Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Career-focused curriculum emphasizing leadership, analytics, and practical business skills
One of the most affordable undergraduate business programs nationwide
Core coursework in finance, management, and marketing
Accredited
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
Apr 6, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
I have no college credits
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
I have some college credits
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
Tuition
LSUA offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,200
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $40,800
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning. Learn more ›
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
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.
What Will I Learn?
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.
Courses
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
Concentrations
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from LSUA offers three unique concentrations.
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.
Careers
This career-focused program equips students with the practical skills and analytical tools needed to evaluate and improve business practices, lead teams, or launch ventures.
Career Opportunities
- 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
