Bachelor of Science in General Business Online
Earn a diversified degree that will prepare you for a broad range of business careers.
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Program Overview
Check all the boxes with our online B.S. General Business
Equip yourself for career adaptability with an online Bachelor of Science in General Business from St. Cloud State University. Gain a broad knowledge base that will make you a sought-after business professional.
This flexible, 100% online degree will prepare you for a wide range of business opportunities and advancement to cross-functional leadership positions. Increase your versatility to transition between roles with in-depth exposure to multiple disciplines.
You may be closer to graduation than you think by transferring up to 90 credit hours. Learn from highly qualified faculty who will provide one-on-one support and guidance. Multiple start dates and 7-week courses give you the ability to balance work, life and school.
In this online B.S. General Business program, you will learn to:
- Communicate and collaborate effectively
- Solve problems competently
- Skillfully apply business core knowledge
- Recognize ethical problems and present defensible ethical solutions
- Apply global perspectives to business situations
- Demonstrate current knowledge of theories, models, and techniques of practice in the functional areas of business
- Communicate and collaborate effectively
- Solve problems competently
- Skillfully apply business core knowledge
- Recognize ethical problems and present defensible ethical solutions
- Apply global perspectives to business situations
- Demonstrate current knowledge of theories, models, and techniques of practice in the functional areas of business
This general business degree online equips you to explore a variety of careers, including:
- Manager
- Sales or Customer Service
- Business Executive
- Importer/Exporter
- Banker
- Manager
- Sales or Customer Service
- Business Executive
- Importer/Exporter
- Banker
Also available:
St. Cloud State offers several online undergraduate programs. Check out all our online undergraduate programs.
Accreditation
The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. We are one of two business schools in Minnesota to hold AACSB accreditation for 45+ years, showing a long-standing record of excellence.
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North Star Promise Scholarship
The North Star Promise Scholarship program, launching in fall 2024, offers eligible Minnesota residents a tuition-free path to a bachelor’s degree. This scholarship program covers any remaining tuition and fees after other financial aid has been applied. Eligibility is based on factors such as residency, family income and enrollment status. Learn more about the North Star Promise Scholarship.
Tuition
Our low tuition helps keep your degree within reach
Affordable tuition helps pave the way to meeting your goals. Our pay-by-the-course tuition is an excellent way to manage your budget.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour* | Per Course |
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B.S. General Business | $350 | $1,050 |
*Per Course rate is based on 3 credit hours. Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time. Local students may opt-in to additional fees giving them access to several on-campus resources. Click here for more information on the cost of attendance for St. Cloud State University.
For more information on financial aid, please visit our Accelerated Online Programs page.
Calendar
Get started—mark these dates in your calendar
Our online B.S. in General Business offers 7-week courses and multiple start dates. Start when you’re ready!
Now enrolling:
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
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Fall A | 9/1/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/28/24 | 9/10/24 |
Fall B | 10/27/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/23/24 | 11/5/24 |
Spring A | 1/12/25 | 12/27/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/21/25 |
Spring B | 3/9/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/18/25 |
Summer A | 5/11/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/20/25 |
Summer B | 7/6/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/26/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/15/25 |
Fall A | 8/31/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/27/25 | 9/9/25 |
Fall B | 10/26/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/22/25 | 11/4/25 |
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We offer a streamlined admission process to make it easier for you. Review the admission requirements below.
- No SAT or ACT Required
- 2.0 GPA in prior college coursework
- Transfer up to 90 credit hours
University Admission Requirements
There are several paths to admittance at St. Cloud State University:
Transfer Students (out of high school and who have attempted any college-level credit)
- Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more are eligible for admission with a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- Students with less than 12 credit hours are reviewed using SCSU’s freshman requirements
Freshman Students (out of high school and who have not completed any college-level credit)
- Students are eligible for admission with a high school GPA of 2.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
Admission to Herberger School of Business Upper Division Status
Only business majors with HBS Upper Division Status or admitted business minors may enroll in 300- and 400-level Business School courses.
Prior to registering in 300- and 400-level major courses, all business majors must speak with their advisor to confirm that they have completed or attained the following:
- Cumulative overall GPA of 2.5
- 40 earned credits from courses numbered 100 or higher
- Completed all Lower Division Business Core – Group 1 courses
- Completed or enrolled in all Lower Division Business Core – Group 2 courses
- Grade of C- or better in MATH112
Submitting Documents
- Students who have earned less than 15 college-level credits must submit official high school transcripts or GED. Put in a request with your high school counseling office to send an official transcript directly to SCSU.
- There are two ways to send transcripts to SCSU from non-Minnesota State institutions (SCSU will download official transcripts for coursework completed at a Minnesota State College or Universities):
- Via an electronic service such as Parchment or Clearinghouse, sent to [email protected]
- Via mail to:
Office of Records and Registration
St. Cloud State University
720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
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Courses
Explore our online business degree courses
To earn your Bachelor of Science in General Business online, you will need to complete 120 total credit hours of coursework. These hours will include general education courses as well as courses specific to the major program and electives. Finish faster by transferring previously earned credits, which may count toward the 120. Potential transfer credits will be evaluated during the admissions process.
Select 9 courses (27 credits) from 300-400 level courses from at least three of the following ten areas:
Accounting (12 credits max), Business Law (12 credits max), Entrepreneurship (6 credits max), Finance (12 credits max), Information Systems (12 credits max), Insurance (12 credits max), Management (12 credits max), Marketing (12 credits max), Real Estate (12 credits max); 3 credits maximum may be applied from Economics or other departments outside the Business School with approval of advisor.
Please note all 300 and 400 level courses require upper division status.
MISSION: The Liberal Education Program (LEP) at St. Cloud State University is committed to the ideal of liberal education that provides knowledge, skills, and experiences and promotes critical thinking and ethical values for a lifetime of integrative learning in a diverse and changing society.
The Liberal Education Curriculum is organized into 10 goals. To complete the curriculum, students must achieve the 10 goals through courses or experiences and earn at least 40 credits in liberal education courses. Some goals may be satisfied by experiences other than courses (e.g., approved internship, study abroad, completion of major, or sequence of courses). Some courses may achieve two goals, and experiences may not be credit bearing, so students may complete the goals with fewer than 40 credits. Those students must complete additional liberal education courses to earn the required 40 credits. Liberal Education courses may be double counted as courses required for a major or minor. Courses used in the major may be designated as Liberal Education.
Each student must complete three courses designated as Diversity courses. Students may take no more than one course from any one department. One of the Diversity courses must be an approved Racial Issues Graduation Requirement course (RIGR).
Some additional courses may be required for your major. For more information, please speak with your advisor.
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