Students
Business administration may be the right field for you if you are planning on a business career in an area such as finance, human resources or marketing. At Utah Career College (UCC), our online division offers online degrees in business administration that prepare students for a variety of positions. To learn more, contact UCC Online. Call us at 877-609-8889.
A valuable credential
The bachelor’s and associate degrees in business administration provide students with the skills and knowledge that employers value. Whether you earn a two-year or a four-year degree in business administration, you can be certain that you will be well-prepared for positions in many different types of business organizations, from large corporations to small non-profits. You will be ready to contribute from your first day on the job.
Skills and knowledge valued by employers
We developed our online business administration degrees with the help of the business professionals who make up our program advisory committee. Many members of this committee are employers themselves. They know from first-hand experience the kind of skills and knowledge business organizations look for. In addition, they review our programs regularly be sure that our courses and programs include the most up-to-date material. The currency and relevance of our programs are very important to us, our students and the organizations that hire them.
Content of the business administration degrees
Online degree requirements include courses that give students a thorough grounding in business. These courses cover concepts such as:
- Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving
- Accounting and finance
- Human resource management
- Marketing and advertising
- Small business management
- Computer information systems
- Contracts and business law
- Principles of management
- Business communication
- Economics
- Consumer behavior
- Business ethics
- International business
In addition, students in our distance learning programs complete general education classes in the humanities, arts and sciences. These classes strengthen communication skills and give students an understanding of the world in which businesses operate. Students complete Career Development, a course taken in the last quarter of the program, which helps them develop strategies for their careers and for their job searches.
Careers for graduates
A business administration degree allows you to go in many directions. If you are hoping to own your own business, you will have the skills you need to be successful. If you would like to work for a Fortune 500 corporation, your business administration degree will prepare you. In short, this credential allows you to enter the world of business in many types of organizations and in many capacities – including entry-level manager, marketing or sales consultant, advertising specialist, financial analyst and manager of operations.
Contact us for more information
To learn more about our online bachelor’s and associate degrees in business administration, contact UCC Online. Call us at 877-609-8889. Speak with a representative who can advise you about admissions, financial aid and degree options.