Online Bachelor's in Business Degree Program
The global business environment needs leaders who can use their creative vision and knowledge, and business skills to prepare for the future. The online Bachelor of Science in Business from the College of Business at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) shapes you into a well-rounded professional through experiential learning and award-winning faculty with real-world experience.
You will expand your knowledge in several business units, like communication, finance, accounting, information systems, leadership and more. Throughout this degree program, you will learn to work collaboratively with peers as you gain valuable experience working on practical projects that build relevant, career-focused skills.
When you earn a BS in Business online from UCCS, you open the door to a wide range of career paths and opportunities to use your versatile business skills and knowledge. The broad business foundation you’ll gain can help you launch your career in a variety of growing industries and business units. Each course provides you with the collaborative, innovative, and industry-relevant training you need to stand out as a business professional.
The UCCS College of Business is also home to the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program, which is a resource for principle-based ethics education for students, educators, and the business community.
From College to Career
- Solve complex problems in a fast-paced business environment
- Analyze information to make sound business recommendations
- Build a foundation of knowledge you can apply to your career
- Work collaboratively with others to make ethical and socially responsible business decisions
Bachelor of Science in Business
College of Business
100% Online
Delivery Method
$486*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate In-state
$811*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate Out-of-state
Priority Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Deadline
120
Credit Hours
4 Years
Average Completion Time
AACSB Accreditation
The UCCS College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a global nonprofit association that is committed to providing excellence in education for future business leaders. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, with less than five percent of the world’s business programs obtaining AACSB accreditation. As an AACSB accredited degree, our online BS in Business program must meet rigorous academic standards and commit to providing high-quality education through strategic curriculum design and dynamic thought leadership. When you earn your business degree from an AACSB accredited program, you’ll graduate with the confidence that you’ve received the best business education available and the credentials employers value.
Bachelor's in Business Course Overview
The BS in Business from UCCS requires a total of 120 credits, including general education, core business, and emphasis requirements. Of those 120 credits, you must complete a minimum of 30 credits as a UCCS College of Business student. A minimum of 45 credits must be upper-division coursework.
Most courses in the online BS in Business program are offered in a 16-week format with some courses available in a flexible 8-week format. With a full course load, you can complete this program in approximately four years if you do not transfer in any credits. Courses are designed to help you learn about your specific areas of interest and practice relevant business skills.
If you have already earned your associate degree, you may consider transferring to UCCS’s online Bachelor of Science in Business, where you will receive a personalized transfer credit evaluation to determine how your transfer credits can be applied to the program.
At UCCS Online, we know that it’s not enough to simply learn business theories in a classroom — you need experience putting those theories into practice in a real-world business environment. That’s why you will participate in the R.O.A.R. career preparation program to help you make the transition from college to career. The R.O.A.R. program includes three phases of courses that focus on career exploration, planning, networking, mentorship, and more. You’ll gain practical experience through internships and learn from industry-experienced faculty and business executives who understand what employers are looking for in the next generation of business leaders.
The Bachelor of Science in Business curriculum has an emphasis in business administration, meaning you’ll gain a comprehensive skill set and body of knowledge for your next move, whether it’s a specific career path or a graduate program.
Sample Courses
An introductory study of management fundamentals and organizational behavior. How individuals adapt to organizations; how managers motivate and lead in work situations; how organizations are designed and managed.
Analytical survey of issues involved with the development and exchange of goods and services. Takes a marketing management approach in solving problems related to product planning, channels of distribution, pricing and promotion. Emphasizes the role of marketing in responding to changing environmental conditions.
Study of how information and data are used in business. Shows students how information systems and their data support critical operations to drive today’s critical strategic business decisions. The elements of the supporting information technology are studied and the direct application of data in business intelligence in specific business situations is discussed. Integral to the class, students will study the impacts of cyber security and business intelligence on business by undertaking a practical business scenario leveraging business intelligence tools and techniques.
Business Degree Career Paths
Business degrees are popular due largely to their versatility and career-focused education. Earning a bachelor’s degree in business can help you launch or continue your career in management, marketing, human resources, information technology, finance and more.
In general, employment in management-related roles is growing. From 2021 to 2031, experts estimate employment will grow 8 percent [1] with 883,900 new jobs expected over the decade, and there will also be a growing need to replace workers who permanently leave their jobs for various reasons. Business and financial occupations are also expected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031. [2] Below is an overview of the median salary in the United States as of 2021 for common entry-level business roles.
[1] Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved February 17, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved February 17, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
$127,490
Sales Managers
$62,290
Human Resource Specialists
$75,410
Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents
$136,317
Management Trainee
Data retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Median Annual Wage (2021)
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Tuition and Fees
At UCCS Online, we strive to keep our tuition costs affordable so that you can get a world-class education that fits your budget. When you earn a degree, you’re not simply getting a diploma — you’re making a lifelong investment in yourself and empowering your future career. We know that affordability is an important factor, and that’s why we’re here to help you explore all of the options available to fund your education.
Our Enrollment Team can answer any of your questions about tuition and financial aid, help you take care of the paperwork, and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. From financial aid and scholarships to tuition assistance programs, we’ll work with you to find the best way to finance your UCCS Online degree.
Application fee: $50
We encourage you to use our Tuition Estimator for an approximation of the total cost of your degree. You can also contact our Enrollment Team for more details.
In State Cost Per Credit:
$486
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
Out of State Cost Per Credit:
$811
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
We know that affordability is an important factor, and that’s why we’re here to help you explore all of the options available to fund your education. Our Enrollment Navigators can answer any of your questions about tuition and financial aid, help you take care of the paperwork, and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. From financial aid and scholarships to transfer credits and corporate tuition assistance programs, we’ll work with you to find the best way to finance your UCCS Online degree. Complete the formComplete the form on this page to be contacted by an Enrollment Advisor.
Financial aid is available for eligible students to use toward paying educational costs while enrolled in a UCCS Online program. To determine your eligibility and apply for financial aid, you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you submit your FAFSA, you will be considered for three types of aid: grants, work-study, and student loans. To be considered for federal financial aid, you will need to apply early and annually.
- Scholarships | You may be eligible for scholarships at UCCS. We offer many scholarships and grants to students who are ready to earn their degrees and achieve success. Between both UCCS-offered and external scholarships, our students earned more than $10 million in scholarship awards last year alone.
- College Opportunity Fund (COF) | The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is a trust fund created by the Colorado Legislature that provides a tuition stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of your total in-state tuition when you attend a participating college. All students must create a COF account directly through the College Opportunity Fund (COF) website.
- WICHE | The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) has given many students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming the opportunity to study at UCCS. The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide significant nonresident tuition savings for undergraduate programs, with eligible students pay no more than 150 percent of resident tuition rates.
UCCS Online is military-friendly and committed to providing service members and their families with a high-quality education that fits their distinct needs. As a UCCS Online student, you will have access to the UCCS Veteran and Military Affairs, which connects veteran, active duty, reservist, National Guard, and dependent students with fundamental support, services, and resources to ensure academic and professional success. UCCS is a proud home campus to many veteran and military students.
Eligible veteran and military students may use veteran benefits, military tuition assistance, and/or financial aid to pay for their education. Military benefits with UCCS Online include:
- Waived application fee for active duty and veterans
- Military benefits approved program
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All students are automatically opted in to the TAAP program with the choice to opt out. The TAAP program provides all your course materials for one flat fee per credit hour. That means no more time spent searching for, ordering, and paying out of pocket for your own course materials.
Many companies offer tuition assistance benefits as part of their employee compensation program. Generally, these policies determine a set number of credit hours per year that the company will pay for on behalf of the student/employee. Some policies place a cap on eligible tuition dollars and related expenses while others reimburse employees on a per-credit-hour basis. Get in touch with your organization's human resources department to learn more about your educational benefits.
Admissions Information
As you consider an online education, we understand that it’s important for you to know that you’re getting a high-quality, affordable, and flexible online education that helps you reach your goals. That’s why our team of Enrollment Navigators is available to offer guidance and answer any questions that you may have about our degree programs, financial aid options, transfer information, admissions requirements, and more.
Whether you want to talk through your degree plans, learn more about a specific program, or start your application, our Enrollment Navigators will provide friendly support as you decide if UCCS Online is the right fit for your future.
UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process. However, submitting your application by the preferred deadlines is advisable.
Our stated application deadlines are as follows, but we admit students up to a week before the semester starts. We have also started admitting students mid-semester before Session B begins.
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
- Summer Semester: May 1
- Spring 2025 – Jan 21, 2025
- Summer 2025 – June 9, 2025
- Fall 2025 – August 25, 2025
BS Business Success Stories
Most professors have prior experience and connections with the business community. That’s worth a lot more than what you’ll get out of your textbooks. Learning how to apply your education to the real world is what really matters.
– Ann R. '19, Alum, BS in Business – Human Resources Management
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The BS in Business program from the UCCS College of Business is offered fully online, which means you will not be required to take any courses at our Colorado Springs campus. Our fully online classes are recorded rather than live streamed, so you’ll be able to learn on your schedule. You’ll take the same courses from our industry-experienced faculty as you would on campus, but with the flexibility you need to balance your classes with full-time work or family commitments.
Our asynchronous courses and innovative online learning technologies give you access to the best education that the UCCS has to offer at the time and place that’s right for you. You’ll be able to share ideas with your classmates, collaborate on projects, and connect directly with faculty through Canvas, our easy-to-use remote learning platform. When you graduate, you’ll receive a Bachelor of Science in Business diploma from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs without any indication that you’ve earned your degree online.
Online learning will offer you the flexibility to study at the place and time that works best for you. You can choose a pace that is sustainable for your lifestyle, which can help you take into account your current career, family, and commitments outside of school.
Additionally, at the University of Colorado, our online programs are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, which means you’re earning the same high quality degree as traditional students at the University of Colorado, and your diploma will not mention that your degree was earned online.
Online courses at the University of Colorado are taught by the same professors that teach in-person classes. This ensures that you are receiving the same education and learning experiences as on-campus students. The primary difference is with the delivery format. Your online courses will all be taught in Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS). You will be responsible for logging in, accessing course content, and completing any requirements of the course. All of your coursework will be completed online with support from your professors.
The Career Development Center helps students with coaching, resume reviews, mock interviews, and connections to real career opportunities. Experiential learning is also a large part of the Bachelor of Science in Business program. Through internships, you’ll gain valuable work experience that gives you the opportunity to practice and refine skills you will need in business-related career paths. You also get a chance to “test drive” areas that interest you and network with people who can become a valuable resource to you as you grow your career.
Business degrees are attractive to both employers and students because of their versatility. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, business degrees make up over half of the top 10 majors wanted by employers as reported in NACE's Winter 2024 Salary Survey.[3] Undergraduate business degrees teach students in-demand skills applicable for human resources, management, information systems, accounting, purchasing and more, in addition to soft skills they can apply to any industry. Graduates will be prepared to launch a new career, continue their education in a master’s degree program, or even start their own business.
[3] National Association of Colleges and Employers. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.naceweb.org/about-us/press/salary-projections-for-the-class-of-2024-are-up-from-last-year