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Bachelor of Arts
The online Bachelor of Arts in Business at American Public University will provide you with a solid understanding of business principles and allow you to hone your critical thinking skills.
The core curriculum includes
- Management
- Marketing
- Law
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
You will have the flexibility to apply previously earned college credits and select electives within the School of Business to meet personal interests and goals. The knowledge and skills you build through this program can be applied to business, government, military, or other professions.
This program offers the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty who have considerable managerial experience in Fortune 500 companies. You will also collaborate with fellow students by participating in online community forums.
The degree has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders.
Program Courses
The curriculum for this program follows industry trends to help ensure relevancy to today's marketplace. View all CoursesProgram Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Discuss economic factors associated with government, business, and consumer environments and apply theoretical techniques to analyze markets.
- Apply concepts of contract, tort, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and property law to business situations.
- Articulate the external and internal environments of a business organization and formulate appropriate strategies in the context of competitive forces and environmental factors.
- Collect information through the use of various data tools and apply critical thinking concepts to enhance business problem solving capabilities.
- Practice quantitative skills necessary in business organizations through work in accounting, finance, and statistics.
- Integrate market and marketing information into a strategic plan.
- Explain and apply fundamental accounting and financial management operations to enhance business decision making processes.
- Apply management, human resource, and personnel practices to organizational problem solving.
Degree at a Glance
- Number of Credits 120
- Max Transfer Credits 90
- Tuition Per Credit $270 | $250 with military grant
- Program Length 4 years full time
- Program Format Online | Monthly course starts
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Admission Requirements
- All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
- Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the APU admission application. View steps to apply.
Need help?
Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an APU admissions representative at 877-755-2787 or info@apus.edu.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Per credit hour: $270 | $250 with military grant*
*To help minimize out-of-pocket costs, APU offers a tuition grant for U.S. active-duty servicemembers, Guard, Reserve, military spouses and dependents, and veterans that caps undergraduate tuition at the military TA limit. See all military-affiliated student benefits.
Paying for School
Because our university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), (the same as the Ohio State University, Univ. of Chicago, and U.S. Air Force Academy, to name a few), we can accept the following forms of financial aid and payments:
Ways to Save
Undergraduate Book Grant
Books are provided online at no cost if you are enrolled in undergraduate courses for credit. The undergraduate book grant is estimated to save $600 per academic semester* if you are registered as a full-time student.
Transfer Credits
Accelerate your degree completion by taking full advantage of our transfer credit options, including credit for your previous college courses, military service schools, American Council on Education (ACE) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, and prior learning experiences.
Employer Contributions
APU has educational partnerships with many employers and associations. Be sure to accurately enter your employer information when you complete our admissions application. Your employer might also offer a tuition reimbursement plan as one of your benefits.
*According to College Board Trends in College Pricing.
