Bachelor - Business: Administration

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The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration program helps prepare students for administrative and management careers in business fields. You can learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration program here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration program at University of Phoenix focuses on the development of management and decision-making skills. Administration courses provide instruction in techniques and strategies for accounting, critical thinking and decision-making, finance, business law, management, marketing, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and technology. The coursework focuses on operations management, project management, economics, accounting, finance, and strategic management. The program is offered online and at some University of Phoenix campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have an interest in many areas of business, such as accounting, finance, operations and management. You could have previously attended courses designed to develop management, strategic and communication skills. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

A total of 120 semester-credits (124 for Kansas residents) must be completed in order to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a concentration in Administration. The program consists of general education and electives courses, business foundation courses and 15 credit hours in the concentration area. Courses are taken in the sequence in which they appear below.

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Business foundation courses

  • GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
  • BCOM 275: Business Communications and Critical Thinking
  • BIS 220: Introduction to Computer Applications and Systems
  • MGT 230: Management Theory and Practice
  • ACC 290: Principles of Accounting I
  • ACC 291: Principles of Accounting II
  • RES 351: Business Research
  • ETH 316: Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • MGT 311: Organization Development
  • ECO 365: Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 372: Principles of Macroeconomics
  • LAW 421: Contemporary Business Law
  • FIN 370: Finance for Business
  • MKT 421: Marketing
  • QNT 351: Quantitative Analysis for Business
  • BUS 475: Integrated Business Topics

Administration courses

  • ACC 400: Accounting for Decision Making
  • MGT 448: Global Business Strategies
  • BSB/A Concentration Electives
    • ACC 340: Accounting Information Systems I
    • BSA 375: Fundamentals of Business Systems Development
    • EBUS 405: E-Business technologies
    • ISCOM 472: Lean Enterprise
    • MKT 441: Marketing Research

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

While the Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration program at University of Phoenix is designed to prepare you for an administrative or management position, You could choose to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Concentration areas available with the MBA program include:

  • Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Project Management
  • Marketing
  • Technology Management
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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees: Associate of Arts in Foundations of Business, Associate of Arts in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Business Administration, and Doctor of Management.
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