Earn Your Bachelor's in Business Administration at Etown
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Elizabethtown College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies. With a versatile curriculum focusing on diverse aspects like accounting, management, communications, and ethics, this degree is ideal for students seeking a broad spectrum of career opportunities in the ever-evolving business sector. Courses are tailored to the contemporary business landscape and emphasize global trends, digital innovation, diversity, and social responsibility. Program faculty are seasoned business professionals, ensuring real-world applicability and a practical approach.
Program Outcomes:
- Apply broad business theories to practical business administration scenarios.
- Utilize critical analytical skills for leadership in the current business environment.
- Formulate strategies that promote diversity in the workplace and community.
- Assess the application of ethics in various business situations.
- Evaluate the global impact on today's business world.
- Identify how changing technology affects business strategy, operations, human resources, and ethics.
Online
Program Format
accredited by the
Accreditation Council for
Business Schools and Programs
The Benefits of the Online Business Degree Program
The bachelor's in Business Administration at Etown SGPS prepares students for diverse roles like Business Analyst, Account Manager, and Human Resources Manager. This accelerated degree program combines theoretical knowledge with real-world application.
The program is flexible and the staff understands the struggle between balancing school, work and family and convey their support. Somehow, along the way, your goals become their goals. The staff, advisors, and facilitators don't just go to work to do their job; they go to work to be there for you.
Understand Tuition Costs and Explore Scholarship Opportunities
The B.S. in Business Administration is priced at $525 per credit. Scholarships and financial aid are available to make your Etown SGPS education even more affordable. Below are just a few of the scholarships and programs available to students:
- Alumni Scholarship: 15% tuition discount, available to Elizabethtown College alumni.
- Affinity Partner Scholarship: 15% discount, offered to employees of organizations partnered with Etown SGPS.
- Jay Fellowship Referral Program: This is a referral program that benefits both current students/alumni and prospective students. When a student or alum refers a new student, both the referrer and the referred student receive a complimentary credit for their program of interest.
Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.
Tuition & AidOnline Bachelor's in Business Administration Requirements and Concentrations
Accredited by the Middle States Association for Colleges and Secondary Schools, the bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College requires 125 credit hours of academic work. Degree candidates must take at least 30 of their last 60 credits from Elizabethtown College. Credits taken at Etown must include at least 15 credits in the major; nine of them must be 300 to 400-level business courses. Students can consider specific concentrations to enhance their business acumen including Accounting, Human Resources, Management or Marketing. Minors are also available in any additional major offered by SGPS including Family Business and Entrepreneurship.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Interpret financial reports
- Use basic technology for accounting
- Demonstrate skills to be a team player
- Identify ethical standards in business
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply theories to practical situations in human resources.
- Utilize critical analytical skills providing leadership of human resources.
- Formulate human resource strategies that promote diversity in the workplace.
- Evaluate the impact of diversity in today’s business world.
- Identify the impact of the changing nature of technology on human resources.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply theories to practical situations in management.
- Utilize critical analytical skills for leadership in today's business environment.
- Formulate management strategies that promote diversity in the workplace and community.
- Assess the application of ethics in management.
- Evaluate the impact of diversity in today's business world.
- Identify the impact of changing technology on management practices.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply theories to practical situations in marketing.
- Utilize critical analytical skills in developing marketing strategies.
- Formulate strategies for addressing diversity in marketing.
- Assess the application of ethics in marketing.
- Evaluate the impact of globalization on marketing.
- Identify the impact of changing technology on marketing.
Application Requirements & Process
To enter either an associate or bachelor's program, you will need to:
- Have graduated from high school or earned a GED.
- Have writing ability sufficient for success in an accelerated academic program. You will be asked to write an essay that demonstrates your ability.
- Have the time to devote to your coursework. Course requirements in a five-week accelerated class can be as high as 20 hours per week.
- Successful completion of some college coursework is strongly suggested prior to entering an accelerated program, but it is not required.
- Contact or meet with our admissions staff for guidance and to find out more information.
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Complete the undergraduate application via the online portal.
- Submit official transcripts (college or high school/GED if no college coursework), and a current resume.
- Submit a double-spaced essay adhering to English usage standards, addressing your understanding of a rigorous accelerated program, your strategy for managing time demands, and your personal and professional goals.
- After submitting your application, the SGPS Team will review it and make an admissions decision.
- If accepted, you will receive an initial offer letter via the applicant portal, which you must accept to proceed with matriculation.
- If there are any questions or concerns, the admissions team will contact you for further discussion.
