University of Illinois

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.

Accreditation

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

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

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

Information

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