The Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration Program has been designed for working professionals, adults returning to the classroom after some time away, and college students who wish to transfer.

The 18 required courses will ground you in the fundamentals of business practice that are critical to a managerial perspective on the enterprise.

Key points:

• Courses are taken two at a time for seven-week terms in a totally online format.
• Instructors offer virtual office hours, making themselves available for discussions over the web.
• There are three trimesters per year, so that you may take as many as 36 credits annually, allowing you to complete your degree at an accelerated pace.

• Online learning
  All classes are offered in an online format.
  
  
• Condensed sessions, focused content
  Classes are offered in seven-week sessions, allowing you to register for two classes at a time, while completing as many as four classes during each trimester (12 courses a year).
  
  
• Personal attention

  Going back to school is a major decision. Intensive interaction with advisors, instructors, and peers provide the online environment you need to succeed.

Admissions requirements
At least 24 prior-earned college credits are required.

To apply, please submit:

• an online application,
• official transcripts from any college study.

 

The Accelerated BBA program offers the 18 courses that satisfy requirements in the business administration major. Courses can be taken in any order, except where noted. All course are 3 credits.

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials, Wilkes University offers a concentration in school business. Designed for individuals working in school business or aspiring to enter this growing field, courses are developed and taught by skilled practitioners.

 Concentration courses include:

• Optimizing School District Operations
• Statistics & Data for School Business
• Managing School Business
• Information Technology for Schools

Tuition for the 2017-18 academic year is $416 per credit, plus applicable fees.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. And if your employer reimburses tuition, deferred payment is available, meaning payment is not due until 30 days after the conclusion of the course. Wilkes also offers a variety of convenient payment plans.  

ABBA applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For information about transfer credits, the admission process, or academic requirements, please contact our admissions counselor:

Kelly Allan
Wilkes University
Mesa Center for Higher Education
245 W. 2nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Phone: (480) 484-4314
Email: kelly.allan@wilkes.edu

For the convenience of enrolled students, a dedicated ABBA program advisor is available to answer questions and discuss academic progress. For students located in the greater Phoenix area, in-person meetings can be arranged at Wilkes University's office located in the Mesa Center for Higher Education. For students who live in other states, or for those who prefer to meet virtually, online and telephone advising sessions are also available.

Dr. Marianne Rexer
Wilkes University
Mesa Center for Higher Education
245 W. 2nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Phone: (480) 878-4404
Email: marianne.rexer@wilkes.edu

Apply online

The accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration program of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.