Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $340

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $10,200

Total cost with fees: $40,800

General Education Courses (39 Credit Hours) 

Course	Credit Hours
ENGL 1001: English Composition	3
ENGL 1002: English Composition II	3
General Education Fine Arts	3
General Education Humanities	6
CMST 1061: Communication Fundamentals or CMST 2060: Public Speaking	3
MATH 1021: College Algebra	3
MATH 2011: General Statistics	3
General Education Natural Science	9
General Education Social Science	6

Foundation Requirements (18 Credit Hours) 

Course	Credit Hours
ACCT 2001: Financial Accounting	3
BUSN 1001: Introduction to Business	3
CMIS 1150: Personal Productivity Using IT Tools	3
ECON 2010: Principles of Macroeconomics	3
MGMT 3200: Principles of Management	3
MKTG 3401: Principles of Marketing	3

Major Requirements (27 Credit Hours) 

Course	Credit Hours
ACCT 2101: Managerial Accounting	3
BLAW 3201: Business Law I	3
CMIS 2100: Fundamentals of Information Systems	3
ECON 2020: Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON 3035: Money and Banking	3
FINC 3715: Business Finance	3
MGMT 3211: Business and Society	3
MGMT 4420: Multinational Management	3
MGMT 4830: Business Policy	3

Business Administration Concentration Requirements  

• Students in the Business Administration concentration must take 24 hours of 3000/4000-level courses from the following list of disciplines:
  • Accounting (ACCT)
  • Business (BUSN)
  • Business Law (BLAW)
  • Computer Information Systems (CMIS)
  • Economics (ECON)
  • Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
  • Finance (FINC)
  • Management (MGMT)
  • Marketing (MKTG)

Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements (24 Credit Hours - choose from the following below) 

Course	Credit Hours
ENTR 3001: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship	3
ENTR 4001: Entrepreneurship Project	3
MGMT 3320: Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 4113: Small Business Management	3
MKTG 3411: Consumer Analysis and Behavior	3
MKTG 3430: Advertising	3
MKTG 4423: Sales Management	3
MKTG 4451: Marketing Management	3

Agribusiness Concentration Requirements (24 Credit Hours - choose from the following below) 

Course	Credit Hours
BUSN 3503: Natural Resource Economics, Agricultural Policy, and Trade	3
MKTG 4203: Agricultural Commodity Marketing and Risk Management	3
FINC 4403: Agricultural Finance	3
MGMT 4730: Agricultural Business Planning and Management	3
Business Electives (3000/4000 level)	12

Additional Requirements (12 Credit Hours) 

Course	Credit Hours
ENGL 2002: Professional Writing	3
MATH 1431: Calculus of Business Economics Application	3
Free Electives	6

Note: Course substitutions will be considered. There are often multiple ways to complete degree requirements. 

For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:

• Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation
• Not be required to take more than one developmental course
• Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0
• Meet one of the following:
  • Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
  • Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0

 

Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:

• Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
• Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
• Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
• If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution

• Advertising executive
• Human resources specialist
• City manager
• Commercial loan officer
• Sales manager
• Accountant
• Market research assistant
• Project manager
• Start-up leader
• Business consultant
• Research and development manager
• Nonprofit fundraiser
• Recruiter
• Finance manager
• Real estate broker
• Marketing manager 
• Farm business manager
• Sustainable agriculture consultant
• Agricultural compliance officer
• Agricultural market analyst 

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). 

Students who graduate with an online business administration degree will gain the knowledge and experience to improve business operations in a wide range of fields.

Skill Learned in this program include:

• How to use accounting data to make smart business decisions
• Key phases of how businesses are structured and operate
• Core economic concepts and how government affects the economy
• Essential management skills—like planning, leading, and organizing—across global and local settings
• How banks and financial institutions influence business and the economy
• The impact of for-profit businesses on society 
• Recognize and analyze ethical problems and choose and defend resolutions for practical situations in accounting, management, and marketing.
• Conceptualize a complex issue into a coherent written statement and oral presentation.
• Evaluate the financial position of organizations through examination of balance sheets, cash flow statements, and corporate budgets.
• Understand the creation of value through the integrated production and distribution of goods, services, and information as they relate to economic, financial, and marketing theory
  and practice.
• Using scientific process, acquire data, develop statistical procedures, and provide interpretative information for decision-making processes throughout the entire organization.
• Recognize the group and individual dynamics that operate in corporate organizations for the purposes of strategic planning, operations and budgets, and market-driven decisions.
• Recognize the domestic and global environmental variables relative to their impact on organizational decision-making.

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offers 3 options:

General Business Administration

Provides a strong foundation in key business areas, including management, finance, economics, and marketing. Equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to evaluate and improve business practices in a variety of industries. This program combines academic quality with the flexibility to study from anywhere, making it an excellent choice for working professionals and aspiring business leaders.

Topics covered:

• Explore foundational areas like finance, management, and marketing to understand how organizations are structured and operated.
• Learn the methods used in internal decision-making, data gathering, and financial presentation to support effective business evaluation.
• Study macro and micro economic concepts and the operation of commercial banking and central banks, gaining insight into their impact on the economy.
• Understand management functions such as planning, staffing, and control, as well as the broader social roles of businesses and ethical issues in business-society relationships

Entrepreneurship

This concentration is designed to equip students with the tools to launch their own ventures, contribute to innovative businesses, or lead within growing organizations. A key project course will be taught that allows for a deeper dive into the development of a business plan, using the reputable standard “Business Model Canvas” approach to achieve a strong start-up strategy. 

Graduates will be well-positioned to begin careers as a start-up business leader, a business consultant, nonprofit development representative, sales manager, and more in a variety of fields. 

Topics covered:

• How to launch and grow a new business.
• Learn how businesses use financial data to make smart decisions and manage operations. 
• Understand how different parts of a business work together and explore career options in business.
• Explore how markets, money, and government policies impact the economy and daily life.
• Examine how businesses affect and are influenced by society, focusing on real-world issues.
• Learn how to spot opportunities, write a business plan, and start your own business. 

Agribusiness

This concentration within the larger BS degree addresses the demand for professionals skilled in both business and agriculture. The agribusiness sector is growing and evolving, and farms require professionals who can manage complex supply chains, address sustainability challenges, and integrate new technologies in farming practices.

Topics covered:

• Business management and strategic decision-making.
• Financial analysis and budgeting within the agribusiness context.
• Marketing and sales techniques for agricultural products.
• Leadership and team management.
• Supply chain management, logistics, and operations optimization.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking, particularly related to sustainability and agricultural innovation.
• Understanding regulatory, ethical, and environmental considerations in agriculture.
• Effective communication skills in a business setting. 

• Build your resume with a top-ranked degree
• Connect with a global alumni network
• Earn a diploma identical to every on-campus LSUA graduate
• Take advantage of affordable tuition and financial aid options
• Learn from an experienced faculty