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The B.B.A. program provides a course of study that prepares students:

1. for professional positions in private or public business fields,
2. to evaluate and exploit viable business opportunities, and
3. for graduate study in business and related disciplines.

Admission Requirements

To be formally admitted to the B.B.A. program, a student must be in good standing at the University.

Candidates must complete the General Education Requirements (GERs), the Alaska Native Knowledge Graduation Requirement, as well as the specific program requirements listed in this section for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Any given course may be counted as fulfilling more than one requirement in a degree program, but the credit hours can only be counted once. Degrees must include 42 credits of upper-division (300 or above) courses, 24 of which must be completed at UAS. Courses used as major requirements cannot be used as GERs.

A minimum grade of C- (1.70) must be earned in all accounting and business administration prerequisite courses as well as math (through MATH S151). In addition, all students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program must either test out of or earn a C- or better in major and emphasis courses. 

Dual Emphasis¹

B.B.A. degree seeking students may pursue dual emphasis areas in Accounting, Management and Leadership, or Human Resource Management. Planning the dual emphasis must be done with the aid of the student’s primary advisor. Students must complete all major requirements and emphasis courses, and should be aware that this may require more than 120 total credits.

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Dual Emphasis is not an option between Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership.

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Lower division courses must be substantially completed before admission to upper division courses. In cases where some lower division courses have not yet been completed, permission is required to take upper division core or emphasis classes.

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Not required for accounting emphasis.

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Courses with ACCT, BA, CIS, or LAWS designators are pre-approved. Other courses need advisor approval.

Business Administration Emphasis Areas

Accounting

 Human Resource Management

Management and Leadership

Upon completion, students will be able to:

1. (Core) Demonstrate functional business knowledge across essential business disciplines.
2. (Core) Utilize effective teamwork and management skills.
3. (Core) Employ critical thinking skills, analytical abilities, and problem solving techniques.
4. (Core) Communicate effectively and professionally.
5. (Core) Competently use technology in the business environment.
6. Accounting emphasis (ACCT) Analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.\\n
7. (ACCT) Evaluate the application of accounting standards in financial reporting.
8. (ACCT) Assess internal control systems within the accounting cycle.
9. (ACCT) Apply accounting analysis in organizational decision-making contexts.
10. (ACCT) Evaluate ethical considerations in accounting practice.
11. Human Resource Management emphasis (HRM) Management Development - Evaluate skills related to self- awareness, stress management, problem solving, and relationship building while striving for improvement.
12. (HRM) Human Resources - Explore basic elements of the human resource function to include recruiting and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and employment law.
13. (HRM) Organizational Behavior - Examine individual, group, and organizational variables that influence job performance and organizational commitment.
14. (HRM) Strategic HR - Develop methods and professional competencies to strategically align HR programs with organizational goals and objectives while effectively attracting, developing, and maintaining an effective workforce and managing organizational change.\\n
15. Management and Leadership emphasis (MGMT) Apply leadership theories and frameworks to analyze and address complex organizational challenges across diverse business functions.
16. (MGMT) Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills to lead teams, build inclusive workplaces, and influence organizational culture.
17. (MGMT) Develop strategic solutions that balance innovation, sustainability, and long-term organizational performance in a global business environment.
18. (MGMT) Evaluate the ethical implications of leadership decisions and recommend strategies that promote integrity, responsibility, and stakeholder trust.
19. (MGMT) Integrate data-informed decision-making and analytical tools to support strategic planning, innovation, and organizational change.