Why major in business administration at Rider University?

Position yourself at the leading edge of the business world by earning your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) at Rider University. Our business administration degree program, housed in the Norm Brodsky College of Business, offers a holistic approach to education built upon engaged learning and personalized support.

Whether you’re a first-year student, transferring from another institution or returning to finish your degree, our business administration program allows you to personalize your studies. 

  • Learn from real-world business leaders. Rider’s faculty is ready to share their wealth of expertise and industry connections with you.
  • Our accelerated pathway empowers you to earn your business administration degree in as little as three years.
  • You graduate ready to pursue graduate studies, enter the workforce or jump-start your entrepreneurial ventures. Rider’s 4+1 programs can help you get ahead on your education and accelerate your career trajectory.

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What you'll learn

Rider’s B.S.B.A. in business administration program consists of 120 credits that cover an extensive range of business disciplines, including accounting, operations, analytics, management and more. Through these broad-based business classes, you fine-tune your strategic instincts and gain a solid understanding of how varying business sectors function. Additionally, our emphasis on experiential learning boosts your skill acquisition, helping you grow as a communicator, problem solver and decision-maker.

If you’re a continuing education student, you can pursue a 60-credit Associate of Arts in Business Administration, which gives you maximum flexibility and allows you to transfer 100% of your credits to Rider’s B.S.B.A. degree program.

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Internships & co-ops: Put your skills into practice

Make the most of your business administration major by pursuing an internship or a co-op. Through these real-world experiences, you get a head start on building your career, forging pivotal relationships and solidifying essential competencies. Need help along the way? Our faculty and staff are eager to help you through the process and launch your future.

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Land a job upon graduation

At Rider, we believe in long-term support. That’s why we guarantee you’ll secure an entry-level position or acceptance into a graduate or professional program within six months of graduation. If you don’t, we offer personalized career coaching and, at Rider’s discretion, either additional undergraduate coursework at no cost or a paid internship to help you move closer to your career goals. Terms and conditions apply.

Careers with a business administration major

Your B.S.B.A. degree will equip you with versatile and in-demand skill sets, empowering you to pursue various career and educational pathways.

Career Paths

Your B.S.B.A. degree will equip you with versatile and in-demand skill sets, empowering you to pursue various career and educational pathways. After graduation, you are well-prepared to work in a broad range of business and management roles, such as a project manager or a business analyst, that offer steady employment rates and above-average salaries of around $80,920 (BLS, 2024). Or, if you’re eager to launch your own business, our business administration program gives you the tools needed to become an entrepreneur and bring your ideas to life.

Financial aid resources

At Rider, we help you take charge of your future by offering generous scholarships and personalized support that make your education affordable. Explore our financial aid, review tuition details and plan your next steps today.

Establish yourself as a business leader: Earn a degree at Rider

Discover your potential at Rider University. With your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, you develop robust technical expertise, hone your critical thinking and get hands-on experience to excel in any industry.

Excited to become a Bronc? Begin your Rider University application today!

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Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)

Morteza Mashayekhy

Assistant Professor II

Department of Information Systems, Analytics and Supply Chain Management

Sweigart Hall

mmashayekhy [at] rider.edu

609-895-5518

Academic Focus: Business Analytics

Harper Professor for Analytics

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