125 credits
required for program
- Available Online
- Minor Available
Cost
$480 + $25 tech fee per credit
Timeframe
22–26 months
Discover a flexible, online business administration degree designed to prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of industries. Through our affordable online business administration program, you will learn problem-solving skills from Christian professors with real-world expertise eager to prepare you to step into your calling.
Our online business administration degree may be the right fit if you
- Enjoy managing a team
- Want to help organizations operate more effectively
- Appreciate an online format that fits your busy life and allows you to finish your degree in less time
Why study business administration at Northwestern?
As you pursue a degree in online business administration, you will grow as an effective decision-maker and management leader. Immerse yourself in courses that highlight real-world applications of business principles, including marketing, human resources, economics, healthcare management, and finance. Experience it all within a supportive Christian community to encourage you as you live out your calling.
Program Features
This convenient and comprehensive business degree covers all major business concepts and is taught by expert faculty who are active professionals in their fields. The customizable business administration program features four unique concentrations, integrates faith into business practice, and offers courses designed for both quality and an exceptional learning experience.
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larger increase in average annual salary
degree holders earn 66% more then high school graduates
of online college students work full time
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Concentration
Leverage your online business administration degree in the marketplace by pinpointing your area of study. Customize your program by selecting a concentration in:
Prepare to take the next step in your career with a bachelor’s degree concentration in analytics.
Students complete 14 credits specific to analytics.
- Business Math
- Statistics
- Data Modeling
- Generative AI and Ethics
- Business Economic Forecasting
Prepare for the journey toward business ownership by creating a framework for developing an organization, designing an operational structure, and leading employees in an innovative venture.
Entrepreneurship Courses
Students complete 12 credits specific to entrepreneurship.
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Small Business Management
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
Prepare to take the next step in your career with a bachelor’s degree concentration in healthcare management. Business administration majors who complete this concentration will:
- Gain business management and healthcare management knowledge and experience
- Develop hard skills specific to business and unique to the health industry
- Learn from Christ-centered professors who are experts in the healthcare industry
- Have access to a rich network of health-related organizations and professionals
- Be prepared for leadership positions in senior care and nursing facilities, group homes, rehabilitation centers, supportive care organizations, and medical technology and equipment companies
Healthcare Management Courses
Students complete 14 credits specific to healthcare management.
- Strategic Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Leadership
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Finance Systems in Healthcare
Further your managerial expertise by learning the skills required to propel your organization in operational efficiency, marketplace effectiveness, and cultural transformation.
Strategic Management Courses
Students will complete 12 credits specific to strategic management.
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Strategy
- Human Resources for Competitive Advantage
As I worked through my coursework at UNW it was so evident that God was orchestrating the process. There were many instances where the courses coincided with what we were working through as new business owners, marketing, accounting practices, contracts, and the Business Plan! UNW not only prepared me for my current position, but I have a much broader and clearer perspective of best business practices overall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about earning an online business administration degree? Check out a few of our most frequently asked questions!
Absolutely. We believe students of all ages thrive in a learning environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged. Our online business program, steeped in faith-infused principles, offers access to free tutoring and coaching resources, personal academic advising, optional live-learning sessions, and — of course — our highly interactive virtual community.
Yes! It is a top priority to make quality education affordable so that you can ignite your calling right here at UNW. You can expect competitive tuition that’s actually less than the cost of most state undergraduate programs.
More than our commitment to an affordable education, though, is our commitment to a valuable one. Invest in an education at UNW that offers faith-infused learning, a highly interactive online community, courses taught by actively practicing faculty, and student-friendly course design.
Definitely. We know it can be nerve-wracking to take the next step toward your goals, especially as you consider how pursuing a degree will fit into your busy life.
That’s why we’ve created a value-packed online business degree program that provides a manageable workload for a busy adult. Experience flexible education and student-friendly courses all within a convenient online format—so you can complete coursework when it’s convenient for you.
We recognize that faith plays an important role in professional life. Our online business courses provide a flexible space for students to explore their beliefs within the context of a business setting. Not only will you be equipped with real-world knowledge, you’ll learn how to use it to be a God-honoring leader wherever your career takes you.
Career Opportunities
A business administration degree can immediately open doors to advance in your current position, increase your earning potential, or transition to a new field. With a degree in business administration, you will be prepared to step into leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit organizations.
What types of work are related to this degree?
- Entrepreneur
- Event Coordinator
- Financial Analyst
- Fundraising Manager
- Healthcare Manager
- Hospital Administrator
- Human Resource Specialist
- Marketing Director
- Market Research Analyst
- Project Manager
- Public Relations Director
- Nursing Home Care Director
- Operations Research Analys
- Sales Manager
Note: Roles in some settings may require additional education or training.
What will I learn?
As you pursue an online business administration degree at UNW, you will learn to solve problems, communicate effectively, and develop sound business strategies. Plus, take a deeper dive into business leadership and organizational planning in preparation for whatever unique career goals lie ahead for you.
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Global Business
A survey of the complexities, challenges and opportunities of engaging in international business, including consideration of entry strategies and MNC operations.
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Business Ethics
An understanding of personal and corporate integrity from a biblical perspective and resolving ethical dilemmas is emphasized. A comprehensive case analysis is required.
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Operations Management
All businesses require some form of operations to deliver a product or service to a customer. For most companies, operations is a complex network of complex processes and systems. This course studies the key operations, including product design, environmental design, facility management, management systems, payroll, HR, finance and marketing. Students will build operational systems to manage a particular area of an operation, identify problems, and determine strategy for improved performance in the area of operation. This class is an application-based class that draws on content from management, finance, and accounting courses.
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Corporate Strategies and Policies
This is the senior capstone course. Students gain knowledge of the Strategic Management Process through readings and case analysis. Greater business and strategic understanding is then developed with readings in contemporary publications and application to cases. Teamwork, quantitative analysis, current business news and strategic communication are emphasized.
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Entrepreneurship
An introductory study of how to start a small business. Students examine one’s readiness to start a business, survey legal processes and models of business formation, and engage in marketing, finance, and operations assessments and planning.
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Human Resource Management
An introduction to Human Resources (HR) as a vital function of an organization. Building to topics introduced in the Management course, students will investigate how the HR function can assist managers in enhancing the performance of their functional areas. Major topics include the changing nature of HR management, HR planning, organizational development, employee recruitment selection and retention, legal issues, employee training, appraisal, pay and benefits, motivation and change implementation.
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Supply Chain Management
This course provides basic definitions and concepts for planning and controlling the flow of materials into, through and out of an organization. It explains fundamental relationships among the activities that occur in the supply chain from suppliers to customers. In addition, the course addresses types of manufacturing systems, forecasting, master planning, material requirements planning, capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, inventory management, distribution, quality management and Just-in-Time manufacturing.
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