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Online B.S. in Business Administration in Management

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120 Credits

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$400-$500/cr.

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Fall, Spring, & Summer Entry Terms

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About the Program

UMaineOnline’s BSBA is ranked #31 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business and #88 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.

The online B.S. in Business Administration in Management empowers you to navigate the complexities of business management confidently and hone administrative and organizational skills, such as leadership, organizational change, strategic analysis, production system analysis, and human resources. 

Graduates are equipped for careers as entry-level staff, supervisory, or administrative positions in business, government, nonprofit, or other industries. 

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Have questions about earning your B.S. in Business Administration in Management online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Tessa Smith, M.S.

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Working toward my Business Management degree offers me the opportunity to further my education and continue developing my skill set which I’m sure will not only open more doors for me at work…
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Curriculum

Our curriculum explores administration and organizational theory, motivational and social systems, human resource management, operations, and decision and policy-making systems.

All students must also complete the general education requirements. The complete degree requirements are in the undergraduate catalog.

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Some core business courses are prerequisites for other business courses later in a student’s degree progression. Prerequisites for business courses include the following:

  • ECO 120: Principles Microeconomics (3 credits) 
  • ECO 121: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) 
  • MAT 115: Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics (3 credits) 
  • PSY 100: General Psychology (3 Credits) 
  • STS 132: Principles of Statistical Inference (3 credits)

The following courses are required (37 credits):

  • ACC 201: Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits) 
  • ACC 202: Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
  • BUA 105: Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics (1 credit)
  • BIS 235: Digital Business Transformation (3 credits) 
  • FIN 350: Business Finance (3 credits)
  • MGT 101: Introduction to Business (3 credits) 
  • MGT 220: The Legal Environment of Business (3 credits) 
  • MGT 325: Principles of Management and Organization (3 credits)
  • MGT 337: Production and Operations Management (3 credits)
  • MGT 343: Introduction to International Business (3 credits)
  • MGT 449: Strategic Management (3 credits) 
  • MKT 270: Introduction to Marketing (3 credits) 
  • Three additional Professional Skills Courses (1 credit each for 3 credits total)
    Course numbers will vary.

The following courses are required (9 credits):

  • MGT 326: Organizational Behavior (3 credits) 
  • MGT 327: Business and Society (3 credits) 
  • MGT 330: Human Resource Management (3 credits)

Choose two courses (6 credits). Course options include, but are not limited to:

  • BIS 267: Database Management and Security (3 credits)
  • MGT 328: Canadian/U.S. Business: A Comparison (3 credits)
  • MGT 335: Advanced Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration (3 credits) 
  • MGT 342: Small Business Management (3 credits)
  • MGT 344: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation (3 credits) 
  • MGT 460: Leadership (3 credits) 
  • MGT 490: Special Topics in Business Administration (1-3 credits) 
  • SPT 250: Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits)

UMaine has transfer agreements with several community colleges so students can earn a BSBA in Management after completing a transfer-oriented Associate’s Degree in Business. Students are encouraged to contact an online advisor to confirm their specific remaining degree requirements.

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Admissions

Students wishing to transfer to the Maine Business School from other programs within the University of Maine or from other universities or institutions must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be admitted. 

If you have specific questions about credit transferability, contact the Maine Business School Student Success Center.

UMaine makes it easy to apply — on your terms. Apply online at go.umaine.edu/apply.

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Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of administrative managers is projected to grow by 5% from 2022 to 2032, with about 31,400 openings per year. The median annual wage for administrative managers was $106,470 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060.

Graduates can enter into several mid to senior-level positions. Those interested in operating their own business will find this degree helpful. Potential career and career tracks include:

  • Marketing Manager
  • Human resources
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Consultant