Develop in-demand skills in marketing, public relations, management, and other areas to stand out for roles with leading employers across the U.S.
At AUM, you’ll learn from expert faculty members who apply real-world experience to provide a practical education. Get started now to earn your Business Administration degree entirely online, with the flexibility to succeed in class and your career.
Online
Modality
As few as 4 years
Duration
120
Credit Hours
$382 per Credit
In-State Tuition
Online
Modality
As few as 4 years
Duration
120
Credit Hours
$382 per Credit
In-State Tuition
Official Degree Name: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - General Business
Ready to begin or advance your business career? With the online bachelor’s in Business Administration program from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), you can gain diverse skills to get on track for in-demand roles with employers in Alabama and beyond.
Online business program with a General Business major
AACSB-accredited College of Business
Ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs1
No ACT or SAT requirements for admission
Get started with no application fee
Gain diverse skills by earning your bachelor’s in Business Administration online from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). You’ll learn from expert faculty who bring real-world experience to each online course — prepare to follow in their footsteps to begin a career in accounting, marketing, strategic management, and beyond.
Our online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program includes a customizable General Business major. Choose from eight business courses offered by AUM’s College of Business, with options in accounting, HR management, and information systems. While completing this four-year program, you can take each course online or select an optional internship to build hands-on experience for your business career.
Note that students must complete the lower-division requirements before attempting the upper-level business core courses. During the semester of transition from lower to upper business core courses, students may enroll in FINA 3610, MKTG 3310, or MNGT 3380 if they have met the prerequisites for those courses and completed their core Mathematics and English composition requirements as part of their AUM general courses.
Prerequisite: Min. grade of C in: INFO 2050 and MATH 1050 or MATH 1120. The introduction and application of elementary statistics to decision making in business and economics, including descriptive statistical measures, probability, probability distributions, and estimation. Duplicate credit will not be allowed for ECST 2740, QMTD 2740, and STAT 2670.
This course introduces the management of information systems. The development, management, control, protection, and maintenance of information systems is covered from both technical and non-technical/user perspective. The strategic impact of technology on the individual, organization and society is examined. This course may not be used to fulfill major degree requirements in the College of Business.
Prerequisite: Min. grade of C in ENGL 1010. Structure and operation of the legal system and its relationship to the modern business environment.
Prerequisite: QMTD 2740. A continuation of Business Statistics I, including analysis of variance, Chi-Square, regression and correlation, and nonparametric methods. Duplicate credit will not be allowed for QMTD 2750 and MATH 3670.
Prerequisite: Min. grade C in: ACCT 2020, ECON 2020, INFO 2050, QMTD 2750, MNGT2410, and BUSN 3060, and MATH 1050, MATH 1120, or MATH 1150. This management course requires students to focus on managing individuals in organizations, specifically focusing on organizational behavior and human resource management. This course will cover the principles for managing the performance of individuals and groups in organizations, along with organizational behavior theory and its application to staffing, training, compensation, and appraisal.
This course will provide students with the tools necessary to effectively communicate in a business environment. Oral and written communication skills will be emphasized along with interpersonal communication skills and professional development. This is a writing intensive class and will be the introductory class to the integrated core business curriculum. Prerequisite: Min. grade of C in both ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020.
Introduces the management information systems concepts from an enterprise-wide perspective by exploring the integration of information systems to support real-time decision making in a global business environment with an emphasis on creating, collecting, and analyzing data in current information systems. Prerequisite: Min. grade of C in: ACCT 2020, ECON 2020, INFO 2050, QMTD 2750, MNGT 2410, BUSN 3060, and MATH 1050, or MATH 1120 or MATH 1150.
Prerequisite: Min. grade C in: ACCT 2020, ECON 2020, INFO 2050, MNGT 2410, QMTD 2750, BUSN 3060, INFO 3070, FINA 3610, MKTG 3310, MNGT 3380, MATH 1050 or MATH 1120 or MATH 1150. Examines the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-production and service rendering organization in a global environment.
Prerequisite: Min. grade of C in: ACCT 2010, ECON 2010, QMTD 2750, and MATH 1120 or MATH 1050 or equivalent. Introduction to financial management emphasizing applications of finance theory. Topics include financial analysis, relationship between risk and rate of return, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting procedures and working capital management.
This class will enable students to demonstrate leadership skills while incorporating key competencies (e.g., ethical decision making, critical thinking skills, and diversity/global competencies as well as practicing oral communication skills) in a simulated environment. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
This capstone course integrates the knowledge gained in the core business curriculum. Students will hone the ability to think about how an organization can gain sustainable competitive advantage by crafting integrated business strategy. Prerequisite: Min. grade of C in: ACCT 2020, ECON 2020, INFO 2050, QMTD 2750, MNGT 2410, BUSN 3000, INFO 3070, FINA 3610, MKTG 3310, MNGT 3380, QMTD 3600, MATH 1050 or MATH 1120 or MATH 1150 or MATH 1610.
Min. grade of C in: ACCT 2020, ECON 2020, INFO 2050, QMTD 2750, MNGT 2410, BUSN 3060, INFO 3070, and MATH 1050, MATH 1120, or MATH 1150. A survey of the field of marketing and its role within an organization. Examines marketing concepts, terms and management. Includes the areas of product development, distribution, promotion and pricing.
Earning a BBA degree online is a sound decision for your career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and finance positions average 49% higher pay than other occupations in Alabama.4 After completing AUM’s online bachelor’s in Business Administration, jobs you can pursue include social media manager, sales manager, and the options featured below. Plus, access online resources from our Career Development Center to prepare to hit the ground running after finishing your degree program.
Human Resources Manager
per year3
Public Relations Manager
per year3
Pursue your bachelor’s degree in Business Administration online with AUM to gain an array of skills that position you for success in numerous business specialties. You can also establish a foundation for continuing your education in an online MBA program.
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2.0 GPA
AUM offers a simple admissions process for the online Business Administration bachelor’s degree program. You can apply anytime— and there is no application fee. We also offer generous transfer credit options, helping eligible students graduate in less time and with lower tuition costs.
AUM offers rolling admissions, so it’s always a great time to apply. If you have questions, request information to connect with our admissions team.
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Auburn University at Montgomery is proud to support the educational goals of military veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, and their families. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, and Military Friendly® ranked us among the Top 10 schools for 2023-2024. Moreover, our Veteran and Military Resource Center offers an array of resources for fostering a smooth admissions process and online student experience.
At AUM, we strive to make your online degree program as affordable as possible, with cost-effective tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. We encourage you to complete your FAFSA® form to determine your financial aid eligibility — the school code for Auburn University at Montgomery is 008310.
At AUM, you’ll feel supported by expert faculty members who bring valuable teaching and professional backgrounds to each online class. Our online instructors have completed extensive training in designing and teaching online courses, further elevating your experience as an online student.
Dr. Foster Roberts is an associate professor of management at Auburn University at Montgomery. Prior to joining this university, he was an assistant professor at Southeast Missouri State University. He has a PhD in Management from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from AUM. Dr. Roberts is experienced in teaching in the areas of strategic analysis, business strategy, business ethics, small business management, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior.
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