Business Administration, BBA

The BBA is for students who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree in business and who have previously earned 45 transferable academic credits. This program offers a fully online curriculum covering the common professional core of business, including courses in accounting, economics, technology, management, and marketing. Students may also choose to complete an optional concentration in Applied AI in Business with this degree.

Business Administration Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the departmental course of study, the business administration graduate will be able to:

1. Develop and demonstrate a personal philosophy that integrates Christian principles with ethical business conduct.
2. Communicate effectively using appropriate methods and tools.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and competencies in business content areas.
4. Effectively use technology to enhance business processes and presentation.
5. Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and, as appropriate, mastery of management and leadership theories and skills.
6. Be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter or advance in a career in the field of business and/or pursue further education.
7. Understand organizational business systems and how they integrate effectively.

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum 2.0 GPA (cumulative).*
• 45 transferable hours* of college credit from an accredited college or university.
• Intermediate Algebra is a prerequisite for some BBA courses. A course grade at or above a “D-” will be accepted for prerequisite courses.

*Applicants with less than 45 hours or less than a 2.0 GPA may enroll in accelerated general education courses to help meet these program requirements.

Application Process:

• Complete online application
• Attend an informational meeting with an enrollment specialist
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Attend an academic advising consultation with a Student Success Advisor.

Degree Requirements:

1. A total of 126 semester hours;
2. A total of 30 hours in residence:
   • with at least 15 of the final 30 hours in residence, or
   • with at least 15 hours residency in the major;
3. A cumulative GPA above 2.0
4. Only a course grade that’s at or above a “C-” will be accepted toward the major. Courses in the major are defined as any course required or accepted to meet a requirement of the major.
5. Satisfactory achievement in an approved major;
6. Thirty-six (36) semester hours in upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level courses); and;
7. Completion of 30 hours of general core courses which must include MATH 1103: Intermediate Algebra.
8. The Peregrine exam, a national standardized test, is administered to all students majoring in an ACBSP accredited program.