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2 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of Illinois ChicagoThe Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the University of Illinois Chicago is a flexible, AACSB-accredited degree completion program specifically designed for students who have already earned an associate’s degree or completed at least 60 college-level credits. Offered both on-campus and fully online, the BBA provides a rigorous and career-focused business education that prepares students for leadership roles across industries.
Students complete a structured curriculum covering core areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, operations, statistics, and information systems. Delivered in a cohort model, the program fosters collaboration and community, with opportunities for individualized advising and personalized elective choices. Courses are taught in 8-week blocks for accelerated progress, with capstone courses spanning 16 weeks in the final semester.
Designed for transfer students with 60+ credit hours or an associate's degree
Available online or on-campus, with identical curriculum and support services
Course Overview
Admission Requirements:
60 transferable credit hours
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Completion of key core courses including:
English Composition I & II
Principles of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
Mathematics (Finite Math, Linear Algebra, Calculus, or Business Calculus)
General Education in arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences
Upper Division Curriculum (60 credits): Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Managerial Accounting, Business Communication, Introduction to Finance, Introduction to Management Information Systems, Business Statistics I, Operations Management, Introduction to Organizations, Business and Its External Environment, Competitive Strategy, Introduction to Marketing, Microeconomics: Theory and Applications, Business Electives
Internships and networking opportunities with over 250 companies
Access to career development workshops, résumé clinics, and mock interviews
Support from the Business Career Center and alumni mentorship
Flexibility to integrate practical experience with online or in-person coursework
Elective pathway allows for customized learning based on job market demands
Ideal for students who want to complete their degree after transferring
Access to graduate programs in business, management, and data analytics
Career coaching and placement services through UIC’s Business Career Center
UIC’s strong ties to Chicago’s corporate ecosystem offer valuable networking and job opportunities
Graduates are equipped with broad-based business knowledge and critical thinking and leadership skills for roles across industries
Accepted English proficiency tests: IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report, Mid Year Report and Final Report RequiredSAT/ACT Update: If you believe your SAT or ACT scores reflect your abilities, feel free to submit them. But if you haven’t taken the test—or don’t feel your scores show your potential—you can choose the test-optional review, with no disadvantage in UIC’s admission process.SATACT Score Reporting: You can share your SAT/ACT scores with UIC in a few easy ways: Upload them to your application portal, email them to [email protected], if they’re on your high school transcript, that works too, Or request official reports through: ACT (code: 1155), SAT via College Board (code: 1851)English Language Proficiency: To meet UIC’s English proficiency requirement, applicants must submit one of the following test scores: a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or higher, an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall (with at least 6 in each section), or a PTE Academic score of 54 overall (with section minimums met). Official scores must be sent directly from the testing agency—TOEFL via ETS using code 1851, IELTS through the test center to UIC’s electronic download account, and PTE by selecting University of Illinois Chicago in the Pearson portal. If you’re unable to take any of these exams, UIC also accepts the TIE Assessment offered by its Tutorium in Intensive English. Applicants may be exempt from this requirement if they’ve completed two consecutive years of full-time high school or university study, or worked full-time for at least one year, in a country where English is the only official language—with documentation provided. Test-based exemptions include an SAT EBRW score of 570 or higher, ACT English sub-score of 24+, AP English Language score of 4+, IB English Language and Literature score of 5+, or five IGCSE/O-Level subjects with grades A–C in English. Please note, UIC does not waive English proficiency requirements based solely on the medium of instruction or for attending a US/UK institution located outside an English-speaking country.Common App Personal essay along with 1 College Question is required.You can apply through the Common ApplicationMarketing SpecialistFinancial AnalystBusiness ConsultantOperations ManagerSales ManagerAccount ManagerProject CoordinatorEntrepreneur
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