General Business Administration Online
BS

Online degree in business administration

Complete your degree at UMassD or earn all 120 credits for your degree.

The UMass Dartmouth BS in General Business Administration teaches students the fundamental management skills necessary for career advancement. Students develop analytical and leadership skills and gain knowledge in how to supervise others, develop and implement strategies, and advance organizational goals.

General Business Administration degree students gain proficiency in:

Leadership and supervision skills
Analysis of business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Strategic planning and project management in diverse and fluid business environments
Policies, procedures and systems that effectively enhance organizations

Students will be prepared to evaluate an organization’s objectives, analyze internal and external environments, and create effective management strategies and tactics to achieve an organization’s goals.

Earn your BS in General Business Administration at UMassD or complete your degree at UMassD if you already have some college credits.

The UMassD Charlton School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest international accreditation standard for schools of business.

Transferring to UMassD

With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

UMass Dartmouth General Business Administration students must complete 120 credits to graduate.

Sample course offerings

Examples of Business Administration courses offered include (course offerings subject to change):

Principles of Enterprise Management
Operations Management
Quantitative Business Analysis
Organizational Behavior
Project Management
Process Management

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Student success

Career opportunities

Graduates have a solid foundation for pursuing a career in general management in almost any field:

Finance
Information Systems
Healthcare
Banking
Manufacturing

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UMassD advantages

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned.

AACSB-accredited Charlton College of Business education
UMassD online bachelor’s degree program ranked #7 in the nation by College Choice for most affordable online colleges
Value and affordability of a UMass education
Generous transfer policy
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center

Expand your opportunities

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General Business Administration faculty

Learning style: online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.