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Online Bachelor's in Business Management

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), Colorado State University Global’s 100% online business management degree program offers core courses, specializations, and certificates tailored to industry needs. It prepares students to sit for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) exams and the Product Development Professional Certification exam.

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Total credits

120 Transfer up to 90 credits, including military service and career experience.

Cost per credit

$385 No out of state tuition. No fees. No tuition increases. Guaranteed.

Delivery

Online Our 8-week courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and fully flexible.

Starts per year

12 CSU Global offers start dates every month.

Program Details

Earn an Accredited B.S. in Business Management

Advance your career with our accredited online business management degree by mastering essential leadership, decision-making, and team management skills to drive organizational success. Position yourself for an estimated starting salary above $80K, as reported by alumni, and gain a competitive advantage through our ACBSP-accredited program, aligned with the SHRM HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Prepare to tackle complex business challenges with a curriculum that covers management, marketing, finance, and statistics, ensuring you graduate ready to make an impact.

What skills will I gain with a bachelor’s degree in business management?

  • Demonstrate effective written communication and analytical skills.
  • Apply management skills in decision-making.
  • Analyze ethical aspects of managerial decision-making.
  • Synthesize knowledge of global considerations related to managerial actions.
  • Apply critical thinking skills, demonstrating managerial business knowledge

Affordable Tuition

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

Learn more about tuition

Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

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Frequently Asked Questions



Business Management Courses

CSU Global’s online, ACBSP-accredited B.S. in Business Management builds expertise in core business functions while preparing graduates for SHRM certification and Product Development Professional certification opportunities.

Core Degree Courses

30 Credits

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program consists of ten 3-credit courses, listed in the suggested order of completion, plus two 3-credit prerequisites, ECN210 – Microeconomic Principles and ECN215 – Macroeconomic Principles.

Note: MGT495 is an optional course that students engage in to gain practical business management experience. This course may not be available in all states, see the State Specific Authorization Policy under Admissions Policies.

General Education Courses

31 Credits

CSU Global’s General Education Courses are more than a bachelor’s degree requirement. They are designed to help you develop and strengthen valuable skills demanded in the workplace.

Already taken some courses? Up to 90 total credits (and 64 from community colleges) can be transferred into a bachelor’s degree at CSU Global. Request a Transcript Evaluation Summary to see how close you already are to graduation!

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Degree Specialization

Optional - 15 Credits

When you earn your bachelor’s degree through CSU Global, you can choose to customize it with an undergraduate specialization in a subject that matches your professional goals or personal interests.

Learn more about our specializations and explore all the options available to you. Not all specializations are available for every degree program.

Elective Courses

Remaining credits to reach 120 total credits

The remainder of your degree is comprised of courses of your choice that support your educational goals and needs. Including a specialization reduces the number of elective credits you’ll need to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Third-Party Licensure & Certification Pathways

In addition to the comprehensive knowledge that you’ll earn through a degree, industry certifications are an excellent way to demonstrate your proficiency in a specific area. As you complete your Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, you will earn the ability to sit for a number of industry certifications. Visit the SHRM website for exam eligibility requirements.

Career Outlook for Bachelors Degree in Business Management

This Career Outlook combines extensive labor market data to help you evaluate the careers that match your strengths and interests, and where those careers are thriving. Please explore the national and state data, as you compare the careers related to this program.

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Administrative Services Managers
Median Salary$108,251
5-Yr Growth4.5%

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Administrative Services Managers are expected to grow by 4.5% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$64,629
25%
$83,515
Mid Level
50%
$108,251
75%
$147,060
Senior Level
90%
$200,151

Annual Job Openings

23,667

5-Year Growth

4.5%

Top Specialized Skills

Office ManagementAccountingBillingAccounts ReceivableFinanceCollectionsFinancial StatementsAdministrative SupportAccounts PayableInvoicing

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationOperationsManagementLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceDetail OrientedAdministrative FunctionsCoordinatingMicrosoft Excel
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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Median Salary$82,464
5-Yr Growth-0.2%

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes are expected to shrink by 0.2% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$35,620
25%
$50,664
Mid Level
50%
$82,464
75%
$148,794
Senior Level
90%
$295,549

Annual Job Openings

2,739

5-Year Growth

-0.2%

Top Specialized Skills

MarketingArtificial IntelligenceReal EstateWorkflow ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementApplication Programming Interface (API)LangChainSales ProspectingAI AgentsMulti-Agent Systems

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationSalesCustomer ServiceLeadershipManagementDetail OrientedCoachingNegotiationOperationsResearch
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Business Continuity Planners
Median Salary$80,357
5-Yr Growth4.1%

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Business Continuity Planners are expected to grow by 4.1% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$45,245
25%
$59,782
Mid Level
50%
$80,357
75%
$109,720
Senior Level
90%
$150,451

Annual Job Openings

115,196

5-Year Growth

4.1%

Top Specialized Skills

Change ManagementProject ManagementOrganizational Change ManagementGovernanceStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement ProcessChange Management StrategyOrganizational LeadershipStakeholder ManagementWorkflow Management

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipPlanningManagementOperationsInfluencing SkillsProblem SolvingCoordinatingPresentationsConsulting
06/16/2026 2:23 PM | 06/16/2026 2:23 PM
Business Intelligence Analysts
Median Salary$111,843
5-Yr Growth16.4%

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Business Intelligence Analysts are expected to grow by 16.4% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$62,830
25%
$81,859
Mid Level
50%
$111,843
75%
$156,148
Senior Level
90%
$196,161

Annual Job Openings

19,417

5-Year Growth

16.4%

Top Specialized Skills

Data AnalysisSQL (Programming Language)DashboardComputer ScienceWorkflow ManagementPower BIFinancePython (Programming Language)Business IntelligenceTableau (Business Intelligence Software)

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipManagementProblem SolvingOperationsDetail OrientedTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)Decision MakingMicrosoft ExcelPlanning
06/16/2026 2:23 PM | 06/16/2026 2:23 PM
Compliance Managers
Median Salary$104,326
5-Yr Growth4.6%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Compliance Managers are expected to grow by 4.6% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$46,804
25%
$72,256
Mid Level
50%
$104,326
75%
$148,606
Senior Level
90%
$230,869

Annual Job Openings

99,490

5-Year Growth

4.6%

Top Specialized Skills

AuditingRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementRisk ManagementGovernanceCompliance ManagementContinuous Improvement ProcessRisk AnalysisFinanceCompliance Risk

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipOperationsManagementProblem SolvingDetail OrientedInvestigationInfluencing SkillsCoordinatingEthical Standards And Conduct
06/16/2026 2:23 PM | 06/16/2026 2:23 PM
Data Source: Industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth data are supplied by Lightcast. Economic and workforce information adjusts based on the selected geographic region and may include estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is not available. Colorado State University Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Program Accreditations and Rankings

CSU Global’s B.S. in Business Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) and its curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. SHRM is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries.

CSU Global students are eligible to be a student member of SHRM at a discounted cost. CSUG’s alignment with SHRM potentially allows a CSUG student to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam. Contact your student success counselor or the SHRM advisor (shrm.advisor@csuglobal.edu) to learn more.

Top 10

CSU Global's Online Bachelor's in Business Administration secured the #10 spot in Best College Reviews Top 15 for 2022, demonstrating excellence and comprehensive business education.

U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Bachelor's Business 2026

U.S. News & World Report ranks CSU Global among the Top Online Bachelor's Programs in Business for 2026.

Institutional Accreditation

Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.

Nicki Streb, B.S. Business Management, Class of 2021

I returned to college after 25 years to finish my degree and acquire the knowledge to help grow my small business. I've learned something in every class I've attended over the last 3 years that I've utilized to better myself as a manager and streamline business processes.

Nicki Streb
B.S. Business Management, Class of 2021

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