Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Ohio
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to offer an ACBSP accredited Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
This 120 credit hour degree can be completed entirely online. Designed for the busy working adult, the program places emphasis on affordability, quality, and convenience.
The BBA online can be taken as a standalone degree or enhanced by one of six extensive majors.
Build a strong business foundation and specialize in one of six majors — Digital Marketing, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Project Management.
With multiple start dates throughout the year, you can begin when it works best for you. Apply today to join the next class!
Bachelors Business Degree Highlights
A business degree — especially from an intentionally Christian university — prepares you to lead with integrity and purpose in the corporate world. Our accelerated online program can be completed anytime, anywhere.
Tuition & Cost
$398 per credit hour
Program Length
21 months*
Total Credit Hours
40-55**
*Based on students beginning the program with 56 transferable credit hours and only needing the program-specific classes. Time to completion varies based on individual student circumstances and previous college experience. Program length also varies when pursuing the BBA by itself or the BBA + Major. See BBA major page for details.
**30 credit hours of the program must be completed through MVNU. Other restrictions apply. Please contact our Enrollment Team for additional information.
Curriculum
BSST 3083
Business Statistics
Students will learn common methods of business research, including how to analyze quantitative and qualitative data using measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, sampling theory, linear regression, and time series analysis.
MANG 3073
Management and Leadership Techniques
A study of management techniques and their application to the development of improved managerial effectiveness.
MANG 4033
Strategic Planning
A capstone course that involves an examination of the development, implementation, and formulation of business strategy and policy, and stresses the need for awareness of and accommodation to change in the company's internal and external environments. Special emphasis is given to integrating decisions in business with the Christian faith.
Curriculum stats/highlights
Courses
| Core Courses | Credit Hours |
| Student Success Strategies | 1 |
| Spreadsheets for Leaders | 3 |
| Management and Leadership Techniques | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| Business Marketing | 3 |
| Business Statistics | 3 |
| Business Finance | 3 |
| Global Perspectives in Business | 3 |
| Business Ethics and Law | 3 |
| Managing Human Resources | 3 |
| Strategic Planning | 3 |
| Total Program Hours | 40 |
| + BBA Major (Optional) | 15 |
| Total BBA + Major | 55 |
How much will it all cost?
The costs shown below do not include the general education requirements and other courses outside of the BBA core and major.
Tuition
BBA Only: $15,787
BBA with Major: $21,757
Credit Hours
BBA Only: 40
BBA with Major: 55
Financial Aid
Apply for scholarships, loans, grants, and tuition reimbursement.
Get the Facts
120
credit hours
100%
Online
6
Available Majors
Career-focused Business Majors
Complete the Digital Marketing major within the Bachelor of Business Administration to carve out a niche for yourself in an expansive industry that can include search engine optimization marketing, social media, pay-per-click, lead generation, and more.
The Finance major is specifically designed for students intending to pursue career tracks such as banking, accounting, and tax preparation. As such, it contains the most fundamental business courses for graduate study, with a focus on investments, markets and institutions, business finance, risk and insurance, and personal financial planning.
The Management major prepares students to advance in managerial and other leadership roles. Topics of study include new venture creation, project management, advanced business law, and operations management.
Topics in the Human Resource Management major curriculum include training and development, performance and reward systems, employee relations and services, human resource strategy, and managing diversity for organizational performance.
Majoring in Marketing is ideal for students interested in pursuing sales, promotion, and marketing management roles. The curriculum includes courses examining personal selling, advertising and promotion, marketing management, marketing strategy, and market research.
Upskill yourself in the areas of setting goals, creating a plan, tracking progress, and keeping teams motivated with the Project Management major in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree and prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.
We can help you explore majors, discover internships, and plan your future as a professional with our business administration bachelor online. Our advisors welcome students at all levels and offer personalized guidance tailored to individual needs. From resume and interview preparation to networking advice, MVNU advisors provide a host of resources that can help you achieve a rewarding career after graduation.
Steps for Applying to MVNU Online
Please have your transcripts sent to:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Attn: College of Adult and Professional Studies Admissions
800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Official Electronic Transcripts should be sent to CAPSApplications@mvnu.edu.
*Additional materials may be required based on individual situations.
Fill out the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov if you plan to use
Federal Student Aid.
MVNU Code: 007085
Once all transcripts have been submitted, you will receive an admission decision (typically within one week).
Review your admission decision with your Enrollment Counselor to understand transfer credits and program requirements.
After acceptance, you will receive a link to complete your registration agreement form. You will complete this form to reserve your spot in your intended start date.
We take care of all course scheduling for you — so that you can just jump into coursework stress-free! Once you are registered for classes, your financial aid counselor will reach out with your financial aid award and assist you with any financial aid questions.
We are excited to have you as a part of the MVNU community!
What Our Students Are Saying
“More than anything, my education has given me the chance to achieve something I never thought I would. I’ve been given this opportunity to better my career as well as myself.”
NATHAN PIRC '19
Bachelor of Business Administration
“MVNU has given me the opportunity to go back to school while continuing to work and be able to do my school work from home.”
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Bachelor of Business Administration
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