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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Program Overview

Our online Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration equips you with the skills you need for a successful career, along with the flexibility you need to get there. Through this innovative program, you experience Newberry's acclaimed business curriculum and personal attention from wherever you are. You can earn your degree 100% online, a cost-effective way to obtain a high-quality education.

The online bachelor's in Business Administration combines accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics and law for a versatile degree that can take you anywhere. You'll grow your oral and written communication skills, decision‑making, and creativity, all while gaining experience through service learning and internships. All this is offered by seasoned business professionals, each with decades of experience at the top of their fields. The 120‑hour program can be completed in as few as 18 months.

Admission Requirements

  • Official transcripts
  • Freshman students must provide a high school transcript or equivalent (GED)
  • Transfer students must provide transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. If the student has not successfully completed 28 college credits, they will be required to provide their high school transcript.
  • Minimum GPA requirement: 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
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Learning Path

The business administration online degree program requires 120 total credit hours. 42 credit hours are major/related coursework, including courses such as:

  • ACC 210 Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACC 220 Principles of Managerial Accounting
  • BUA 101 Introduction to Business
  • BUA 210 Business Law
  • BUA 220 Principles of Marketing
  • BUA 241 Personal Finance
  • BUA 260 Principles of Management
  • BUA 311 Business Ethics
  • BUA 432 International Business
  • BUA 472 Strategic Management
  • ECO 210 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO 220 Principles of Microeconomics
  • MIS 215 Spreadsheet Analysis
  • BUA 200 Business Statistics

BUA Elective (Choose 1 course)

  • BUA 341 Corporate Finance
  • BUA 361 Human Resource Management
  • BUA 462 Organization Behavior

Core Curriculum Requirement:
30‑32 credit hours

Electives
Students must complete electives or a minor to fulfill the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition Rate: $405 per credit hour

Included Fees / Costs:

  • Application fee — No fee to apply
  • Student Services fees — included in tuition
  • Course Resource fee —included in tuition
  • Testing fees — included in tuition

Other Expenses:

  • Books and Supplies —varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
  • Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school

Financial Aid and Grants:

  • Explore eligibility for South Carolina Tuition Grant
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Newberry College school code: 003440

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the program may pursue roles such as:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Government
  • Nonprofits
  • Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Consulting

Faculty

Carissa Garza
Carissa Garza

Adjunct Professor

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Chris Dunham
Chris Dunham

Assistant Vice President for Graduate and Online Programs and Partnerships

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Jamison Bridges
Jamison Bridges

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

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Kelley Kelly
Kelley Kelly

Adjunct Professor

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Meger Chappell
Meger Chappell

Online Adjunct Professor

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Leona Davis-Daniels
Leona Davis-Daniels

Adjunct Professor (Accounting) and Administrator

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Mara Sellers
Mara Sellers

Academic Operations Manager for Graduate and Online Programs

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Mark Martin
Mark Martin

Adjunct Professor

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