Undergraduate Program for Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration

The program develops advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for analyzing business challenges and making data-driven decisions. It emphasizes ethical principles, promoting socially responsible decisions that consider societal and environmental impacts. The program enhances written and oral communication skills for conveying complex ideas and collaborating in diverse teams. It also integrates academic knowledge and practical skills to create comprehensive business plans by analyzing market dynamics and identifying competitive advantages.

  • Average Cost Per Credit Hour:$475
  • Total Credit Hours:120 Credit Hours
  • Estimated Program Length:120 weeks
  • Transfer up to 90 credit hours into this program

Explore the (BBA) Program:

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by analyzing complex business challenges, identifying viable solutions, and making data-driven decisions.

Exhibit a strong understanding of ethical principles in business and demonstrate the ability to make socially responsible decisions by describing the ethical implications of their actions and the impact of business practices on society and the environment.

Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills, by conveying complex ideas and information clearly and persuasively and collaborating and working effectively in diverse teams.

Synthesize their academic knowledge and practical skills to craft a comprehensive business plan by analyzing market dynamics, identifying competitive advantages, and creating a strategic roadmap for a successful venture.

Program Requirements

  • 36 credit hours major requirements + 21 credit hours business electives
  • 33 credit hours general education requirements + 30 credit hours electives
  • Proctored Exams and Capstone Project
  • 120 Total Credit Hours

BBA Core Courses

BUS-102 Intro to Business

BUS-118 Business Writing

MGT-335 Modern Management Principles

MGT-345 Organizational Behavior

ACCT-230 Business Accounting Concepts

FIN-302: Global Finance

ECON-263: Microeconomics

ECON-264: Macroeconomics

TECH-385: Information Systems

BUS-440 Legal Environment of Business

BUS-300 Marketing

BUS-410 Strategy Capstone

General Education Requirements

  • 3 credit hours of communication
  • 3 credit hours composition
  • 6 credit hours of mathematics
  • 6 credit hours in social science
  • 6 credit hours arts/humanities
  • 3 credit hours business ethics
  • 3 credit hours of science
  • 3 credit hours technology

 

Estimated Time to Completion

A full-time student completes 24 credit hours per year (eight 3-credit-hour courses), organized into three terms (Fall, Spring and Summer).

Both the Fall and Spring terms consist of three sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks, while the Summer term is comprised of two sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks.

Capstone Project

As a part of their course work in BUS-410, students will synthesize their academic knowledge
and practical skills to craft a comprehensive business plan by analyzing market dynamics,
identifying competitive advantages, and creating a strategic roadmap for a successful venture.

Proctored Exam Requirements

Students must successfully complete the following proctored exams:

  •  Program Entrance Exam – Students will complete the Peregrine Business Exam upon
    program entry.
  • Program Competency Exam – Upon completion of major coursework, students will
    complete the Peregrine Business Exam.
  • Students will complete at least two other proctored final exams during their enrollment at
    DSU.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a diploma noting completion of the requirements of the Bachelor of Business Administration students must:

  • Satisfactorily complete all published program requirements, including at least 25% of all coursework at Dunlap-Stone University.
  • Satisfactorily complete required proctored exams.
  • Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Receive grades of C or better (2.0+) in all courses required of the declared major or degree program. A D- or better must be earned in all general education coursework.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Program Scheduling and Estimated Time to Completion

A full-time student completes 24 credit hours per year (eight 3-credit-hour courses), organized into three terms (Fall, Spring and Summer).

Both the Fall and Spring terms consist of three sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks, while the Summer term is comprised of two sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks.

A full-time student with no transfer credit or credit for prior learning credit would take approximately five-and-one-quarter years to complete their degree. Depending upon student goals, outside commitments, transfer credit accepted and the student’s level of academic achievement, it is reasonable to assume that a student could complete the program in a shorter time frame. Students will develop a schedule to completion with their academic counselor.

 

Program Cost

Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $475

Total cost with fees: $61,250*

*Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Advisor for the final program cost.

Accreditation

Dunlap-Stone University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed  by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Read More Here.