What is a business administration degree?

A business administration degree provides the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in nearly any industry. Graduates can work in healthcare, technology, finance, government, and education. Most institutions offer undergraduate and graduate-level business degrees in various specializations, and some even extend to the doctoral level. Explore UMass Global’s full range of business programs.

!How long does it take to get a business degree?!

A traditional bachelor’s in business can take up to four years, and an MBA up to three.

What careers can I get with a BBA degree?

With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, you can explore diverse career paths. Some common career options include: Business Analyst: Analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed business recommendationsMarketing Manager: Planning and executing marketing strategies to promote products or servicesHuman Resources Manager: Overseeing employee recruitment, training, performance management, and organizational developmentFinancial Analyst: Evaluating financial data, conducting investment research, and providing financial guidanceOperations Manager: Optimizing processes, managing resources, and ensuring efficient business operationsPlease note that these are just a few examples, and the possibilities are vast. The specific career path you choose may depend on your interests, specialization, and additional qualifications you may acquire. Discover more paths with our resource, "Different Types of Business Degrees and Career Paths."

!What do you learn in a BBA degree program?!

A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree provides students with a solid foundation in various aspects of business and management. You will gain knowledge and skills in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, entrepreneurship, and strategic management. The curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded business professionals who can understand and navigate the complexities of the business world. Students can also align their program with their career goals by specializing in a certain area. Find a business program that fits your career goals.

Cert Finance Essentials

Program Overview

This certificate provides non-financial managers with the essential knowledge and skills of finance. Students will become familiar with critical financial terminology, and learn how to calculate key financial management indicators. Students will learn how to assess their organization's financial health by reviewing balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow, and discover how finance and accounting tools can be used to support informed decision-making within organizations.

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Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive CEUs.

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Extended Education

Approximately 19 hours

Up to 12 months to complete coursework

1.9 CEUs

Strategic & Business Management 13 PDUs | Tech PM 5.75 PDUs | 19 SHRM credits | HRCI credits 19 (Specified - Strat Bus)

$399

No additional materials required

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As a student, you will:

Learn the fundamentals and importance of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows, and how they can be used to manage a business
Understand the basics of finance
Understand the responsibilities of financial managers, the roles of finance in a typical business organization, and relevant financial markets of interest to financial manager
Gain an understanding of corporate financing and the stock market in its application to the business world
Understand statistical techniques that can help any manager responsible for marketing, management, accounting, sales, or other business functions
Learn about graphical representations of data that your stakeholders may expect when reviewing statistical analysis results
Learn finance concepts that allow the non-financial manager to consider tools for decision-making, including cost benefit analysis, break-even analysis, and Balanced Scorecard.
Understand basic finance concepts such as return on investment (ROI), fixed and variable costs, and payback period
Review the basic time value of money (TVM) techniques used in financial decisions and cash flow implications
Explore how risk influences investment decisions, and calculate risk and rates of return
Learn investing comments such as the benefits of diversification and the portfolio concept
Learn how organizations use master budgets, operating budgets, sales, production, cost of goods sold budgets, and cash budgets
Gain an understanding of the budgeting process and the different budgeting techniques to overcome operational challenges

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