Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
California Baptist University's division of Online and Professional Studies gives you the opportunity to study business administration online. Reach your professional goals and earn your business administration degree now.
Tailored for the working adult, the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree-completion program from California Baptist University prepares students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to develop professionally and personally. A widely recognized and respected degree within and beyond the region’s business community, CBU’s B.A. in Business Administration competitively positions individuals to advance in their existing careers, transition to new ones, and reach their professional goals.
Relevant and Well-Rounded Curriculum
The B.A. in Business Administration degree-completion program offers working adults the opportunity to develop their acumen through advanced business courses, with minimal prerequisite requirements and no time limits on transferable units.
- Designed to prepare business professionals to be well rounded and well-versed in the key principles of effective business management
- Business administration courses cover a full gamut of key business topics
- Build skills in strategy, innovative problem-solving, and critical thinking relevant to today’s global business environment
- Dynamic forums for discussion and interaction
- Rigorous curriculum prepare students to be competitive in the workforce
- Program connects aspiring professionals with successful business professionals, mentors, and accomplished faculty
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accredited

Jacob Avila, M.B.A.,
Business Administration
What is Business Administration?
Business Administration is a major for people who are business-minded, organized, and possess good communication skills as well as leadership qualities. Students who are earning their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration online from CBU are able to go on to pursue careers in business administration and management where they will manage, develop, problem-solve, and critically think in whatever business or company they work for.
Finish What You Started
CBU's B.A. in Business Administration is a specially designed degree for working adults who are looking to finish what they've already started. An accelerated degree program which can be completed in as little as 16 months, the B.A. in Business Administration is aimed to be helpful for students who desire to earn their degree while working. A major in Business Administration from CBU's Online and Professional Studies allows students to earn their bachelor's degree at an accelerated pace. With courses offered in online form, hybrid form, and completely in-person, students have the opportunity to complete their coursework around their own schedule. The accelerated business administration degree offered through CBU's OPS provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate degree-completion.
Professors with Working Knowledge
Dynamic forums for discussion and interaction, online business courses through CBU’s B.A. in Business Administration degree-completion program connect aspiring professionals and accomplished faculty. CBU's faculty consists of quality professors who help to make sure that earning your degree online is an enriching and enjoyable experience. As successful business professionals, mentors, as well as instructors, professors bring practical, applicable working knowledge into the classroom, and into the hands of students.
Purposeful Education
In keeping with CBU’s Christian-based mission, the B.A. in Business Administration distance learning degree program integrates faith into coursework as it applies to developing business professionals with strong work ethics and moral character, who are prepared to find and fulfill their purpose — professionally as well as personally.
- 24 transferrable units preferred
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Speak with an Admissions Counselor to discuss options at 951.343.3900 or cbuonline@calbaptist.edu
- Approximately 49 units to graduate depending on transferred units
- Costs vary depending on the number of units transferred
- Per unit cost is $479
- Financial assistance is available
- The first step is to fill-out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- CBU’s FAFSA School Code: 001125

Program Requirements
Program requirements include coursework to complete the designated major, the Christian Studies general education requirement, and in some cases, upper division electives. To complete a degree students must complete all major, general education and degree requirements.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Major Program (49 units)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $14,403 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Recipient
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $2,500 | Employer Tuition Reimbursement** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $14,403 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes graduate level)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $9,777 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Scholarship and Loan Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Scholarship and Loan Recipient
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $2,500 | Disablity Scholarship** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $9,777 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes graduate level)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $17,949 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Grant and Loan Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Pell, Cal Grant & Stafford Loan Recipient
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $5,550 | Pell Grant (maximum estimate)** |
| $9,708 | Cal Grant A (maximum estimate)** |
| $5,500 | Stafford Loan*** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $18,750 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes Independent Student, Junior grade level)







