Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree Program

Gain the knowledge and training to excel in a variety of business careers 鈥 from starting your own company to working with Fortune 500 companies. The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration is a versatile degree, offering a solid foundation in business concepts as well as the ability to tailor your education to focus on areas of special interest.

The degree in business administration offers rewarding opportunities to engage in the local community, build your professional network and learn from hands-on experience in the field. Our program also offers in-person and online classes designed to fit your busy schedule.

The business administration degree has achieved accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring the degree meets rigorous standards and delivers a solid management education.

What Is Business Administration?

Business administration is the study of how business operations are managed and supervised. It鈥檚 a popular undergraduate major because it provides a broad background of business skills you can apply to many different careers. As a business administration major, you鈥檒l study areas such as accounting, economics, finance and how to use common information technologies in business.

 

Business administration vs. business management

Both business management and administration explore how businesses work and cover the same core subjects. However, a business administration degree provides a broader background and allows you to focus your studies in a specialized area of business. A degree in business management tends to focus more on planning and organizing.

 

Who Is the Degree in Business Administration Designed For?

The bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration is designed for anyone who wants to gain a solid foundation in business concepts and learn to solve complex technical, economic and social problems in the workplace. This versatile program will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in business, from working for Fortune 500 companies to starting your own organization.

The bachelor's of business administration is also available 100% online, providing the maximum flexibility to your schedule.

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Degree type:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Availability:

  • UAF's main campus
  • Online
  • Hybrid

Accredited by:

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

 

Why Earn Your Bachelor鈥檚 in Business Administration at UAF?

Prepare for diverse careers in an AACSB-accredited business program that will help give you an edge in the job market. Here are some of the benefits of earning your bachelor鈥檚 in business administration at UAF.

  • Earn an AACSB-accredited online business administration degree designed to prepare you for today鈥檚 high-demand careers.
  • Focus your degree in specialty areas including general business, marketing, leadership and sport management.
  • Engage in a variety of experiential learning opportunities, learn in small classes and participate in active student organizations.
Specialize your business administration degree in your area of interest

Get hands-on business training to excel in today鈥檚 job market

  • Build your resume, or find your next job, through numerous internship opportunities. Our program also gives you the chance to help manage a $1.4 million portfolio of stock and real estate investments, make connections with local businesses and build your professional network.

Take classes face-to-face and online

  • Earn your business administration degree on-site at our main campus in Fairbanks, 成人影片, entirely online or take a mix of online and face-to-face-classes. .

Take part in active student organizations

 

Earn Your Business Administration Degree Online

Online business administration degree example projects

This hands-on program includes projects such as developing business continuity plans and creating social media marketing plans for local businesses.

Learning online at UAF

Our online degree programs, like the bachelor鈥檚 in business administration, give you the flexibility to work around your busy schedule or location limitations. Offered at in-state tuition regardless of where you live, our online programs also give you access to affordable, high-quality degree opportunities that have been ranked among the Best Online Bachelor鈥檚 Programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Cost breakdown for the business administration online degree

The estimated cost for the business administration program based on current rates is $47,354 鈥 $48,218.

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Earned Badges for Online Program



QM certifications are valid for five years.

 

鈥淭he most beneficial part of my College of Business and Security Management experience was being involved in the student organizations and networking events. I had hands on experiences that could not have been taught in the classroom. I learned networking, leadership and public speaking. The College of Business and Security Management taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and push myself to the next level. I learned the power of conversation and networking, while making a number of important business connections along the way.鈥Jamie Boyle, BBA Business Administration 2015, MBA 2016

 

 

What Can You Do With a Business Administration Degree?

Business administration is a versatile degree that will prepare you for careers in management, marketing, sales, human resources, finance and more. According to our recent College of Business and Security Management graduate survey, business administration majors have gone on to work with government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and various for-profit companies.

Business administration is a versatile degree that will prepare you for careers in management, marketing, sales, human resources, finance, sport management and more. Our business administration majors have gone on to successful careers working for organizations of all types, while many others have used the expertise gained in the program to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses.

 

Explore Classes for Business Administration Majors

The bachelor鈥檚 in business administration degree provides a broad business curriculum that gives you flexibility to choose the types of classes that meet your interests. Specialization areas are available in finance, general business, marketing, leadership or sport management.

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