PROGRAM DETAILS
2 Yearsto complete your degree
Onlinecareer-focused curriculum
7 or 15week course length
95.4%career outcomes rate
19:1student to faculty ratio
Program Overview
Why business studies? If you’re ready to take your career further, you have your answer – and we have the education to help get you there. Designed for students who already have an associate degree or equivalent (60 credits), this online Bachelor of Science in Business Studies program allows you to complete your bachelor of business in just two years through immersive and challenging online coursework.
With our online bachelor of business studies program, you can cultivate key expertise in decision-making, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, HR, accounting, marketing, and more. Is business studies hard? It depends on you. This online business studies degree challenges you to take your business acumen to the next level, so you can perform at the next level in your career.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.
What You'll Learn
- Apply the major concepts, skills and values of business administration.
- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations through a variety of professional methods within business administration.
- Use decision support tools to resolve contemporary business issues using ethical business practices.
Take the next step in your business career with an online business studies degree from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, not weigh you down with college debt. So we are constantly working to provide competitively priced college tuition.
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ONLINE BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE Sample Courses
Coursework for your online bachelor's degree in business covers foundational aspects of business, including managerial accounting, human resources management, strategic management, principles of marketing, process and quality management, and more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.
Business Studies Major Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Organizational Behavior |
| Managerial Technology OR |
| Process and Quality Management |
Business Foundations Courses
| Course Title |
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| Financial Accounting |
| The Legal Environment of Business |
| Human Resource Management |
| Operations and Supply Chain Management |
| Marketing Foundations |
Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Coursework for your online bachelor's degree in business covers foundational aspects of business, including managerial accounting, human resources management, strategic management, principles of marketing, process and quality management, and more.
If you’re ready for a degree that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A BS in business studies DEGREE?
Your JWU bachelor’s of business studies online positions you for career growth in a number of job fields through a well-rounded background in business. Graduates of this program have found employment at companies such as the following:
- Amazon
- Marriott International
- John Hancock Retirement
- Honeywell International
In addition, you can explore Lightcast’s Career Coach tool to discover career paths that value your expertise in business. To learn more about how we collect employment data on our graduates, visit our Lightcast & Career Coach page.
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of CPS students, three out of four students would recommend the College of Professional Studies to a friend. Most notably, CPS achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with CPS, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.
“The Bachelor of Science in Business Studies program has deepened my understanding of human resources, marketing and analytics — all of which are essential to my ability to grow and contribute to my organization. I’ve gained proficiency in business technology critical to communicating and collaborating with partners in my workplace.”
– Jeffrey Adams, '24 Read the Full Story
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