The University of Illinois is focused on innovation, quality,
superior instruction, service and accessibility. With a Bachelor
of Business Administration Degree Completion Program, our goal is
to provide access to a high-quality online education experience
that merits 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.
University of Illinois 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 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 a University of Illinois online program,
you get a degree from the University of Illinois. No asterisks or
fine print--we are the U of I.
The University of Illinois offers online 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 an online Bachelor of Business
Administration Degree Completion.
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 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, real estate
sales and marketing.
Upon successful completion of all coursework, you will earn a
Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of Business
Administration at the fully accredited University of Illinois
Chicago.
Admissions and Prerequisites
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Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Completion Program requires:
- A completed 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