About the Program
Essential skills like leadership, problem-solving, team-building, and communication are more valuable than ever. Whether you’re interested in finance, management, marketing, or accounting—or dream of launching your own business—RSU’s business administration degree sets the stage for your success.
With six in-demand options, dynamic coursework, and real-world learning, this program prepares you to help organizations thrive in a competitive global marketplace. You’ll graduate ready to take on professional roles or continue to graduate school with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- Business operations and decision-making
- Financial planning and analysis
- Marketing strategy and communications
- Human resource and organizational behavior
- Entrepreneurial planning and innovation
Options
Each option includes core business courses plus focused electives that match your career goals:
Accounting
Learn to manage financial records, understand tax regulations, and conduct audits. This option provides the foundation for careers in public, private, or governmental accounting—and prepares you for CPA exam study.
Entrepreneurship
Develop the skills needed to launch and grow a business. Coursework includes venture development, business planning, and marketing strategy, along with leadership and communication training to bring your ideas to life.
Finance
Dive into financial markets, investments, and corporate finance. This option gives you the tools to guide business decisions, manage portfolios, and pursue roles in banking, financial analysis, or real estate.
Human Resources Management
Understand the inner workings of organizations by focusing on hiring, compensation, labor law, and employee development. This option prepares you to manage teams and support workplace culture.
Management
Strengthen your leadership and decision-making skills through courses in business strategy, conflict resolution, and operations. Perfect for students who want to manage people, projects, or entire organizations.
Marketing
Explore the art and science of attracting and retaining customers. You’ll study e-marketing, consumer behavior, market research, and more while learning how to connect with today’s audiences.
Program Snapshot
Program Type
Bachelor's Degree
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Department
Duration
4 years
Program Location
Bartlesville
Credit Hours
121
Why RSU?
Experience our student-first approach in your biology courses. Most of our courses have fewer than 25 students, with some labs limited to 15–20 students. Our faculty have experience in both the classroom and field environments, which allows you to receive a well-rounded education and diverse career prep.
Learn in a bachelor’s in business administration program that offers internships, community partnership programs, and courses based in real-life business scenarios. RSU integrates experiential and traditional learning in most of our courses and our students can intern at various local businesses and non-profits.
From helping you avoid heavy student debt to keeping courses relevant to the modern business world, RSU is committed to your success as a business major and a Hillcat.
Fast Facts
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
99%
small classes, with some labs even limited to 15 students
80%+
of students who apply for financial aid receive it
Careers
Whether you’re focused on finance, marketing, or HR, your RSU degree opens the door to a variety of roles in today’s workforce. Graduates of the business administration program go on to careers like:
- Accountant or auditor
- Human resources manager
- Project manager
- Social media strategist
- Financial analyst
- Business owner or entrepreneur
- Accountant or auditor
- Social media strategist
- Human resources manager
- Financial analyst
- Project manager
- Business owner or entrepreneur
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