In Short
This fast-track, 100% online program offers classes in a seven-week accelerated course format, allowing students to customize their program of study to achieve their personal and professional goals.
- I work full-time and am looking to increase my earning potential and job prospects
- I’m balancing multiple professional and personal responsibilities and need a flexible online program
- Earning a bachelor’s degree continues to be an important goal
- I have previously earned college credits and want to complete a business degree quickly
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, an online business degree may be the right fit for you. You may transfer up to 90 credits to Fitchburg!
Ranked among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report, Fitchburg State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program is an ideal option for adult learners looking to balance work, family, and education.
Online BS in Business Administration Program Overview
In the online business bachelor’s degree program, you learn theories, policies, and procedures that you can immediately put into practice in your current position or future career.
Whether you’re starting college for the first time or are picking up where you left off, Fitchburg State’s online bachelor’s degree in business administration program equips you with the professional competencies needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
Tailor your education to your interests and goals in one of five concentrations, each involving courses that delve deep into a particular subject:
Accounting Concentration
In the Accounting concentration, students develop an in-depth understanding of accounting principles, as well as taxation and auditing.
Our Professional Accounting Certificate, in combination with the Accounting concentration, aids students who want to take the CPA exam after graduation. The certificate includes additional courses for students aiming for public accounting positions, and students can apply the credits earned toward their bachelor's degree in business administration.
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Students in the Entrepreneurship concentration use and apply a creative entrepreneurial mindset to better identify opportunities for innovation, challenge the status quo, and implement sustainable change. This specialized study prepares them with the professional skills to drive positive business outcomes in a range of industries, from tech to finance and retail to media.
Information Systems Management
The Information Systems Management concentration teaches students to link business needs to decision-making using information systems. To prepare individuals for a career in this growing and in-demand field, the concentration offers courses that help students develop proficiency in managing software projects and cybersecurity while navigating social and ethical impacts.
Explore Information Systems Management
Management Concentration
Functioning as an effective leader requires the ability to manage individuals with varying backgrounds and areas of expertise. The Management concentration prepares students to do so over four distinct courses. As they prepare for leadership roles within the business world, students gain a deep knowledge and understanding of management theories, policies, and procedures.
Marketing Concentration
The Marketing concentration prepares students for the ever-evolving field of marketing. Students learn about consumer behavior, advertising, market research, and international business management. Through case studies and partnerships with businesses and nonprofit organizations, the marketing strategies course empowers students with the skills to design and implement effective marketing campaigns.
Program Length
Business majors complete 48 credits toward the liberal arts and sciences (LAS) core, the specific requirements for the major, minor, and/or chosen concentration, several additional major-required LAS courses, and elective courses for a minimum of 120 credits. In total, students can complete the accelerated online business bachelor’s degree program in two years.
Earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business in Five Years
Our 4+1 program enables students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in just five years, greatly accelerating the undergraduate and graduate school timeline. Fitchburg State offers several concentrations in the MBA program, most of which can also be completed online.
Learn From the Business Leaders
Leaders and innovators in the field, Fitchburg State’s Business Department faculty members blend expertise in finance, marketing, policy, management, entrepreneurship, and more. Students thrive thanks to the dedicated mentorship and guidance of faculty who encourage both personal and professional growth.
Careers With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Fitchburg State University equips the next generation of business leaders with the skills needed to drive innovation, envision creative solutions, and realize business outcomes. Our graduates are adept at decision-making, team leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving, which makes them highly sought after by employers across industries.
Potential job titles for those with a business bachelor’s degree include:
- Account manager
- Business analyst
- Customer service manager
- Financial analyst
- Human resources assistant
- Marketing coordinator
- Operations coordinator
- Project coordinator
- Sales representative
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program must submit the following materials:
- Completed online application.
- Official high school transcript
- High school transcripts are not required if the student has earned an associate degree. Rather, these students should send their official associate degree transcript for admission consideration.
Optional materials:
- Standardized test scores: students are asked to indicate whether they would prefer to be considered "test-optional" on their application form.
- Letters of recommendation
- Résumé
Learn more about undergraduate admissions.
Tuition and Fees
At Fitchburg State University, we aim to make education as accessible as possible, and last year alone, we awarded $43 million in financial aid to our students through merit- and need-based aid.
Note that day students are allowed to enroll in School of Graduate, Online, and Continuing Education (SGOCE) courses; however, this may impact their bill since full-time day students pay more for every credit beyond 12 credits when any of the credits are SGOCE courses.
Please also note that payment for SGOCE courses is due at the time of registration.
If you have questions about the impact on your student bill, please contact Student Accounts at 978.665.4126 or via email at studaccts@fitchburgstate.edu.
We encourage online students to learn more about program costs by reviewing our tuition breakdown.
Requirements and Curriculum
Students build a solid foundation in business concepts through courses such as Principles of Management, Business Finance, Business Law, and Business Policy and Strategy. In addition, general education classes build fundamental skills in communication, procedural and logical thinking, and quantitative reasoning.
Beyond the basics, each concentration offers carefully designed courses that establish the knowledge and abilities necessary for entry-level positions in finance, accounting, information systems, management, marketing, or entrepreneurship.
Explore the course catalog to learn more and see the two-year course rotations.
Core Curriculum:
- BSAD 1700 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business
- BSAD 2010 - Introduction to Financial Reporting
- BSAD 2020 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- BSAD 2030 - Principles of Management
- BSAD 2040 - Fundamentals of Marketing
- BSAD 3400 - Basic Finance
- BSAD 3500 - Business Law I
- BSAD 4230 - Business Fluctuations and Forecasting
- BSAD 4300 - Sales Management
- BSAD 4330 - International Marketing
- BSAD 4500 - Business Law II
- BSAD 4880 - International Business Management
- BSAD 4890 - Business Policy and Strategy
Required General Education Courses:
- SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication
- ECON 1100 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
- MATH 1800 - Business Statistics
Concentration:
- Four concentration-specific courses and a business elective not in the core curriculum.
The graduate and undergraduate business administration programs at Fitchburg State University are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) is among the premier professional accreditors for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world. The IACBE exists to promote, develop, and recognize excellence in business education. The IACBE accredits business degree programs in colleges and universities through the United States and internationally. The Business Administration Department acknowledges public notification of accreditation by IACBE and adheres to Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Still have questions? We're here to help!
Ready to earn your bachelor’s in business online but still have questions? We’re happy to help you find answers — reach out to us through one of three contact options.
- Email an enrollment counselor at gce@fitchburgstate.edu or call 978.665.3182
- Attend an Information Session
- Watch a webinar