Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts

Applied Business and Technology Solutions, BA

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Transfer aproximately 30 courses (an estimated 90 credits)
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1 year (3+1)
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Length
30 Credits
Credits
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Tuition
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1 year (3+1)
2 years (2+2)
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$45,000–$47,000
Tuition
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1 year of OPT (On Campus option)
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Program description

Applied Business and Technology Solutions, BA

Designed with working professionals in mind, this program offers a flexible path for adult learners who want to complete an undergraduate business degree while balancing career and life responsibilities. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Business and Technology Solutions gives students efficient access to coursework spanning accounting, business analytics, computer information systems, economics, finance, management, marketing, process management, and business ethics, allowing them to connect classroom learning directly to their current workplace. Applied internship courses reinforce this practical focus, and a range of emphasis areas lets students tailor the degree to their specific career goals.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Management and Strategy

Introduces the functions and applications of management in organizations, including controlling, decision making, leadership, motivation, planning, and social responsibility.

Business Statistics

Introduces methods of statistical description, inference, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing and regression analysis with focus on business application.

Essentials of Marketing

Focuses on the nature and processes of marketing with an emphasis on practical application.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Program requirements

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Key admission dates & deadlines

Program start Spring 2027 Fall 2027
Campus Immersion Online Campus Immersion Online
Application deadline October 1st, 2026 October 1st, 2026 January 15th, 2027 January 15th, 2027
Classes start January 11th, 2027 January 11th, 2027 August 19th, 2027 August 19th, 2027
Outcomes

Career opportunities & applicable roles

Graduates have a strong academic foundation in core business functions, and the program's flexibility enables them to apply their knowledge in a variety of fields and settings.

Career examples include
Customer Service Manager Food Service Manager Human Resources Manager Human Resources Specialist Medical and Health Services Manager Office Manager Public Relations Manager Public Relations Specialist Restaurant Manager Sales Manager
The school

W. P. Carey School of Business

ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business is the largest business school in the United States, serving more than 25,000 students. Its mission centers on educating students, producing impactful research and engaging actively with the communities it serves. The school is recognized for both research and teaching. The Financial Times ranked W. P. Carey No. 17 globally and No. 3 among U.S. public schools for research, and U.S. News & World Report ranks its online undergraduate business programs No. 2 in the nation. Students study fields such as finance, accounting, supply chain management, business analytics, marketing and entrepreneurship, with classes offered on ASU's Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses and online.

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