Online Business Degrees: BS in Business Administration Build Better Business
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Future Leaders Can Excel with an Online Business Administration Degree from Liberty University
Do you want to get the skills you need to succeed in the business world? Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Data Analysis program can help you master valuable skills that can be applied to both domestic and global marketplaces.
With Liberty’s Bachelor of Business Administration and Data Analysis online, you can learn essential, marketable skills in general business, accounting, finance, and marketing. Our accredited online business administration degree can help you launch a career in almost any industry you choose. Liberty’s BSBA program can also help you improve your leadership, management, and human resource skills, preparing you to make an impact in the modern business world.
A bachelor’s degree in business management can help you launch your career to new heights, pursue your dreams, and compete for rewarding, well-paying job opportunities. The time to pursue a business administration degree online has never been better. At Liberty, we make earning your online business degree as simple as possible.
Our business online degree is offered in 8-week sections with no set login times or required intensives. We understand that you have commitments that don’t go away when you begin a degree program. We designed our online business admin degrees to be flexible and accommodating to your schedule.
Partner with us, gain valuable knowledge, and earn a bachelor business degree online that can help you launch your career to new heights.
What is the difference between Liberty’s online BSBA and other online BBA degrees?
A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree often requires a number of liberal arts courses. The same is true for Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration programs.
Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) focuses on practical skills instead. Our program is designed to provide you with specialized, time-tested training for your industry’s unique needs. With our areas of study, you can learn the most useful and marketable skills for your field.
What Will You Study in Our Business Administration Degree?
Liberty University offers online business degrees with multiple areas of study. These options can help you tailor your degree to match your career goals. Our BS in Business Administration degree features a curriculum with essential learning elements, including online courses in:
- Applying principles of management and marketing strategies
- Developing your small business ideas and starting a business
- Exploring customer support and social media strategies
- Learning how search engine marketing and successful affiliate marketing works
- Studying supply chain management (SCM) and global supply chains
The core of our business administration bachelor’s degree is the same for each area of interest. In your business courses online, you will study financial and managerial principles, financial statement analysis, and legal and ethical concepts for decision makers. You will also study international business, principles of business management, finance principles, and marketing.
In addition, our bachelor’s degree in business administration features specializations in human resource management, strategic business planning, operations management, organizational ethics, economics, and more. Our online business classes offer you a wealth of knowledge that you can use to pursue multiple career opportunities. At Liberty, you are able to choose more than one specialization. That way, if you’re passionate about 2 areas of study, you can pursue them together.
In our online management degree, you can learn from professors with years of real-world experience. This can help you get the training you need to become a standout business professional.
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
Liberty’s 100% online business degree is designed to Train Champions for Christ. At Liberty, our professors teach students how to successfully lead as professionals with grace and integrity. Liberty’s goal is to provide a world-class education with a biblical worldview.
With that goal in mind, we work hard to make sure that our degrees meet high academic standards. Our bachelor of business administration online is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). You can be confident that you will receive a quality business education that also proudly teaches biblical values. This helps Liberty’s graduates stand out as principled, ethical professionals.
Liberty also allows you to transfer up to 75% of an undergraduate degree program, enabling you to earn your degree even faster. You can learn more about transferring previously earned credits by visiting our transfer credit page.
If your goal is to continue into a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, our bachelor’s degree can help prepare you.
Potential Career Opportunities for BSBA Graduates
- Accountant
- Advertising, promotion, and marketing manager
- Auditor
- Logistics analyst
- Public relations manager
- Sales manager
BS in Business Administration Degree Options
At Liberty, we offer a wide variety of specializations under our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis online degree:
Generalized Track (No Specialization)
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – generalized track* pairs a well-rounded business education with increased freedom. You are able to choose numerous free electives. This allows you to create a personalized degree program that fits your various passions.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.
Automotive Dealership Management
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Automotive Dealership Management allows you to study management and ownership. You can learn sales skills that operations managers need to be successful in the dealership industry. This practical business degree online allows you to develop critical knowledge and skills at your own pace.
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Communications
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Communications can help prepare you for a successful career. You can enrich your knowledge and understanding of business communications theory and best business practices through this program. In our BS in Business Administration – Communications, you can gain insight into the consumer mindset. You can also become prepared to serve effectively in the small business environment or global market.
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Data Analytics
Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Data Analytics focuses on the information needs of 21st-century organizations. Our analytics and business degree online is designed to help prepare you for a variety of careers. You can potentially pursue a career in business intelligence, data analysis, quality assurance, and business decision support.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Digital Marketing and Advertising
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Digital Marketing and Advertising can help develop your skills. Dive into areas of market research, digital marketing, and advertising.
This business degree online can help cultivate essential skills. These are critical to understanding the wants and needs of consumers. You can also learn how to attract, convert, and retain those customers through digital platforms.
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Economics
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Economics can help you master principles of micro and macroeconomics that are vital to understanding business. Our online business degree program in economics seeks to provide you with essential tools and skills. These can equip you to pursue roles in both domestic and international marketplaces.
This business management degree online can assist you in learning critical factors that affect the economy. This program includes online degree business management courses that can help you prepare for management positions in any industry.
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Entrepreneurship
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Entrepreneurship can help prepare you to become a successful entrepreneur in the modern business world. This online business administration degree accomplishes this by providing you with the critical skills required to understand the needs and preferences of consumers. This degree can also teach you how to develop product offerings that meet the needs of consumers.
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Finance
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Finance can help you master the financial skills critical for success in the business world. Through this business degree online, you can develop skills applicable to the fields of business, accounting, economics, and marketing. These skills can be utilized in both domestic and international marketplaces.
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Financial Planning
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Financial Planning can help you master financial practices. These are critical for the business world and develop skills applicable to personal financial planning. In this online degree for business administration and financial planning, you can develop foundational knowledge in business. You can establish an understanding of organizational behavior and business for effective human resources, organizational planning, and finance.
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Green and Sustainable Management
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Green and Sustainable Management can help you understand environmental factors and mentor others in the stewardship of the environment. Throughout your online business degree program, you will be taught by professors who strive to give you a better understanding of environmental sustainability from a biblical worldview.
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Healthcare Management
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Healthcare Management can help provide you with business skills. These skills are pertinent and integral to success in the healthcare field. This degree can enrich your understanding of healthcare policies, practices, and ethics through a diverse selection of courses.
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Human Resource Management
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Human Resource Management is designed to prepare you to meet the growing need for human resource experts in today’s workplace. Through this human resources degree online, you can learn about the variety of factors that affect an organization’s professional environment.
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International Business
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – International Business is designed to introduce you to cultural protocols in the international marketplace, international trade and business law, and business negotiation across borders. Through this online business degree, you can develop skills applicable to general business, accounting, finance, and marketing. Courses discuss business in both the domestic and international marketplace.
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Leadership
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Leadership can help equip you with the tools and skills needed to successfully lead in the business world. The program emphasizes nonprofit management and organizational leadership skills essential to both national and global organizations.
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Marketing Analytics
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Marketing Analytics is designed to equip you with knowledge. You will study consumer behavior, market research, survey design, and marketing analysis. In one of our business degrees online, you can learn about the wants and needs of consumers and learn to identify unmet needs and areas for improvement. You can also learn to measure marketing effectiveness and conduct meaningful research. This program can help you prepare to be an asset to a company in the future.
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Music Business
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Music Business is designed to help you understand advanced music management concepts. These concepts include licensing, music agreements, operations, and music marketing. You can create a foundation for a new career or position in the music industry with this business administration degree.
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Project Management
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Project Management can help you develop the skills needed to effectively manage time, clients, and quality. This business degree online can help you become an expert in the business field. Whether you work for a small business or a large corporation, this degree can prepare you.
These courses can help you meet the requirements to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Public Administration
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Public Administration is designed to enrich your understanding of public administration. Our online business degree program accomplishes this by encouraging you to gain knowledge of financial, professional, and administrative issues. These issues are related to the federal, state, and local levels of government and non-profit organizations.
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Real Estate Finance
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Real Estate Finance can help equip you with the market knowledge, negotiation and communication skills, and integrity needed to stand out to your clientele. Our courses focus on leadership, real estate law, finance, and valuation. You can also learn about best practices for investors. That makes this program very useful if you plan to invest in residential or commercial real estate.
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Sales Management and Professional Selling
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Sales Management and Professional Selling is designed to equip you with a working knowledge of consumer behavior, market research, and marketing analysis. Our BS in Business Administration degree begins with a foundation of online business classes. From there, this degree covers specific marketing techniques that are widely applicable. This can help you succeed in selling, retailing, and category management roles.
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Strategic Marketing Management
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Strategic Marketing Management can help equip you with an understanding of various research methods and evidence-based decision-making skills. In this online business administration degree, you can develop your knowledge on a variety of subjects.
You’ll study customer acquisition, consumption, and disposal of products and services. This business degree online can also help you evaluate influences on consumer behavior. These influences include demographics, popular culture, and subcultures.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our Online BSBA Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skills can I develop in this program?
At Liberty University, we don’t just teach business skills – we teach life skills. With an online business management degree from Liberty, you can develop marketable skills that every industry needs, such as:
- Administration and management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Judgment and decision-making
- Logistical reasoning
Is this program distinguished?
Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
Are there resources available to online students?
Students enrolled in our online business administration degree can access a wide variety of resources through Liberty’s research portal.
What can I do with a bachelor’s in business administration?
The skills you learn in Liberty’s business administration degree can help you succeed in almost any industry. You may need business skills to get a foothold in a small business or enter the corporate business world. With our online business management training, there are many possible tracks to choose from. The skills you gain at Liberty can help you stand out to employers.
You can specialize in many areas including communications, marketing, supply chain management, and more. If you have a business idea and need new skills, Liberty’s online bachelor’s degree in business can help you get started. Here are some examples of career paths that may open up if you earn a bachelor’s in business management:
- Accounting – You can help businesses and people handle taxes, regulations, and financial management.
- Advertising – A business is no good to anyone if no one knows about it! Help companies get their brand recognized.
- Automotive dealership business and management – Build a successful business in an exciting and profitable industry.
- Human resource management – Help employers and employees work together to build a more successful future.
- Public relations – Customer satisfaction can make or break a business. Learn how to build a relationship with your customer base.
- Sales management – Everywhere someone needs to sell a product or service. This specialization can help you connect businesses to their customers.
What are the advantages of online education?
As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand how to design an online business program that can help you learn new skills and stand out among your peers. There are several advantages to earning an online business education at Liberty
The flexibility our online business programs offer is a major plus, especially if you already have a busy schedule. Our degrees are offered 100% online in 8-week courses with no set login times and no required intensives. At Liberty, you can pursue your degree while remaining committed to your job, family, and community.
Another advantage to online education is that you can take your studies with you wherever you go. If you have to travel for work or need to take a few days off of work, your studies can come with you. You can earn your business degree online at Liberty from anywhere in the world.
Is getting a business degree online worth it?
Yes, we believe a business degree online at Liberty is worth it. You’ll study under experienced teachers and learn principles from a biblical worldview. A bachelor’s degree in business can potentially help you:
- Boost your earning potential
- Make career connections
- Learn new skills
- Stand out in job applicant pools.
Our award-winning online learning platform has helped thousands of business students reach their career goals. Our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library services allow you to access thousands of scholarly publications as you conduct meaningful research.
Our professors are dedicated to your success. You’ll also be able to make career connections by interacting with your classmates and professors every week. If you have a question about a course subject, need prayer, or would like clarification on an assignment, our professors are available. In addition, our dedicated team of online academic advisors can help you register for courses that fit your schedule.
You expect nothing but the best in your educational pursuits. At Liberty, we don’t shortchange you when you choose to study online — we empower you.
What is the best online college for a business degree?
While many online colleges offer business degrees online, we believe Liberty stands out.
Liberty’s School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). We are among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation. When you choose Liberty for your online business degree, you choose a university of uncompromised excellence.
In addition, the classes of your degree will be taught by industry experts with years of experience in business. When you choose Liberty for your online business degree, you don’t just choose an accredited business program. You choose a degree that is taught by brilliant business minds who are passionate about your success.
We also believe that our biblical emphasis can help you stand out as an ethical professional. At Liberty, we don’t just view business as a way to make a living — we view business as a way for believers to glorify God. Each of your business courses at Liberty will be taught from a biblical worldview. That way, you won’t just learn about how to succeed in business — you’ll learn about why business matters.
Does business management require math?
Our online bachelor of business management degree requires probability and statistics as a prerequisite to several core business courses.
We offer several optional prerequisite courses that you can use to prepare for statistics. We also offer an optional exam that allows you to assess your math skills. Depending on your score, you can possibly test out of a few prerequisites.
For information on program requirements, check out our degree completion plans or contact academic advising.
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