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This program requires 120 total credits.
The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements.
Not ready to get started on a bachelor’s degree? You can pair a 15-credit minor in business administration with another major at UMGC. You can also explore related topics like accounting, finance, human resource management, law for business, marketing, and small business management and entrepreneurship.
Business degrees remain vital in today’s increasingly global business world. Employers are consistently looking for professionals who have the experience and credentials needed to succeed in the field. In this undergraduate degree program, you can expect to develop crucial skills in data analysis, marketing, business development, problem-solving, decision-making, finance, accounting, and managerial strategy. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:Â
This undergraduate program is designed to help you succeed in almost any modern business setting, including those in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector. Potential jobs titles in this industry include business analyst, management analyst, general manager, human resources generalist, product manager, and more.
Throughout your business administration degree curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
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In this career-focused degree program, students can build a comprehensive, well-rounded base of practical knowledge. In this 120-credit online business degree, you’ll cover topics like the principles of accounting, business law, human resource management, data analysis, managerial strategy, and so much more. Our hands-on online bachelor’s degree in business administration can help you be prepared for a variety of positions in management and operations in for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.
In this degree program, courses are offered year-round.ÌýThe time it will take you to complete your business administration degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester (including requirements and electives), and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for the business administration degree from ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education even more affordable.
You do not need any business-related background or experience to apply for and graduate from this program. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this business program.
