The career-focused Bachelor of Science in business administration at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help you compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow by building a comprehensive base of knowledge. This major will help you prepare for a variety of positions in for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.
These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year academic requirements, visit our catalog archive.
This program is also available as a minor.
About the Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
What You'll Learn
Through your coursework, you will learn how to
- Plan and communicate a shared vision for the organization that will drive strategy, assist with decision-making, and position the organization competitively
- Design and create management and leadership plans
- Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data
- Communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
- Develop, communicate, and implement policies and procedures to reduce cost and organizational risk and promote ethical practices
- Manage people, time, and resources by using effective employment practices, encouraging team building, and mentoring junior members of the staff
- Design and execute personal and employee development systems to enhance job performance and leadership skills
Coursework Examples
In past projects, students have had the opportunity to
- Analyze a particular company or organization
- Create a business plan suitable for a banker or investor
- Participate in real-world job interviews
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Our curriculum is designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars. You'll learn theories combined with real-world applications and practical skills you can apply on the job right away.
Courses in the Major
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Courses: 33
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
- General Education Courses: 41
Required Major Courses
- BMGT 110
- ACCT 220
- ACCT 221
- BMGT 364
- BMGT 365
- MRKT 310
- BMGT 380
- HRMN 300
- FINC 330
- BMGT 496
- BMGT 495
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements.
- ECON 201
- ECON 203
- IFSM 300
- STAT 200
General Education Requirements
UMGC outlines the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees on the General Education Requirements webpage.
In addition to the major, elective, and general education courses and requirements outlined on this page, please review the overall bachelor's degree requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.
Contact an advisor if you any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LIBS 150 |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 |
PACE 111B |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 3 |
WRTG 111 |
General Education: Communication |
| 4 |
WRTG 112 |
General Education: Communication |
| 5 |
NUTR 100 |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 |
BMGT 110 |
Major |
| 7 |
SPCH 100 |
General Education: Communication |
| 8 |
STAT 200 |
General Education: Math; Major |
| 9 |
IFSM 300 |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy; Major |
| 10 |
ACCT 220 |
Major |
| 11 |
HUMN 100 |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 12 |
BIOL 103 |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences; Major |
| 13 |
ECON 201 |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences; Major |
| 14 |
ARTH 334 |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 15 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 16 |
ECON 203 |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences; Major |
| 17 |
ACCT 221 |
Major |
| 18 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 19 |
BMGT 364 |
Major |
| 20 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 21 |
BMGT 365 |
Major |
| 22 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 23 |
MRKT 310 |
Major |
| 24 |
WRTG 394 |
General Education: Communication |
| 25 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 26 |
BMGT 380 |
Major |
| 27 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 28 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 29 |
HRMN 300 |
Major |
| 30 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 31 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 32 |
FINC 330 |
Major |
| 33 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 34 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 35 |
BMGT 496 |
Major |
| 36 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 37 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 38 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 39 |
3-credit elective course |
Elective |
| 40 |
BMGT 495 |
Major |
| 41 |
1-credit elective course |
Elective |
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for work in management and operations for nonprofit, for-profit, and public-sector organizations.
Facts & Figures
Source: CareerBuilder | "Companies Planning to Hire More Recent College Graduates This Year and Pay Them Better" | 2015
Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce | "The Online College Labor Market," based on data from Burning Glass Technologies | 2014
Source: Diverse: Issues In Higher Education | “Top 100 Minority Degree Producers” | 2015
I really enjoyed the writing course I took in my undergrad business administration program. It actually made me a much better writer, and the course itself was a lot of fun.
Benjamin Garber
Applications Engineer, Ultra Electronics
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
Cybersecurity Technology Master's Degree
UMGC has a great business program and is well respected. My classes were very meaningful to me, and I got ahead in my career because I learned my lessons well.
Janet Langenderfer
Managing Director, Vision Partners & Associates
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
When Deborah Bearor took on a project coordinator position, she impressed her colleagues with her relevant knowledge of the industry. The understanding that Deborah brought from her strategic management course at UMGC added value to the conversation and made her an indispensable member of her new team.
[My professors] were professional. They brought a ton of experience and real-life examples…. It almost felt as if they were the same as us…. They were working professionals continuing to strive in their industries.
Latroy Powell
Human Resources Manager III, Sodexho
Master of Business Administration
Kirk Drake's business writing professor taught him to be more focused in his written communications. He discovered that what he learned at UMGC can be applied to every aspect of his business career.
Jason Read was pleased that his courses in Business Management were relevant and immediately useful. His UMGC degree even facilitated three promotions while he was in school. As a regional manager, Jason's degree allows him to take care of his family and excel in his career.
I can truthfully say that everything I do—even the teaching—incorporates the knowledge I have gained and built upon over all these years, beginning with the bachelor's degree I worked so hard for at UMGC.
Arthur Tyler
Veteran, Air Force
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
Community college transfer student, Marlene Plumley, took full advantage of UMGC's articulation agreement with Anne Arundel Community College. The competitive edge that Marlene gained from her UMGC education led her to launch a successful dive business.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Buy | GetEducated.com | 2014
About the Faculty
Our world-class faculty members combine academic credentials with a wealth of experience in the field.
Our faculty work or have worked at organizations including
- MITRE Corporation
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Verizon
