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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate

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The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) undergraduate degree program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB foundation is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, while examining the areas of accounting, communications, diversity and inclusion, economics, finance, business law and ethics, management, marketing, organizational behavior, business analytics, and information systems. Students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the undergraduate business curricula through a business capstone course.

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Courses

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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Requirements: 120 credits

You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate program.ĚýYour course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

14 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in a business environment.

14 Core Courses

12 Gen Ed Courses

These courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren’t just universally applicable in business — they’re useful in daily life.

12 Gen Ed Courses

14 Elective Courses

8 elective courses + 6 certificate courses: The leadership business analytics course you take in this portion of your program will enable you to earn a credential — a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate — in addition to your degree. Courses include MGT/401, MKT/431, FIN/375, BUS/441, MGT/418, and MGT/465.

14 Elective Courses

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Tuition

Paying for school

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

Undergrad cost per course

$1,364Ěý/ course

Cost per creditĚý

Credits per course

Resource fee

$398

x3

+ $170

Estimated cost per course

$1,364

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What affects the overall cost of my program?

Your full program cost can vary by:Ěý

  • Savings opportunities. Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.

Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer®Ěýtool:

Transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.

Save time and money when you transfer in eligible credits toward your degree.

°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ business degree vs other universities

°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ ASU Online (BAB) Capella DeVry GCU Purdue Global SNHU Strayer
Tuition rate
Tuition rate
Tuition rate
$398
Tuition rate
$574
Tuition rate
$365 per 1000-2000 level credit
$415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Tuition rate
$514
Tuition rate
$485
Tuition rate
$371
Tuition rate
$330
Tuition rate
$338.89
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
6
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
6
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4.5
Resource fee
Resource fee
Resource fee
$170
Resource fee
$645*
Resource fee
$600*
Resource fee
$550*
Resource fee
$702*
Resource fee
$1,056*
Resource fee
$0*
Resource fee
$75*
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
$1,364
Estimated cost per course
$2,941
Estimated cost per course
$3,090
Estimated cost per course
$2,606
Estimated cost per course
$2,642
Estimated cost per course
$3,282
Estimated cost per course
$990
Estimated cost per course
$1,600
Total program length
Total program length
Total program length
120 cr.
Total program length
120
Total program length
180
Total program length
124
Total program length
120
Total program length
180
Total program length
120
Total program length
180
Length of course
Length of course
Length of course
5 wks
Length of course
7.5 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
7-8 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
11 weeks
Tuition guarantee promise
Tuition guarantee promise
Tuition guarantee promise
Yes
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
NO
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No

Data pulled on September 27, 2024

[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit

Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.Ěý

Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor orĚýcourse catalogĚýfor additional info.

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits.

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Eligible students saved:

$11,000 & 1 year

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degreeĚýwith °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝.

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Eligible students saved:

$11,000 & 1 year

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degreeĚýwith °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝.

Financial aid

You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

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Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate?

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What you’ll learn

When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. Topics covered in this degree include:

  • Small business development
  • Financial management for small business
  • Marketing for small business
  • Business law and regulatory issues
  • Analysis of business opportunities
  • Finance, marketing, accounting and other business practices
  • Legal, ethical and regulatory considerations
  • Business communication
  • Management strategies
  • Statistical analysis

5% Growth

According to theĚý, job growth for management occupations is projected to beĚýas fast as averageĚýbetween 2023 and 2033.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No SAT/ACT requiredĚý
  • No essay requiredĚý
  • No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
  • We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.

Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]ĚýStart a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.Ěý

Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.Ěý

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Faculty Spotlight

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average ofĚý28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Doris Savron

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader.

Doris Savron
Vice Provost of Colleges, °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader.

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

Programmatic Accreditation

Our BSB has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.

What does that mean in real life?ĚýACBSP-accreditedĚýbusiness programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

View theĚýstudent achievement report (PDF)Ěý for the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.

A C B S P accredited

FrequentlyĚýasked questions about theĚýBachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate degree

Understanding the ins and outs of small business management is essential for starting – and running – a venture. You may need a solid grasp on several topics and a range of skills to help you build a foundation for small business operations. These may include accounting, business law, communications, finance, marketing, project management and more.

Our online Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate can prepare you with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to run a business. This program and certificate can also prepare you for different career opportunities, such as a small business owner, a self-employed consultant, an entrepreneur or a range of management positions.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, getting a formal education in small business management can be beneficial in the field. Starting your own business can give you the freedom to take control of your career, set your schedule and potentially make a good income, but it requires you as the entrepreneur to wear many hats, from marketing and sales to accounting and HR. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, a business management degree may be a good choice.

Our online Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate covers a broad range of topics so you can learn what it takes to run all aspects of your business. You’ll also develop critical skills like decision-making, problem-solving and project management.

Learn more aboutĚýhelpful degrees for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial management focuses on setting goals to increase the effectiveness of creating, managing and growing a new venture or startup business as well as small to medium-sized businesses.

Our online Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate can help you learn how to harness an entrepreneurial mindset to turn your creative ideas into successful new ventures. Our program also gives you the tools necessary to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with new business opportunities and develop a strategic entrepreneurial management plan for ventures.

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While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.