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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration


Today’s business world is changing faster than ever. It has to keep up with evolving technological and media trends. It must adapt to global crises and shifting workplace norms. It needs to always know customers’ needs and find new ways to meet them. This is why there’s an unprecedented need for innovative and ethical leaders in every industry.

Winston-Salem State University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration can prepare you to enter this exciting and ever-growing field as a strong leader who can adapt to the technological and global changes happening every day. Our bachelor’s in business program graduates go on to find meaningful careers in a wide variety of business fields.

Business Administration degree options at Winston-Salem State University


Earn a Bachelor’s in Business Administration at WSSU

Our business administration Bachelor of Science degree provides you with a combination of theory and hands-on experience outside the classroom.

WSSU is ranked among the best-value universities for the high-quality yet affordable educational experiences we offer.

A hands-on bachelor’s in business administration

Graduate with a resume rich in experience thanks to our focus on internships and student-faculty research collaboration that let you apply the knowledge and skills you accrue in course work to the real world.

Learn from an experienced and distinguished faculty

With years of combined experience in the workplace and classroom, our bachelor’s in business administration program faculty will help you achieve your academic and professional goals at WSSU and well beyond graduation. Because we have small class sizes with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, you’ll receive the right amount of attention and support from every faculty member.

Lead with cutting-edge technology

Once on campus, you’ll learn in state-of-the-art classrooms that use high-tech equipment to make presenting and sharing ideas easy and fun. Regardless of your concentration, you’ll master the latest technology needed to succeed in your career as a business leader — from accounting software to telecommunications networks.


What You Can Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Earning your business administration Bachelor of Science degree from WSSU will allow you pursue a wide variety of careers in many growing industries. Many of our Bachelor of Science of Business Administration program graduates go on to work for companies such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Nationwide and other top national organizations.

A bachelor’s in business administration can prepare you for careers in:

Career outlook for Business graduates

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in business and financial operations will grow 8% over the next decade, adding about 750,000 new jobs.

The median annual salary for business and financial jobs is $72,250.


Explore Classes for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

We offer one of the most versatile bachelor’s degrees in business you can find. With four concentrations, you can design a program that is tailored to your professional interests and aspirations. Wherever you want to end up after graduation, our business administration Bachelor of Science program will prepare you with the skills to succeed and excel. Here are just some of the undergraduate program courses you’ll be able to take:

View the full Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program requirements and course catalog.


Your Experience as a Business Administration Major at Winston-Salem State

Student Life at WSSU

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Support and Resources Available to You

Besides offering one of the most respected bachelor’s degrees in business in North Carolina, we also offer a rich HBCU community.

If you’re interested in Greek life, check out our Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs). Want to stay fit and healthy while you earn your bachelor’s in business degree? University Recreation (UREC) offers personal training, group fitness classes and state-of-the-art facilities.

You’ll also have access to exclusive opportunities as a bachelor’s in business student. For those of you interested in accounting, think about joining the National Association of Black Accountants.

Earning your bachelor’s in business shouldn’t be hindered by the cost of your education. That’s why we offer business administration Bachelor of Science program students support from university-wide need- and merit-based scholarships, as well as potential financial assistance opportunities exclusive to business majors.

Learn more about financial aid options for your Bachelor of Science of Business Administration.

Our dedicated community of advisors and counselors will help you navigate your educational experience from orientation day and beyond as you earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

With the Student Success Technologies we offer, you’ll be able to easily stay up-to-date on events and deadlines, connect with tutoring and download the software that will help you during your undergraduate studies.

As you prepare to graduate with your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, our Career Development Services will help you find and apply for the jobs that are right for you.

Learn more about the Division of Accounting, Economics and Finance.

Take the Next Step

Choose to earn one of the most affordable bachelor’s degrees in business available at WSSU. You’ll not only make an investment in yourself, but you also make one in financial equity and social justice, as well as in the communities you serve.

No matter which concentration you choose, we can prepare you to #BeTheNext business leader.

They really focused on your whole being, not just your book knowledge...so I was really comfortable when I got out into the world.

Sherrod W., Business Administration B.S.

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