Business Administration – Bachelor of Arts

Program Length

4 years

120 credit hours

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts

Associate of Arts

Learning Experiences

Virtual

In Person

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

With a liberal arts foundation, business courses accommodating to nontraditional students, and a strong business curriculum, our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration degree will help open doors to business careers in a wide variety of private, government, and nonprofit organizations, and other business administration jobs. As a multilingual school, you will graduate with a solid academic foundation in accounting principles; economics; management theory and behavior; the legal environment of business; marketing; financial management; international business; human resources; and business problem-solving and decision-making.

Our unique, culture-focused business curriculum for working adults is designed to give you a well-rounded technical and critical thinking background in all areas of operating a business with experience from our bilingual business degree program. Your senior capstone course allows you the opportunity to research specialty areas, including strategic management planning, international business, and small business operations. Graduates of St. Augustine College’s Bachelor’s in Business Administration program go on to hold a wide range of business operation and leadership positions, while others continue their journey with an MBA or other advanced business degree.

Empowered to Succeed

As a graduate of the BA in Business Administration program, you will be prepared to:

  1. Demonstrate a strong foundation of business knowledge and decision-making skills for every level of business operation.
  2. Apply analytical skills, business strategies, method, and techniques to manage real-world business situations.
  3. Understand the legal environment of business, to act and behave in an ethical manner when dealing with personnel, business activities, and the law.
  4. Demonstrate both a leadership attitude and the skills to work with a team, as well as the capability to face daily work business situations that require competent and positive interpersonal conduct.
  5. Display effective communication skills, including oral, written, electronic, and social media applications.
  6. Demonstrate competence with technology to organize, understand, and analyze business operations, as well as to propose new ideas and solutions.
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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Full Course List List
List of Classes and Credit Hours for BA Business Administration

Business Administration Faculty

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Business Professor, Dr. Asif Ashiqali
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BA in Business Administration FAQ

How long is the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration program?

This 4-year program is compiled of 120 total credit hours that can be taken at your leisure.

What is the career outlook for Business Administration graduates?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, on its Economic News website, projects that Professional and Business Services will be second only to Health Care and Social Assistance as an area of job growth. Business services need persons trained in Business Administration for their leadership positions.

Can I get a B.A. in Business Administration online?

Yes! The B.A. in Business Administration degree program is offered both online and in person. Our online model is a real-time live stream of the courses, so students have the flexibility to learn completely online, in-person, or a combination of both.

Can a Business Administration Degree help with running a business?

A degree in business administration is considered the gold standard for somebody who wants to run their own business or is planning to become an executive.

What’s the difference between a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration?

A Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BBA) provides a greater focus on liberal arts courses. This gives you a broad understanding of business and what it requires to be successful and run the administration in a business.

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