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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) offers a flexible, AACSB-accredited program designed to prepare students for diverse roles in business and management. The program is available on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format, catering to both traditional and non-traditional students. It includes a robust general education foundation, core business training, and a customizable major with concentrations such as Finance & Economics, Human Resources, Marketing, Leadership, Sport Management, and General Business. Students engage in experiential learning through internships, capstone strategy projects, and access to a student-managed $1.4 million investment fund.
UAF’s BBA program is housed in the College of Business and Security Management, which emphasizes ethical leadership, data-driven decision-making, and global awareness. The curriculum integrates real-world applications and strong career development support.
Rankings & Accreditations:
Accredited by AACSB International
Ranked among the top universities in the U.S. for online undergraduate business degrees (U.S. News & World Report).
Course Overview:
Year 1: General education (composition, mathematics, micro/macroeconomics, social sciences), introduction to business tools.
Year 2: Business ethics, accounting, foundational Excel skills, and electives.
Year 3: Core business courses (marketing, HR, legal environment, MIS), first concentration courses.
Year 4: Capstone in corporate strategy, international business/finance, upper-division concentration electives.
Capstone Strategy Course focusing on real-world business challenges.
Internships with local businesses and national organizations.
Student-managed investment fund ($1.4M portfolio).
Hands-on projects: marketing campaigns, continuity planning.
Clubs & Competitions: Native Alaskan Business Leaders, Students Offering Leadership Development, Society for Human Resource Management.
Prepares students for graduate study (e.g., MBA, MPA, M.S. in Project Management).
Strong employment support via the College of Business and Security Management.
Graduates pursue careers in Fortune 500 companies, startups, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Alumni pursue certifications like PMP, SHRM-CP, and CFA based on their specialization.
Accredited by AACSB InternationalFirst-year and transfer students apply for admission to bachelor’s degree programs by June 15 for fall semester and Nov. 1 for spring semesterApplications for admission from international students are due no later than March 1 for the fall semester and Sept. 1 for the spring semester.School Report & Final Report RequiredCommon App personal essay is optionalApplication can be done through Common App or online via UAF portalManagementMarketingFinanceHuman resourcesEntrepreneurshipConsultingSport managementNonprofit and public sector roles
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