The Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration program is designed for working professionals looking to complete their degree. We teach real-world business skills with immediate application, positioning you for career growth.
- Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration,
- Change careers or advance your current one,
- Learn skills to make you a valuable employee.
Convenient online learning
The 18 courses in the degree sequence have been designed to build on the professional,
educational and life experiences that you bring to the program. Convenient online
classes fit your busy schedule and our flexible format allows you to take a part or
full semesters off during your busiest time.
The Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration Program has been formulated especially for working professionals like you, to take advantage of your career experience, expand career opportunities and teach real-world business skills with immediate application.
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.
Previous college credits earned never expire. Our admissions counselor will review your college transcripts and provide an immediate transfer evaluation.
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.
ABBA 152: The Leadership Process
ABBA 153: Business Communications
ABBA 154: Business Economics
ABBA 161: Financial Accounting
ABBA 162: Managerial Accounting
ABBA 235: The Legal Environment and Business Law
ABBA 251: Principles of Management
ABBA 257: Information Technology for Business
ABBA 319: Statistics for Business
ABBA 321: Principles of Marketing
ABBA 340: Corporate Finance
ABBA 352: Production and Operations in Business
ABBA 353: Management of Human Resources
ABBA 354: Organizational Studies
ABBA 358: International Business Management
ABBA 461: Business Strategy and Decision-Making (advisor permission required)
ABBA 462: Professional Business Experience (advisor permission required)
Tuition for the 2017-18 academic year is $416 per credit, plus applicable fees.
For more information, please contact:
Wilkes University
245 W. 2nd Street
Mesa. Ariz. 85201
Phone: (480) 878-4412
Email: MesaAdmissions@wilkes.edu
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
