Business Administration

Overview

Course Details

Develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of business today with this Business Administration (BBA) at the American Public University.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs-accredited BBA degree advances your knowledge in key business topics: management, international business, accounting, finance, marketing, ethics, law, operations, human resources, strategy, and globalization. Knowledge and skills are immediately applicable to professional settings. Through elective courses, you can explore nonprofit, hospitality, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

You will learn from faculty with real-world experience—some have held leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies. This bachelor's degree in business administration has been designed in consultation with industry leaders to provide you with the latest and most career-relevant curriculum.

What You Will Do

• Apply basic accounting, financial management, and business strategy to improve business decision making
• Understand economic factors that impact markets by analyzing government, business, and consumer environments
• Develop effective organizational problem-solving approaches by applying best practices for operations management, human resources, and other roles
• Prepare a strategic plan, integrating all aspects of planning and marketing
• Learn how external and internal factors, as well as competition and environmental forces influence a business’s success or failure

Accreditation

• American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).