The Value of a Business Administration Degree

Key Takeaways:

• A degree in business administration is appealing in a competitive job market.
• All courses are taught from a Christian perspective.
• Business administration professors are active professionals in their fields.

A business administration degree is a lucrative college degree option. According to BankRate.com, college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn 66% more per week than high school graduates. Also, as reported by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE), business degrees were among the top 5 in-demand bachelor’s degrees for employers in 2025. Depending on your career plans, a bachelor’s in business administration could make you more likely to be hired in a competitive job market.

Starting Fall 2026, UNW’s online business administration program will be part of the Stoltz School of Business. The mission of the Stoltz School of Business is for students to graduate with career-ready degrees, having gained exceptional professional and technical skills, with a solid biblical foundation. Our goal is for students to excel in their careers while also advancing Christ’s Kingdom in the workplace.

The University of Northwestern’s online bachelor’s degree in business administration is designed to be both attainable and invaluable. Our online format provides a flexible option for busy working adults, with a curriculum designed to highlight the practical applications of business principles.

Our business administration courses are taught by professors who are currently active professionals in their fields. All courses are also taught from a Christian perspective. The expertise of our faculty, plus faith-infused curriculum, integrates Christian faith into business practice. Students can expect a degree program designed to enhance their business knowledge, while also deepening their faith in Christ.

Students can customize their degree plan by choosing between 4 unique concentrations:

Analytics Concentration

• Students will complete 14 credits, including Statistics, Generative AI & Ethics, and Business & Economic Forecasting.

Entrepreneurship Concentration

• Students will complete 12 credits, including Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management.

Healthcare Management Concentration

• Students complete 14 credits, including Strategic Management in Healthcare, Healthcare Law and Ethics, & Finance Systems in Healthcare.

Strategic Management Concentration

• Students will complete 12 credits, including Project Management, Organizational Strategy, & Human Resources for Competitive Advantage.

Students can also pursue the general business administration program (no declared concentration) and complete 12 credits selected from accounting, analytics, finance, management, and more.

Like all our degree completion programs, the online business administration program has transfer-friendly policies. This ensures that most of your transfer courses will count toward your UNW degree. Even if you have credits from a non-business discipline, they could potentially transfer towards your degree. If you would like a preliminary transcript evaluation, our team can provide one based on your unofficial transcripts.

The online business administration degree is also a great option financially. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $480 per credit (plus a $25 technology fee per credit) for the online undergraduate programs. UNW’s financial aid team can help students accurately estimate their costs and help determine what financial aid may be available.

A business administration degree can also be beneficial for your career path. It can open doors to various leadership positions, including:

• Financial Analyst
• Fundraising Manager
• Healthcare Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Human Resource Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Project Manager
• Operations Research Analyst
• Sales Manager

For more information about the online business administration program, check out our website to request more information or schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor. We are here to offer unwavering support in your academic endeavors.