The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program prepares students for management roles in a variety of organizations while also innovating for the future of business with coursework like inclusive leadership. Gain a solid foundation in core business concepts while customizing your bachelor’s business degree with a certificate in analytics, entrepreneurship, or other areas. The good news is, you’ll take one, 5-week long course at a time with this program, so you can work it into your busy life.
Save time and money on your bachelor's degree with eligible transfer credits.
Your work, life, and school experiences may give you a head start on your degree.
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Courses
The Bachelor of Science in Business curriculum follows a required course of studies in business courses, along with a sequence of general studies courses. You can then customize your program with elective credits and earn a certificate in a specialized area of business study.
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You’ll need 120 credits (3 credits per course) to complete this Bachelor of Science in Business. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University's Prior Learning Assessment.
The core courses of the business program span a spectrum of critical skills for a business career. You’ll develop business communication abilities while honing leadership and business analytics skills. Develop financial and management core competencies and gain insight into the latest marketing tactics for the current business environment.
With your business degree you’ll have the flexibility to choose from select specialized areas of business ranging from human resources management to foundations in leadership. You can earn a certificate with elective credits and complete your degree with a specialization in a related field.
Your business career requires a diverse set of skills. That’s why our Bachelor of Business degree offers general education soft skills that help you prepare for a dynamic business environment including teamwork and collaboration, writing, critical thinking and more.
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Business. If you’re working toward a master’s degree in business, you can complete the first three graduate level MBA courses while you are still in the program through the MBA Pathway option.
Business certificates help you pursue specialized education goals. Many business certificates align with skillsets employers want. Many certificates can be applied toward business degree requirements.
Select a business certificate for specific skills you want to develop as you earn your Bachelor of Science in Business.
Choose a business analytics certificate to learn how interpret data and turn it into effective decision-making for an organization. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Business Analytics
Select a project management certificate to develop the skills you need to organize and execute major initiatives for a business. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Project Management
Decide on a general management certificate to prepare to take the lead in a department or organization. Your general management skills and foundational knowledge help you in a variety of business settings. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in General Management
Start your operations management certificate to learn skills necessary to enhance the efficiency of a business. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Operations Management
Learn to launch a small business with a certificate designed around your entrepreneurial spirit. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Complete the certificate that helps organizations find the right people — and keep them. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Human Resource Management
Learn the skills to take on a leadership role with this certificate and develop methods and strategies for enhancing efficiency in management. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Leadership & Management
Choose a certificate in marketing to develop the skills that focus on building brands for a business. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Certificate in Marketing
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
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Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward your bachelor’s degree in business.
Save time and money when you transfer eligible credits toward your bachelor's in business.
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Cost per credit
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$398
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$1,194
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Total program length in credits
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120
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Length of course in weeks
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5
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on June 13, 2024
[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
Eligible students saved:
$11,000 & 1 year
Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.
Eligible students saved:
$11,000 & 1 year
Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.
Careers & Outcomes
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
When you earn your online bachelor’s in business degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
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A BSB can prepare you to be a:
5% growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management careers is projected to be as fast as average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Starting your business degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
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Student Experience
Work toward your business degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes for your business degree and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team and resources available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Meet other business students while you study. Join the University of Phoenix Chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society or the Society for Human Resource Management.
Industry Spotlight
Business environments have changed drastically over the past 25 years due to increased globalization, diversity, social presence, customer relationship management, and operational and supply chain workflows.
Today’s business leaders need to understand how to effectively communicate and lead an increasingly diverse group of employees from a variety of generational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. Business strategies also need to take the global economy into consideration so they can adapt quickly and respond to evolving market conditions and consumer needs.
The Bachelor of Science in Business provides the knowledge and skills that prepare you for career pathways that innovate, strategize, and lead entrepreneurial ventures within this competitive marketplace.
The business faculty at University of Phoenix focus on developing more sophisticated leadership methods that build on intercultural awareness and inclusion. Using real-world scenarios, the faculty provide benchmarks that help you understand business strategy with diversity in mind. Whether you are launching a small business startup or joining a Fortune 500, you can gain the confidence of future-ready leadership skills for your business career.
Faculty Spotlight
Your educational success is a top priority for our business deans and faculty members. Their experience and hands-on perspective in the classroom will help you bridge the gap between academics and business industry knowledge. Our instructors bring an average of 28+ years of real-world business experience to the classroom.
Lead Faculty Area Chair, College of Business and Information Technology
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology
Accreditation
Programmatic Accreditation
Our BSB has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the student achievement report (PDF) for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree prepares you with the technical aspects of running a business, such as processes, efficiency and operations.
Check out our business degrees.
A Bachelor of Science in Business graduate has potential for a wide array of careers in business, including General Manager and Operations Manager. Our BSB degree program also allows you to customize your degree with certificate options that can enhance your career goals without extending the time it takes to graduate.
Learn more about business degrees.
Choose a business bachelor’s degree in Business Administration to prepare for the technical aspects of running a business, such as processes, efficiency and operations. A business bachelor’s in Management prepares you to become a better business manager by helping you improve productivity, efficiency and communication in a business setting.
You can customize your business bachelor’s degree by choosing from a variety of business certificates designed to help you prepare for opportunities within your preferred area of business.
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