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Business Administration Degrees

Marian University’s bachelor’s and associate in business administration programs are perfect for working adults looking to earn their degree. We are committed to helping students balance classes around work and family commitments, so we designed both degree tracks to be completely online. With frequent start dates, you can begin earning your degree soon after being accepted. Our online classes last just five to eight weeks and have twelve start dates per year, so you can pick the pace that works with your busy schedule.

Our advisors take the time to get to know every student; and our students benefit from hands-on learning taught by experienced instructors. Marian's Adult Programs (MAP) helps students develop communication, analytical, and leadership skills as they earn their degree through our interactive curriculum. Our courses provide the skills and experience employers are looking for, on a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Marian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Bachelor's degree requirements

Associate degree requirements

Schedule of classes

Concentrations and courses

As part of our bachelor’s degree program, Marian’s business administration students will earn a minor in psychology and may choose up to three concentrations: management, human resources management, and project management.

Students learn foundational skills for business administration including accounting, marketing, management, and business policy and strategy. Later in the program, they take a more specialized approach with classes that match their concentration. These courses include international business, global marketing, talent management, real estate, web applications development, and project planning and control.

Program objectives

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
Evaluate performance of a typical business activity using accounting information
Determine levels of rhetorical awareness and describe the importance of each within writing, including audience, purpose, tone, language and word choice
Connect economic concepts from the context of real-world application
Reference common project documents and develop and create reports for project communication
Implement a project from start to finish, with an emphasis on project closure
Specify key legal and Constitutional aspects impacting business in the United States
Formulate and evaluate a personal ethical decision-making framework as it applies to business decision-making

Earn your bachelor’s and associate in business administration degrees through Marian's online programs!

Marian University’s business administration programs give working adults the opportunity to earn their degree on their time. Interested in learning more? Request more information today!