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Online Bachelor's Degree

Business Administration

Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $318 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Next Session Starts
June 14

Learn workplace-relevant management skills, organizational theory, and operational knowledge.

The online bachelor’s degree in business administration at UMGC is designed to help you compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow by building a comprehensive base of practical knowledge. This hands-on program can help you prepare for a variety of positions in management and operations for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 33 Credits

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
  • (3 Credits, MRKT 310)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 380)
  • (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 330)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 496)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 495)

Related Required Courses

The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements.

  • (3 Credits, ECON 201)
  • (3 Credits, ECON 203)
  • (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
  • (3 Credits, STAT 200)

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.

Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence Course Requirement(s) Fulfilled
1 (3 Credits, PACE 111B) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
2 (1 Credit, LIBS 150) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
3 (3 Credits, WRTG 111) General Education: Communication
4 (3 Credits, WRTG 112) General Education: Communication
5 (3 Credits, NUTR 100) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
6 (3 Credits, BMGT 110) Major
7 (3 Credits, SPCH 100) General Education: Communication
8 (3 Credits, STAT 200) General Education: Math; Major
9 (3 Credits, IFSM 300) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy; Major
10 (3 Credits, ACCT 220) Major
11 (3 Credits, HUMN 100) General Education: Arts & Humanities
12 (4 Credits, BIOL 103) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
13 (3 Credits, ECON 201) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences; Major
14 (3 Credits, ARTH 334) General Education: Arts & Humanities
15 3-credit elective course Elective
16 (3 Credits, ECON 203) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences; Major
17 (3 Credits, ACCT 221) Major
18 3-credit elective course Elective
19 (3 Credits, BMGT 364) Major
20 3-credit elective course Elective
21 (3 Credits, BMGT 365) Major
22 3-credit elective course Elective
23 (3 Credits, MRKT 310) Major
24 (3 Credits, WRTG 394) General Education: Communication
25 3-credit elective course Elective
26 (3 Credits, BMGT 380) Major
27 3-credit elective course Elective
28 3-credit elective course Elective
29 (3 Credits, HRMN 300) Major
30 3-credit elective course Elective
31 3-credit elective course Elective
32 (3 Credits, FINC 330) Major
33 3-credit elective course Elective
34 3-credit elective course Elective
35 (3 Credits, BMGT 496) Major
36 3-credit elective course Elective
37 3-credit elective course Elective
38 3-credit elective course Elective
39 3-credit elective course Elective
40 (3 Credits, BMGT 495) Major
41 1-credit elective course Elective

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023–2024 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each bachelor’s degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all bachelor’s degrees.

See Degree Requirements

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Drive Strategy
Communicate a shared vision for the organization.
Evaluate Data
Learn how to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
Develop Internal Policies & Procedures
Design and implement policies to reduce costs and promote ethical practices.
Communicate Effectively
Develop skills to communicate across all levels of an organization.
Manage People & Resources
Encourage teambuilding exercises and mentor employees.
Create Management Plans
Use company resources to develop management and leadership plans.

Industry Snapshot

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Christina W., Fort Drum, NY

6.7M
PM Jobs
There are over 6.7 million project management-oriented professionals in the United States as of 2017.
Source: Project Management Institute | "Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027" | 2017

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