Bachelor of Business AdministrationOnline
Build your foundation in business.
Explore the online BBA, its curriculum, tuition and undergraduate admission requirements.
Full self-paced tuition · USD
Fees and books are additional.
Study & tuition
A 120-credit online business degree, available through self-paced study.
Full self-paced tuition · USD
120 credits · $178.75 per credit
Fees and books are additional.
Fees and payment detailsTuition shown is for the full degree before approved transfer credit or tuition support. Admissions confirms your registration and start date.
Your course, at your pace
Up to 8 academic weeks per course, excluding university breaks.
- Study online
Read course materials in your online classroom.
- Complete your work
Submit assignments and take examinations online.
- Faculty review
Faculty confirm completion and your final grade before you register for your next course.
Bookable faculty consultation, with at least one hour of individual or group availability per course each week.
Most self-paced courses have no scheduled weekly lectures; designated writing and research courses are exceptions.
Fees & payment
- Additional costs
- Books and supplies are extra. Separate fees may apply.
- How to pay
- Card or bank transfer through Flywire.
Your acceptance letter confirms payment terms after registration. Bank, currency and transaction charges may apply.
Installment plans may be approved for financial need when alternative funding is unavailable. They are not guaranteed; see the fee schedule for conditions.
The BBA curriculum
A 120-credit degree with a business core, general education and electives. Every course carries 3 US credits. Open a course list below to see the subjects.
General education
42 credits · 14 courses
Build foundations in communication, humanities, social sciences and mathematics.
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14 courses across natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
- SOCI233Cross-Cultural Communications3 credits
- ENGL101English Comp 13 credits
- ENGL295Research and Report Writing3 credits
- GNED112Student Success Strategies3 credits
- HIST201Survey of World History3 credits
- MATH110College Math: Algebra3 credits
- PHIL101Introduction to Philosophy3 credits
- PHIL240Ethics Introduction3 credits
- PSYC101Principles of Psychology3 credits
- COMM101Introduction to Communication3 credits
- SCIE112Environmental Science3 credits
- ECON205Microeconomics3 credits
- ECON301Macroeconomics3 credits
- POLS215International Political Economy3 credits
Required business core
36 credits · 12 courses
Study accounting, management, marketing and operations, including the capstone.
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12 required courses, including the capstone.
- ACCT101Accounting I3 credits
- ACCT102Accounting II3 credits
- BUSN110Foundations of Business3 credits
- COMP201Introduction to Information Technology3 credits
- MGMT303International Business Management3 credits
- MGMT317Organizational Diversity3 credits
- MGMT221Contemporary Management Practices3 credits
- MGMT238Intro to Human Resources3 credits
- MRKT110Principles of Marketing3 credits
- MGMT435Strategic Management and Planning3 credits
- MGMT305Organizational Communication3 credits
- RESP480Capstone3 credits
Electives and minors
42 credits · 14 courses
Complete the elective and minor courses that meet your degree requirements.
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Choose 14 courses from the catalog’s electives and minors. Elective subjects include business law, international marketing, operations and project management, banking and finance, and business sustainability. Your approved course plan confirms your selections.
Read the electives and minor courses in the catalog (PDF)What graduates learn to do
- Analyze the financial health of businesses through financial statements and quantitative and qualitative tools
- Apply management principles that optimize organizational resources and respond to change
- Develop a business plan covering financial, legal, operational and administrative procedures
- Assess business problems and opportunities and recommend courses of action
Bring your previous college study.
You may transfer up to 90 US credits, or 75% of the degree, from recognized institutions. Academic review determines which courses count toward your BBA.
Estimate your tuition after transfer.
Try credits you would like reviewed. Your academic evaluation determines what UBIS can accept.
0–90 US credits, in whole 3-credit courses.
Estimate only, not a credit award or tuition quote. Fees and books are additional. This calculation does not include scholarships or other tuition support.
$178.75 per credit · Self-paced
Full BBA baseline. No transfer credits assumed.
What countsCourses must carry a grade of C or higher and match the degree requirements. General education coursework may transfer where it fits the program. Core coursework generally has a ten-year age limit; general education has no time limit.
Your remaining studySubmit official transcripts for review. Your evaluation and approved course plan confirm accepted credits, remaining courses and tuition. The 90-credit ceiling does not guarantee an individual transfer award or completion time.
Accreditation & licensure
The BBA holds IACBE programmatic accreditation. CHEA recognizes IACBE; HELC licenses UBIS in Washington, DC.
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BBA questions
What are the BBA entry requirements?
Applicants need a high school diploma or accepted equivalent, government identification, a resume or CV, and a 250-word letter of intent. English proficiency evidence is required where applicable. Admissions reviews the qualifications and supporting documents.
Can I transfer credits into the BBA?
Undergraduate students may transfer up to 90 US credits, or 75% of the degree, from recognized institutions for courses completed with a grade of C or higher. Credits must fit the degree requirements. Academic review determines which courses count; an award is not automatic.
How do I organize self-paced BBA study?
Access your course materials, assignments and examinations online. Self-paced courses have a maximum of eight academic weeks, subject to university breaks, and bookable weekly faculty consultation. There are no regularly scheduled weekly lectures except in designated writing and research courses. Faculty must validate early completion and the final grade before you register an additional course.
Are books and fees included in BBA tuition?
No. Books and supplies are not included in tuition, and separate fees may apply. Review the published fee schedule. Your acceptance letter sets the tuition and fee payment terms after registration; installment plans are subject to approval, not guaranteed.
Questions before you apply? Talk to a human advisor
Apply for the BBA
For applicants with a high school diploma or accepted equivalent.
- High school diploma or accepted equivalent and transcripts
- Passport or government ID
- Resume or CV and a 250-word letter of intent
- English proficiency evidence, if required
- Official college transcripts for transfer review, if applicable
What happens next
Admissions reviews your application and documents, including any previous college study. Your academic evaluation confirms accepted transfer credits and the courses you still need. Admissions then confirms your study format and entry term.