Business Administration vs. Organizational Management
Distinct degrees for your unique calling
Whether you are a first-time student or an adult learner with lots of transfer credits, we have an option for you to earn your business degree online at an affordable price!
What’s the difference between Business Administration and Organizational Management?
| Business Administration (BU) | Organizational Management (OM) |
|---|---|
| For first-year students or students transferring in few credits | For transfer students, non-traditional or adult learners transferring in many credits |
| Broad overview of all areas of business | Focuses primarily on management within an organization |
| Requires an internship | Does not require an internship |
| Core requirements: 68 credits | Core requirements: 45 credits |
| Typically takes 4 years to complete | Typically takes 2 years to complete |
Business Administration
Core Requirements
- BU104 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
- BU120 Business Computing (3 credits)
- BU141 Business Communication (3 credits)
- BU200 Macroeconomics (3 credits)
- BU201 Microeconomics (3 credits)
- BU209 Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- BU210 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- BU226 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- BU238 Principles of Management (3 credits)
- BU240 Business Law (3 credits)
- BU250 Business Statistics (3 credits)
- BU256 Business Writing (Writing Intensive) (2 credits)
- BU317 Business Finance (3 credits)
- BU344 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
- BU356 International Business (3 credits)
- BU362 Business Ethics (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
- BU365 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- BU421 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
- BU422 Operations Management (3 credits)
- BU445 Crisis Management (3 credits)
- BU493 Internship (3 credits)
- BU499 Business Policy (3 credits)
- RE325 Real Estate Principles (3 credits)
Total: 68 credits
Organizational Management
Core Requirements
- OM201 Microeconomics (3 credits)
- OM238 Principles of Management (3 credits)
- OM240 Business Law (3 credits)
- OM250 Business Statistics (3 credits)
- OM260 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
- OM340 Leadership (3 credits)
- OM344 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
- OM362 Business Ethics (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
- OM365 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- OM380 Business & Society (3 credits)
- OM421 Human Resource Management (3 credits)
- OM422 Operations Management (3 credits)
- OM426 Non-Profit Management (3 credits)
- OM445 Crisis Management (3 credits)
- OM499 Business Policy (3 credits)
Total: 45 credits
View our current academic catalog to find detailed course descriptions for each program!
About Sterling College
Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.
Sterling College Online Learning has delivered quality online distance learning programs and courses to people in the United States for over ten years. Sterling ranks exceptionally well as an online Christian college, priding itself in Christ-centered, quality, affordable education.