Curriculum
BBA Business Administration
Curriculum
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
General University Requirements |
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General Education Requirements |
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As part of the general education requirements, complete: |
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Code |
Title |
Credits |
MATH F122X |
Essential Precalculus with Applications |
3 |
B.B.A. Degree Requirements 1 |
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As part of the B.B.A. degree requirements, complete: |
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Business Ethics |
3 |
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Program Requirements |
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OR AIS F316 |
Management of Information Systems OR Accounting Information Systems |
3 |
Introductory Human Resources Management |
3 |
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Complete one from the following: |
3 |
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International Business |
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International Finance |
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Additional 9 credits from ACCT, BA or ECON or a second concentration. |
9 |
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Complete one or more from the following concentrations (see below for more information about concentrations): |
9 |
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Electives |
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Electives may be taken as needed to meet 120 credits. |
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Concentrations |
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Finance |
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General Business |
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Leadership |
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Marketing |
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Sport Management |
1 As part of the B.B.A. degree requirements, BA F462 fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
Students majoring in business administration may not minor in the following: economics, finance, general business, management and organizations, marketing, sport management or the business administration track of the leadership minor.
Note: The B.B.A. degree requires 50 percent of the accounting, business administration and economics credits to be earned at UAF. Twenty-four out of the last 30 credits earned must be taken at UAF.
Note: Students may earn a B.B.A. with more than one concentration in the above areas.
Note: Only one B.B.A. degree may be earned with a major in business administration.
View the full catalog BBA Business Administration degree requirements.
BBA Business Administration Concentrations
The BBA in Business Administration offers a number of different concentrations options. Each student in this degree program must choose at least one of the following concentrations; you can find a detailed class list for each concentration on the BBA Business Administration catalog page.
Finance
Students in the finance concentration gain a deeper understanding of the financial system and financial
markets, as well as the financial processes of a business. In addition, students learn
about the roles of commercial banks, investment and security firms, and other financial
institutions. They have the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience with equity
trading in the Student Investment Fund. Finance students have multiple career opportunities in areas such as corporate financing,
banking, consulting, investment, real estate and insurance. Our finance students have
gone on to work with the Alaska Permanent Fund, the Alaska State Department of Revenue
and Fortune 500 companies, as well as at a variety of local businesses.
Complete three of the following:
- BA F423 - Investment Analysis
- BA F424 - Real Estate and Alternative Investments
- BA F454 - Student Investment Fund
- BA F455 - Portfolio Management
- BA F458 - Real Estate Investment Fund
- BA F461 - International Finance
General Business
The general business concentration allows students to choose courses from multiple
CBSM programs to fulfill the concentration requirements. Options include courses in
marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, sport management
and homeland security and emergency management. This concentration can be obtained
completely through online courses.
For this concentration, complete 9 credits as approved by the undergraduate director:
- At least 6 credits must be BA courses, the rest may be select AIS, ACCT, ECON, HSEM or SPRT classes. Classes must be different than those used to meet the BBA degree and the major requirements. Courses cannot double count.
- At least 6 credits must be upper-division
Leadership
The leadership concentration offers courses in leadership and business with the intent
for students to become leaders in their field. Students will customize their concentration
to meet their individual career and educational goals. Leadership students will study
different perspectives of leadership development, change management and leadership
research. This concentration can be obtained completely through online courses.
Complete three of the following:
- BA/SPRT F280 - Sport Leadership
- BA/LEAD F470 - Leadership Theory and Development
- BA/LEAD F472 - Leading Change
- HSEM/LEAD F456 - Leadership in Dangerous Contexts
Marketing
The marketing concentration offers a solid background in marketing. Marketing students
study every aspect of the marketing process, from marketing research and strategic
planning to public relations and communication. Students learn the skills required
for any marketing career and have the opportunity for customization based on their
interests.
Complete three of the following:
- BA F241 - Advertising, Sales and Promotion
- BA F436 - Consumer Behavior
- BA F443 - Social Media Marketing
- BA F445 - Marketing Research
- BA/SPRT F482 - Sport Marketing
- BA F490 - Services Marketing
- BA F491 - Current Topics in Marketing
Sport Management
The sport management concentration offers an educational track for students who desire
careers in sport-related business industries. Sport management students are prepared
for a variety of careers within the sport industry. Our program combines experiential
learning, business coursework and community involvement to prepare students for the
competitive sport job market. This concentration can be obtained online or through
a combination of delivery methods.
Complete three of the following:
- BA/SPRT F280 - Sport Leadership
- BA/SPRT F281X - Introduction to Sport Management
- BA/SPRT F481 - Entertainment and Sport Event Management
- BA/SPRT F482 - Sport Marketing
- BA/SPRT F483 - Sport Sales
Sample Study Plan
The Business Administration Degree Map provides a roadmap of classes to take by semester. View the correct map for your academic path based on your enrollment year, as degree plans often change annually:

The most beneficial part of my CBSM experience was being involved in the CBSM student organizations and networking events. I had hands on experiences that could not have been taught in the classroom. I learned networking, leadership and public speaking. The College of Business and Security Management taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and push myself to the next level. I learned the power of conversation and networking, while making a number of important business connections along the way.