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University of Illinois Global Campus

The University of Illinois Global Campus features a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program and a Master of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism. We are focused on innovation, quality, superior instruction, service and accessibility. Our goal is to provide access to high-quality online education programs that merit the University of Illinois name. All degree and certificate programs are created in collaboration with the colleges and academic departments at the University's residential campuses at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield. The curricula of our programs are developed by University of Illinois faculty who are leaders in their fields of study.

Global Campus courses are delivered online and rely on asynchronous discussion and collaboration as the principal forms of communication. There are no class times or scheduled lectures. The courses occur wherever you can connect to the internet. No campus visits are required.

All Global Campus courses are eight weeks long. The accelerated format helps working professionals and students with busy schedules by allowing them to study efficiently and stay focused on their academic programs.

When you graduate from the University of Illinois Global Campus, you get a degree or certificate from the University of Illinois. No asterisks or fine print--we are the U of I.

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The Global Campus offers degree programs developed in partnership with the colleges and departments of the University of Illinois campuses at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield. These campuses will award the degrees under their individual accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program

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The College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion through The Global Campus.

The BBA curriculum will engage students in courses that cover strategic management, financial and managerial accounting, managerial communication, finance, management information systems, business ethics and marketing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), business professionals are among the highest paid workers in the nation, making this program a launching pad for aspiring students. With a solid understanding of the functional components of business, graduates will apply newly gained theoretical knowledge to solve real-life problems--both while in the program and once they graduate.

Graduates of the online BBA program through The Global Campus will be highly employable and, with skills and knowledge gained in the program, they may advance to upper levels of business management. Employers of all sizes and in various industries seek business administration graduates for a broad range of positions from business manager and sales representative, to human resource manager and project planner.

As of May 2004, the BLS reports that the number of jobs in many different facets of the business industry is projected to grow as fast as or faster than the national average for all jobs. In addition to high wages and a promising career outlook, the broad and diverse needs of private industry provide opportunities for BBA graduates to work for any size organization in practically any area of interest. Entry-level jobs for graduates with a BBA degree include accounting, consulting, commercial banking, corporate finance, financial investment, insurance broker, real estate sales and marketing.

Upon successful completion of all coursework, you will earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of Business at the fully accredited University of Illinois Chicago.

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Master of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

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The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism in the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has designed an online Master of Science degree in Recreation, Sport and Tourism through The Global Campus. This degree will provide you a quality and highly accessible education ensuring that you are prepared to meet the changing requirements of the leisure services industry.

The demand for professionals with an advanced degree in the leisure service industry continues to increase. Job opportunities are on the rise in areas such as:

  • Parks and recreation
  • Senior centers
  • Hotel management
  • Volunteer and youth agencies
  • Natural resources recreation
  • Convention and tourist bureaus
  • Health and fitness clubs
  • Special events business
  • Facility management

According to the U.S. Department of Labor projections, most of the leisure services industry sectors are expected to grow as fast as or faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. Those with graduate degrees will have the best opportunities for supervisory or administrative positions.

The Recreation, Sport and Tourism program focuses on quality online pedagogy that engages the student in discussion with classmates and instructors, challenges them with meaningful assignments and research, and provides useful training for an advanced career.

Upon successful completion of all coursework, you will earn a Master of Science degree from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the fully accredited University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Admissions and Prerequisites

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Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program requires:

  • A complete application
  • At least 60 prior credit hours (the equivalent of an associate's degree) with a grade of "C" or better from an accredited institution. Request more information for a complete list of required courses
  • 2.5 on a 4.0 scale cumulative GPA in all post-secondary course work
  • Official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, including prior attendance at any campus of the University of Illinois

Admission to the Master of Science in Recreation, Sport and Tourism requires:

  • A complete application
  • Official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, including prior attendance at any campus of the University of Illinois
  • Three (3) letters of reference
  • A current resume reflecting academic and professional experience
  • A personal statement (submitted separate from your application) that will be reviewed closely to identify your interests and professional experience related to parks, recreation, sport or tourism
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; a major in parks, recreation, sport, tourism or a related field will be given preference
  • A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
  • Minimum score of 600 on the paper-based (or 250 on the computer-based) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants from non-English speaking countries

Note: Professional experience in the field, although not necessary, would improve your admission application; such experience should be highlighted in your resume and personal statement.

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