Business Management, BBA Online
Quick Facts
Credit Hours: 120 | Estimated Time to Completion: 4 years | Cost Per Credit Hour: $480.65 | Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credit for Prior Learning
Program Details
- Location
- Wayne Campus, Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Business Administration / major
- Format
- online
- Course Info
- Course Sequence
- College
- Dean's Office, College of Business
- School/Department
- Department of Management
Program Contact
- Erin Makarius, Ph.D.
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Chair, Professor
(330)-972-7705
Program Overview
The University of Akron Online offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management designed for working professionals, adult learners, and students seeking a career-focused, accredited business degree. Combining leadership development, business fundamentals, and practical problem-solving, the degree prepares you to lead teams, manage operations, and support organizational growth.
This 100% online program delivers the same academic quality and expert faculty as on-campus courses while offering the flexibility to balance school, work, and personal responsibilities. You’ll build expertise in management, analytics, finance, marketing, and leadership while developing practical business skills employers value across industries. Credit for prior learning may also help eligible students accelerate degree completion.
What You'll Learn
Develop the skills needed to lead teams, solve organizational challenges, and support business growth.
Skills Gained
Leadership and team management
Business communication and collaboration
Data analysis and decision-making
Strategic planning and problem-solving
Financial and operational management
Core Practice
Manage business operations and organizational workflows
Apply leadership strategies in team environments
Analyze business performance and market trends
Support strategic decision-making across departments
Develop solutions to real-world business challenges
Key Topics
Business analytics
Organizational behavior and leadership
Marketing and finance fundamentals
Human resource management
Supply chain and operations management
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across corporate organizations, small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Job Titles
Business manager
Operations coordinator
Sales manager
Office administrator
Business analyst
Entrepreneur
Management consultant
Where You’ll Work
Corporate business environments
Small businesses and startups
Financial and consulting firms
Healthcare organizations
Manufacturing and logistics companies
Nonprofit and public sector organizations
Additional Program Information
Business Management Curriculum
The curriculum combines foundational business knowledge, management training, and flexible electives to help you build practical leadership and operational skills.
Core Coursework
Build a strong understanding of key business functions through coursework in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, analytics, management, and operations. You’ll develop the cross-functional knowledge needed to lead in today’s business environment.
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General Education Foundation
Complete a broad general education curriculum designed to strengthen communication, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills that support long-term professional success.
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Electives
Customize your degree with electives (15 credit hours) that align with your interests and career goals. Students can explore topics related to leadership, entrepreneurship, analytics, human resources, and organizational strategy.
Credit for Prior Learning
The online BBA in Business Management is designed with flexibility for adult learners and working professionals in mind. Eligible students may be able to apply previously earned college credits, professional experience, military training, or industry credentials toward degree requirements, helping reduce both time and cost to completion.
For more information on credit for prior learning at The University of Akron, email cpl@uakron.edu or contact the College of Business at businessadvising@uakron.edu or (330) 972-7042.
Accreditation
AACSB-Accredited Business Education
The College of Business has maintained accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1966, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
Rankings
Recognized Among Top Online Universities
UAkron Online has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s top online universities, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and student success.
Flexibility
Designed for Adult Learners
Complete your degree fully online with a flexible format designed to support working professionals, transfer students, and adult learners.
Admissions Information
Review the admissions requirements, tuition details, and next steps for applying to the online business management degree program.
Admission to the online business management degree requires meeting The University of Akron's general undergraduate admissions requirements.
Applicants should:
- Meet undergraduate admission standards
- Submit official transcripts from previous schools attended
- Demonstrate readiness for college-level coursework
Additional considerations:
- Foundational coursework in communication, mathematics, economics, and business may be required
- Transfer students may be eligible to apply previously earned credits
- Credit for prior learning may be available for eligible students
→ View undergraduate admissions requirements
→ Additional admissions information
Need help? An Enrollment Advisor can guide you through each step.
Tuition and Cost Considerations
Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis of [PLACEHOLDER]
Online students pay in-state tuition, with a $1 per credit hour out-of-state surcharge
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→ Estimate your cost of attendance
Financial Aid Options
Students may be eligible for a variety of financial support options, including:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Federal and state grants
- Student loans
- Scholarships
- Employer tuition assistance programs
The University of Akron awards significant financial aid annually, with a large percentage of undergraduate students receiving some form of assistance.
→ Learn more about financial aid
Scholarships
The University of Akron offers scholarship opportunities to help make your education more affordable. Students in the online BBA in Business Management may be eligible for both university-wide scholarships and scholarships offered through the College of Business.
→ View undergraduate scholarships
→ View College of Business scholarships
Get Help
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides support throughout the process, including help with FAFSA, scholarships, and understanding your aid package.
Admission to the online business management degree requires meeting The University of Akron's general undergraduate admissions requirements.
Applicants should:
- Meet undergraduate admission standards
- Submit official transcripts from previous schools attended
- Demonstrate readiness for college-level coursework
Additional considerations:
- Foundational coursework in communication, mathematics, economics, and business may be required
- Transfer students may be eligible to apply previously earned credits
- Credit for prior learning may be available for eligible students
→ View undergraduate admissions requirements
→ Additional admissions information
Need help? An Enrollment Advisor can guide you through each step.
Tuition and Cost Considerations
Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis of [PLACEHOLDER]
Online students pay in-state tuition, with a $1 per credit hour out-of-state surcharge
→ View tuition and fees for undergraduate students
→ Estimate your cost of attendance
Financial Aid Options
Students may be eligible for a variety of financial support options, including:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Federal and state grants
- Student loans
- Scholarships
- Employer tuition assistance programs
The University of Akron awards significant financial aid annually, with a large percentage of undergraduate students receiving some form of assistance.
→ Learn more about financial aid
Scholarships
The University of Akron offers scholarship opportunities to help make your education more affordable. Students in the online BBA in Business Management may be eligible for both university-wide scholarships and scholarships offered through the College of Business.
→ View undergraduate scholarships
→ View College of Business scholarships
Get Help
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides support throughout the process, including help with FAFSA, scholarships, and understanding your aid package.
Online Business Management Faculty
Learn from highly credentialed faculty and business professionals who bring real-world industry knowledge into the online classroom.
Business Management, BBA, Online FAQs
A business management degree can prepare you for careers in leadership, operations, sales, analytics, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Graduates often work in corporate environments, small businesses, healthcare organizations, logistics, and consulting firms. The broad business foundation also helps you adapt across industries and career paths.
Business management careers may include roles such as operations manager, business analyst, office administrator, sales manager, project coordinator, entrepreneur, or management consultant. Career opportunities exist in nearly every industry because organizations rely on professionals who understand leadership, strategy, and business operations.
Yes. Many online business degree programs are designed for working professionals and offer flexible scheduling that allows students to balance coursework with work and personal responsibilities. UAkron Online’s business management degree is fully online, helping students complete their degree while maintaining their current commitments.
Business administration degrees often focus broadly on business functions such as finance, accounting, and marketing, while business management degrees place greater emphasis on leadership, organizational behavior, operations, and managing people. Both degrees build strong business knowledge, but management programs are often especially focused on leadership and organizational strategy.
Business management salaries vary by role, industry, and experience level. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, management occupations report median annual wages significantly higher than the national average for all occupations. For example, sales managers earn a median annual salary of about $138,000, financial managers earn approximately $161,000, and administrative services managers earn around $106,000. As professionals gain experience and move into leadership positions, earning potential often continues to grow.
Earn Your Bachelor’s in Business Management Online
Build the leadership, business, and analytical skills you need to advance your career with a flexible degree designed for today’s working professionals.