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Overview

This AACSB accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree provides a robust and well-rounded management education, in a self-paced, online format designed for working adults.

The UW-Parkside Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, offered in the UW Flexible Option format, provides you with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate fundamental business management skills applicable to nearly every career field.  This curriculum draws from a variety of functional areas ranging from economics and accounting to marketing and supply chain management, and leverages project-based learning throughout the program.

Unlike traditional programs, you will progress toward your degree by demonstrating mastery of applicable skills and knowledge, and by building on what you may have already gained through prior coursework, military service, on-the-job training, or other learning experiences.

This program was recently named one of the  top 10 most affordable online bachelor’s degrees in business in the country!

Program Outcomes

The business administration competencies were designed to build upon a liberal education foundation.

Specifically, graduates of the program will:

  1. Demonstrate social and personal responsibility and ethical behavior for organizational contexts.
  2. Apply financial tools and techniques to meet organizational objectives.
  3. Design and evaluate operations, supply chain, marketing, human resources, management systems, structures, and processes in organizations.
  4. Apply information technology and research methods to improve organizational decision-making.
  5. Evaluate scenarios impacting an organization and respond using diverse communication strategies.
  6. Evaluate economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, and social contexts to address organizational challenges in a global society.
  7. Apply intercultural knowledge, interpersonal skills and teamwork to function effectively in diverse environments.
  8. Employ critical and systems thinking principles to create an integrated multi-functional strategy to meet organizational objectives.

Who Should Apply

This UW Flexible Option program is especially designed for self-motivated learners who want to leverage their previous work skills and knowledge in order to advance more quickly to a degree. The competency-based and self-paced format of UW Flexible Option programs fits around your schedule, as you balance work and family responsibilities with your educational goals. As an online degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program will provide you with the opportunity to learn when and where you choose.

This online, self-paced program is ideally suited for:

  • Established business managers or supervisors who want a bachelor’s degree to advance their current careers;
  • Individuals seeking to enter management and needing the training and credentials to begin a new career or bolster career growth;
  • Students with some transferable college credit looking for an opportunity to finish their degree;
  • Motivated, disciplined self-starters who can work independently;
  • Those who recognize the value of a University of Wisconsin-Parkside degree.

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You will progress toward a degree by completing a series of courses that directly relate to what business professionals do in their daily work. In these courses, you will complete projects that evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the context of practical scenarios, from careers related to marketing, accounting, finance, human resource management, operations management, supply chain management, project management, information systems, sales, and other areas of business.

Your coursework will require you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world business scenarios in a meaningful way. Take for example a project that asks you to create a marketing plan for a new beverage. To successfully complete that project, you will have to demonstrate mastery in market research, design, print and social media, budget development, and product presentation. As you advance through the business degree curriculum, you will progressively develop your skills from beginning stages to advanced levels of expertise.

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Located in Kenosha, WI, the epicenter of the mega region between Milwaukee and Chicago, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is dedicated to providing students with quality instruction and a strong return on their investment. The business department is accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, which is the gold-standard accrediting body that fewer than 5% of business programs internationally are recognized by. Students in the business department learn and master an industry-informed curriculum, in skills ranging from marketing, project management, accounting, supply chain management, and strategic planning. UW-Parkside is especially known for its affordability and student-centered approach to learning.UW-Parkside Logo

Accreditation

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools, and by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB). This degree was the first-ever AACSB accredited competency-based degree in the country. Read this page to learn more about what it means to enroll in an AACSB program.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) curriculum is project-based. There are 20 overall competency areas integral to business administration practices. Each course will require you to demonstrate mastery in one or more of the competency areas. There is a final culminating capstone, during which you will demonstrate mastery of your skills in a real-world setting.  In order to obtain the BSBA degree, you need to successfully complete 120 credits. The 120 credits that you need to complete are distributed as follows:

  • 66 Competency Area (program) credits
  • 42-45 General Education credits
  • 10-12 elective credits

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is made up of 20 competency areas (equating to 66 credits) integral to business administration. Each of these areas have clearly defined competencies that students master by completing courses. You must complete all courses related to a competency area to earn transferable credit for the competency area.

Business Algebra | 4 Credits

Apply algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and matrices to business scenarios.

Number Title Credits
MATH 105ABusiness Algebra Fundamentals2
MATH 105BMoney in the Bank: Application of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions1
MATH 105CApplication of Algebraic Methods to Model and Solve Business Problems1

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Business Economics I | 3 Credits

Identify, analyze, and evaluate the microeconomic factors for business decisions.

Number Title Credits
BAEF 100xMicroeconomic Market Analysis I1
BAEF 101xMicroeconomic Market Analysis II2

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Business Law & Ethics | 3 Credits

Describe the legal environment and ethical considerations that govern businesses.

Number Title Credits
BALM 200xAnalysis of a Selected Organization’s Navigation of Law and Ethics3

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Finance | 3 Credits

Apply financial principles and tools such as time value of money, risk and return trade-off, bond and stock valuations, financial statements, and capital budgeting to arrive at corporate financial decisions.

Number Title Credits
BAEF 300xCapital Budgeting Techniques1
BAEF 301xStock Market Performance1
BAEF 302xBusiness Financial Ratio Analysis1

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Global Business | 3 Credits

Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, operational, financial, and managerial challenges and techniques to manage them in global business organizations.

Number Title Credits
BAOS 310xReshoring Product Manufactoring2
BAOS 311xIssues in Doing Business Globally2

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Information Systems | 3 Credits

Design and construct information systems for business processes and utilize them for effective decision making.

Number Title Credits
BAOS 300xSales Data Analysis and Communication Using Spreadsheets and Statistics2
BAOS 301xDatabase Design and Development1
BAOS 302xBuilding Competitive Advantage Using Information Systems1
BAOS 303xEnterprise Systems and E-Commerce1

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Marketing | 4 Credits

Demonstrate marketing techniques related to pricing, promotion, distribution, and buyer behavior variables to promote organization’s products and services.

Number Title Credits
BAMS 300xMarketing Foundations Concepts and Application2
BAMS 301xMarketing Plan2

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Organizational Behavior & Leadership | 3 Credits

Apply organizational leadership theories and organizational behavior principles to manage business issues.

Number Title Credits
BALM 310xOrganizational Behavior and Leadership4

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Sales | 3 Credits

Demonstrate effective sales principles to manage organization’s sales and key accounts.

Number Title Credits
BAMS 310xSales Concepts and Application1
BAMS 311xSales and Sales Territory Management Practicum2

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Supply Chain Management | 3 Credits

Evaluate and manage business supply chains from quality, procurement, and cost perspectives.

Number Title Credits
BAOS 400xFoundational Concepts in Supply Chain Management1
BAOS 401xSourcing and Supplier Management Strategies in Supply Chains1
BAOS 402xInventory Management and Distribution Strategies in Supply Chains1

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Business Communication | 4 Credits

Effectively communicate a business issue and alternative solutions in written and oral communication format. This 3 credit competency area is satisfied by completing components inside the following courses.

Number Title Credits
BALM 100xIntroduction to Business Administration1
BALM 310xOrganizational Behavior and Leadership4
BAMS 301xMarketing Plan2
BAOS 300xSales Data Analysis and Communication Using Spreadsheets and Statistics2
BAOS 303xEnterprise Systems and E-Commerce1
BAOS 311xIssues in Doing Business Globally2

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Business Economics II | 3 Credits

Evaluate economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, and social contexts to address organizational challenges in a global society.

Number Title Credits
BAEF 110xGovernment Budget Process1
BAEF 111xBusiness Cycle Analysis2

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Business Statistics | 5 Credits

Apply statistical methods to solve business problems.

Number Title Credits
BAOS 300xSales Data Analysis and Communication Using Spreadsheets and Statistics2
BAMA 300xBusiness Analytics I2
BAMA 301xBusiness Analytics II2

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Financial Accounting | 3 Credits

Gather, record, analyze, and evaluate financial accounting information in the organization.

Number Title Credits
BAEF 200xFinancial Accounting: The Language of Business2
BAEF 201xFinancial Accounting: Ethics and Internal Controls1

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Human Resource Management | 3 Credits

Apply policies, procedures, and theories of human resource management in the business context.

Number Title Credits
BALM 300xIntroduction to the HRM Function3

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Managerial Accounting | 3 Credits

Identify and utilize relevant accounting and financial information for managerial decisions.

Number Title Credits
BAEF 210xCost Accounting Fundamentals and Applications1
BAEF 211xMaster Budget and Variance Analysis1
BAEF 212xUsing Managerial Accounting Information for Decision Making1

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Operations Management | 3 Credits

Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative and quantitative decision support tools and techniques for management decision making in operations.

Number Title Credits
BAOS 320xEvaluating Competitive Priorities in Operations Management1
BAOS 321xImproving Productivity in Operations2

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Project Management | 3 Credits

Apply project management principles to organization’s projects.

Number Title Credits
BALM 320xProject Planning, Requirements, and Stakeholder Management2
BALM 321xProject Budget, Schedule, Quality and Risk Management1

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Strategic Management | 3 Credits

Apply strategic management tools and techniques to arrive at strategic directions for the organization.

Number Title Credits
BALM 400xStrategic Management3

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Integrative Capstone | 4 Credits

Critique the selected business organization from a managerial perspective, and solve business problems/issues using a multifunctional strategy.

Number Title Credits
BALM 410xDesigning Solutions for Business Challenges4

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Sample Academic Plans of Study

Faculty have developed sample academic plans of study to assist you in developing your own academic plan to complete the BSBA competency area requirements.  This program has an integrated curriculum, meaning many courses satisfy several competency areas at one time.

This page will also help you better understand how long it might take you to finish your degree, and at what total cost.


Earn a Certificate Alongside Your Degree

As part of your enrollment in this degree, you can earn a Certificate in Project Management. This is a signal to employers that you have a specialized skillset on top of your generalized bachelor’s degree. Nearly every type of business position, across all industries, requires some level of project management.

Your Success Coach will help you learn more about how this certificate fits in your degree planning. If you are using federal financial aid to pay for tuition, be sure to talk to your financial aid adviser to learn more about how to incorporate this certificate in your funding plan.


General Education and Degree Requirements

In addition to completing your program (major) coursework as noted above, you will need to complete general education and elective courses. These courses come from a wide range of disciplines and help ensure that you have a breadth of skills and knowledge that compliments your in-depth knowledge of business administration. This page will help you learn more about the degree requirements.


Faculty

It’s not just what you’re learning that’s important, it’s also who you’re learning from that matters. The BSBA program is taught by a diverse range of expert University of Wisconsin System faculty. To learn more about the faculty, check out this page.

Tuition

This program was once again in the top 10 most affordable online bachelor’s degrees in business in the country!

Courses take place in subscription periods. These subscription periods start every single month, and are more flexible than traditional semesters. This allows you to focus on learning the material at your own pace and on your own time.

Subscription periods are approximately 12 weeks long. You can take breaks in between subscription periods, or continuously enroll, based on your own schedule and goals.

Tuition is a flat rate of $2,250 per subscription period, which covers as many courses as you’re able to complete.

Your Success Coach will help you decide how many courses to undertake each subscription period.

Just as existing knowledge can save you time by allowing you to demonstrate mastery of skills within courses more quickly, this subscription model can help you move through the program more quickly by adding on courses as you finish others, even if your subscription period is underway.

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Financial aid is available for this program. We also encourage speaking with your employer about workplace tuition assistance.

Are there any additional fees?

There are no additional student segregated fees with the UW Flexible Option, though you may need to purchase textbooks or additional learning resources required for your program.

Admission

Finishing your bachelor’s degree is closer than you think! Schedule an advising call at 608-800-6762 or contact us at flex@uwex.wisconsin.edu.

Minimum Academic Requirements

Candidates for the Business Administration degree must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher and have earned at least 10 transferable college credits.

  • Applicants who do not meet these academic requirements may be considered for admissions to the Associate of Arts & Sciences (AAS) degree program. 
  • Applicants admitted to the AAS degree may consider a program change once the business administration academic requirements have been satisfied or after the AAS degree is earned.
  • Admitted business students are considered intended majors until 45 total credits are earned.

NOTE: Prior college transcripts from which you may transfer credit must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation).

How to Apply

  • You may apply up to five months in advance of your desired start date. See Steps to Apply.
  • If previously enrolled in Flex, please review our returning student admissions process.

Transfer Credit Evaluations

  • Transfer credit is awarded for college-level coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions.  See Transfer Credit Evaluations for more information.
  • Learn more about how credit by exam and military coursework may apply towards your degree.

Still have questions?  Check out our Admission FAQ page.

 

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