Discover One of the Best Online Schools for Business Administration in the Upstate

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is designed for working adults who have career objectives in business administration. It prepares individuals for positions in business – general management, managerial accounting, management of computer information systems, human resources management, project management, industrial and service quality management, and other managerial functions.

Since the BBA degree is the undergraduate version of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, it provides excellent preparation for pursuing the MBA or other graduate degrees in business. Students interested in graduate study should consult with their advisor in planning their schedules so as to include those areas commonly required for admission to graduate programs in business, particularly accounting, finance, and statistics.

At Anderson University, we believe in approaching all we do from a biblical perspective, and this includes integrity in business. Your professors will equip you to make ethical and upright business decisions to ensure you make the most out of your career.

BBA Concentrations

Anderson University's online BBA features a handful of concentrations designed to help you specialize in the specific field of your choice. We offer concentrations in accounting, management, marketing, supply chain management, marketing and professional sales, and project management. 

Accounting

The BBA in Accounting concentration 24 hours of upper-level accounting classes. In these courses, you will learn the generally accepted accounting principles that govern accounting. You will also study subjects such as taxation, auditing, accounting information systems, and inventory planning and control.

Management

Anderson's online BBA Management concentration equips graduates with essential tools to adapt and to lead effectively in a dynamic business environment. Students will learn to help others navigate through turbulent and uncertain times, as well as improve decision-making skills. Dedicated faculty cover topics related to Leadership, Training & Development, Project Management, and Quality Management.

Marketing

The Bachelor of Business Administration online Marketing concentration is a great choice for students who desire to interface with customers and help position organizations for success. Specific areas of study include professional sales, advertising, market research, consumer behavior, negotiation skills, digital and social media marketing, and new product development. Students will also learn how marketing professionals help set the vision of a firm through the establishment of strategic initiatives that improve customer relationships and overall organizational effectiveness.

Supply Chain Management

Our concentration in Supply Chain Management is one of several concentrations from which you can choose when you enter AU's Bachelor of Business Administration program. In addition to coursework in supply chain management you'll become fluent in many aspects of business, including accounting, finance, economics, human resources, marketing statistics, information technology and law.

Marketing and Professional Sales

Our Marketing and Professional Sales concentration is a great choice for students who desire to interface with customers and help position organizations for success. Specific areas of study include professional sales, advertising, market research, consumer behavior, negotiation skills, sales leadership, and relationship-driven professional sales. Students will also learn how marketing professionals help set the vision of a firm through the establishment of strategic initiatives that improve customer relationships and overall organizational effectiveness.

Project Management

The online BBA - Project Management degree is designed for working professionals. The program prepares individuals for positions in business - general management, human resources management, project management, industrial and service quality management, and other managerial functions. The Project Management Concentration is intended to provide students with these key skills and integrate with an existing Business core to create students who are able to take on a variety of project and program management tasks within an organization.