Business Administration (General Business) BSBA
Earn your online Business Administration BSBA degree from Southern Miss!
Program-at-a-Glance (Undergraduate)
Credit Hours:
Total hours: 120
Major Area of Study: 21
Additional Requirements: 55-58
Cost per Credit Hour:
$433.59
Completion Time:
2-4 years full-time
Accreditation:
Special Requirements:
No additional requirements
Learn more about this program:
An online Business Administration BSBA from The University of Southern Mississippi will help you make your mark on the business world! This General Business degree is designed for students who want to work in business but do not wish to specialize in a specific area.
Our fully-online business degree allows you to focus on a general business plan of study, giving you the flexibility to dip into a range of possibilities. To help guide your interests, you will obtain a business-related certificate, your options include Business Management, Casino and Resort Management and Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Professional Selling. As you complete this, you will branch out and take other business core classes that will allow you to explore your interests in the field.
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General Education Curriculum
Written Communication
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Composition One
|
3 hrs. |
Composition Two
|
3 hrs. |
Natural Science
Select 2 courses with labs:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
General Astronomy I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Astronomy II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Biology and Society
*
|
3 hrs. |
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Biological Science I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Biological Science II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Chemistry and Our Environment
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Chemistry I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry
*
|
3 hrs. |
Weather and Climate
*
|
3 hrs. |
Land and Water
*
|
3 hrs. |
Physical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Historical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Ocean Science
*
|
3 hrs. |
Introductory Physics
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I with Calculus
*
|
4 hrs. |
General Physics II with Calculus
*
|
4 hrs. |
Living in a Material World
*
|
3 hrs. |
Humanities
Course | Credits |
---|---|
World Literature
|
3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses, 1 History required:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.
|
3 hrs. |
World Civilizations: 1500 to the present
|
3 hrs. |
Colloquium on the Pre-Modern World
|
3 hrs. |
Colloquium on the Modern World
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Philosophy
|
3 hrs. |
Ethics and Good Living
|
3 hrs. |
Comparative Religion
|
3 hrs. |
Aesthetic Values
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Art Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
Dance Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
The Enjoyment of Music
|
3 hrs. |
Theatre Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 2 courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Cultural & Linguistic Anthropology
|
3 hrs. |
Basic Economics
|
3 hrs. |
World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth
|
3 hrs. |
Concepts of Wellness
|
3 hrs. |
American Government
|
3 hrs. |
General Psychology
|
3 hrs. |
Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Language
|
3 hrs. |
Mathematics
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Quantitative Reasoning
|
3 hrs. |
College Algebra
|
3 hrs. |
Writing-Intensive Requirement
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Technical Writing
|
3 hrs. |
Organizational Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Business Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Speaking-Intensive Requirement
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Public Speaking
|
3 hrs. |
Interpersonal Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Professional Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Small-Group Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Capstone Requirement
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Global Managerial Policy and Strategy
|
3 hrs. |
Program Curriculum
Major Area of Study Requirements
College of Business Core Courses
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Introduction to Financial Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
The Legal Environment of Business
|
3 hrs. |
Business Analytics I
|
3 hrs. |
Applied Business Analytics
|
1 hrs. |
Business Analytics II
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Microeconomics
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Finance
|
3 hrs. |
Management for Organizations
|
3 hrs. |
Operations Management
|
3 hrs. |
Management Information Systems
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Marketing
|
3 hrs. |
Additional BSBA Requirements
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Technical Writing
|
3 hrs. |
Organizational Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Business Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Business English
|
3 hrs. |
Computer Applications in Business Technology I
|
3 hrs. |
Advanced Grammar
|
3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Advanced Data Analytics and Modeling
|
3 hrs. |
Estate and Business Planning
|
3 hrs. |
Data Visualization
|
3 hrs. |
Brief Applied Calculus
|
3 hrs. |
Calculus for the Arts and Sciences
|
3 hrs. |
Additional Note
Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
To meet the degree requirements, you must complete one College of Business certificate (12 hours), then select 9 hours of 300 or 400 level College of Business courses beyond the College of Business Core. The following certificates are available online: Business Management, Casino and Resort Management and Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Professional Selling.
The learning outcomes for students in the Business Administration major encompass a range of knowledge and skills in various areas, and what you choose to focus on may add to the list, but some areas you can expect to develop skills include:
Proficiency in Business Applications – as you progress through your degree, you will develop a knowledge of using tools and skills relevant to business operations and management. This can include effective communication, management and leadership skills, even team dynamics to create an effective and thriving work environment.
Managerial and Leadership Skills: Students will develop knowledge and awareness of the characteristics and roles of managers and leaders in business contexts, including their responsibilities and the skills required to effectively lead and manage teams.
Critical Thinking: Students will acquire the ability to identify and define business problems, develop alternative solutions, and establish evaluation criteria for decision-making. They will also learn to assess the outcomes of their chosen course of action and make appropriate adjustments.
We offer numerous other opportunities to break into the business world including, accounting, marketing, management and a lot more. To see our full list of business degrees and certificates, visit our Business page!
Alongside their classmates, students will work for real-world issues, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in practical settings.
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Admission Requirements
The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
- $45 non-refundable application fee
- An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
- Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants
Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies.
Program Academic Policies and Requirements:
- See University Academic Policies and Requirements
- See College of Business and Economic Development Academic Policies
Accreditation: This program is accredited by AACSB International.
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