Business Administration

Online Bachelor's Degree Program

In addition to business fundamentals, the General Management concentration helps students identify and unravel challenges in the workplace using modern management methods and innovative tools and techniques. Students will learn how to manage and solve problems in business development, finance, marketing and information systems. Also, students will learn how to use technology as a decision-making support tool and learn how to manage various types of organizations.

Curriculum for this program covers issues involved in the management of human capital, finance, business development, marketing, information technology and operations. Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry knowledge and experience, give students a comprehensive look at the field of general management, equipping them with the vocabulary, best practices, applications and tools needed to adapt and succeed in any corporate setting.

The Human Resource Management concentration offers a comprehensive study of the field, including business management, labor relations, employment law, training and development, performance management and compensation. The program guides students through the five key competencies required in the area of human resources: recruiting, staffing, promotion, development and dismissal. In addition to business fundamentals, students learn how to solve problems in support of organizational goals, develop human capital to improve overall performance as well as analyze and update the human resource policies in place.

Curriculum for this concentration fully aligns with the Human Resource Curriculum Guidebook and Templates of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®), the world’s largest professional association dedicated to human resources management, and is widely regarded as the gold standard of best practices in the field. To that end, our faculty were chosen for their expertise and experience in human resource management and related specialties. UA Grantham students are also highly encouraged to participate in the university’s student SHRM chapter, and all coursework is focused on standards set by SHRM and evolving workplace policies within the field are all rooted in evidence-based best practices. This ensures our students leave the programs with the latest practical guidance for managing human resources in a real-world setting and hone practices that can be applied in a variety of diverse organizational contexts.

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration provides a framework for developing critical skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to the successful implementation of projects in logistics, transportation or supply chain management. Students gain a thorough understanding of knowing where a product needs to be and how the product needs to get there.

Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry experience, facilitate learning in the most up-to-date technologies, software and planning tools used in logistic management. In addition to business fundamentals, students develop transportation and logistical management strategies, explore forecasting capabilities, design logistical operations and discover what it takes to meet the needs of every stakeholder.

Curriculum for this concentration was designed to align with requirements for Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification. UA Grantham graduates are also encouraged to participate in industry organizations to help further professional development and career opportunities.

The Marketing concentration covers the specialized skills needed to pursue careers in advertising, media and communications. In addition to business fundamentals, students will learn how to identify and solve the complex issues commonly faced by marketing managers in a fast-paced, high-demand work atmosphere.

Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry expertise and experience, will guide students through the importance of crafting product and service information in a way that demonstrates value to clients and users. Students will also explore marketing opportunities and related challenges, including how to differentiate the ethical needs of all stakeholders, from the company to the consumer.

The Operations Management concentration equips students with the strategies they will need to be successful in day-to-day business operations. Curriculum covers key theories, principles and concepts involved in operations management. From investigating essential business functions to exploring throughput in operations and management, students will learn what it takes to make processes more efficient, productive and cost effective.

Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their experience in operations, will show students how to use quality management methods to execute operations as well as improve performance and productivity. Students will also learn how to assess processes and strategies to add value to operations.

Course Objectives:

• Describe data analytics, the data analytics process, and the types of data analysis.
• Use statistical and data manipulation software to manage data and do basic data analysis.
• Simulate probabilities and distributions using statistical and data manipulation software.
• Sample large data sets using statistical and data manipulation software.
• Employ algorithms for data analysis using a single explanatory variable.
• Employ algorithms for data analysis using multiple variables.
• Create visualizations based on analysis of data.
• Discuss the emerging trends in data analytics.

Course Objectives:

• Examine the importance of communication to business.
• Compose a message to the audience.
• Write business messages and documents with clarity and precision.
• Utilize the "you-viewpoint" and positive language in writing
• Organize and write clear business emails and letters.
• Prepare tactful and courteous negative messages.
• Create strategies to compose a variety of persuasive messages.
• Research and organize information in a report.
• Illustrate different kinds of textual and visual graphics and apply the guidelines of page designing to a report.
• Organize and create an effective formal presentation.
• Summarize effective communication across cultures.

Course Objectives:

• Determine the essential traits, knowledge foundation, and critical thinking skills required in Entrepreneurship.
• Develop the important components for organizational Mission, Vision and Value Statements.
• Evaluate the importance of Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurial ventures.
• Apply Research Methods, Risk Management Issues, Financial Statements, and a Balance Sheet to a Business Plan.
• Determine the approaches needed for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in new ventures.

Course Objectives:

• Explain the four functions of management.
• Describe the various types of managerial planning: strategic, tactical, and operational plans.
• Illustrate the basics of motivation, the motivational model, and how visionary leadership helps leaders achieve strategic leadership.
• Describe the basic control process and the different methods to achieve control in an organization.
• Explain how managers can effectively communicate and manage teams across an organization.
• Explain why innovation and managing change matters to a firm's competitive advantage.
• Explain the strategic importance of information and the basics of capturing, processing, and protecting information.
• Describe what influences ethical decision making, and what makes an organization socially responsible.

Course Objectives:

• Analyze the concepts of globalization in view of the interdependent nature of the world in which we live.
• Critique information and arguments related to politics, cultures and ethics as they relate to a global dimension.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop informed judgments about global issues of culture, ethics, and politics.
• Explain leveraging resources of multinational corporations to meet the needs of a global society.
• Appraise trading abroad, entering foreign markets, and foreign direct investment (FDI).
• Relate knowledge of foreign exchange and global and regional integration.
• Identify global strategy options for multinational corporations.
• Examine the concepts of Global Human Resources.

Yes. UA Grantham offers several graduate degree programs that match up as a continuance of your business administration degree. The three degrees that many students go on to enroll in are:

1. Business Administration – Information Management (MBA)
2. Business Administration (MBA)
3. Business Administration – Project Management (MBA)

You will need to look at what future paths you hope to take professionally and determine if earning a master’s level degree is required. A graduate level degree can often be required for many leadership roles.

Personal Finance: Students can expect to have a better understanding of the core concepts with personal financial planning at varying stages of life. The class will explore the different financial outlets that are available to them in order to create a positive financial future for themselves (and their family).

Managerial Accounting: A continuing course of Financial Accounting, this will focus around the internal accounting that managers use to make decisions and plan for the future of their responsible team. Budgeting will be a core concept taught during this course and will also be paired with future planning based on the completed budgeting.

Business Statistics: Students can expect to utilize a variety of different statistical analyses to come to business conclusions based on the outcome of the analysis. Students can also expect to understand how this framework can be successful even during times of risk and uncertainty.

Business Policy and Strategy: Students can expect to be given a project that focuses around the total business entity and learn techniques to develop a comprehensive strategy for differing organizations.