Business Administration (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Webster University is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in a dynamic global business environment. Accredited by the ACBSP, this program provides a comprehensive business education to equip you for careers in business, industry, or government.

Key Highlights:

• Broad Business Perspective: Gain a well-rounded view of business practices and strategies. 🌍📈
• Small Class Sizes: Enjoy personalized attention and close interaction with faculty. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
• Location and Connections: Benefit from Webster’s proximity to St. Louis and its strong industry connections. 🌆🔗
• Real-World Learning: Bridge theory and practice through global learning opportunities, corporate partnerships, and internships both in the U.S. and abroad. 🌎💼

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will be proficient in the following seven competencies:

1. Systemic Thinking: Understand how a business operates as a system influenced by external forces and driven by interconnected internal functions. 🌐🔄
2. Problem Solving: Identify, analyze, and formulate strategies to address business problems and opportunities. 🧩🔍
3. Business Communication: Prepare clear and accurate written materials and deliver effective business presentations with appropriate visual aids. 📝📊
4. Interpersonal Skills: Apply theories related to group processes, team dynamics, and effective teamwork. 🤝💬
5. Technology Literacy: Use technology to analyze business problems, propose solutions, and present recommendations. 💻🔧
6. Ethical Reasoning: Recognize and evaluate ethical dimensions and value conflicts in business situations. ⚖️🔎
7. Global and Cultural Understanding: Consider international systems and cultural differences in decision-making, reflecting the global nature of modern business. 🌍🌏

To earn a BS in Business Administration, students must complete:

• 45 Required Credit Hours: Core coursework specific to the Business Administration program 📚📈.
• Applicable University Global Citizenship Program Hours: Courses fulfilling the global citizenship requirements with accommodations for the BS in Business Administration 🌍.
• Electives: Additional courses to complete the total credit hour requirement and tailor the degree to individual interests and career goals 🎓🔍.

Students studying at the Vienna campus must complete additional courses to meet Austrian accreditation requirements for receiving the Austrian-accredited Diploma 🎓🇦🇹.