Business and Management: Online

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An online bachelor's degree completion program

Organizations today demand responsive leaders who can provide ethical and effective leadership and innovative vision for diverse teams of professionals. As a student in our online business and management bachelor’s degree program, you will learn how to approach business challenges with a flexible, creative entrepreneurial mindset. 

In live, face-to-face online classes, expert Simmons faculty will share insights about how to market to customers, plan and allocate financial resources, manage projects, negotiate, and lead organizations in today’s constantly evolving business landscape.

As you complete your degree at Simmons, you will develop a firm foundational understanding in finance, marketing, management, and leadership. Our expert faculty will help you gain the vital knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a business leader in whatever field you choose — from health care and biotech to nonprofit organizations and social action advocacy.

The online BSBA in business and management curriculum is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of managerial roles, activities, and functions of organizations. In core and elective courses, you will learn how to use your leadership skills and business knowledge to grow in your career and make an impact on your industry.

Prerequisites for Business and Management Majors

ECON100CD Principles of Microeconomics 4
STAT118CD Introductory Statistics 4

Required Core Courses

BUS100CD Introduction to Business and Management 4
ACCT110CD Financial Accounting 4
ACCT120CD Managerial Accounting 4
BUS234CD Organizational Communication & Behavior 4
BUS250CD Principles of Marketing 4
BUS260CD Financial Management 4
BUS325CD Operations Management 4
BUS370CD Internship & Career Management 4

Required Business and Management Major Courses

BUS137CD Entrepreneurial Mindset 4
BUS221CD Project Management 4
BUS320CD Negotiations 4

Capstone

BUS340CD Strategic Management 4

Electives

Students select two electives from the following:

BUS224CD Social Action Leaders 4
BUS230CD Why We Buy 4
BUS270CD Business Analytics 4
SOCI249CD Inequalities 4