Bachelor of Science

Business Administration

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  • East Central University’s Stonecipher School of Business is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
  • Two concentrations available: Administration and Healthcare Management
  • Pursue leadership and management roles in growing careers.

Program Details

Next Start Date
August 18th
Est. Program Length
2-4 years
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost per Credit
$321.80*
Credit Hours
120
Credits Accepted
90

*Price reflects tuition for Oklahoma residents. Non-resident tuition is $638.80 per credit hour. There is a non-resident tuition waiver available if certain requirements are met. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information. An additional semester fee of $89 will apply for all students, and some students may be required to pay course-related fees.

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Go Further with an ACBSP-Accredited School of Business

Gain career-ready business foundations in a flexible program that fits into your life. The B.S. in Business Administration from East Central University Online provides a comprehensive business education with a focus on practical applications and industry-relevant skills.

You’ll take online business administration courses available when and where it’s convenient for you, which allows you to maintain your employment and take breaks if needed. When you complete the online business administration degree, you’ll have the tools to move into leadership positions that directly affect your organization’s performance.


Concentrations in the B.S. in Business Administration

In addition to a core of business administration courses focused on industry essentials, you can tailor your business administration degree with one of two concentrations.

Administration Concentration

Complete your business administration bachelor’s degree with your choice of diverse elective courses.

Healthcare Management Concentration

Gain expertise in business administration in healthcare and meet the evolving need for knowledgeable leaders.

Topics of Study

Our bachelor’s in business administration offers a curriculum designed to prepare you for your career. Our focus on transferable, comprehensive skills makes ECU Online an excellent choice for those who want to stay on the leading edge of the business landscape. Just a few potential topics of study include:

  • Business Communication and Report Writing
  • Business Strategy and Policy
  • Computer Business Applications
  • Management Information Systems
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing

Learning Outcomes

By the time you graduate, you will be able to:

  • Integrate Core Business Principles with Healthcare Practices: Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of foundational business disciplines—including accounting, finance, management and marketing—and how these principles apply to the healthcare sector.
  • Develop Specialized Knowledge in Healthcare Systems and Policy: Prepare students to understand and manage the unique regulatory, operational and financial environments of healthcare organizations, with a focus on compliance, reimbursement systems and healthcare policy.
  • Enhance Analytical and Technological Proficiency for Healthcare Decision-Making: Cultivate skills in data analysis, information systems and evidence-based decision-making to improve healthcare outcomes and organizational efficiency in various healthcare settings.
  • Prepare Students for Leadership and Career Advancement in Healthcare Management: Foster leadership, ethical reasoning and communication skills necessary for graduates to pursue management-level roles in hospitals, clinics, healthcare consulting firms and other healthcare-related organizations.

Courses & Requirements

Our online bachelor’s degree in business administration requires 120 credit hours, including 40 general education credit hours.

The online business administration degree major includes 75 credit hours. Core courses comprise 42 credit hours, and your elective credit hours depend on your choice of concentration.

ECU requires all students to take general education courses.

ACCT 2103
ACCT 2203
BSEC 2603
BUCOM 3133
BUS 1113
BUS 4303
BUSLW 3213
ECON 2003
ECON 2013
FIN 3113
MGMT 3013
MIS 1903
MIS 3433
MKTG 3313

Administration Concentration (15 credit hours)

BSEC 3103
BUS 4103
BUS 4213
ENTR 3103
MGMT 3063

Healthcare Management Concentration (30 credit hours)

BSEC 3103
BUS 4213
HMGMT 3013
HMGMT 3003
HMGMT 4003
HMGMT 4013
MGMT 3043
MGMT 3063
MGMT 3103
MGMT 3433

Students will take upper-level courses in accounting, business administration or information technology management.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into ECU Online’s B.S. in Business Administration online program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • 2.0 GPA or higher. ACT/SAT scores may be recommended for applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement.
  • If you are a transfer student, you must have completed 24 college credit hours with a retention GPA of 2.0 or higher. Transfer students with fewer credits must submit their high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores for consideration.

How to Apply

To apply, you must submit the following materials:

  • Free online application
  • Official high school transcript or college transcript from an accredited institution
  • ACT/SAT scores, if applicable

Have a question about this program or the admission process? Get connected to one of our knowledgeable enrollment counselors.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostTotal
Tuition120 credit hours$321.80*$38,616.00
Total with transfer credits (up to 90)**$9,654.00

*Price reflects tuition for Oklahoma residents. Non-resident tuition is $638.80 per credit hour. There is a non-resident tuition waiver available if certain requirements are met. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information. An additional semester fee of $89 will apply for all students and possible charges for course related fees.
**Note: Transfer students must have completed at least 24 credit hours.
Fees and tuition subject to change.

Financial Aid

At ECU Online, we strive to ensure your education is as affordable as possible. Learn more about your options for financing your education by visiting our Financial Aid page.

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Military Benefits

East Central University is a proud military-friendly school. Discover how your status as a U.S. military veteran or active-duty service member can help you earn your degree by visiting our Military & Veterans page.

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Native American Students

Eligible Native American students can find financial aid programs, heritage scholarships, grants, and academic support services to help ensure their success at ECU.

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Are You the First in Your Family to Go to College?

At ECU, we recognize that “going first” can be difficult. We provide the extra financial support, scholarships, resources, services, and skills you need to succeed.

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Transfer Students

If you’ve taken college-level courses elsewhere, you could save time and money earning your degree by transferring credits to ECU and may qualify for scholarships.

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Career Outlook

Business Administration Jobs

Your online business administration degree opens the door to leadership and management roles in growing careers. Management occupations in the U.S. are projected to have over a million roles annually from 2023 to 2033, and most require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree.1 Your bachelor’s degree is one of the best ways to build skills and credentials for these in-demand roles.

Financial Managers

These managers oversee employees who work with their organization’s finances, including budgeting, expenses, investments, payroll and reporting. Financial managers can be found in several specialties, such as acquisitions, cash flow, compliance, credit, forecasting, insurance and more.2

Average annual salary: $156,100

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Public relations managers ensure that their organization is represented accurately and positively in advertising and media. Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring money to their organization, ultimately helping fund public relations efforts and other expenses. 3

Average annual salary: $130,480

Training and Development Managers

These managers coordinate hiring, training, educational programming and employee development. They frequently collaborate with other managers to ensure that an organization’s training and development programs align with their mission.4

Average annual salary: $125,040

Medical and Health Services Managers

These managers work across diverse healthcare settings to ensure services are delivered efficiently and effectively. They may also be called healthcare administrators or executives.5

Average annual salary: $110,680

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Financial Managers.” Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.” Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Managers.” Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The business administration degree is offered fully online, so you can complete your courses at times and places that work for your schedule as long as you meet assignment deadlines.
You can complete the online program part-time or full-time, depending on your needs. Most students complete the degree in 2-4 years.

Ideal for working students, ECU Online’s interactive learning environment offers the flexibility you need to balance your education with your personal and professional schedule. As an online student, you’ll receive ample opportunities to virtually discuss course materials with your educators and classmates, plus the freedom to access courses on your time and complete your degree at your own pace.

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