Bachelor's
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BS in Business
Business Administration

Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business

You’re a busy, working adult with a passion for business. If you’re looking for a flexible and affordable way to earn a degree in the field, consider the online bachelor’s in business with a specialization in business administration. You can work to expand your career potential with a foundational degree that explores leadership, accounting, project management, human resource management and other key areas of business operations today. Pursue your vision to help organizations succeed and take the next step on your career path.

Aligned to industry standards

We partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards.

Two flexible online learning formats

To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two 100% competency-based online learning formats – GuidedPath and FlexPath. Is FlexPath right for you?

Expand your potential

The Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration is a foundational degree that helps build your skills to excel in many professional and academic paths.

Classes start June 6

Use the code SPRING to waive the $50 application fee.

At a glance

Online
FlexPath available
8–15 General education courses
10 Core courses
6–11 Specialization courses
9–17 Elective courses
1 Capstone
180 Total quarter credits
135 Max transfer credits

FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 18 months and under $18,000.*

*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.

Is FlexPath right for you?

Explore business administration courses

This degree requires a total of 90 program points in FlexPath or 180 program credits in GuidedPath
You’ll need to complete 8–15 general education courses, 10 core courses, 6–11 specialization courses, 9–17 elective courses and one capstone

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BUS3012	Fundamentals of Leadership This course is an introduction to principles of leadership behavior and their application in business and community settings. Learners develop and demonstrate awareness of the characteristics, styles, and practices necessary for effective leadership. Learners who have received credit for BUS3010 may not take BUS3012.	3 quarter credits
BUS3050	Fundamentals of Organizational Communication This course helps learners understand and apply the fundamentals of organizational communication. Learners analyze the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, performance, and effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise. Learners also examine how effective organizational communication contributes to successful organizational performance and the ways elements of organizational communication interact and function in an enterprise.	6 quarter credits
BUS4013 *	Organizational Structure, Learning, and Performance Learners in this course analyze organizational structures and their influence on organizational intelligence, learning ability, and the practical performance of an enterprise. The course includes an emphasis on the adaptive and responsive organization and its relationship to enterprise stakeholders and environment. Learners evaluate a case study that illustrates the interrelatedness of organizational structure, learning, and performance in order to create a model of a high-performance organization. *Prerequisite(s): BUS3010, or BUS3011 and BUS3012.*	6 quarter credits
BUS4022 *	E-Marketing Learners in this course examine the integrated and interrelated factors involved in e-marketing, including sourcing and sales. Throughout the course, learners gain an understanding of how to most effectively use e-marketing and e-business approaches to manage strategy, operations, supply chains, logistics, online customer profiling, and the sales cycle. Building on this knowledge, learners prepare a sourcing, marketing, and sales plan for an enterprise. Prerequisite(s): BUS3030.	6 quarter credits
BUS4071 *	Financial Markets and Institutions In this course, learners build a conceptual framework of financial markets and examine their roles in the global financial environment. Learners also evaluate the macroeconomic variables and monetary policies that affect financial markets and assess the role of the central bank and banking system in the financial environment. *Prerequisite(s): BUS4070.*	6 quarter credits

*Course has prerequisite(s). See catalog for details.

Try FlexPath for yourself

In our nongraded, noncredit-bearing FlexPath Trial Course, you’ll explore online self-paced learning, experience the courseroom and view a sample assessment.

What you’ll learn

The business administration specialization helps you develop and demonstrate a wide range of business, interpersonal and professional knowledge, skills and abilities to help manufacturing, service, professional and government organizations become more effective across all functional levels. Students select elective courses based on their individual professional needs.

On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:

Create organizational value
Participate collaboratively and respectfully
Communicate effectively
Plan strategically
Employ business management techniques
Solve problems within professional standards
Use appropriate financial models and principles

Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.

Faculty spotlight

Robert W. Bigelow, BA, JD, PHD

Academic Program Director, MBA, MSHRM, BSBA

How much does the BS in Business cost?

The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.

FLEXPATH
GUIDEDPATH

A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.

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Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you want in 12 weeks
2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
Pay a flat tuition fee per session^*

$15,000–$25,000^* ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE

$2,500 per 12-week billing session, 90 total program points, 68 max transfer points

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A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.

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Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term

$18,495–$45,255^* MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–AVERAGE TRANSFER CREDITS

$357 per 1000-2000 level credit $411 per 3000-4000 level credit, 180 total quarter credits, 135 max transfer credits

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*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees, including application fees and resource kits, are not included in this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (75th percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not available for FlexPath.

Get the details

Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.

83% of alumni believe they completed their degree at a lower cost with FlexPath.*

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*Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2020–2021

“After years of working through traditional school, I was ready to quit. I had to balance the time between my family, my work and my studies. It was taking me a long time to get to where I wanted to be until I discovered FlexPath.”

Stephanie Dewald* – BS Business, FlexPath

*Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials.

Are there scholarships available for bachelor’s degrees?

Your education is an investment in your future. There are more ways to save than you might think.

Transfer credits

Capella lets you transfer previous college credit to cover up to 75% of your bachelor’s degree, saving you significant time and money.

$15K toward your bachelor’s degree

Apply for a $15K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your bachelor’s degree.

Gen ed courses included

Capella students have a great way to complete gen ed requirements with access to ACE-recommended courses from our affiliate, Sophia Learning.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Accreditation and recognitions provide evidence that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.

See all our accreditations and recognitions.

What are the BS in Business Administration admission requirements?

Applicants to the BS in Business, Business Administration program must provide the following information for admission:

High school diploma or equivalent
Transcript of any reported GED
A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation, and other administrative costs
You must be at least 24 years old. This requirement may be waived for:
- Military applicants and veterans
- Applicants with 24 or more quarter credits of prior college or university coursework (transferable college coursework and/or credentials that map to preapproved Prior Learning Assessment opportunities may be considered toward the 24-credit minimum equivalency total)
Applicants who do not have any credits eligible for transfer must successfully complete a university-approved reading and writing assessment; by evaluating your skills prior to your first course, Capella can more effectively provide resources to prepare you for a successful learning experience
A valid, government-issued form of photo identification

SAT and ACT are not required for admission.

FlexPath admission requirements

Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also meet the following criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent and 45 transferable college credits
The recommended minimum GPA is 2.8, although those with lower GPAs may be considered if providing additional documentation for review

Step Into FlexPath is an option for those who don’t qualify for FlexPath. Start a program in our GuidedPath learning format and then transition into FlexPath upon successful completion of one course, at a 2.8 GPA or higher.

International student requirements

If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.

To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:

Earn the minimum score on an acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
Attend an internationally recognized institution
Provide transcripts for evaluation

Learn more about international student admissions.

What support does Capella offer online students?

Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a bachelor’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.

Faculty

Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields.

Enrollment counselors

Our enrollment counselors will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program and answer all your questions about Capella. They can also help you with the admissions process.

Academic coaches

Once you enroll, these specialists can help tailor a program to your goals and experiences and help you stay on track to meet program requirements.

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration.