Bachelor of Business Administration Business (Online)

• UD Global students will benefit from our flexible, fully online, asynchronous format that supports students' busy schedules while sustaining academic excellence. The coursework is consistent with current industry standards and established guidelines, assuring UD Global graduates are equipped for professional positions and industry credentials.
• UD Global students will establish leadership and management skills that they will be able to use within the workforce. These skills prepare students for various roles including supervising teams, overseeing projects, and making strategic decisions.
• Whether you are just starting your business career or wanting to advance professionally, the UD Global Bachelor of Business Administration in Business degree will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today's growing business environment.

• Opportunities for Business majors are as varied as the field itself. Students will find career opportunities in Operations, Marketing, Management, Manufacturing, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, and much more.

• Students who completed a business degree through the University of Dubuque reported an average annual salary of $53,500 five years after graduation.

• The length of time to complete the degree varies from each student. There are multiple factors that contribute to this such as transfer credits and the pace at which courses are taken. Generally, a student who has zero college credits can complete the degree in under four years as a full-time student.

• ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics (3)
• ECON 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
• BAC 201: Principles of Management (3)
• BAC 241: Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
• BAC 242: Principles of Managerial Accounting (3)
• BAC 280: Principles of Marketing (3)
• BAC 300: Principles of Finance (3)
• BAC 340: Effective Communication in Business (3)
• BAC 421: Business Law (3)
• BAC 475: Administrative Policy Seminar/Capstone (3)
• BAC 485: Internship (3)

• BAC 262: Personal Financial Stewardship (3)
• BAC 304: Human Resource Management (3)
• BAC 309: Principles of Selling (3)
• BAC 324: Leadership and Motivation (3)
• BAC 332: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (3)
• *Nine business elective credits (as approved by the advisor) (9)

• BAC 252: Enactus (if paired with two of the following: BAC 252 (take three times), BAC 447, PRF 201, CIS 162, and CIS 164) (3)
• Any 300 level and above BAC course

MATH 230-Introduction to Statistics is also highly recommended.

For full course descriptions, please see the Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

• Written Communication: ENG 101 Composition and Rhetoric (3)
• Oral Communication: COM 101 Speech Communication (3)
• Quantitative Literacy: Mathematics: MATH 112 or higher (3)
• Information Literacy/Inquiry & Analysis: ENG/RES 104 Introduction to Research Writing (3)

• Natural Science: 4-credit science course with a lab (4)
• Environmental Stewardship: BIO 125 Population, Resources and Environment (3)

• Social Development: PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology (3) -OR- SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology (3)
• Intercultural Engagement: COM 275 Intercultural Communication (3)

• Literature: ENG 260 Literature & Culture (3)
• Fine and Performing Arts:  ART 112 Survey of Western Art II (3) -OR- MUSC 111 Music Appreciation (3)

• History/Philosophy/Politics: HIST 211 U.S. History to 1865 (3)
• Judeo-Christian Traditions: THEO 104 Introduction to Christianity (3)

• Physical Wellness: HWS 244 Wellness Lifestyles (3)
• Personal/Financial Stewardship: BAC 262 - Personal Financial Stewardship (3)

• World View Seminar Two: WVS 201 Self and Society (3)

UD Global offers students flexibility to earn a degree on their own time. Students will be able to access their online courses from anywhere at any time. Although there are deadlines for assignments to help students stay on pace, there are no required daily login times or virtual class times that you will have to attend.

UD Global courses are offered in accelerated seven-to-eight-week sessions, allowing students to make steady progress towards their degree.

With UD Global, you can take up to two courses online per session. Taking two courses every session gives students the opportunity to earn up to 36 credit hours within a year.

You will need to complete and submit the UD Global application. We will need an official high school transcript (if you are transferring less than 24 credits) and official college transcripts from every institution you have previously attended.

UD Global offers rolling admissions with six start dates per year. Students can apply and register year-round.

Students will need to have access to a computer or laptop that has access to a web camera, reliable internet, and updated web browsers like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

No, with UD Global we offer the same flat-rate tuition for all students.