Bachelor’s in Business Programs

Grand Canyon University’s bachelor's degrees in business develop and refine skills in core areas such as economics, accounting, marketing, statistics, organizational behavior and legal and ethical issues. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or you have been in a business profession for several years, GCU’s undergraduate business majors cover topics all business professionals should understand to gain a solid academic foundation for a chosen career path.

Our practical undergraduate business degrees can prepare you to apply the skills you are being taught directly to your career. Furthermore, you can strengthen your communication and leadership skills to help you prepare for today’s competitive business world.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits many of GCU’s business master’s programs. This accreditation acknowledges that those programs meet ACBSP standards, which aim to promote programs that further business education through research, exceptional teaching and positive student outcomes.

GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. This accreditation reflects our dedication to providing students with a comprehensive, quality education that meets the standards and criteria established by the HLC. Learn more about GCU’s accreditation and which business degrees are accredited by the ACBSP.

GCU has much to offer undergraduate students and aspiring business professionals. From our multiple modality offerings to our strong core business principles, we are passionate about equipping you with the tools, knowledge and experiences you need to enter the business world after graduation.

If you’re seeking to become a business professional, browse through some frequently asked questions to gain more insight into earning your degree and pursuing a career in business.

For aspiring business professionals, GCU offers an array of undergraduate programs for you to choose from. Browse through our program offerings to find the program that is best suited for you and your career goals.

Begin your career in accounting by earning your bachelor’s in accounting from GCU. This program will provide you with a comprehensive overview of important areas of accounting, including job order costing systems, budgeting and financial statement preparations. You will also cover several other relevant business disciplines in your studies, such as marketing, economics, business finance and statistics and organizational behavior and management.

Earning an applied human resources management bachelor’s degree from GCU can prepare you to begin your career as a human resources professional in various industries. In your program, you will be taught various critical components of human resources management, as well as how to apply them to optimize the performance of an organization.

Position yourself to potentially become a strong and influential business leader by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from GCU. Undergraduate business majors will have the opportunity to learn how to become modern, conscientious leaders in today's business practices, while continuing the fundamentals of business, including topics like operations management, labor markets and responsible business practices. A business administration degree encourages collaboration, communication and critical thinking.

Position yourself for a potential management role in a business or organization with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. This business degree can prepare you to improve an organization’s effectiveness and lead a team. Undergraduate business majors in this degree program study organizational management, servant leadership, innovative work environments and managerial concepts.

In a BS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program, you can become equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead others in crisis situations. This program combines teachings of business and leadership skills with a comprehensive understanding of homeland security and emergency management principles. Prepare to protect and lead others in emergency situations as you pursue your homeland security and emergency management degree.