Business Administration
Montreat College Online through the School of Adult & Graduate Studies
Classes start January 6, 2024!
Advance your business career.
Montreat College’s fully online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program provides a valuable balance of theory and practical experience, preparing students to work effectively in today’s complex business environment. The program promotes immediate implementation of classroom theory to the work environment, with courses on finance and accounting, decision-making, data analysis, management, and entrepreneurship.
Online Business Degree Program Highlights
- Gain a broad knowledge and applicable skills in business management that offer immediate value for a real-world work setting.
- Learn to apply cutting-edge business and leadership theories in the workplace.
- Prepare for the complex challenges of the global economy.
For over 25 years, Montreat College Online through the School of Adult and Graduate Studies has been helping adult students acquire essential skills, complete their degrees, and take their career to the next level. Montreat offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in a classroom or online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the start dates for the Business degree program?
Please see the admissions page for specific enrollment and start dates.
How long does it take to complete the Business degree program?
A Bachelor’s Degree is 120 credit hours and can take one to four years to complete depending upon the amount of credits you transfer in.
What is the length of online BBA courses?
Starting Fall 2021, all courses will be eight-week sessions. There are 2 sessions in a semester. To be considered a full-time undergraduate student, a student must take 12 credit hours per semester. For the 12 credit hours, the student must take 2 courses (6 credit hours) the first eight-week session and 2 courses (6 credit hours) the second eight-week session. Semesters in this program are Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How much does the online BBA program cost?
Montreat College programs are competitively priced, and we offer multiple forms of financial aid to help you achieve your educational goals. Please see the current AGS Tuition and Fees page here. Also, please keep in mind that there are multiple college and government financial aid programs available to help mitigate the cost of your education. You can learn more about your financial aid options
What jobs can you pursue with a business degree?
According to the U.S. Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS), the job market for business and financial professionals is expected to grow 10% from 2016-26, faster than the job market generally. Business and finance jobs include: accountants and auditors, budget analysts, financial analysts and advisors, financial examiners, fundraisers, loan officers, market research analysts, purchasing agents and managers, tax specialists, and many more.
What is the job market like for people with business degrees?
Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors. In addition, increasing usage of data and market research in order to understand customers and product demand, and to evaluate marketing strategies, will lead to growing demand for market research analysts.
How much money do business professionals typically make?
According to the BLS, business and financial professionals earn an average annual salary of $68,350. However, the amount of money that such professionals make depends on many factors, including region, industry, and specialization.
What are the admissions requirements?
Applicants must submit the following for admissions consideration:
- Montreat College Application for Admission
- Official, final transcripts of all college courses taken*
- Overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher in all previous college work attempted.
- Official, final high school transcript or its equivalent (if transferring less than 12 semester credits of college credit)*
- American Council on Education (ACE) verification demonstrating any eligible CLEP and DSST examinations, and non-collegiate military training.
*All final transcripts must include graduation information
What are the degree requirements?
Degree Component
- Completion of the Bachelor General Education Core (53* credits)
- Completion of the General Education Competencies
- Completion of the BBA prerequisites
- Completion of the BBA Core (45 credits)
- Completion of required electives (-22 credits)
- Completion of the Major Field Test
- Completion of Capstone Project course
- Completion of 120 credit hours (two terms and 32 credit hours must be completed at Montreat College)
*EN 371 in the major can fulfill the Gen-Ed oral competency requirement.
If students take a full-time load each term, they could complete this program in four years.
BBA Prerequisites
- CS 203 Information Systems Technology for Managers requires students to meet computer competency first. This prerequisite must be met by successful completion of one of the following (minimum grade of C) within the last ten (10) years:
- CS 104 Computer Applications and Concepts
- Equivalent introductory computer course from a regionally accredited college or university (official transcript showing proof must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office)
In addition to fulfilling the pre-requisite requirement, the above course will earn three hours of general education credit.
Courses
BUSN 2201 Principles of Accounting I
Proprietary-based treatment of the accounting cycle, financial statements, merchandising, cash receivables, payables, inventories, plant property and equipment, payroll, accepted accounting principles and partnerships. Pre- or Co-requisite: BS 101. (3 credits, 6 weeks)
BUSN 2202 Principles of Accounting II
Treatment of corporations, investment, consolidated statements, tax impact on decision, statement analysis, changes in financial position, responsibility account, manufacturing, cost process job order, and standard. Pre- or Co-requisite: BS 2015. (3 credits, 6 weeks)
BUSN 2622 Economics for Decision-Makers
Thorough understanding of economic concepts is a crucial part of effective decision making. Economics for Decision Makers teaches students to consider micro and macro-economic theories when making business decisions. In addition, both rational and behavioral aspects of economics are studied, providing students a variety of perspectives when considering multiple alternatives. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 3501 Business Ethics and Business Law
This course examines, analyzes, and applies the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States to the modern business environment. It also raises basic questions on moral reasoning and the morality of economic systems both in the United States of America and internationally, and examines the ethical relationships between the corporation, its employees, and its customers. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 3404 Servant Leadership
This course studies the functional, moral, and spiritual aspects of leadership in organizations. Students gain an appreciation of the nature, strengths and weaknesses of servant leadership and become prepared to develop as a leader according to a personalized leadership plan. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 3614 Data Analysis for Business
This course is designed to educate the undergraduate business student in the ability to work with data and statistical ideas. Students acquire the ability to describe data accurately, to make reliable inferences from data, and to assess critically the reported results of a variety of statistical studies by using various statistical methods and tools to analyze data in diverse example applications. Statistical methods and tools utilized include graphical and numerical data description, sampling techniques, probability distributions, tests of hypotheses, and analysis of variance. Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose of each procedure, performance the procedure using the software tools, and emphasis on interpretation and application of the results to organizational problems. Prerequisite: MT 122. (3 credits, 6 weeks)
BUSN 3101 International Business
A study of business as practiced in different nations and cultures examining the influence of difference in the political, competitive, economic, social, legal, and technological environments on the main business functions (marketing, production, and finance) and business effectiveness. Also discussed are problems of international financial instability and exchange rate volatility. Foreign currency hedging problems are examined and solved. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 3442 Groups, Teams, and Organizational Behavior
This course explores the interaction of groups and teams through the study of organizational behavior. Through this course, students will grow in their understanding of social dynamics in organizations and learn to lead groups and teams constructively. Topics covered include: organizational culture, motivation, group dynamics, high performance teams, role definition, self-organization, team assessment, and team design. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 3667 Money, Markets, and the Economic Environment
This course explores the fundamental elements of developed market economies and the major factors that affect them. This includes investigating the core assumptions of economies, how government regulation affects economic growth, and the impact of globalization on world markets. Students learn to analyze economic policy to make business decisions that help them navigate the economic environment. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 4408 Process Management and Systems Thinking
This course explores the development and management of business processes and business systems. Business processes allow organizations to define and order actions in order to result in repeatable, consistent outcomes. In this course, students will learn to develop business processes and measure their effectiveness. Additionally, students will learn to address the complexity of modern process-oriented organizations through the application of systems analysis and systems thinking. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 4207 Issues in Corporate Finance
This course lays the groundwork for determining the value of the organization by conveying the ideas of cash flow, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, and capital budgeting. Pre-requisite: BS 201. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 4307 Marketing Management
An integrated course in marketing systematically oriented with emphasis on the marketing mix and the formulation of competitive strategies. Special attention is given to the control function, market analysis, marketing information, and sales forecasting. Case analysis is stressed. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BUSN 4423 Strategic Management (Capstone Project)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the strategic management process. Emphasis is placed on developing vision, setting objectives, and constructing strategy to achieve desired results. Also stressed is the importance of analyzing external competitive conditions and the organization’s internal capabilities, resources, strengths, and weaknesses in order to gain and sustain a competitive advantage.
Approaches to organizational structure, policy, support systems, and leadership required to execute strategy effectively are examined. Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in BBA program (3 credits, 6 weeks)
CYBR 1141 Information Systems Technology for Managers
This course provides a thorough overview of information systems technology for management. Through lecture, case study, Internet exploration and hands-on applications, students examine a wide variety of critical uses of information technology by management. Prerequisite: completed computer usage competency (3 credits, 5 weeks)
ENGL 3510 Managerial Communications
This course aims at improving the speaking, writing, listening, and facilitating skills of students who are, or aspire to be, supervisors and managers. Prerequisite: EN 111 and EN 112. Oral expression competency. (3 credits, 6 weeks)
Laresa Griffin ’06
I think Montreat College is a gem and more people should know about it. I found Montreat College Online to be the best plan for my busy lifestyle.
Laresa Griffin ’06
I think Montreat College is a gem and more people should know about it. I found Montreat’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies to be the best plan for my busy lifestyle.
Faculty
Dr. Paul Gratton
Associate Professor of Business
paul.gratton@montreat.edu
Dr. Stephen P. Dukas
Associate Professor of Business
stephen.dukas@montreat.edu
Dr. Bola Bayode
Assistant Dean of Distance Education
Program Director, Business
Assistant Professor of Business
bolabayo@montreat.edu
Laurel Schneider
Department Chair, Business and Technology
Assistant Professor of Business
laurel.schneider@montreat.edu