Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree Program

Gain the knowledge and training to excel in a variety of business careers — from starting your own company to working with Fortune 500 companies. The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration is a versatile degree, offering a solid foundation in business concepts as well as the ability to tailor your education to focus on areas of special interest.

The degree in business administration offers rewarding opportunities to engage in the local community, build your professional network and learn from hands-on experience in the field. Our program also offers in-person and online classes designed to fit your busy schedule.

The business administration degree has achieved accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring the degree meets rigorous standards and delivers a solid management education.

What Is Business Administration?

Business administration is the study of how business operations are managed and supervised. It’s a popular undergraduate major because it provides a broad background of business skills you can apply to many different careers. As a business administration major, you’ll study areas such as accounting, economics, finance and how to use common information technologies in business.

Business administration vs. business management

Both business management and administration explore how businesses work and cover the same core subjects. However, a business administration degree provides a broader background and allows you to focus your studies in a specialized area of business. A degree in business management tends to focus more on planning and organizing.

Who Is the Degree in Business Administration Designed For?

The bachelor’s degree in business administration is designed for anyone who wants to gain a solid foundation in business concepts and learn to solve complex technical, economic and social problems in the workplace. This versatile program will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in business, from working for Fortune 500 companies to starting your own organization.

The bachelor's of business administration is also available 100% online, providing the maximum flexibility to your schedule.

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Degree type:

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Availability:

UAF's main campus
Online
Hybrid

Accredited by:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s in Business Administration at UAF?

Prepare for diverse careers in an AACSB-accredited business program that will help give you an edge in the job market. Here are some of the benefits of earning your bachelor’s in business administration at UAF.

Earn an AACSB-accredited online business administration degree designed to prepare you for today’s high-demand careers.
Focus your degree in specialty areas including general business, marketing, leadership and sport management.
Engage in a variety of experiential learning opportunities, learn in small classes and participate in active student organizations.

Specialize your business administration degree in your area of interest

Specialize your business administration degree in finance, general business, marketing, leadership or sport management. Each specialty offers unique opportunities for business administration majors to gain applied learning and career enhancement. Learn more about concentrations for the business administration major.

Get hands-on business training to excel in today’s job market

Build your resume, or find your next job, through numerous internship opportunities. Our program also gives you the chance to help manage a $1.4 million portfolio of stock and real estate investments, make connections with local businesses and build your professional network.

Take classes face-to-face and online

Earn your business administration degree on-site at our main campus in Fairbanks, Alaska, entirely online or take a mix of online and face-to-face-classes. Learn more about the online bachelor’s in business administration degree.

Take part in active student organizations

Opportunities include Active and Innovative Minds, Associated Students of Business, Native Alaskan Business Leaders, Students Offering Leadership Development and UAF Society of Human Resource Management. Learn more about student organizations for business administration majors.

Earn Your Business Administration Degree Online

Online business administration degree example projects

This hands-on program includes projects such as developing business continuity plans and creating social media marketing plans for local businesses.

Learning online at UAF

Our online degree programs, like the bachelor’s in business administration, give you the flexibility to work around your busy schedule or location limitations. Offered at in-state tuition regardless of where you live, our online programs also give you access to affordable, high-quality degree opportunities that have been ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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Cost breakdown for the business administration online degree

The estimated cost for the business administration program based on current rates is $47,354 – $48,218.

Use code UAFCBSM when applying to get your application fee waived!

See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.

Earned Badges for Online Program

QM certifications are valid for five years.

“The most beneficial part of my College of Business and Security Management experience was being involved in the student organizations and networking events. I had hands on experiences that could not have been taught in the classroom. I learned networking, leadership and public speaking. The College of Business and Security Management taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and push myself to the next level. I learned the power of conversation and networking, while making a number of important business connections along the way.”Jamie Boyle, BBA Business Administration 2015, MBA 2016

What Can You Do With a Business Administration Degree?

Business administration is a versatile degree that will prepare you for careers in management, marketing, sales, human resources, finance and more. According to our recent College of Business and Security Management graduate survey, business administration majors have gone on to work with government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and various for-profit companies.

Business administration is a versatile degree that will prepare you for careers in management, marketing, sales, human resources, finance, sport management and more. Our business administration majors have gone on to successful careers working for organizations of all types, while many others have used the expertise gained in the program to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses.

Explore Classes for Business Administration Majors

The bachelor’s in business administration degree provides a broad business curriculum that gives you flexibility to choose the types of classes that meet your interests. Specialization areas are available in finance, general business, marketing, leadership or sport management.

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