Business Administration

What You Will Learn

Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration program offers a carefully crafted curriculum that includes coursework in accounting, sales, human resources, supply chain management and small business management.

This fully online degree in business will prepare you for a career in finance, sales, business administration, human resources and more. You can further tailor your studies and build you resume by earning a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Certificate in Sales and more. Our dedicated faculty and professors, many of whom are business professionals themselves, bring real-world experience to the classroom as well as connections that can lead to jobs at prominent companies. With our BS in Business Administration degree, you're truly preparing yourself for a successful career path.

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*Based on a student transferring in between 60-90 credits. **Rate effective May 12, 2025. All rates subject to change. Please see Cost and Aid for more information, including rates for Term 4 of the 2024-25 academic year.

Faculty Spotlight

Belinda Wee, Ph.D

Belinda Wee, Ph.D, earned her doctorate degree in education, with a specialization in human resource development, from the University of Minnesota; her master’s degree in human resources and industrial relations from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; and her undergraduate degree in restaurant, hotel and institutional management from Purdue University. Wee earned her Master of Business Administration from Husson University. She joined the Husson University College of Business in the fall of 2012.

Wee has held several high level management positions in various international organizations throughout her career, mainly as a human resource practitioner. While working with a management company which had interests in various hotels in China and Australia, Wee designed training and development modules for implementation at each of the hotels. Her pursuit of a career in the international hospitality sector led her to live and work in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Australia and the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration?

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) gives students a solid academic foundation in core business functions like general business administration, accounting, finance, project management, information technology, human resources, marketing, international business, logistics and organizational behavior. These abilities are broad enough that, upon graduation, opportunities in a wide range of professions may be possible.

Business majors can build critical skill sets such as statistical analysis by studying business theories and understanding effective business practices. Business majors may also obtain experience managing big groups of people and may become skilled at developing professional communications. Employers from a wide range of sectors look for this breadth of abilities in business degree holders.

What Jobs Can You Get With a Business Administration Degree?

A business administration degree equips you to face today's most challenging business issues by providing you with the quantitative knowledge foundation and managerial abilities required to contribute to any organization's bottom line. For example, accountants, administrative services managers, financial analysts, health services managers, HR experts, management analysts, market research analysts and marketing managers are all possible professional paths.

How Long Does It Take To Earn a Business Administration Degree?

At Husson University, the online business administration program provides a Bachelor of Science degree, which historically takes four years to complete. Students at Husson can transfer credits from another accredited school, however. Transferring between 60 and 90 credits can significantly shorten your time to graduation

Is Business Administration Hard?

Business administration is challenging but very doable, especially if you put in the effort and complete your courses. Husson University makes advancing your skills and business understanding more accessible by offering an online program. That means you can attend lectures and do projects all remotely and classwork is available 24 hours a day.

Are Online Business Administration Degrees Worth It?

A degree in business administration sets the basis for success in a variety of professions and sectors. It enables you to concentrate on an area of interest that plays to your strengths while also opening doors to other career and educational prospects. Most importantly, it teaches fundamental business ideas, including leadership, critical thinking and management, all of which are transferable across sectors and disciplines.

This online business degree checks all the boxes for job growth, exceptional income opportunities and skills that give you many options. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an additional 476,200 people will be needed in business and financial activities by 2029. That is a favorable rate of growth. In addition, the BLS states that the national median wage for employees in business and financial operations is $72,250, which is well above average. With a Husson online business administration degree, you'll be equipped for a variety of business positions in sales, marketing, finance, human resources and management.

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