BS in Business Administration – Communications Enhance Leadership and Communication Skills
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Advance Your Career with an Online Business Communications Degree
Strong communication skills are necessary to succeed in any career – especially within the ever-growing field of business. Companies across all industries need professionals who understand how to handle finances and business operations and communicate well in speech and writing with management, colleagues, and the public.
With Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Data Analysis – Communications, you can enhance your communication, business, and leadership skills and prepare for success in the competitive business industry. By enriching your knowledge of communication strategies and business practices, our program can give you a leg up in the professional world.
Are you interested in a rewarding, fast-paced career that lets you bring people together and lead your company to success? If so, a business communications degree is a great next step to take in your academic journey. Our BSBA program will give you insight into the consumer mindset as you become an expert in time management, teamwork, research, organization, and critical thinking.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online BSBA in Communications Program?
Our BSBA classes are taught by faculty who have years of experience in the business industry. Drawing on what they have learned in their own careers, they can foster your professional development and equip you with tools that will help you stand out to employers. With their guidance, you can prepare for an exciting career in a wide variety of fields, including marketing, public relations, or human resources.
At Liberty, our goal is to help you achieve your academic goals in a way that fits your schedule and lifestyle. That’s why we’ve designed our business communications degree to be completely online. With this format, you can pursue a higher education without putting your life on hold. You can able to complete your classes while still investing in your family, job, and community.
What sets Liberty apart from other schools that offer business degrees? We won’t just teach you on-the-job skills and help you prepare for a future job – we can also help you grow spiritually and equip you to live out your faith in the workplace. We are dedicated to Training Champions for Christ, so your business classes will be taught from a biblical worldview. That way, you can learn how to integrate biblical principles with industry best practices.
Liberty’s online BSBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This credential demonstrates our commitment to teaching excellence and to offering an education that prepares you for the real world. With an accredited business administration degree from Liberty, you can be confident in your knowledge and skills as you enter the competitive business industry.
What Will You Study in Our BS in Communications Degree Program?
Our BSBA in Communications teaches both fundamental business skills and strategies for effective communication. Your business classes will cover a wide range of topics like financial accounting, business law, corporate finance, organizational ethics, and human resource management. Under the guidance of our seasoned faculty, you can prepare to serve as an ethical industry leader in small business environments, corporate arenas, or the global market.
For the online communications cognate, you’ll take several courses that can enhance your verbal and written communication skills. For instance, in our media writing class, you will practice basic storytelling techniques and learn how to reach your target audience through strong written copy. You will also explore the fundamentals of modern mass communication and how to use digital communication to create targeted messaging, persuade audiences, and establish positive relationships with consumers.
After completing this degree, you can have a working knowledge of how to write news stories, produce copy for broadcast, and create an advertising package. You can also receive valuable experience in carrying out marketing campaigns via the web and social media. With the skills you can gain in Liberty’s BSBA program, you can expand your career opportunities and lead with excellence in the business field.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Advertising and public relations
- Business marketing
- Communications management
- Consulting
- Corporate communications
- Event management
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
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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.
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Admission Information for Our BSBA in Communications
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
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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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 service 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.
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