Applicants must have prior college credits, typically an associate’s degree or equivalent, including approved prior learning and life experience credits.

Arcadia University is proud to announce the launch of its fully online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. This globally minded, career-focused program offers a streamlined, purposeful pathway to degree completion for students who have an associate’s degree or are returning to finish their studies.

A degree that balances life, work, and learning

Recognizing that many adult learners juggle career responsibilities with family and other obligations, Arcadia’s online format and affordable program costs let students progress on their own timeline while engaging with real‑world content. Courses emphasize practical knowledge in management, marketing, finance, operations, and economics, while strengthening skills in communication, ethical decision‑making, and critical thinking. Through immersive projects, business simulations, and global case studies, students gain hands-on exposure to contemporary business challenges. 

Unique to the program and inherent in an Arcadia education is a focus on global perspectives; students will engage with international business practices, hear from speakers from around the world, and collaborate across diverse perspectives to hone their adaptability in an interconnected marketplace.

Pathways and progression

Arcadia’s program design acknowledges the credits and experience students already possess. Students must have earned an associate’s degree or a minimum of 57 credits, including prior learning and life experience, as determined by the University. Arcadia accepts these transfer credits, allowing students to accelerate their progress without duplicating efforts. Once the BA is complete, graduates may continue seamlessly into Arcadia’s online MBA program, furthering their credentials and career trajectory.

“Working adults deserve an educational path that meets them where they are,” said Raghu Kurthakoti, PhD, associate professor of Marketing and director of graduate and online Business programs. “This new online BA in Business Administration directly addresses the needs of learners balancing multiple responsibilities. By combining affordability, flexibility, and a global business lens, we’re opening doors for many who previously believed finishing their degree was out of reach.”

Click here to learn more about the Online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Arcadia University and to apply.