The core curriculum of the BBA program is offered Online as well as in-person at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, Yuma.
The emphases are available Online and may be available in-person at the campuses listed.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
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 BBA program at Northern Arizona University. You will find that the BBA 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.
Please review the list of Specialized Accredited Programs for information on the program's accreditation status.
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 |
| Emphasis Required | An emphasis is required for this major. |
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 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.
The global context for the core competencies will be addressed in all relevant classes across the curriculum. We provide online and hybrid classes for learning through the application of technology, as well as opportunities to study as part-time students. We provide opportunities for students to apply leadership skills through Phi Beta Lambda, as well as competitive challenges involving other business programs in Arizona and nationally. We collaborate with other universities globally and within the region to provide direct international experience.
Emphasis areas such as Human Resource Management (HRM), Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM), Management, Marketing, and Project Management provide students to garner the skills specific to a business administration area.
Our faculty is selected for their scholarly and business management experience. We contribute to the body of knowledge primarily through engaged scholarship, including research, publications, and scholarly professional activities regarding teaching, discovery, integration, and application.
We value visionary and innovative leadership, lifelong student, faculty & organizational learning, ethical and socially responsible behavior, creating and improving excellent quality & value – personal and societal, and diversity of people and ideas.
Human Resource Management Emphasis
The Human Resource Management emphasis will prepare students for careers in HRM. Students interested in a deep exploration of human resources will learn how to design effective HRM strategies, develop staffing and learning strategies, and acquire knowledge in compensation management and employment law including ethical practices in HRM.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Emphasis
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Emphasis will prepare students for careers in LSCM. Students interested in a deep exploration of logistics will design effective logistics and supply chain strategies, apply technologies to facilitate logistics activities, describe potential ethical, legal, and environmental impacts of logistics and supply chain activities on local and global communities, and develop mitigation plans.
Management Emphasis
The Management emphasis will prepare students for careers in business management. Students interested in a deep exploration of management will learn how to develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills essential to employment in management roles. Students will learn how to design strategic plans in both local and global environments with an understanding of competing ethical frameworks and their business implications.
Marketing Emphasis
The Marketing emphasis will prepare students for careers in marketing. Students interested in a deep exploration of marketing will learn how to apply product, pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies, design competitive marketing strategies, and apply marketing research. Students will explore topics that apply an ethical understanding to marketing situations.
Project Management Emphasis
The Project Management emphasis will prepare students for careers in project management. Students interested in a deep exploration of project management will learn how to effectively manage and execute projects on time, on budget, and within scope to support overall business objectives. Students will describe the potential ethical and legal impacts of logistics, project management, and supply chain activities on local and global communities and use electronic technology to facilitate project management activities.
Student Learning Outcomes
Core Business Administration Outcomes
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
This major requires 88 - 91 units units distributed as follows:
*Listed in Additional Admissions Requirements above.
Take the following 60 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 BBA full-time faculty member.
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 BBA full-time faculty member.
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 BBA full-time faculty member.
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.