Program Overview
Fast-track your career goals with a bachelor’s in business administration
Study a variety of disciplines in depth and customize your learning with courses that fit your goals in the flexible online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program from Northwest Missouri State University. This versatile degree helps you build foundational knowledge and a comprehensive business skillset applicable to any industry, whether you are starting your career, ready for leadership roles or changing your path.
Explore case studies in business as you gain hands-on experience in planning, decision-making and overcoming operational issues during a capstone project simulating real-world business challenges. Learn how to think strategically, collaborate effectively, manage cross-functional teams and take charge of important projects.
Complete your Business Administration degree online while working full time, with strong support from Northwest professors. The faculty's broad industry expertise and insight will help you prepare for high-growth roles in business and government or success as an entrepreneur.
Graduates of this online BSBA degree program will:
- Develop leadership, management, marketing and finance skills to prepare for diverse career opportunities
- Apply data-driven decision-making and problem-solving techniques to business operations and management
- Engage in a business simulation that mirrors real-world strategic decision-making and competitive analysis
- Learn how to manage teams, lead initiatives and drive organizational growth in corporate, government and entrepreneurial settings
- Develop leadership, management, marketing and finance skills to prepare for diverse career opportunities
- Apply data-driven decision-making and problem-solving techniques to business operations and management
- Engage in a business simulation that mirrors real-world strategic decision-making and competitive analysis
- Learn how to manage teams, lead initiatives and drive organizational growth in corporate, government and entrepreneurial settings
Bachelor’s in business administration career opportunities:
- Operations Manager
- Sales Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Business Development Manager
- Operations Manager
- Sales Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Business Development Manager
Still undecided?
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition
Discover our affordable tuition
Our online B.S. in Business Administration degree offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. There is a $35.00 per course fee.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BSBA | $347* | $1,041 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Required fees
Required fee per course: $35
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Calendar
Check out upcoming enrollment dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working students, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/30/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 12/17/25 | 1/5/26 | 1/7/26 | 1/8/26 | 2/27/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/16/26 | 2/20/26 | 2/27/26 | 3/3/26 | 4/24/26 |
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Admissions
Learn more about admission requirements for earning your BSBA degree online
At Northwest, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the B.S. in Business Administration degree, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
To apply for this program, you must meet the requirements for one of the sections listed below.
Transfer Criteria
- Students with 24 or more transferrable credit hours:
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Students with less than 24 transferrable credit hours:
- Follow freshman admission requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Transfer students from non-regionally accredited institutions will also be considered a freshman; credit cannot be transferred into Northwest from a non-regionally accredited institution
Returning Students (previously enrolled as degree-seeking at Northwest)
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA in any coursework completed since last being at Northwest (on 4.0 scale)
- A probation essay (if returning after being suspended or put on probation) explaining previous time at Northwest, what they've been doing since and how they plan to be successful when they return
Freshman Criteria (Adult - 24+ years old)
- High school transcript showing graduation date or completion of GED/HiSET
- Essay
- ACT/SAT test scores optional; can be submitted for scholarship/placement purposes if available
Freshman Criteria (for non-adult freshmen and transfers with less than 24 transferrable hours)
- Category I:
- 21 or higher ACT composite (or the SAT equivalent: SAT-980 or 1060**)
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on 4.0 scale)
**Per 2016 SAT redesign.
- Category II:
- Have an admissions index score (see here) that equals or exceeds 100 points
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Category III:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Complete high school college-preparatory curriculum
- Students who have completed the GED or HiSET are eligible with a minimum score of 660 on the GED or a minimum score of 75 on the HiSET
- This category is not an option for home-schooled or unaccredited high school graduates unless they have also completed the GED or HiSET
Home-Schooled Students
Applicants must have their ACT or SAT results submitted directly from ACT or College Board. A transcript listing of high school courses and grades in each course is also required for admission.
- 21 or higher on the ACT (or SAT equivalent), OR
- GED score of 660 or higher, OR
- HiSET score of 75 or higher
GED Applicants/HiSET Applicants
A student may be considered for admission after receiving an equivalency certification, meeting the following criteria:
- GED score of 660 or higher, OR
- HiSET score of 75 or higher
Official transcripts can be emailed to [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Office of Admissions
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
Explore our online BSBA degree program curriculum
Students must take 44-47 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
Students are required to take a University Seminar (1 credit hour) and a digital literacy course, usually Computers and Information Technology (3 credit hours). Below is the information for each course.
To ensure a common professional foundation among the accredited business programs, all students majoring in Accounting, Business Economics, Business Management, Business Technology, Finance, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management are required to fulfill the following common professional component requirements. A minimum grade of C is mandatory for each of the Common Professional Component and required courses.
Non-business Courses (9 hours)
Business Courses (39 hours)
Click here for the 2024-2025 Common Professional Component courses.
Students must complete nine hours per specialization, with two classes at the 300 level and at least one class at the 400 level or above, in three of the following:
- Accounting 51300-51499
- Economics 52300-52499
- Finance 53300-53499
- Human Resource Management 54321-54325 and 54520
- Management 54300-54499
- Marketing 55300-55499
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition. A one-time fee of $20.50 will be charged for remote proctoring of required Assessment of Core Proficiencies.
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