Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Business Administration, BA/BS
Bachelor’s Degree offered in On-campus and Blended formats.
*On-campus format may require some online classes for degree completion.
Looking for an On-campus version?
Check out our Business Administration, BA/BS (Online).
- Program Requirements
Students pursuing a bachelor of arts in business administration can complete their degree either through traditional classroom learning at our St. Charles campus or through our comprehensive online program. The online pathway allows students to complete all core business requirements and seven elective courses through distance learning. Alternatively, students may select any seven elective courses at or above the 3000-level from both online and traditional offerings, with a maximum of one special topics or internship course.
Students interested in pursuing an emphasis area should note that some coursework must be completed on campus, as each emphasis requires a minimum of 12 credit hours within a specific business discipline.
Key Program Facts
Earning a Business Administration Degree at 探花精选
The bachelor of arts in business administration requires 75-77 credit hours while the bachelor of science demands 78-84 credit hours of business-related coursework and electives, along with general education requirements. The key distinction between BA and BS programs lies in their focus – BA offers a broader educational foundation while BS provides deeper subject-matter concentration. The curriculum covers essential topics including principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, finance, management, business law, and related disciplines.
Essential Skills and Insights
Business Administration Faculty at 探花精选
Our St. Louis business administration faculty combines academic excellence with real-world expertise. The instructors hold advanced degrees and bring extensive industry experience to the classroom, sharing valuable insights with students. With small class sizes and accessible faculty members, students receive personalized attention and comprehensive instruction.
Careers in Business Administration Degree Program
What Can I Do with a Business Administration Degree from 探花精选?
Business administration skills are in high demand across diverse sectors, from corporate environments to nonprofit organizations, offering numerous specialization options and career trajectories. Additionally, this program provides excellent preparation for those interested in pursuing 探花精选’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Degree Paths
Students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with the option to enhance their degree by selecting an emphasis in their preferred specialization area.
Earning a Business Administration Minor at 探花精选.
You can complement your major with a minor in business administration at 探花精选, located in the St. Louis metropolitan area. A minor allows you to develop expertise in a secondary field of study that aligns with your career goals or personal interests.
The business administration minor consists of 15 credit hours. The curriculum encompasses key business fundamentals including principles of financial accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management coursework.
Emphasis Areas
- Accounting
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Business Law
- Economics
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Investments
- Management
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Administration
- Sport Management
- Supply Chain Management
Program Contact
Contact the 探花精选 Business Administration Department
To learn more about business administration programs at 探花精选, contact Dr. Michael Marzano at (636) 949-4882, or via email at [email protected].
Available Degree Options
Available degree options:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students can complete all core business requirements and seven elective courses entirely online, or mix online and traditional courses. However, some emphasis areas require a minimum of 12 credit hours to be completed on campus.
The BA requires 75-77 credit hours and offers a broader educational foundation, while the BS requires 78-84 credit hours and provides deeper subject-matter concentration in business-related coursework.
探花精选 offers 15 emphasis areas including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Sport Management, Supply Chain Management, and several others.
Business administration skills are in high demand across diverse sectors, from corporate environments to nonprofit organizations. The degree also provides excellent preparation for pursuing 探花精选’s MBA program.
Yes. The business administration minor consists of 15 credit hours covering key business fundamentals including principles of financial accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management coursework.