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Business Administration and Management (Online)
Alvernia University's online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management prepares students for a variety of entry-level and mid-level management opportunities in small, mid-sized, and large organizations in industry, government, and service-oriented fields. Faculty with practical business experience share offer insights into the changing global business world. The program’s online format gives students flexibility to study on their own time.
This program is also available in a hybrid format with courses primarily offered fully online and some evening courses via Zoom or on campus.
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- Program Length:
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2.00 or 4.00 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Tuition:
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$675 Per Credit
- Study Format:
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Online
- Credit Hours:
- 123
Career Outlook
Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the range of jobs available with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management is projected to grow up to 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations.
High-Earnings Potential
The median annual wage in the range of jobs available with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management was $106,470 in May 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Options
- Small-business owner
- Nonprofit management
- Management opportunities in industry, government, and service-oriented fields
- Management analyst
- Management consultant
- Management specialist
Program Overview
- Application Instructions
For admission into Alvernia’s online Business Administration and Management degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. To apply:- Speak to an enrollment counselor
- Complete an application
- Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent.*
- Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
- Submit a copy of DD214 from military (if applicable)
*This requirement may be waived if an official college transcript is provided to validate completion of 15 credits or more from an accredited school.
- Financing Your Education
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Topics of Study
- Fundamental accounting principles and usage of accounting data
- Traditional functions of management, such as motivational techniques, quality issues, diversity and globalization
- Basic functions and concepts of marketing, including research and consumer behavior
- Human resources in an organization’s management, with a focus on human resources planning, talent acquisition and more
- The nature of international business within domestic and foreign environments
- Challenges and opportunities encountered when establishing a small business
- Financial markets and how they facilitate the flow of funds to accommodate various needs within business
- Current developments in business, networking, corporate culture, team building and business etiquette
- Program Accreditation
- Alvernia University’s Business Department programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).
- Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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