All of the emphases of the Business Administration program are available online and at Yuma.
The Management Emphasis is available at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Paradise Valley Community College, as well as Online and at Yuma.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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If you are interested in a career in business - whether it is with a major firm, a regional or local employer, a start-up of your own or a career in the nonprofit or government sectors - you should think about the B.B.A. program at Northern Arizona University. You will find that the B.B.A. is a gateway to many of the world's most successful employers across a wide variety of industries and disciplines.
This degree is a challenging program that will provide you with real world experience in today competitive work place. It will also prepare you for a rewarding career or create a solid path to a graduate degree. This program teaches future leaders how to compete globally in both the public and private sectors. Our students pursue careers and interests in finance, management, ethics, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship and more.
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 131 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Required |
| Study Abroad | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-B | Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Business Administration Program is to provide excellent business management and related higher education using the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award standards for education as applied through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accreditation. We seek to be a premier provider of Baldrige-Quality business management and related higher education with an emphasis on value and accessibility. We focus on core business competencies within a global context.
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Take the following 59 - 69 units:
Core Curriculum (36 units)
*Students who are unable to complete an internship due to work/life circumstances may do an intensive guided study project on a specific industry and region under the guidance of a faculty member. A proposal for the project must be approved in advance by a B.B.A. full-time faculty member.
The foreign language requirement may be met by successfully completing a CLEP test for the appropriate number of units.
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.