnings of $1,543, compared with $1,099 for workers with an associate degree. Bachelor's degree holders also experienced a lower unemployment rate—2.5% compared with 2.8% for associate degree holders.
Education alone does not determine an individual's career or earnings, but completing a bachelor's degree can expand the range of positions for which a candidate meets typical educational requirements.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Education Pays 2024.
Transfer With Greater Clarity
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Fast, free transfer evaluation
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Up to 75% of your bachelor's degree through eligible transfer credit
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Dedicated transfer advisors
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Personalized evaluation of your previous coursework
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Flexible online pathway designed for working adults
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Clearer path from an associate degree to bachelor's completion
Business Administration is also one of Waldorf's designated Pathways Program majors, with pre-designed transfer routes intended to maximize applicable credit and reduce time to completion.
Students entering through an eligible pathway may be able to complete their bachelor's degree in approximately 18–24 months, depending on credits previously earned and accepted toward the program.
Ready to see how your credits transfer? Let's make them count.
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The Waldorf Difference
The Power of AND
You shouldn't have to choose between earning your bachelor's degree and the responsibilities you already have.
Waldorf's online BS in Business Administration combines a broad business education AND the flexibility to keep moving forward in the rest of your life.
Build Your Future AND Keep Your Life Moving
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Earn your bachelor's degree AND continue building your career
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Study online AND be there for your family
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Develop broad business knowledge AND specialize in an area that interests you
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Bring previous college credit with you AND move closer to graduation
YOUR LIFE CONTINUES. YOUR EDUCATION DOES TOO.
Choose a Business Concentration That Fits Your Goals
A strong business foundation can lead in many directions. Waldorf's BS in Business Administration allows students to select from seven concentrations to develop additional knowledge aligned with their interests and career goals.
Communications
Combine business knowledge with communication skills that can support organizational messaging, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and other communication-intensive business functions.
Finance
Develop additional knowledge of financial concepts, decision-making, investments, and the financial forces that influence organizations.
Health Care Management
Explore business and management principles within the complex health care environment, including issues affecting health care organizations, operations, and leadership.
Explore Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
Develop knowledge related to recruiting, staffing, employee development, compensation, workplace relationships, and managing people within organizations.
Explore Human Resource Management
Management
Strengthen your understanding of leadership, organizational decision-making, operations, and the responsibilities involved in managing people and organizations.
Project Management
Explore the planning, coordination, budgeting, and organizational skills involved in moving projects and initiatives from concept through completion.
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Explore the intersection of business, organizations, and human behavior while developing greater insight into motivation, workplace performance, and organizational effectiveness.
Explore Industrial Organizational Psychology
Who Should Consider This Program?
Waldorf University's online BS in Business Administration may be a good fit for students who want a versatile business degree that can support multiple career directions rather than preparing for only one narrowly defined occupation.
It may be particularly relevant for:
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Community college graduates ready to complete a bachelor's degree
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Students with previous college credit who want to return and finish
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Working adults seeking career advancement
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Active-duty service members, veterans, and military-affiliated students seeking a flexible online business degree
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Professionals preparing for supervisory or management responsibilities
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Students interested in business but still deciding which area they want to pursue
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Professionals who want to add formal business education to their existing experience
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Students who may eventually pursue an MBA or other graduate degree
This program is available online only.
Available Concentrations
- Communications
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Project Management
- Industrial Organizational Psychology
B.A./B.S. Degree Requirements
- Completion of the core curriculum and the curriculum for the major, totaling 120 credits
- A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
- 2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf
- Minimum of 36 upper-division credit hours
Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum
Business decisions rarely involve just one area of an organization. Waldorf's BS in Business Administration builds knowledge across management, accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, information systems, business law, operations, ethics, and strategy—helping students understand how the different functions of a business work together.
The 120-credit degree includes 60 credits of business major requirements and 60 credits of core requirements. Students complete foundational business coursework and professional electives, with concentration coursework available to develop additional expertise in an area aligned with their interests and goals.
Explore the curriculum by selecting any course below to view its description.
| Prefix | Number | Course | Credit Hours |
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| Major Required--Group A | 36 | ||
| BUS | 2010 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| BUS | 3651 | Leadership | 3 |
| BUS | 3201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS | 2201 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
| BUS | 3210 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS | 3551 | Information Systems Management | 3 |
| BUS | 4951 | Business Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| BUS | 3352 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS | 3620 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS | 3451 | Organizational Theory & Behavior | 3 |
| BUS | 4426 | International Management | 3 |
| BUS | 4751 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| Professional Electives--Group B* | 24 | ||
| BUS | 2026 | Organizational Communications | 3 |
| BUS | 3826 | Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS | 4126 | Project Planning | 3 |
| BUS | 4601 | Recruitment and Staffing | 3 |
| BUS | 4851 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| ECO | 2501 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS | 3301 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS | 3211 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Major Requirements Total | 60 | ||
| Core Requirements Total | 60 | ||
| Grand Total: | 120 | ||
*For the remaining 24 credits of Professional Electives, please select from any Business (BUS), Organizational Leadership (ORG), or Economics (ECO) course offered at Waldorf, provided the courses are not already used to satisfy other program requirements. The concertation options listed may also be used toward elective credits.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree Requirements
Students must complete the core curriculum and requirements for the Business Administration major for a total of 120 credits.
Degree requirements include:
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Completion of the core curriculum and major curriculum totaling 120 credits
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A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, when applicable, concentration coursework
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A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for coursework completed at Waldorf
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At least 36 upper-division credit hours
Transfer students receive a personalized evaluation to determine how previously completed coursework may apply toward Waldorf degree requirements.
For complete admission, transfer, and degree requirements, request information or speak with a Waldorf admissions representative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waldorf University's BS in Business Administration fully online?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is available 100% online, allowing students to complete coursework while continuing to manage work, family, and other responsibilities.
How many credits are required for the BS in Business Administration?
The degree requires 120 total credit hours, including 60 credits of business major requirements and 60 credits of core requirements.
How long does it take to earn the degree?
The estimated completion time is four years for a full-time student beginning the bachelor's program without transfer credit. Students who transfer eligible previous college coursework may be able to complete the program sooner. Actual completion time depends on accepted transfer credits, course load, and individual degree requirements.
Can I transfer community college credits into the Business Administration program?
Yes. Waldorf provides personalized transfer evaluations, and up to 75% of a bachelor's degree may be completed through eligible transfer credit based on the evaluation of previous community college coursework.
Because the BS in Business Administration requires 120 credits, eligible students may be able to apply as many as 90 transfer credits toward the degree.
I already have an associate degree. How long could it take me to finish my bachelor's?
The answer depends on how your previous coursework applies to your Waldorf degree requirements. Waldorf's Pathways Program provides pre-designed routes from associate degrees into selected bachelor's programs, including Business Administration. Depending on credits earned and accepted, students using these pathways may be able to finish in approximately 18–24 months.
A personalized transfer evaluation provides the clearest picture of your remaining requirements.
What concentrations are available?
Students may choose from seven concentrations:
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Communications
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Finance
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Health Care Management
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Human Resource Management
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Management
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Project Management
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Industrial Organizational Psychology
Do I have to choose a concentration?
The current program provides multiple concentration options as well as professional electives. An admissions or academic representative can help you determine the curriculum path that best fits your academic and career goals.
What will I study in a Business Administration degree?
Students study multiple areas of business, including accounting, finance, marketing, leadership, human resources, information systems, business law, organizational behavior, operations, international management, ethics, and business strategy.
Is Waldorf's online Business Administration degree a good fit for military-affiliated students?
Waldorf serves a substantial community of military-affiliated students and offers flexible online programs designed to accommodate students balancing education with work, service, family, and other responsibilities. Military training and prior college coursework may also be evaluated for applicable transfer credit. Students should speak with a Waldorf representative to understand how their individual military experience, education benefits, and previous credits may apply.
What can you do with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration?
Business administration graduates can pursue opportunities across many business functions and industries. Depending on experience, concentration, and other qualifications, potential areas include management, operations, human resources, marketing, finance, project coordination, sales, business development, and other business and professional functions.
What is the difference between Business Administration and Management?
Business administration generally provides broader exposure to multiple business functions—including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, technology, operations, and management. Management focuses more specifically on leading people, teams, and organizational operations.
Waldorf students interested in developing additional management expertise can select Management as a concentration within the broader BS in Business Administration.
Is a Business Administration degree useful if I don't know exactly what area of business I want to pursue?
It can be. The broad curriculum allows students to develop knowledge across multiple business functions before or while developing additional expertise through a concentration. This can be valuable for students who want career flexibility or whose goals may evolve over time.
Can this degree prepare me for an MBA?
A bachelor's degree is a foundational requirement for admission to MBA programs. Waldorf's BS in Business Administration also provides undergraduate study across many of the disciplines students encounter at a more advanced level in graduate business education, including accounting, finance, marketing, management, information systems, and organizational strategy.
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Build broad business knowledge, choose a concentration aligned with your goals, and make the college credit you've already earned part of a clearer path toward bachelor's completion.