Unlock your future with a business administration degree
Build a career in business with the versatile Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). This AACSB accredited degree gives you a strong foundation in the skills necessary to thrive in a modern business environment. You will learn about different facets of business organizations and can specialize in areas such at entreprenuership, finance, general business, international business, information systems and technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management.
Studying business at the University of Missouri–St. Louis offers access to the rich business community based in St. Louis. Local professionals advise the program’s curriculum, give guest lectures, provide mentorship opportunities and more.
You can study on your own terms by choosing between in-person, hybrid or online options. Courses and schedules are designed to provide flexibility for working learners.
The UMSL College of Business Administration is accredited by the world’s premier business school accrediting organization, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, in both business and accounting.
The BSBA also offers pathways into accelerated master’s degree programs, giving you the ability to complete the BSBA with either an MBA, MS in FinTech or MS in Supply Chain Analytics in a shorter time.
Match your coursework to your career goals
The BSBA offers a flexible general business option where you can choose a variety of business electives to customize your program depending on your interests and career goals. If you want to focus on specialized skillsets, you can pursue an emphasis area with in your BSBA. All BSBA students can also add a minor by carefully planning their coursework in consultation with an academic advisory.
Emphasis Areas within the BSBA include: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems and Technology, International Business, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
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Major, BSBA
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On-Campus, 100% Online, Hybrid
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Why earn your business administration degree at UMSL?
UMSL offers a high-value business administration degree with all the resources you need to excel in your career:
- Flexibility. Earn your business administration degree full- or part-time, with fully online, in-person or hybrid options.
- Community connections. Learn from and network with local business leaders – who also help ensure our degrees for business are in line with modern trends.
- Internship opportunities. There’s no shortage of places for you to intern in the heart of St. Louis, even if you’re earning an online business administration degree. Our dedicated internship coordinator will help you find the placement that fits your goals.
- Expert faculty. Your courses will be taught by leaders in their field. Most of our faculty hold doctoral degrees, and many conduct real-world, award-winning research.
- Affordability. In addition to competitive tuition, we offer a broad range of scholarships and financial aid options.
What can you do with a business administration degree?
This versatile degree for business can prepare you for any type of career you may be interested in, from finance to marketing to management.
Many of our alumni work in the St. Louis area and contribute to its vibrant economic climate as financial analysts, project managers and entrepreneurs.
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Career Opportunities
- Logistics Manager
- Account Manager
- Corporate Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Finance Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Director
- Supply Chain Director
Plan of study
For those undecided regarding a specific emphasis area, a general business degree option is available. Students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of upper division approved business electives (see comprehensive list of business courses in the course descriptions section of the Bulletin.)
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Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.
All majors must meet the general education requirements of the university in addition to completing degree-specific curriculum requirements.
Student organizations
Make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of our Recognized Student Organizations, open to both in-person and online business administration degree students. Here are several opportunities you may be interested in as a business administration major:
- Accounting Club
- Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity
- Student Government Association
- Students of the University of Missouri
Internship opportunities and undergraduate research
The Career and Internship Program at the UMSL College of Business Administration will help prepare you with the real-world experience to hit the ground running when you get a job. We also encourage majors in accounting to participate in Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to innovate and collaborate with leaders in your field.
Honors College
The UMSL Honors College is a certificate program that can be paired with any major without adding extra classes or extending time to graduate. Classes in the Honors College are seminar-style, meaning that they are based in reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking. This unique class format fosters an intellectual climate centered around democracy, civility and academic excellence.
