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This program requires 120 total credits.
- 33 Required Major Credits: Review the required major courses outlined below or view the recommended course sequence to progress through this program.
- 41 General Education Credits: Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework requirements for bachelor's degrees.
- 46 Minor & Elective Credits: Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
Required Major Courses
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Not ready to get started on a bachelor’s degree? You can pair a 15-credit minor in business administration with another major at UMGC. You can also explore related topics like accounting, finance, human resource management, law for business, marketing, and small business management and entrepreneurship.
Develop Vital Skills with an Online Business Degree
Business degrees remain vital in today’s increasingly global business world. Employers are consistently looking for professionals who have the experience and credentials needed to succeed in the field. In this undergraduate degree program, you can expect to develop crucial skills in data analysis, marketing, business development, problem-solving, decision-making, finance, accounting, and managerial strategy. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
10%
Annual Job Growth
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | Last Reviewed: March 8, 2024
1.1M
Annual Job Openings
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 1.1 million job openings in the management industry annually from 2022 to 2032.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | Last Reviewed: March 8, 2024
12M+
Business Professionals
There are more than 12 million employed professionals who hold a business degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Employment Handbook: Field of Degree” | Last Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Practice Real-World Skills in Your Business Administration Courses
Throughout your business administration degree curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
- Analyze major challenges in choosing to do business internationally by writing a paper to develop critical thinking skills and acquire knowledge of international business.
- Create a SWOT analysis to introduce students to the planning process, one of the main functions of management.
- Analyze a strategic plan to show an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard, and sustain their competitive position.
Explore In-Depth Business Insights
Gain high-quality insight from our faculty and staff and delve deeper into a range of topics, including tips on how to become a better leader, as well as how to drive results in an on-demand economy. Other topics include organizational behavior and analysis and UMGC's suite of graduate business degrees, concentrations, and specializations.
FAQs
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In this career-focused degree program, students can build a comprehensive, well-rounded base of practical knowledge. In this 120-credit online business degree, you’ll cover topics like the principles of accounting, business law, human resource management, data analysis, managerial strategy, and so much more. Our hands-on online bachelor’s degree in business administration can help you be prepared for a variety of positions in management and operations in for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.
In this degree program, courses are offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your business administration degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester (including requirements and electives), and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for the business administration degree from UMGC are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education even more affordable.
You do not need any business-related background or experience to apply for and graduate from this program. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this business program.