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ONLINE BSb DEGREE
Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate
ONLINE BSb DEGREE
Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Bachelor's degree
4 years
Approximate Program Length
120
Total Credits
$398
Cost per Credit
Online & campus
Format
The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) undergraduate degree program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB foundation is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, while examining the areas of accounting, communications, diversity and inclusion, economics, finance, business law and ethics, management, marketing, organizational behavior, business analytics, and information systems. Students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the undergraduate business curricula through a business capstone course.
Courses
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses.
What you'll learn
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Small business development
- Financial management for small business
- Marketing for small business
- Business law and regulatory issues
- Analysis of business opportunities
- Finance, marketing, accounting and other business practices
- Legal, ethical and regulatory considerations
- Business communication
- Management strategies
- Statistical analysis
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate?
This BSB can prepare you to be a:
- Small business owner
- Self-employed consultant
- Operations manager
- Entrepreneur
- Business manager
- Operations manager
- Administrative manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Earn your degree without starting from scratch
On average, students with prior eligible college credits and relevant life experience saved $11k and 1 year on their undergraduate degree.
We’ve expanded our $1M scholarship commitment
Our scholarships aren’t just for the chosen few. We’ll help you understand which scholarships you may qualify for, worth up to $3,000.
Credit transfer made easy
Earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.
Get credit for what you already know
Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit.
Need some help?
Our enrollment representatives provide personal support while you make an informed choice about going back to school. Reach us by phone at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Programmatic Accreditation
Our BSB has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the completion and first-year persistence rates for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
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Frequently asked questions
Understanding the ins and outs of small business management is essential for starting – and running – a venture. You may need a solid grasp on several topics and a range of skills to help you build a foundation for small business operations. These may include accounting, business law, communications, finance, marketing, project management and more.
Our online Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate can prepare you with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to run a business. This program and certificate can also prepare you for different career opportunities, such as a small business owner, a self-employed consultant, an entrepreneur or a range of management positions.
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, getting a formal education in small business management can be beneficial in the field. Starting your own business can give you the freedom to take control of your career, set your schedule and potentially make a good income, but it requires you as the entrepreneur to wear many hats, from marketing and sales to accounting and HR. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, a business management degree may be a good choice.
Our online Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate covers a broad range of topics so you can learn what it takes to run all aspects of your business. You’ll also develop critical skills like decision-making, problem-solving and project management.
Learn more about helpful degrees for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurial management focuses on setting goals to increase the effectiveness of creating, managing and growing a new venture or startup business as well as small to medium-sized businesses.
Our online Bachelor of Science in Business with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate can help you learn how to harness an entrepreneurial mindset to turn your creative ideas into successful new ventures. Our program also gives you the tools necessary to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with new business opportunities and develop a strategic entrepreneurial management plan for ventures.
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*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.