B.B.A. in Business Administration (Online)

The online bachelor’s in business administration degree from Utica University will prepare you to produce, communicate, and interpret financial statements through a variety of rewarding business and accounting careers.

Prepare for a Business Administration Career with a Versatile Degree

A bachelor’s degree in business administration can lead to many career opportunities in a wide array of expanding specialty areas, from finance and international business to management and marketing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that business and financial occupations will grow faster than the average for all occupations between 2022 and 2032.¹ An online B.B.A. degree provides students with the knowledge needed to adapt to the complex and constantly changing business environment and succeed in a variety of business administration careers.

► 7%
Job growth between 2021 and 2031¹

► $76,570
Business and financial occupations median salary earned in 2021¹

► $93,000
Management analysts median salary earned in 2021¹

Examples of Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's in Business Administration

Financial Examiner

$81,410/year

Financial examiners ensure laws and protocol are followed in businesses. They help oversee transactions, evaluate financial risk, and determine the effect of new regulations on institutions. Demand for the job is expected to grow by 21% between 2021 and 2031.²

Health Services Manager

$101,340/year

Health services managers work to improve efficiency and quality in health care settings. They help set the goals and objectives of health care institutions, ensuring the business needs of the organization are met. They communicate regularly with health care professionals, insurance companies, and more. Demand for health service managers is expected to grow by 28% between 2021 and 2031.³

Additional business administration careers include:

Marketing Manager
Insurance Underwriter
Financial Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Human Resource Manager
Event Planner
Claims Adjuster
Logistician
Training and Development Specialist

Continue Your Undergraduate Education

This Bachelor of Business Admin degree in business administration is also a completer program, which means that students may transfer credits into an undergraduate program at Utica University. Students may also complete all 120 credits at Utica University as a full, undergraduate degree. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. A maximum of 90–98 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60–64 from two-year institutions, depending on your academic major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University.

Sources:

1. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
2. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-examiners.htm
3. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm

Online B.B.A. in Business Administration Faculty

Our faculty works closely with you to ensure you are well prepared to meet your educational and professional goals with your online B.B.A. degree.

Glen Hansen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Accounting

Glen Hansen, Ph.D., MBA, is program director for the online MS in Forensic Accounting program at Utica University. He has taught finance, accounting, and statistics at Brigham Young University, the University of Rochester, Penn State University, Baruch College, and Hunter College.

Dr. Hansen has worked in the financial industry designing accounting-based investment strategies for Ziff Brothers Investments, Battenkill Asset Management, and Morgan Stanley. He is currently a member of Utica University’s Retention and Completion Task Force and of the Business Department Business Leadership team.

Hansen has published finance and accounting articles in several international journals and a book chapter in the Handbook of Security Analyst Forecasting and Asset Allocation. His current research focuses on how managers use their discretion to influence accounting earnings and other financial statement accounts. Hansen has applied this research primarily in the banking industry.

Honors and Distinctions

Ph.D. in Business Administration and M.S. in Applied Economics, University of Rochester
MBA, Brigham Young University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University

Selected Publications

Hansen, G. (2015). Predicting loan loss provisions by including loan type characteristics, The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, Volume 9(2), p. 53-67.
Hansen, G. (2015). Managerial discretion over loan loss reserves during the global financial crisis, The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, Volume 9(1), p. 51-61..

Donna M. Dolansky, MBA
Professor of Practice, Accounting

Donna M. Dolansky, MBA, is the chair of Utica’s Business Department Faculty Teaching committee and has been working in the accounting industry since 2000.

Dolansky spent seven years working at the public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP in Boston, with a two-year rotation at their London office. She then moved to upstate New York and worked at NBT Bank in various accounting and finance roles, overseeing financial reporting and budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and financial analysis and planning.

Away from campus, Dolansky spends most of her leisure time with her husband and two kids. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, and swimming. She is an avid reader and enjoys cooking and baking with her family.

Honors and Distinctions

MBA, Utica University (formerly Utica College)
B.S. in Accounting, Boston College
Licensed CPA in Massachusetts and New York
Member of the New York State Society of CPAs
Member of the American Institute of CPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

Advancing your life and career with an online degree comes with lots of questions, and we want to ensure your search for answers is effortless.

To learn more, speak with an enrollment counselor by calling (315) 792-3333.

You can complete the Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration degree program in as few as two and a half years. To review the curriculum details, visit our courses page.

Scholarships and other financial aid options for online students vary by program. Non-traditional students can explore internal and external scholarship options at utica.scholarshipuniverse.com. You can also consider these financing options:

Complete the FAFSA® to determine your financial aid eligibility. Utica University’s FAFSA® code is 002883..
If you’re a military veteran, a member of the reserves, or currently serving in the U.S. military, you and any dependents are eligible for several financial assistance options. Utica University also offers a 10-percent tuition discount for you and your dependents.
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To explore these options, call (315) 792-3333 or request more information.

The B.B.A. does not yet have programmatic accreditation, but it is housed within the ACBSP-accredited business school. Utica University (formerly Utica College) is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. This accreditation affirms that you will experience an exceptional and rigorously evaluated online education as you pursue your B.B.A. degree.

Visit Admissions to see how you can complete the application process in four simple steps. To get help from a Utica University enrollment counselor, call (315) 792-3333 or email connect@info.smcun.com.

You can transfer up to 60 credits from a two-year institution and up to 90 credits from a four-year institution into the online B.B.A. degree program. By transferring the maximum number of credits, you can earn your B.B.A. degree in as few as two and a half years. Review the admission requirements to learn more.

You will complete 40 courses to earn the B.B.A. degree. Each course awards three credit hours. Your education will include:

34–55 core credits
42 business requirement credits
18 business administration elective credits
5–26 college elective credits

If you have past college experience, you can transfer up to 60 credits from a two-year institution and up to 90 credits from a four-year institution into the online B.B.A. degree program. Visit the courses page to explore curriculum details for this program.

Curriculum

120 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

Gain a versatile foundation in business with an online B.B.A. in Business Administration. In as few as two and a half years, our business administration degree courses prepare you for a variety of career paths or graduate study.

The online B.B.A. degree allows you to craft your own path through a variety of elective courses. The 120 credits required to complete the degree consists of 34–55 core credits, 42 business requirement credits, 18 business administration elective credits, and 5–26 college elective credits.

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Online B.B.A. in Business Administration Admission Requirements

To apply for the online bachelor’s in business administration degree program, you’ll need the following:

Completed application
$40 Application Fee
Minimum 2.5 for any College transfer credit / Minimum 3.0 for high school transcripts
Official transcripts from all schools attended. Official final high school transcripts (with graduation date) are required for all undergraduate students unless you have earned an associate degree or higher.
If you are entering with an associate degree or transferring a minimum of 57 credits from a four-year college, your general educational requirements are considered complete.
SAT (I or II) or ACT scores are not required.
Personal Statement: A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession.
Résumé: A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program.

Transfer Credit

Students can transfer up to 60 credits from a 2-year institution and up to 90 credits from a 4-year institution to the online B.B.A. degree program. Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica University and in which you’ve received a grade of “C” or better. The last 30 credit hours in the bachelor’s program must be earned at Utica University. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing degree awarded.

Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit eligibility ahead of time, use TES®.

International Students

If English is not your first language, submit your test scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS.

Utica requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based. Utica requires a IELTS score of 6.0.

International students may also provide a Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

This 120-credit bachelor of business administration degree program costs $400 per credit hour. Utica University is dedicated to making an advanced education accessible and affordable. Learn more about tuition and financial aid for online programs.

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