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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management (Online)
Ë®¹ûÅÉ's online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management prepares students for a variety of entry-level and mid-level management opportunities in small, mid-sized, and large organizations in industry, government, and service-oriented fields. Faculty with practical business experience share offer insights into the changing global business world. The program’s online format gives students flexibility to study on their own time.
This program is also available in a hybrid format with courses primarily offered fully online and some evening courses via Zoom or on campus.
- Program Length:
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2.00 or 4.00 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Tuition:
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$675 Per Credit
- Study Format:
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Online
- Credit Hours:
- 123
Career Outlook
• Tuition discount available; ask for details
Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the range of jobs available with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management is projected to grow up to 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations.
$106,470
The median annual wage in the range of jobs available with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Options
- Small-business owner
- Nonprofit management
- Management opportunities in industry, government, and service-oriented fields
- Management analyst
- Management consultant
- Management specialist
Career Support at Alvernia
Alvernia's Office of Career Development supports students and alumni in job searches and career planning. Its services include individual career advising; résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews; interview preparation and practice; access to career information as well as internship and job opportunities; career fairs and networking connections; and graduate school application support.
Program Overview
- Application Instructions
For admission into Alvernia’s online Business Administration and Management degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. To apply:- Speak to an enrollment counselor
- Complete an application
- Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent.*
- Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
- Submit a copy of from military (if applicable)
*This requirement may be waived if an official college transcript is provided to validate completion of 15 credits or more from an accredited school.
- Financing Your Education
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Topics of Study
- Fundamental accounting principles and usage of accounting data
- Traditional functions of management, such as motivational techniques, quality issues, diversity and globalization
- Basic functions and concepts of marketing, including research and consumer behavior
- Human resources in an organization’s management, with a focus on human resources planning, talent acquisition and more
- The nature of international business within domestic and foreign environments
- Challenges and opportunities encountered when establishing a small business
- Financial markets and how they facilitate the flow of funds to accommodate various needs within business
- Current developments in business, networking, corporate culture, team building and business etiquette
- Program Accreditation
- Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Business Department programs are accredited by the .
- Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Online Learning at Ë®¹ûÅÉ
Thinking about finishing your degree or making a career move? Hear directly from Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s adult learners as they share their honest experiences balancing life, work, and online classes.
Information
Your goals matter—and affordability shouldn’t stand in the way. Alvernia offers multiple ways to make tuition manageable, including payment plans, financial aid options and tuition reimbursement programs. We guide you every step of the way.
Bringing credits with you? Alvernia offers transfer-focused scholarship options and staff ready to help you map a clear path to graduation—whether you’re transferring into a day program or completing your degree at an accelerated pace.
Apply for admission, then complete the FAFSA (school code 003233). Pennsylvania residents should file by the May 1 state grant deadline. Once your FAFSA is received, accepted and you’re registered, we’ll prepare your aid offer
Many employers and organizations partner with Alvernia to offer tuition discounts for working adults. Check whether your workplace is eligible and see how a Preferred Partner benefit can lower your tuition on select programs.
If your employer reimburses you after the semester ends, Alvernia can help you postpone tuition payment for up to 30 days after the semester—at no additional charge—so you don’t have to pay everything upfront.
Get To Know Your Faculty
For more information about Alvernia’s Business Administration and Management program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Header School of Business Chair Tufan Tiglioglu at 610-796-8278 or tufan.tiglioglu@alvernia.edu.
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