To build a successful career in business, you need to start with a solid foundation. As one of Southern New Hampshire University's most popular programs, the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration program focuses on developing these fundamental skills to help students become successful entrepreneurial thinkers and decision-makers. From interpersonal skills to strategic problem solving and operational principles, this program gives students the tools they'll need to succeed in a wide variety of fast-paced business environments. Earning your bachelor's in business administration can also open a variety of doors in your career. With 14 unique concentrations, you can tailor your degree to the industry you plan on entering upon graduating. Each concentration provides the unique skills, principles, and career-focused expertise that a given industry looks for in its potential employees.

Learn how to:

- Develop business management approaches and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams

- Problem-solve by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices

- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions

- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data

- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences

The curriculum for our online business degrees prepares SNHU graduates for the workforce as do our career services, learning resources, and support services. SNHU's programs offer a variety of courses that provide you with a well-rounded foundation, in some cases featuring experiential learning opportunities like simulations and internships. You'll learn from expert faculty, such as Jessica Rogers, Ph.D., senior associate dean of business programs at SNHU. Leveraging experience in operations, management, sales, and marketing, Rogers also serves as an editorial board member of The Journal of Education for Business. But even with her accomplished career, few moments hold a candle to seeing her students succeed.

"SNHU instructors really love our disciplines and want to share our passions with students," said Rogers, who's affectionately known by learners as Dr. J. "Inspiring. Mentoring. Cheerleading. I love all that and want students to take that grit and evolve."

You can tailor your program to work for you, too. Choose the general BS in Business Administration to gain a broad understanding of business and management principles, or opt for a concentration to specialize in your skillset. The decision to select a concentration was an important one for Bambi Dixon '19. As someone who worked in healthcare, she knew a business degree with a concentration in healthcare administration would help her reach her long-term goals.

"I took a hard look at my 5, 10, and 15-year plan to figure out where I wanted to be in my career, then discussed with my academic advisor which program or concentration would best align with my career goals," she said. "I've been working in healthcare my entire adult life, it was an easy choice."

By tailoring a degree to fit her passion, Dixon developed knowledge and skills she could apply to any number of jobs.

"The [online BS in Business Administration program] was challenging and taught me a plethora of knowledge that can be applied in many business settings," Dixon said. "The courses that focused on my concentration were easily relatable because they were directly correlated to my chosen career field." Before long, doors started to open. "I was offered a leadership position six months prior to my graduation from the program within my current organization," she said. "It was a great promotion that I was qualified for because of the education I received at SNHU."

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)