Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in General Business Online
The 100% online B.S.B.A. – General program prepares you for professional opportunities in a variety of career paths while you build a strong background in current business management practices.
Now lower tuition to make your undergraduate journey even more affordable! $320 per credit hour with Path to Success Scholarship*
Program Overview
Learn why our online B.S.B.A. degree stands out
Equip yourself with the leadership skills and organizational knowledge that give you an advantage in a competitive workforce by earning an online bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northern Kentucky University. You will graduate this program as a critical thinker ready for management positions with potential for a higher average salary.
Our B.S.B.A. degree offers 100% online coursework that gives you the flexibility to balance your studies, work, and life. The rigorous Bachelor of Science in Business Administration core introduces you to principles of marketing, economics, accounting, and finance as well as managerial decision-making, operations management, and more. Featuring 30 hours of electives, the general business focus empowers you to personalize your degree to your goals and interests.
In this online general business program, you will:
- Be able to analyze risks and opportunities of various business decisions
- Build strong communication skills
- Develop the ability to plan, lead, analyze, and problem-solve in business environments
- Gain a thorough understanding of ethical business practices
- Be able to analyze risks and opportunities of various business decisions
- Build strong communication skills
- Develop the ability to plan, lead, analyze, and problem-solve in business environments
- Gain a thorough understanding of ethical business practices
Jobs for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business administration include:
- Account Executive
- Management Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Merchandiser
- Loan Officer
- Management Consultant
- Customer Service Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Small Business Owner
- Branch Manager
- Account Executive
- Management Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Merchandiser
- Loan Officer
- Management Consultant
- Customer Service Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Small Business Owner
- Branch Manager
Also available:
Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of B.S. in Business Administration programs online. View our online business programs.
Accreditation
The Haile College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Tuition
Our budget–friendly tuition can be paid as you go
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available to eligible students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | University Fee Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| B.S.B.A. – General | $485 | $16 |
| With Path to Success Tuition* | $320 | $16 |
*The Path to Success Scholarship is available to first-time NKU OnlineA students only; existing students may not participate. The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other offer and is not available for the RN to BSN online program. Students who step out of the program for more than a year (thus requiring a new application) will no longer receive the offer; instead, they must pay the tuition or scholarship rate available at the time of new enrollment. Excludes some program-specific fees that will be divided and assessed by credit hour based on the number of hours taken. Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
Learn the important dates
The B.S. in Business Administration – General online program is flexible and efficient for busy schedules, with accelerated courses that start multiple times a year. View the calendar to find the best start date for you, and be sure to submit your application, registration, documents and tuition by the corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/17/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
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Admissions
Are you ready to apply? Check our admission requirements first
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from each college attended
- 2.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Online application fee waived for active/veteran military
B.S.B.A. – General Online Admission Requirements
Applicants for the B.S. in Business Administration – General online program are evaluated on a holistic basis and must meet the following requirements:
- B.S.B.A. pre-majors must complete six designated selective admission courses (ACC 200, ACC 201, BUS 230, ECO 200, ECO 201, and MKT 205—or approved equivalents if transferring)in the B.S.B.A. Business Core with a grade of C- or higher and earn an overall NKU GPA of 2.5 or higher to be admitted into any B.S.B.A. major
- All transfer students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours at NKU (in any combination of courses) in order to establish an NKU GPA before applying for admission to the B.S.B.A. major
Transfer Admission
Transfer applicants are students who have graduated from high school and have previously attempted coursework for credit (other than college credits taken while in high school) at another accredited college or university.
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution and 24 or more transferable credit hours must submit the following:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official transcripts from each college attended
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA and fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are evaluated based on the freshman admission standards and must supply the following
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official transcripts from each college attended
- Final and official high school transcript or GED scores
- New transfer students who apply to the University with fewer than 24 college credit hours earned and a 2.75 and greater unweighted high school GPA will be offered admissions regardless of ACT/SAT scores. Please note: Nursing and respiratory care programs require ACT/SAT scores.
- New transfer students with a 2.7499 unweighted high school GPA and less will be required to submit ACT or SAT test scores:
- Required ACT scores:
18 (English, math, reading) - Required SAT scores:
Prior to March 2016: 430 (math, writing); 450 (critical reading)
March 2016 to present: 480 (evidence-based reading and writing); 470 (math)
- Required ACT scores:
Freshman Applicants
A freshman applicant is a prospective student who has not attempted coursework at an accredited college or university (other than college credit earned while in high school or during the summer immediately following high school graduation).
Students who are 21 years or older and have never attended college (other than college credits taken while in high school) must supply:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official high school transcripts or GED scores
Students who are under 21 years old and have never attended college (other than college credits taken while in high school) must supply:
- You might qualify to apply Direct Admit to NKU, view the direct admit requirements.
- An online application form
- A $40 nonrefundable application fee*
- Official high school transcripts or GED scores
- Freshmen applicants must have at least a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA to be considered for admissions.
- Freshman applicants with a 2.75 and greater unweighted high school GPA will be offered admissions regardless of ACT/SAT scores.
- Freshman applicants with a 2.7499 unweighted high school GPA and less will be required to submit ACT or SAT exam scores:
- Required ACT scores:
18 (English, math, reading) - Required SAT scores:
Prior to March 2016: 430 (math, writing); 450 (critical reading)
March 2016 to present: 480 (evidence-based reading and writing); 470 (math)
- Required ACT scores:
NKUWrite (English and reading) and ALEKS (math) scores are encouraged for placement. Some courses may require placement testing depending on transfer credit or ACT scores. Our Testing Services office can help you schedule these tests.
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
Northern Kentucky UniversityOffice of Admissions
Lucas Administrative Center
400 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Direct Admit for Freshmen Applicants
High school seniors with a current, unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher can be directly admitted to NKU. No application, essays, or fees are required.
How Direct Admit works:
- Are you a high school senior with an unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher?
- Will you be a new, first-time freshman?
- Are you a resident of the United States?
If you answered "yes" to all of the above, you are eligible to receive a direct admissions offer from NKU. Once you receive the email from NKU offering you direct admissions, click the embedded link to accept Direct Admit. Your personal NKU enrollment specialist will reach out promptly to begin solidifying your spot at NKU.
Direct Admit is a conditional admission offer for qualified students as determined by your current high school GPA.* Submit your unofficial transcripts to verify your current GPA. Final admission to NKU will be determined by official final transcripts submitted upon your high school graduation. You will work with NKU and your high school counselor to submit all unofficial and/or official final transcripts. Learn more about Direct Admit.
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*Conditional based on submission of high school transcript.
If you answered "no" to any of the above questions, we still offer a streamlined path to admissions! Please follow the instructions under "Freshman Applicants" above.
Courses
Discover the online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum
For the B.S.B.A. – General Business online programs, students must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 37 general education credit hours, 50 business core credit hours, 3 general business core credit hours, 18 major elective credit hours, and 12 free elective credit hours.
Students must take the following courses:
Students must take 37 credit hours of general education courses, selected from the following categories. Note, some general education courses may be part of the major/minor/focus requirements. If so, those courses may be used to count for both general education and the major/minor/focus.
- General Education Courses:
- Communication; Written (3)
- Communication; Written II (3)
- Communication; Oral (3)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry;
- Mathematics and Statistics (3)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry;
- Natural Sciences with lab (4)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry;
- Natural Sciences without lab (3)
- Self and Society;
- Cultural Pluralism (3)
- Self and Society;
- Individual and Society (3)
- Self and Society;
- Individual and Society (3)
- Culture and Creativity (3)
- Culture and Creativity (3)
- Global Viewpoints (3)
Credit for prior learning acknowledges your experiences and can save you time and money on your degree.
You might be closer to graduation than you think!
