Earning a Bachelor of Science in Business

In today’s business world, savvy professionals know that being prepared with an adequate business education is important for success. Having a bachelor business degree is one of the first steps you can take toward a successful business career.
 

Types of B.S. Business Degrees

There are several different types of Bachelor of Science degrees in business that focus on particular aspects of the business world. Along with the bachelor degree in business administration, other types of business degrees include:
  • B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA)
  • B.S. in Business Accounting
  • B.S. in Communications
  • B.S. in Finance.
With the onset of the Internet age, newer programs offer bachelor's degree that deals with electronic business operations. This degree is known as a B.S. in e-Business.

Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business

To earn a bachelor's degree in business, a student will be required to complete four years (or 120 credit hours) at a college or university. While the first two years will mostly concentrate on liberal arts courses, various business courses will enter the curricula in the second and third years of schooling. The fourth year will involve specialized study in various business-related topics.
 
An alternative to attending a traditional college or university is earning a bachelor business degree online. Online programs are often more concentrated than four-year programs and may take less time to complete.

Areas of Study for Business Degrees

Students can study and specialize in the following subjects in business programs:
  • Business law
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Real Estate
  • Statistics
  • Strategy.

The best instruction will include a variety of learning experiences and different educational approaches, including:

  • case studies
  • in-class discussions
  • group work
  • hands-on exercises
  • lectures
  • practice assignments
  • presentations.

In addition, a good program will emphasize skills that help students achieve success in today’s business environment. Necessary skills include:

  • communication
  • information analysis
  • information research
  • interpersonal skills
  • teamwork
  • writing.

Costs of Earning a B.S. in Business

The cost will vary depending on which university the student attends. While less expensive B.S. programs start at a few thousand dollars per semester, more prestigious private universities can cost as much as $30,000 per year.
 
Despite the cost of higher education, earning a BSBA degree is advantageous, as it can lead to careers in many different areas. With a bachelor degree in business, entry level jobs will be easy to find, giving you a great opportunity to get your foot in the door.
 
Resources
 
Answers.com (n.d.). Business Dictionary: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Retrieved March 25, 2008, from the Answers.com Web site: http://www.answers.com/topic/
bachelor-of-business-administration?nr=1&lsc=true.
 
Carey Business School (2008). Bachelor of Science in Business and Management. Retrieved March 25, 2008, from the JHU.edu Web site:
http://carey.jhu.edu/undergraduate-programs/business/.