Business Management - Coker University

You already have the drive you’ll need to succeed.
Now, it’s time to build your network
with courses that challenge you,
professional faculty who care,
and a degree that proves you’re the real deal.

With a B.S. in business management from Coker University, you can build the future you’ve imagined for yourself—whether that means owning your own business, getting a promotion, supporting innovative growth in your organization, or becoming a stronger manager for your team.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of business from faculty who bring firsthand experience into their lessons, and you’ll develop universally applicable skills like critical thinking and communication while you’re at it. That’s the power of an education with a strong liberal arts core, grounded in real-world professionalism.

Key Classes for Your Success

Leadership & Professional Ethics

What kind of leader do you want to be? No matter your industry, the role of a leader is largely shaped by the decisions they make. In this course, you’ll examine a variety of approaches to decision-making in business. You’ll learn about different ethical frameworks, and consider how they may be applied in real-world scenarios.

Operations Management

Good businesses maintain strong relationships with their customers, delivering a product that meets clients’ needs and expectations. As you study operations management, you’ll learn about the production process from start to finish, including inventory, quality, and cost control.

Human Resources & Organizations

The most essential aspect of an organization is its people. Organizational leadership and human resources professionals alike must have a strong understanding of how to recruit quality employees, provide support for those employees, and effectively manage a number of HR functions, principles, and programs. In this course, you’ll take a deeper look at the world of human resource management and its impact on business.

100% Online

You can earn your bachelor’s in business management on your time and wherever you want!

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One Degree That Opens All These Doors

Small Business Owner

$71,406

Brand Manager

$70,414

Advertising Account Manager

$54,001

Management Consultant

$87,060

Realtor

$55,361

Human Resources Manager

$65,744

Marketing Specialist

$50,264

Regional Sales Manager

$80,719

Corporate and Community Partner’s

Gold & Blue Scholarships

Coker offers the Corporate and Community Partners Gold Graduate Scholarship (50% off tuition) to employees of five local organizations:

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Duke Energy
McLeod Health
North Industrial Machine
Sonoco Products Company

Coker offers the Corporate and Community Partners Blue Graduate Scholarship (20% off tuition) to employees of three local technical colleges:

Florence-Darlington Technical College
Midlands Technical College
Northeastern Technical College

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BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOU’LL BE ONE of THESE…

Business graduates from Coker University have what it takes to thrive in today’s market and meet the challenges of the future.

“If you have a hectic schedule, online is the way to go. [Coker Online] is very easy to navigate.”
Dallas Buterbaugh, ’19

Meet Your Mentors

Dennis Burke

Special Lecturer in Business

“I believe that three of life’s greatest rewards are teaching, learning, and the opportunity to participate with others in the pursuit of their dreams….

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Stephanie Weiss

Assistant Professor of Business

“I started with Coker in 2009 as an adjunct and moved to a full-time role in the spring of 2013. I love teaching and working with the Coker students in both…

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Melinda B. Norris

Associate Professor, Program Coordinator of the Business Administration major

I returned to the region to be closer to my family; my mom actually discovered the open visiting professor position at Coker University for me. In my interview…

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