Online General Business Degree :: Accredited Universities

The program prepares students for professional opportunities and advancement in a dynamic, global business environment through innovative and career-relevant curriculum. Available fully online or on-campus with integrated online components, the Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in General Business introduces students to principles of accounting, human resources, organizational leadership, marketing and information systems management.

The Brandman University BBA meets the demands of both students and employers while integrating the latest academic research on current issues in business. It is particularly useful for those who would like to move up in their company or prepare for entry level to middle management opportunities. Students will develop business fundamentals while focusing on their customized area of specialization.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Communication: Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in organizational and professional settings.

Ethics: Identify and evaluate ethical issues and formulate a defensible resolution in business environments.

Global: Apply cultural differences, diversity issues, and business functions and processes, in domestic and global settings.

Technology: Apply technology to support decision making in businesses; leadership.

Business Functions/Processes: Interpret and implement business functions and processes.

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed 12 or more transferable baccalaureate level credits or the equivalent for admission to Brandman University.

Prospective students must submit the following:

Completed application package.

Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

For those applying under an active military agreement with Brandman University, admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS or JST transcripts. If additional coursework from other institutions is submitted prior to admission this coursework will also be included in determining admissibility and transferability for course credit.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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Business moves faster than ever these days, and Excelsior College is keeping pace with the times. Our Bachelor of Science in Business (General Business) degree program is built for speed.

You can earn a business degree more quickly, conveniently, and cost effectively at Excelsior College than almost anywhere else.

Specifically designed for adult students with busy lives and competing responsibilities, Excelsior's online business BS degree program lets you:

- Earn maximum transfer credit for your previous college work.

- Receive academic credit for professional training, military service, and other real-world experience.

- Take all your general business degree courses online, where and when it's convenient for you.

- Use financial aid and flexible-payment options to fit a general business bachelor's degree into your budget. Find out just how affordable an Excelsior bachelor's degree can be.

- Receive credit by exam to test out of subjects you've already mastered.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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Successful businesses never stop improving themselves. The same goes for successful businesspeople—they're always pushing to get farther ahead.

Go farther and get ahead faster at Excelsior College by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business (General Business) / MBA Dual Degree Track.

Designed for busy adults who are trying to juggle education with work, family, and community commitments, Excelsior's online BS / MBA dual degree program offers:

- Online business classes that you take where and when your schedule allows.

- A fast track to graduation, with liberal transfer policies that give you maximum credit for your previous college work.
Academic credit for many types of military training and professional development courses.

- Financial aid and flexible-payment options that lower the cost of a BS / MBA dual degree.

- Credit by exam to gain credit for subjects you've already mastered.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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The General Business specialization allows you to select courses that fit your personal and professional goals from a broad range of electives. You will also have the opportunity to further develop the knowledge you need to effectively manage successful organizations, including in-depth exploration of corporate finance, supervisory concepts and practices, international economics, business organization and management. You will also complete a final management research project to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Entry Requirements

There are two options for entering a master of business administration program (MBA) in the School of Business and Technology Management

Direct Entry: Individuals with a previously completed bachelor's degree in business from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution may immediately begin the MBA program.

Evaluation Track: Individuals who do not meet direct entry requirements would begin their degree plan with SKS5000-8 prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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The General Business specialization allows you to select courses from a broad range of electives so you can study subjects that fit your personal and professional interests and goals. You will have the opportunity to examine a variety of topics, including advanced corporate finance, supervisory techniques and business knowledge in the global environment, with the goal of strengthening your knowledge in business practices as you prepare to graduate and seek out leadership opportunities in your field.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (DBA and PhD) programs in business administration, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are two options for entering a doctoral program in business administration:

Direct Entry:Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in:You must also:
A generalized business area such as business management or business administration OR
A specialized business area (e.g., Master of Finance, Master of Human Resources Management) AND an undergraduate degree in business

Evaluation Track: Individuals not meeting the direct entry requirements must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements. Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with SKS7000-8 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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