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100% Online BS in Business Administration

Find your success with one of our online undergraduate degrees in business.

Program at a Glance

CU Denver’s bachelor’s degree in business administration program (BSBA) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Each course in the BSBA program immerses you in essential business concepts and empowers you to navigate modern corporate landscapes. From strategic management and financial analysis to marketing strategies and risk assessment, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business intricacies. This degree can help you be poised to lead and innovate across diverse industries, and equipped to tackle multifaceted challenges in today’s evolving business world. 

  • Degree Level
    Bachelor’s
  • School & College
    Business School
  • Total Credit Hours
    120
  • Class Type
    100% Online
  • Time Commitment
    Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Start Term(s)
    Fall, Spring, Summer
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Explore BSBA Online Programs

    Train for audit, tax, and corporate accounting roles. Build the skills behind financial decision-making. Our bachelor's degree in accounting is CPA-aligned and provides the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed across various industries.

    What you’ll study

    • Intermediate financial accounting
    • Cost accounting
    • Federal income tax
    • Auditing theory

    Career paths

    • Audit/Assurance Associate
    • Tax Associate
    • Forensic Accountant
    • Internal Auditor / Bank Auditor
    • Budget Analyst / Treasury Analyst

    You’ll graduate able to

    • Analyze business problems using critical thinking
    • Effectively communicate a business message
    • Use business-related technologies to solve problems

    Note: CPA is required for many public accounting firm roles and helps you maximize a career in corporate accounting.

    Lead teams, manage change, and drive results. Our bachelor’s degree in management is positioned as a versatile degree that supports leadership across corporate, public, and nonprofit settings. Make decisions that move organizations forward.

    What you’ll study

    • Managing people for a competitive advantage  
    • Leading organizational change  
    • Applied marketing management  
    • Organizational design 

    Career Paths

    • Banking and investment services  
    • Consulting  
    • Entrepreneurship (launch/manage startups)  
    • Personnel/talent recruiting + development  
    • Sales and client development

    You’ll graduate able to

    • Analyze business problems using critical thinking  
    • Effectively communicate a business message
    • Use business-related technologies to solve problems 

    Turn creativity into measurable growth. Our bachelor's degree in marketing blends communication and strategy with real decision-making skills, so you can plan, launch, and optimize marketing that moves metrics.

    What you’ll study

    • Branding + promotion strategy  
    • Market research + strategic marketing planning  
    • Buyer behavior  
    • Customer relationship management (CRM)

    Career paths

    • Digital Marketing Specialist/Manager/Director  
    • Brand Specialist/Manager/Director  
    • Marketing Data Analyst/Technologist  
    • Marketing Communications Coordinator/Specialist  
    • Media Buyer/Planner

    You’ll graduate able to

    • Analyze business problems using critical thinking  
    • Effectively communicate a business message
    • Use business-related technologies to solve problems
       

    Employers from Xcel Energy, Lumen, Medtronic, DISH, Kaiser Permanente, Vail Resorts, Oracle have hired our grads.

    A high-demand field with strong career momentum. Train for a high-demand field focused on protecting organizations from cyber, financial, and operational risk. Students from our bachelor’s in risk management & insurance have achieved a 100% job placement record. 

    What you’ll study

    • Property and casualty insurance  
    • Cyber risk management
    • Global risk management  
    • Claims management 

    Career paths

    • Underwriter  
    • Broker / Agent  
    • Claims Adjuster  
    • Risk Manager / Risk Consultant  
    • Actuary

    You'll graduate able to

    • Analyze business problems using critical thinking  
    • Effectively communicate a business message
    • Use business-related technologies to solve problems

    RMI students have access to program-specific scholarships totaling about $50,000 per year.

Online Business Degree: An AACSB-Accredited Path to Success


Bachelor’s to Master’s (4+1)

Save time by starting graduate coursework while finishing your BSBA.

  • Earn a BS + MS in as little as 5 years
  • Apply near the end of your 3rd year  
  • Take 2 graduate courses in your final undergrad year 

Networking

Gain access to employers and opportunities while you’re still in school.

  • 300+ business partnerships
  • Mentorship programs, online events, internships, and job opportunities

Support for Online Students

Online doesn’t mean isolated. You still get community and support systems.

  • A vibrant online community designed for collaboration
  • Built-in opportunities to engage with peers, faculty, and professionals

Feel connected no matter where you are.


Real-World Experience (Required)

Apply what you learn to real business challenges before you graduate.

  • Complete 3 credits of experiential learning  
  • Choose: internship, project-based course, or study abroad  
  • Build global context with a required international studies course 

Alum Spotlight

  • Although the main reason I fell in love with CU Denver was our urban attitude and location, I never realized how connected we truly are to the city. I understand how I can use everything I’m learning in the workplace come graduation.

    Sofia Mazo
    BSBA ’17
Sofia Mazo
CU Denver student working outside in downtown

Your Future Begins Online at CU Denver

CU Denver’s online degree programs offer students the flexibility to pursue education from anywhere, at any time, while still receiving a top-tier education. Whether it is advancing current skills, changing careers, or pursuing a passion, CU Denver’s online degree programs can help students achieve their goals.

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