Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program
The mission of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is to provide students with a broad foundation covering the major functional areas in business: accounting and finance, management, marketing, and operations and by developing skills and knowledge that can be applied to problem solving across these areas in any business, industry, organization, or government agency context.
BA Business Administration Program Objectives
Bachelor of Business Administration students will be ready for the changes in the global business market by gaining a clear understanding of how the business world operates and what makes an international corporation successful.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration can:
- Analyze the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable quantitative and qualitative tools/methodologies.
- Apply management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and respond to the impact of change on business sustainability.
- Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures.
- Conduct assessments of business problems and opportunities that result in recommendations for courses of action.
BBA Degree Program Overview
- Online and on-campus course modalities to accommodate busy schedules and preferred learning styles.
- Frequent and flexible start dates – three 16-week semesters per year and offers students 9 entry dates per year.
- 40 Total Courses – 120 US/240 ECTS semester credit hours
- Includes 14 Courses (42 credits) of general education in areas of English, math, social sciences, economics, science and the humanities.
- An option to add a minor in one or more of the following disciplines:
- General Management
- Service Management
- International Business
- Marketing Management
- Banking and Financial Management
- Managing Sustainability and Ethics
- Transfer credit friendly* – UBIS welcomes students with credits earned from other colleges and universities.
*Acceptance of transfer credit is always a decision of receiving institutions. UBIS does not guarantee transferability. Any student interested in transferring UBIS credit to another university should check directly with the receiving institution.
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Concentration Areas
General Management
One key course is MGMT417 Human Resource Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits), exploring effective people management principles and methods. It covers recruitment, development, motivation, and contemporary personnel management issues, impacting organization effectiveness and overall performance.
Another course is MRKT319 Principles of Marketing and Advertising (3 US/6 ECT Credits), providing an overview of marketing institutions and methods. Topics include marketing strategies, opportunity analysis, new product development, pricing, and adapting advertising media to business activities.
Additionally, MCAP303 Organizational and Technology of Information Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) focuses on computer systems management. It covers software evaluation, information gathering and distribution, and the organization and management aspects of technology. Prerequisite: COMP201.
International Business
MRKT304 Global Marketing (3 US/6 ECT Credits) introduces students to the marketing practices of companies expanding into international markets. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a global perspective when developing marketing management strategies. The course covers marketing consumer and business needs and wants on a global level, with a particular focus on cultural and environmental aspects of global trade and the integration of culture into marketing functions.
BFIN309 Global Financial Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) provides students with the necessary financial, analytical, and communication skills to develop and implement financial strategies in the global marketplace. The course explores the impact of ethical and legal considerations, global markets, and technological innovation on achieving efficient economic outcomes.
MGMT318 Economics of Environmental Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) examines the relationship between businesses and the natural environment. Students explore current utilization and the predicted future availability of natural resources, as well as the economic impact on businesses. The course emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and responsible environmental management.
Service Management
MGMT417 Human Resource Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) provides a comprehensive survey of principles and methods for effectively managing people in the workplace. The course covers recruitment, selection, development, and accommodation of individuals within organizations. It also examines employee motivation and contemporary personnel management issues, emphasizing their impact on organizational effectiveness, goal attainment, health and viability, and overall performance.
CUST410 Service Innovation (3 US/6 ECT Credits) focuses on creating customer-centric services that meet the demands of the 21st century. Students gain insights into design thinking, experience with service business model design, and a 360° view of creating services with multiple business model interfaces. The course explores operational innovations for strategic customer centricity and the role of digital services in driving business impacts.
CUST414 Customer Service Excellence (3 US/6 ECT Credits) emphasizes the importance of exceptional customer and client service for business success. Students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet customers’ expectations when selling products and providing services. The course offers valuable learning opportunities for frontline service and sales roles, including handling complaints and difficult situations while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and the overall customer experience. Students enhance their ability to interact with customers and clients confidently by implementing best practice customer service techniques, delivering customer satisfaction, and fostering customer loyalty.
Marketing Management
MRKT302 Marketing Innovations (3 US/6 ECT Credits) builds upon the concepts covered in Principles of Marketing. Students delve into tools used to analyze marketing data and make informed decisions regarding market segmentation, target market selection, new product development, product positioning, and allocation of marketing mix expenditures. The course focuses on accomplishing strategic marketing objectives through data-driven decision-making.
MRKT303 Marketing Research Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) explores the tools and techniques used in marketing research to measure market characteristics for products and services. Topics covered include the research process, data collection, sampling, data analysis, and result presentation. Students gain hands-on experience in developing the capabilities to study marketplace characteristics and make informed marketing decisions.
MRKT304 Global Marketing (3 US/6 ECT Credits) introduces students to the marketing practices of companies expanding into international markets. The course emphasizes the importance of adopting a global perspective when developing marketing management strategies. It covers marketing consumer and business needs and wants on a global level, with a special emphasis on cultural and environmental aspects of global trade and the integration of culture into marketing functions.
Financial Management
BFIN302 Financial Markets (3 US/6 ECT Credits) introduces students to the intricacies of financial markets. The course explores various financial institutions and the services they offer. With a focus on the management, performance, and regulation of financial institutions, students gain insights into the Federal Reserve System and its recent changes. The course also covers topics such as stock valuation, market microstructure strategies, liquidity, and popular sources of funding.
BFIN303 Managing Financial Risk (3 US/6 ECT Credits) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of managing risks associated with financial decisions. The course combines theoretical concepts, practical applications, and institutional material to explore options, futures, forwards, swaps, and risk management. Students learn about pricing, trading, and strategy to effectively manage financial risk.
BFIN309 Global Financial Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) equips students with the necessary financial, analytical, and communication skills to develop and implement financial strategies in the global marketplace. The course covers the impact of ethical and legal considerations, global markets, and technological innovation on achieving efficient economic outcomes.
Sustainability and Ethics
MGMT342 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 US/6 ECT Credits) examines the role of business within the broader social system. The course explores the interrelationships between businesses, government, communities, employees, and other stakeholders. It emphasizes the social responsibility of businesses towards society and the environment, considering areas such as international business, business ethics, pollution, and the impact of governmental regulations.
MGMT301 Leadership (3 US/6 ECT Credits) focuses on the impact of leadership and management on organizational effectiveness. Students explore the attributes of successful leaders and managers, the challenges they face in a global society, and how they build relationships and shape organizational culture for sustainability and innovation.
MGMT318 Economics of Environmental Management (3 US/6 ECT Credits) examines the relationship between businesses and the natural environment. Students explore the current utilization and predicted future availability of natural resources, as well as the economic impact on businesses. The course emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and responsible environmental management.
International Relations
Choose three out of the four courses listed below to shape your expertise in this field:
INTR301 Politics 1: People and Politics (3 US/6 ECT Credits) provides a general introduction to politics and its influence on societal decision-making. The course explores the role of individuals, laws, moral codes, and collective institutions in political education. It analyzes the impact of political ideas on key socialization processes and institutions, with a focus on democracy and its connection to recent international social and cultural changes.
INTR302 Role of Civil Society (3 US/6 ECT Credits) examines the significance of non-state actors in international relations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), intergovernmental organizations (INGOs), and business international non-governmental organizations (BINGOs). The course delves into the concept of civil society, pressure groups, and the use of advocacy within the United Nations system. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own civic society project.
INTR401 World Political Affairs Since 1919 (3 US/6 ECT Credits) provides a detailed analysis of key historical events and transformations in international relations. The course covers the Interwar Years, World War II, the end of Colonialism, the Cold War, and events following the Fall of the Berlin Wall. It incorporates various multimedia resources, including films, videos, and recordings, to facilitate discussions on international relations theory and policy analysis.
INTR402 International Organizations (3 US/6 ECT Credits) explores the evolving nature of international organizations. The course examines the historical background, classification, and functions of international organizations. It covers their original focus on official relations between sovereign states and their expanded role in facilitating interactions between individuals and groups across borders.
Course Overview
General Education (42 US / 84 ECTS credits)
ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 295 Research & Report Writing
GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
HIST 201 Survey of World History
MATH 110 College Math: Algebra
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy
PSYC 101 Principles of Psychology
COMM 101 Introduction to Communication
SCIE 112 Environmental Science
ECON 205 Microeconomics
ECON 301 Macroeconomics
PHIL 240 Ethics Introduction
MGMT 215 International Political Economy
Required Core Courses (33 US / 66 ECTS credits)
ACCT 101 Accounting I
ACCT 102 Accounting II
BUSN 110 Foundations of Business
COMP 201 Introduction to Information Technology
MGMT 303 International Business Management
MGMT 317 Organizational Diversity
MGMT 221 Contemporary Management Practices
MGMT 238 Introduction to Human Resources
MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
MGMT 435 Strategic Management and Planning
MGMT 305 Organizational Communication
Elective Courses (Choose 45 US / 90 ECTS credits) Select 15 Courses from Electives and Minors
(one of the courses must be RESP 480)
ACCT 210 Cost Accounting
BUSN 301 International Business Law
BUSN 310 Export Procedures & Practices
MCOM 403 Issues in Global Media
MGMT 315 Managerial Accounting and Financial Analysis
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Materials Management
MGMT 411 Performance Measurement and Evaluation
MGMT 420 International Banking and Finance
MGMT 427 Operations and Project Management
MGMT 235 Global Market Competition Management
MGMT 442 Business Sustainability
MRKT 324 International Marketing
Course Overview for Optional Minor Areas
General Management
MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
MRKT 319 Principles of Marketing and Advertising
MCAP 303 Organizational and Technology of Information Management
RESP 480 Capstone
Service Management
MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
CUST 410 Service Innovation
CUST 414 Customer Service Excellence
RESP 480 Capstone
International Business
MRKT 304 Global Marketing
BFIN 309 Global Financial Management
MGMT 318 Economics of Environmental Management
RESP 480 Capstone
Marketing Management
MRKT 302 Marketing Innovations
MRKT 303 Marketing Research Management
MRKT 304 Global Marketing
RESP 480 Capstone
Banking and Financial Management
BFIN 302 Financial Markets
BFIN 303 Managing Financial Risk
BFIN 309 Global Financial Management
RESP 480 Capstone
Managing Sustainability and Ethics
MGMT 342 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
MGMT 301 Leadership
MGMT 318 Economics of Environmental Management
RESP 480 Capstone
Language
Duration
Program Structure
Online/Blended
Tuition Fees
Blended: $54,000 USD
Online: $39,500 USD