The BS in Business Administration program equips students with an array of highly marketable skills, preparing them for key roles across all types and sizes of business organizations.
- Students can choose from nine concentrations, each designed to meet the real demands of today’s job marketplace.
- This program emphasizes collaboration and international application of business practices.
- Students can interact and network with esteemed faculty who are active business leaders and practitioners from a wide range of industries.
Note: The BS in Business Administration program is offered in two different learning modalities: the course-based modality and the competency-based modality, Tempo Learning®.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental business principles and practices that enable firms to operate in both domestic and global environments.
- Employ critical-thinking and analysis skills to solve business problems in a real-world context.
- Analyze ethical issues that impact business decisions from economic, political, legal, and social perspectives.
- Describe the ways in which diversity influences a company’s ability to achieve its goals.
- Evaluate the application of technology as a strategy for competitive advantage in business.
- Conduct basic research using scholarly sources to acquire new knowledge in the business domain.
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Course-Based Program
Degree Requirements
- 181 total quarter credit hours
- General Education courses (46 credits)
- Business courses (55 credits)
- Concentration courses (0–15 credits, depending on concentration)
- Elective courses (60–75 credits, depending on concentration)
- Capstone course (5 credits)
Curriculum
General Education Courses (46 credits)
See the General Education section of this Walden University Catalog.
Note: A minimum of 60 quarter credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in order to meet program requirements. In some cases, this means that students will need to select 3000 or 4000 level courses as either general education or elective options. Students should consult their student success advisor if they have questions about individual program requirements.
Business Courses (55 credits)
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60–75 credits)
Electives are dependent upon the particular concentration. Please see the elective requirements on each concentration page.
Concentration Courses (0–15 credits)
These courses are dependent upon the particular concentration. Please see the course list on each concentration page.
The BS in Business Administration General Program is for students interested in building core business skills that can be applied in a variety of organizations, from global corporations to local small businesses. These skills can be utilized in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
In this concentration, students have the opportunity to:
- Explore the roles and functions of managers and the procedures for organizing and leading organizations.
- Learn about basic marketing functions and gain insight into marketing terminology, practices, and technologies.
- Examine the fundamentals of data science and how digital data tools can be used to solve business problems and drive decision-making.
Electives (75 credits)
Students are to select 15 additional courses to fulfill the elective requirement. Students may choose courses from either General Education courses, BS in Business Administration courses, courses from any of Walden’s bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 30 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Individual course prerequisites apply.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
Financial laws and regulations call for high standards in bookkeeping and accounting practices. The Accounting concentration is focused on providing a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis. Students have the opportunity to:
- Explore key principles and practices of financial accounting, with an emphasis on how financial transactions are recorded and reported.
- Focus on the preparation and analysis of financial statements and the communication of financial results to the public.
- Examine the essential elements of managerial accounting, including strategic, organizational, and operational decision-making, through case studies and assignments.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Courses must be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
In an age of data-driven decision-making, businesses large and small are increasingly using information that must be analyzed by skilled professionals. The Data Science concentration is a good fit for students interested in supporting data-based problem-solving in today’s workplace. Courses in this concentration were developed in partnership with IBM. Students have the opportunity to:
- Explore digital data and tools to analyze and solve important problems in any organization or industry.
- Learn how to collect, analyze, and visualize data and communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.
- Use virtual labs to gain an understanding of some of the real-world applications of data science.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (55 credits)
Choose 11 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 55 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
The Finance concentration provides essential insights into the key financial levers of an organization. It is ideal for professionals looking to help management direct the organization to optimize its value for both employees and other shareholders.
In this program, students have the opportunity to:
- Learn the basics of finance and gain tools needed to create long- and short-term planning decisions.
- Collaborate with peers through a group case study project to gain real-world insight into the corporate finance arena.
- Enhance their skills by completing a project assignment that demonstrates concepts learned in the course through a specific contextual application.
Note: Students must complete FNCE 3001 Financial Management before entering the Finance concentration.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Courses must be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformational shift. This concentration is designed for professionals interested in developing the insights required in a healthcare management or administration role. Students have the opportunity to:
- Explore healthcare access, equity, affordability, and social justice.
- Examine legislative, regulatory, and financial processes relevant to an organization’s delivery of healthcare services.
- Learn how operational processes affect quality and safety in the practice environment and disparities in the healthcare system.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Courses must be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
Human resource management plays an essential role in modern business, facilitating organizations to be more innovative and competitive in a challenging marketplace. This concentration may be a good option for students looking to gain insights into recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, job design, training, and retention.
Students have the opportunity to:
- Discover how economic, social, psychological, legal, and cultural forces influence employment relations.
- Learn how to promote and maintain an environment conducive to diversity and change.
- Explore the role of federal regulations, including equal opportunity, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other employee-related regulations.
Specialization Learning Outcomes:
In addition to the core program learning outcomes, graduates of this concentration will be prepared to:
- Analyze the effect of human resource investment perspective on sustainable competitive advantage.
- Critique the relationship between human resources development strategies and organizational goals.
- Apply concepts learned in the human resource management curriculum to cases representative of real-world organizational settings.
Note: Students must complete HRMG 3001 - Human Resource Management before entering the Human Resource Management concentration.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Courses must be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
This concentration is ideal for professionals interested in learning how to evaluate technology options; develop methods for transferring and assimilating new technology; and manage large, complex projects.
Students have the opportunity to:
- Build foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure to prepare for a role in this field.
- Gain insights into computer operating systems, including the main functions, similarities, and differences.
- Learn about key concepts of computer and information security, including technical, privacy, organizational, social, and policy issues.
Note: Students must complete ISYS 3001- Information Systems in Enterprise before entering the Information Systems concentration.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Courses must be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
The Management concentration is designed for students interested in the functions, components, and disciplines that constitute the field of management. It also explores ethical issues faced by domestic and global organizations.
In this concentration, students have the opportunity to:
- Examine topics such as career development, employee motivation, and effective decision-making.
- Study how strategic human resources approaches can be used to address challenges in talent acquisition, innovation, and customer service.
- Explore ethical issues faced by organizations and managers and the impact of organizational culture on leadership and management.
Note: Students must complete FNCE 3001 - Financial Management before entering the Corporate Finance course; BUSI 1002 - Introduction to Management before entering the Knowledge Management course; and HRMG 3001 - Human Resource Management before entering the Strategic Human Resource Management course.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
The recommended course sequence is as follows:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
Today’s business organizations need leaders who can design and implement high-return, cost-effective marketing strategies, both digital and nondigital.
In the Marketing concentration, students have the opportunity to:
- Explore the fundamental theories and concepts of marketing, such as consumer behavior, customer relationship management, channels of distribution, and the marketing mix.
- Examine the fundamentals of service marketing, including total quality management, customer perception, and services pricing.
- Gain the creative and decision-making skills required to develop and implement effective marketing strategies.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Courses must be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
Running a small business can be exciting and rewarding—but it also comes with challenges. Drawing from real-world successes and failures, this concentration can help entrepreneurs gain valuable insights into the importance of customer relations and strategic marketing. Students can begin applying new tactics immediately in their current business or in the planning phases of a new venture.
In this concentration, students have the opportunity to:
- Analyze actual business plans and case studies that encompass various small-business models, including franchises, startups, e-commerce, or family businesses.
- Assess approaches to customer relationship marketing for competitive advantage.
- Explore ways small businesses can effectively leverage technology to drive growth opportunities.
Concentration Curriculum
Concentration Courses (15 credits)
It is recommended that courses be completed in the following order:
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (60 credits)
Choose 12 courses from General Education, BS in Business Administration, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 60 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.
Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a six-course minor.
Capstone Course (5 credits)
Tempo Learning® Curriculum
Tempo Learning® is Walden’s competency-based education modality, an alternative way of earning a Walden degree offered for some Walden programs. Instead of courses, the Walden Tempo Learning® program is comprised of competencies and rigorous assessments. Students progress through the Tempo Learning® model by successfully passing competency assessments. A student must successfully achieve or master all competency assessments to graduate from the program.
Students earn the same Walden degree whether they choose the course-based or the competency-based modality.
Degree Requirements
- 181 total quarter credit hours
- General Education courses (45 credits)
- Core competencies (61 credits) or
- AIM core competencies (66 credits)
- Elective courses (70 credits) or
- AIM elective courses (65 credits)
- Capstone competency (5 credits)
Core Competencies (61 credits)
- FA1001 The Role of Accounting and Financial Information in Business and Society
Identify the authoritative and rule-making process of accounting. - FA1002 The Accounting Cycle: Original Entries to Post-Closing Trial Balance
Apply the accounting process to basic financial statements. - FA1003 Financial Statement and Quality Information Assessment
Evaluate the quality of information reported in financial statements. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- MA1001 The Role of Managers and Leaders
Describe the effects of managerial and leadership roles and approaches on employees and on diverse organizations. - MA1002 Decision Making and Motivation
Explain techniques, tools, and methods of managerial decision making and employee motivation. - MA1003 Ethical Leadership and Management
Identify the impact of ethics on managerial practices in a diverse organization. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- BU2001 Foundations of the Law, Court Systems, and Procedures
Explain the foundations of law and court systems in a business context. - BU2002 Types of Business Law
Apply business law and legal research to business practices, including social change initiatives. - BU2003 Legal Structures in Business
Apply concepts regarding types of legal structures to business scenarios. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- OP3001 Operations, Supply Chain, and Cross-Functional Decision Making
Illustrate supply chain and operations management concepts and practices in organizations. - OP3002 Product Flow and Product-Process Strategy
Employ product flow processes and product-process strategies for an organization. - OP3003 Lean Thinking and Lean Systems in Operations
Explain the impact of lean systems on organizational culture, sustainability, and positive social change. - OP3004 Quality Management
Analyze criteria for quality management practices and product/service quality. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- DS2001 Data Science in the Business World
Explain the role of data science in business and organizational contexts. - DS2002 Using Data Science Frameworks to Solve Business Problems
Apply a data science framework to a business problem. - DS2003 Ethics and Security in Data Science
Describe ethical and security practices for data scientists. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- MS1001 Economic Decision Making
Apply basic economic principles to decision making. - MS1002 Supply and Demand
Explain the foundations and determinants of supply and demand models and the price adjustment mechanism that allows markets to reach equilibrium. - MS1003 Industry Structure and Strategy
Explain industry structure and competitive dynamics affecting firm behavior and profitability. - MS1004 Role of Government and Global Markets
Explain the effects of globalization and government policies on business operations and strategy. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- FN3001 Understanding Financial Management and Financial Statements
Relate the importance of financial markets and financial results to ethical business practices. - FN3002 Time Value of Money and Capital Budgeting
Apply time value of money and capital budgeting methods to financial problems. - FN3003 Stocks and Bonds
Explain features of stocks and bonds and their value within the financial marketplace. - FN3004 Investment Returns and Risk Premiums
Explain arithmetic returns, geometric returns, and their relationship to risk premiums. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- RA3001 Human Resource as a Strategic Partner
Explain the role of the human resources function as a strategic business partner in organizations. - RA3002 Equal Employment Opportunity Practices and Policies
Analyze human resources practices that impact equal employment opportunities. - RA3003 Human Resources and Talent Management Leadership Functions and Performance
Illustrate human resource tools, methods, and strategies for managing the talent pipeline in a changing organization. - RA3004 Human Resources as a Social Change Agent
Explain the role of human resources in creating positive social change. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- IS3001 Information Technology (IT) and the Organization
Identify aspects of information technology and their functions in organizations. - IS3002 Major E-Commerce Business Models
Analyze major e-commerce business models and key components of their information technology infrastructure. - IS3003 Technological Trends
Analyze emerging trends and technologies that enable innovation. - IS3004 Societal Impact of Information Systems
Analyze the impact of ethical and security-related IT practices on society. - IS3005 Organizational Competitiveness and IT
Analyze an organization’s competitiveness within its industry. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- PO1001 Personal Leadership Development
Analyze personal leadership and personal responsibility in leadership development. - PO1002 Team and Organizational Development
Explain the importance of leadership in developing teams and organizations. - PO1003 Ethical Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Positive Social Change
Apply ethical and socially responsible leadership practices to promote positive social change.
- MK3001 The Role of Marketing
Analyze the role of marketing in building and establishing relationships with users of products and services. - MK3002 Situational and SWOT Analyses
Analyze the attractiveness of a market opportunity for an organization. - MK3003 Markets and Market Development: The Four Ps
Identify best practices related to marketing mix variables for a new product or service across product life. - MK3004 Analyzing the Effectiveness of Marketing
Analyze the effectiveness of digital marketing, sustainability, and social responsibility strategies for an organization. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- BS2001 Probability Theory
Use probability theory to predict outcomes. - BS2002 Statistical Analysis in Decision Making
Analyze descriptive statistics and inferential statistical techniques to make business decisions. - BS2003 Statistical Process Control in Decision Making
Explain the use of statistical process control in business decision making. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Electives (70 credits)
Students are to select 14 additional courses to fulfill the elective requirement. Students may choose courses from either General Education courses, BS in Business Administration courses, or courses from any of Walden’s bachelor’s degree programs. At least 30 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Individual course prerequisites apply.
Capstone Competency (5 credits)
- SB4001 Global Business Strategy Development and Execution Synthesize multidisciplinary strategic approaches for building sustainable competitive advantage in a global environment.
Walden University offers opportunities for undergraduate students to accelerate time to the completion of a master’s degree. This option, called Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM), allows undergraduate students to complete graduate-level courses, upon approval of their advisor, that will fulfill the requirements for their undergraduate program as well as graduate requirements for a future master’s program.
The BS in Business Administration (Competency Based) includes AIM as a concentration option.
Core Competencies (66 credits)
- FA1001 The Role of Accounting and Financial Information in Business and Society
Identify the authoritative and rule-making process of accounting. - FA1002 The Accounting Cycle: Original Entries to Post-Closing Trial Balance
Apply the accounting process to basic financial statements. - FA1003 Financial Statement and Quality Information Assessment
Evaluate the quality of information reported in financial statements. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- MA1001 The Role of Managers and Leaders
Describe the effects of managerial and leadership roles and approaches on employees and on diverse organizations. - MA1002 Decision Making and Motivation
Explain techniques, tools, and methods of managerial decision making and employee motivation. - MA1003 Ethical Leadership and Management
Identify the impact of ethics on managerial practices in a diverse organization. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- BU2001 Foundations of the Law, Court Systems, and Procedures
Explain the foundations of law and court systems in a business context. - BU2002 Types of Business Law
Apply business law and legal research to business practices, including social change initiatives. - BU2003 Legal Structures in Business
Apply concepts regarding types of legal structures to business scenarios. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- OP3001 Operations, Supply Chain, and Cross-Functional Decision Making
Illustrate supply chain and operations management concepts and practices in organizations. - OP3002 Product Flow and Product-Process Strategy
Employ product flow processes and product-process strategies for an organization. - OP3003 Lean Thinking and Lean Systems in Operations
Explain the impact of lean systems on organizational culture, sustainability, and positive social change. - OP3004 Quality Management
Analyze criteria for quality management practices and product/service quality. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- DS2001 Data Science in the Business World
Explain the role of data science in business and organizational contexts. - DS2002 Using Data Science Frameworks to Solve Business Problems
Apply a data science framework to a business problem. - DS2003 Ethics and Security in Data Science
Describe ethical and security practices for data scientists. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- MS1001 Economic Decision Making
Apply basic economic principles to decision making. - MS1002 Supply and Demand
Explain the foundations and determinants of supply and demand models and the price adjustment mechanism that allows markets to reach equilibrium. - MS1003 Industry Structure and Strategy
Explain industry structure and competitive dynamics affecting firm behavior and profitability. - MS1004 Role of Government and Global Markets
Explain the effects of globalization and government policies on business operations and strategy. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- FN3001 Understanding Financial Management and Financial Statements
Relate the importance of financial markets and financial results to ethical business practices. - FN3002 Time Value of Money and Capital Budgeting
Apply time value of money and capital budgeting methods to financial problems. - FN3003 Stocks and Bonds
Explain features of stocks and bonds and their value within the financial marketplace. - FN3004 Investment Returns and Risk Premiums
Explain arithmetic returns, geometric returns, and their relationship to risk premiums. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- PO1001 Personal Leadership Development
Analyze personal leadership and personal responsibility in leadership development. - PO1002 Team and Organizational Development
Explain the importance of leadership in developing teams and organizations. - PO1003 Ethical Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Positive Social Change
Apply ethical and socially responsible leadership practices to promote positive social change.
- BS2001 Probability Theory
Use probability theory to predict outcomes. - BS2002 Statistical Analysis in Decision Making
Analyze descriptive statistics and inferential statistical techniques to make business decisions. - BS2003 Statistical Process Control in Decision Making
Explain the use of statistical process control in business decision making. - Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- DL001A Dynamic Leadership Frameworks and Theories
Evaluate leadership approaches through established leadership frameworks and theories. - DL002A Leadership and Followership
Develop strategies for effective leadership and followership that incorporate best practices. - DL003A Leadership’s Relationship to Management
Synthesize personal values and experiences to support leadership develop and ethical decision making.
- MN001A Shaping a Positive and Inclusive Workplace
Evaluate the role of managers in creating an engaging and inclusive workplace culture. - MN002A Developing Individual and Teams
Assess management strategies that promote development of individual employees and teams. - MN003A Managing Authentically and Ethically
Synthesize a personal management code of ethics that focuses on diversity, inclusion, personal values, ethical management, and positive social change.
- MB001A The Role and Value of Information Systems in Business
Evaluate strategies to drive strategic value from information technology. - MB002A Managing Data, Security, and Business Continuity
Evaluate approaches to support business continuity in the context of ethics, privacy, and security risks. - MB003A Aligning the Organization and Planning for the Future
Appraise the effects of organizational culture on information technology implementation and management.
- MT001A Understanding the Customer, Products and Services, and Technology
Analyze the influence of creative and innovative marketing strategies on buyer behavior. - MT002A Linking Marketing and Strategy
Evaluate aspects of marketing strategy to support decision making and capture market share. - MT003A Marketing Impact on the Organizational Level
Propose marketing tactics to address market trends for a diverse audience.
Electives (65 credits)
Students are to select 13 additional courses to fulfill the elective requirement. Students may choose courses from either General Education courses, BS in Business Administration courses, or courses from any of Walden’s bachelor’s degree programs. At least 25 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Individual course prerequisites apply.
Note on Curriculum
In an effort to ensure competencies are kept up to date and relevant to meet the learning outcomes of the program, the number and subject matter of individual competencies needed to satisfy program course requirements may change. However, program outcomes and the number and subject matter of courses will not be impacted. As a result, the required competencies listed in a student’s individual learning plan may differ from what is currently listed in the catalog.
Accreditation
Walden University’s BS in Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading, specialized accreditation association that identifies and supports excellence in business education.