Business Administration B.A.

Degree Overview

A Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration provides a well-rounded education in business principles and practices, enriched by a liberal arts foundation. This program is designed to equip you with both the technical skills and the critical thinking abilities essential for thriving in various business careers. 

Many graduates choose to further their education with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or other specialized master’s degree to enhance their expertise and career prospects.

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Accreditation

The Vucurevich School of Business at the University of Sioux Falls has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

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100% Online Option

USF’s fully online business administration program offers the same academic rigor as the on-campus experience but with added flexibility for students balancing work, family and other commitments.

  • Fully Online & Flexible: Complete coursework at your own pace with mostly asynchronous classes, while still engaging with faculty and peers in meaningful ways.
  • Real-World Learning: See how theory and real-world application come together to build confidence and practical skills.
  • Value-Focused Tuition: Pursue a quality education with access to grants and scholarships to reduce your cost.
  • Supportive Online Community: Small class sizes, personalized faculty support  and available services ensure you’re never navigating the journey alone.

This program is ideal for students seeking a flexible, affordable and supportive degree path—all while balancing life’s demands.

Outcomes

Graduates with a degree in business administration can pursue diverse career paths, including roles such as financial analysts, who assess financial data to guide investment decisions, or marketing managers, who develop strategies to promote products and services. They may also work as human resources specialists, overseeing recruitment and employee relations, or as management consultants, advising companies on operational improvements. 

Other opportunities include positions in sales, operations management, entrepreneurship and supply chain management, where they can apply their skills in areas such as negotiation, strategic planning and leadership to drive business success.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $63,907
  • Job Postings: 72,654

Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for sales manager positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Courses

Required Major Core

In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, you must complete the Business Administration core requirements as well as 15 semester hours of electives. Alternatives for the following courses: MAT155 or MAT165, MAT233 or PHY233.

ACC225

Accounting I

(3.0 s.h)

ACC226

Accounting II

(3.0 s.h)

BUS100

Business as a Profession

(1.0 s.h)

BUS421

Business Ethics

(3.0 s.h)

ENT225

Entrepreneurial Mindset

(3.0 s.h)

BUS325

Finance

(3.0 s.h)
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Elective(s) in Major

Complete 15 s.h. of electives from ACC, BUS, ECO, ENT or HAD. All elective courses must be 300-level or above and must be taken from at least two different disciplines.

ACC330

Accounting Information Systems

(3.0 s.h)

ACC400

Accounting Practicum

(3.0 s.h)

ACC401

Accounting Seminar

(2.0 s.h)

ACC425

Advanced Accounting

(3.0 s.h)

BUS323

Advanced Excel for Business App

(2.0 s.h)

ACC323

Advanced Excel for Business App

(2.0 s.h)
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