Bachelor in Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)

Founded in Albany in 1971, Excelsior University focuses on educational opportunity, lifelong learning, and degree completion. Its mission serves students of every age, background, and type of experience, including adults returning to college, full-time professionals, parents, career changers, and learners who have faced barriers in higher education. The institution is not-for-profit and has a main campus in Albany, New York, alongside an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Excelsior’s academic programs cover business, health care, liberal arts, nursing, and technology. Its online offerings include degrees and certificates, with courses beginning every eight weeks. A business degree can support study in project management, marketing strategy, and data analysis. Computer science students prepare for technology work in areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, and networks. Hybrid nursing and technology programs in St. Petersburg combine online learning with in-person labs.

Students choose a study model designed around flexible access and career goals. Academic advisors, faculty, and staff provide support to students finishing a degree, earning a first degree, or beginning another one. Excelsior also offers scholarships and financial-aid guidance. Its worldwide alumni network includes more than 200,000 graduates, creating a broad community for students studying online from different locations.

Graduates are qualified to pursue roles in business operations and management within retail and related industries. The programme integrates prior work experience with academic study to build practical business skills. Students complete a Process Improvement Plan in the final capstone course. The curriculum emphasizes applying theory to real-world workplace challenges.

Focus areas include Retail Operations, Business Data Literacy, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Pricing Strategies.

The programme requires 120 total credits, including 30 credits in Arts & Sciences and 30 credits at the upper level. Students complete core business courses, electives, and a capstone project focused on process improvement.

Graduates enter roles such as retail operations manager, business analyst, or supply chain coordinator in retail and service organizations.

Applicants must have an associate degree or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Official transcripts and proof of prior coursework are needed.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online, part-time, typically completed in 2 to 3 years.