Bachelor of Business Administration

A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree opens doors in a broad range of industries, including professional, scientific, and technical services, manufacturing, retail trade, finance and insurance, health care and social assistance, information, transportation and warehousing, wholesale trade, administrative and support, waste management, remediation services, educational service, real estate, and rental and leasing.

Employers in these areas look for job candidates with sharply honed skills in communications, management, leadership, sales, operations, customer service, research, time management, self-starter, teamwork, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

The business world is ripe with opportunities for motivated professionals with relevant, up-to-date knowledge and a desire to succeed. Between 2022 and 2031, most of the occupations listed below are expected to show double digit growth. Salary ranges for people with a BBA degree range from $35,000 to more than $100,000.*

With a bachelor’s degree from National University, you will be prepared to seek roles in the business world such as:

• Accountants, Auditors, and External Audit Managers
• Financial Managers, Tax Managers, Controllers, and Loan Officers
• Management Analysts, Business Analysts, and Data Analysts
• Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, Logistics Managers, and Distribution Managers
• Project Managers
• Marketing Product Managers, Marketing Specialists, Digital Marketing Specialists, Marketing Associates, and Marketing Coordinators
• Sales Representatives, Account Representative, Outside Sales Representative, and Business Development Specialists
• Buyers, and Purchasing Agents
• Human Resource Support Specialists, HR Coordinators, and Recruiters
• Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and Management Trainees
• Health Services Administrators
• Construction Managers, and Construction Project Managers
• Property Managers, Assistant Property Managers, Real Estate, and Leasing and Facility Managers

*SOURCE: Emsi Labor Analyst- Report. Emsi research company homepage at https://www.economicmodeling.com/company/ (Report viewed: April 29, 2022). DISCLAIMER: The data provided is for Informational purposes only. Emsi data and analysis utilizes government sources to provide insights on industries, demographics, employers, in-demand skills, and more to align academic programs with labor market opportunities. Cited projections may not reflect local or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth. Current and prospective students should use this data with other available economic data to inform their educational decisions.

National University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program can be completed online, meaning you won’t have to put your life on hold while working toward your degree. With small class sizes and faculty mentors who bring real-world experience, you’ll learn the practical skills needed to successfully navigate today’s evolving business environment.

NU also offers four-week courses, so you can focus on one subject at a time, one month at a time, and finish your degree faster. Plus, with year-round enrollment, you don’t have to wait to apply; you can begin classes as soon as next month. And, as a military-friendly Yellow Ribbon school, active-duty servicemembers and their immediate family members have access to tuition discounts.

A professionally focused BBA degree can be a sound investment in your financial future and job security. With your bachelor’s in business from NU, you’ll have what it takes to compete for entry-level positions in your chosen concentration. You’ll also have a strong foundation to advance your career into a managerial role and command a higher salary.

As with most fields, wages typically increase over time as you gain experience, and management professionals can have some of the highest wages in the business world. For example, The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that through 2024, the median annual wage for a financial manager will be about $117,990, HR managers will clock in at around $104,440, and marketing and sales managers will be earning a salary in the area of $119,280. Work your way up to the CEO’s office, and you’ll command a median annual income of $175,110.*

NU’s BBA degree empowers you to keep your options open for a variety of business-related roles. Prepare yourself to work in almost any sector, including:

• Marketing
• Sales
• Operations
• Finance
• Human resources
• Customer relations
• Entrepreneurship

*SOURCE: https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2016/article/high-paying-business-careers.htm#Management

National University’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree offers the following career-relevant concentrations. 

Accounting

Designed for those majoring in business administration with its broad base of business-related disciplines, but who also wish to gain the intermediate-level accounting knowledge and skills appropriate for careers in the accounting and finance departments of a business, nonprofit, or government entity.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Designed for those majoring in business administration or management who seek entry into the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) field. The successful completion of the ADR program will provide students with the necessary skills to become effective negotiators, mediators, and facilitators and to promote peace and understanding between diverse cultures.

Business Analytics

Designed for working professionals interested in data-driven skills and analytical methods in business. These skills and knowledge are key to creating value, improving data-based decision-making processes, and support strategic management. Coursework focuses on cutting-edge analytics and data science, including statistical methods, data management, and visualizing and communicating data.

Business Law

Designed for students undertaking the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or BA Management (BAM) degree. The concentration will provide those who have an interest in a career in law, business or government, with an understanding of the complex legal issues that exist in today’s business environment.

Economics

Designed for those interested in learning how a society makes economic decisions, the program will provide quantitative skills along with the analytical ability to understand economic data. Students will be prepared to succeed in graduate studies in all business disciplines including Finance, Management, and Marketing, as well as law school or other professional training.

Entrepreneurship

Designed for those seeking practical knowledge in starting, managing, or running a business. The concentration is aimed at providing students with the specialized knowledge of entrepreneurship, ebusiness, small business management, and family business. Entrepreneurship is one of the core concentrations in many schools of business.

Finance

This concentration prepares students for future managerial responsibilities with an emphasis on the financial management of organizations. Career opportunities in finance are in three interrelated areas: financial institutions; investments, including the sale of securities or security analysis; and financial management in all types of commercial and not-for-profit organizations.

Human Resource Management

This concentration provides education, knowledge, and skills that apply to every level of an organization. This degree program is excellent preparation for students attracted to a career in the increasingly important field of human resource management.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

This concentration prepares students for analytical and managerial roles in organizations that ship goods around town or around the world. Focus is on the growing realm of ecommerce and its complex omnichannel distribution systems.

Marketing

This concentration is organized around a managerial framework that gives students an understanding of the concepts of marketing as well as the application of these concepts in making decisions and managing marketing activities. There is a wide range of opportunities in marketing, market analysis, product/branch manager, retailing, and more.

Project Management

Designed for students who seek specialized knowledge in the field of project management by preparing them for careers in industry. The undergraduate curriculum prepares people who choose a career in the discipline and elect to go on to their professional certification in Project Management and/or their MBA.