Business Administration

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business Administration at Lander University is built specifically for students who have completed a technical associate degree (such as an AAS) and want to finish their bachelor’s degree. Unlike traditional B.S. or B.A. degrees, which often do not accept technical coursework, Lander’s BAS program recognizes and applies your technical credits toward a bachelor’s — giving you credit for the work you’ve already accomplished.

Lander School of Business graduates will:

1. Possess the business knowledge necessary for success in their careers.
2. Communicate effectively in professional settings.
3. Appreciate ethics, ethical decision-making and the social responsibility of business.
4. Apply relevant methods and technologies to analyze and solve problems.
5. Be prepared to succeed in their careers and make a positive impact on society.

Why Choose Lander’s BAS in Business Administration?

• Generous transfer policy. Lander will accept up to 90 credit hours of transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions. This includes technical coursework not normally accepted in B.S. or B.A. degree programs.
• Designed for AAS graduates. The program values the applied, hands-on learning you’ve already completed, integrating it into a career-oriented business curriculum.
• Flexible formats. Complete your degree fully online or on campus in Greenwood, allowing you to choose the learning experience that works best for your life and goals.*
• Finish faster. Because more of your prior work counts, many students complete their BAS in less than two years.
• Workforce-ready. The curriculum equips you with the leadership, management, and analytical skills to advance in your field — building on your technical expertise with strong business acumen.

What You’ll Study

Your studies will combine business fundamentals with applied learning, including:

• Management, leadership and organizational behavior
• Marketing, finance and operations
• Business strategy and decision-making
• Communication and workplace collaboration
• Analytical tools for problem-solving

This mix allows you to layer business knowledge onto your technical foundation, preparing you for supervisory and managerial positions across industries.

Who Should Enroll?

• Hold a technical associate degree (AAS or similar) and want to complete a bachelor’s
• Have earned substantial technical or applied credits that traditional programs won’t recognize
• Are already working in a technical field but need a bachelor’s credential to move into leadership roles
• Seek a transfer-friendly, flexible and affordable path to finish your degree

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the BAS in Business Administration are prepared for:

• Supervisory and management roles in technical industries
• Healthcare administration and operations leadership
• IT and technology management
• Manufacturing and logistics coordination
• Entrepreneurship and small business management

Lander also partners with regional employers to support workforce development, making the BAS an excellent option for employees seeking advancement and organizations investing in leadership talent.

Bring your technical degree further. Finish your bachelor’s at Lander with a BAS in Business Administration — where your applied credits finally count.

*Workforce Partnership discounts are available only for students enrolled in online programs.