Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Professional Strategic Selling

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Kansas State University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Professional Strategic Selling at Kansas State University is one of the nation’s leading sales programs, recognized for over a decade as a top sales university.

This AACSB-accredited degree offered by the College of Business Administration equips students with high-level sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills through hands-on learning, including role-play labs, internships, and national sales competitions.

Course overview:

  • Years 1 & 2: Core general education courses in writing, public speaking, algebra, humanities, social sciences, and the K-State 8 General Education program. Students begin foundational business courses such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, and operations.

  • Years 3 & 4: Major-specific courses such as Fundamentals of Professional Selling, Advanced Selling, Sales Force Leadership, Sales Technology and CRM, and Sales Negotiation and Persuasion. Electives may include Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management, and Business-to-Business Marketing. The program culminates with a capstone course in business strategy and optional sales internships.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Role-Play Labs: Real-world sales scenarios practiced in state-of-the-art labs with faculty and industry feedback

  • Internships: Strongly encouraged, with top companies in sales and business development

  • National Strategic Selling Institute: Provides industry networking, mentoring, and corporate engagement

  • Sales Competitions: Regional and national events that develop sales strategies and enhance professional profiles

  • Student Organizations: Active participation in the Sales Cats Sales Team and Pi Sigma Epsilon (sales and marketing fraternity)

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Direct admission to the business program from freshman year

  • 99% job placement rate for Professional Strategic Selling graduates

  • Pathway to Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related graduate programs

  • Professional certifications in sales leadership, digital marketing, or CRM systems

 

Program Key Stats

$30,388
$ 80
Rolling


94 %

Eligibility Criteria

BBC
3.25
27 - 28
70 - 75

1060
NA
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Professional Sales Representative
  • Account Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Territory Manager
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Sales Operations Analyst
  • Sales Trainer

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