You’re Serious About Your Business Goals. So Are We. ¶
Whether you’re taking on your first role in business or advancing as a leader in your current company, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at NCCU Online is here to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of today’s dynamic business landscape.
The online BBA is a degree completion program that augments your existing coursework, providing foundational business knowledge and skills for career advancement. The program positions you for success through professional development services and networking opportunities with corporate partners and established alumni. We understand the needs of the adult learner, and we’ve tailored the program to help you gain the skills necessary to drive innovation as a key business professional in various organizations.
Bring your business aspirations and emerge a business innovator. Join us at NCCU Online.
About the Bachelor of Business Administration at NCCU Online
The online BBA program at NCCU teaches the five primary pillars of business — communication, problem-solving, ethics, leadership, and globalization — so you have a solid foundation of knowledge for elevating your career. The program accentuates your analytical and critical-thinking skills through experiential online learning that you can immediately apply in your current role and in your future business practice.
The management-focused nature of the BBA means you’ll be developing your skills in areas including:
- Effective written and oral communication as a business leader
- Various models and styles of leadership and their influence on individual or team dynamics
- Examining and understanding ethical dilemmas in business environments
- Using foundational principles and practices across various facets of business
- Assessing the global implications of business scenarios
Potential Careers With an Online BBA Degree From NCCU
You’re a business-minded professional, but you need a degree before you make your next career move. Take a look at some potential careers you can reach by earning your Bachelor of Business Administration:*
Supply Chain Manager
Average Base Salary: $87,668
Production Manager, Manufacturing
Average Base Salary: $78,281
Human Resources Manager
Average Base Salary: $73,324
Management Analyst
Average Base Salary: $72,938
Marketing Manager
Average Base Salary: $71,934
Curriculum & Courses
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, management concentration) focuses on the study of a business’ administrative, management, and operational practices. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising business operations, as well as related fields such as accounting, finance, project management, and marketing. The BBA degree requires 120 total credit hours, with 42 hours of general education courses, 45 hours of core business courses, 21 hours of management-focused courses, and 12 hours of general electives.
Keep in mind that you’re required to transfer in with at least 24 credit hours and any additional transfer credits may significantly reduce your required hours to graduate.
Below are the full degree and concentration requirements
General education requirements - 42 credit hours
For information about courses that carry general education credit, view the General Education Program section.
Must complete:
ECON 2100 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Core business courses - 45 credit hours
MGT 1100 - Business Orientation
CIS 1100 - Computer & Info Sys
CIS 2400 - Fundamentals of Info Sys
ACCT 2400 - Principles of Accounting I
MGT 3400 - Business Communication
DSC 2000 - Quantitative Methods for Bus
ACCT 2500 - Principles of Accounting II
MGT 3010 - Career Readiness
MGT 3000 - Organization & Management
DSC 2010 - Elementary Statistics
MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing
DSC 3020 - Statistical Analysis
FIN 3200 - Principles of Finance
BLAW 3100 - Legal Environment of Business
DSC 3750 – Operations Management
MGT 4740 - Strategic Management
Management required courses - 12 credit hours
MGT 3250 - International Business
MGT 3700 - Organizational Behavior
MGT 4510 - Human Resource Management
MGT 4550 - Entrepreneurship/Venture
Management elective courses - 9 credit hours
Elective courses - 12 credit hours
“At NCCU Online, we’re experienced in helping non-traditional students excel. We’re a family, and we can help you in more ways than just academically or professionally.”
Tuition and Financial Aid
$350 per credit hour*
*$420 for out-of-state students
No additional fees
Financial assistance and payment plans available
At NCCU Online, we strive to provide high-quality business education that’s financially accessible. At just $350 per credit hour, with no additional fees for in-state students, our online BBA degree delivers dependable value for your education and prepares you to maximize your earning potential. Grants and scholarships are also available to those who qualify.
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Innovative Online Programs
Immersive online courses engage distance learners by leveraging best-in-class technology and instructional techniques.
Inclusive & Supportive
Our students have access to various forms of support, from academic advising and career placement services to virtual conferences focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Student-Centric Education
We maintain a student-faculty ratio of 16-to-1 and an average class size of 22 to keep you at the center of your learning.
Top-Ranked Education
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked NCCU No. 11 among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and No. 9 among Top Public Universities in the South.
Accredited Academics
NCCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Industry-Experienced Faculty
Our faculty members are active in their disciplines through conferences, professional organizations, and contract work — and they bring that industry knowledge back to the classes they teach.
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The Eagle Promise
NCCU believes in the success of its students — so much so that it promises to empower every student to earn their degree on time and graduate career ready, with countless leadership and networking opportunities along the way.
What You Need For Admission
NCCU is committed to providing equal educational opportunities and doesn’t discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or ability. Please review the admission details for the online BBA:
- Completed application for admission.
- Official transcripts of all college coursework sent from the institution(s) with a minimum 2.0 GPA and eligibility to return to the last or current institution.
- At least 24 transferable credit hours from the last or current institution attended.
- List of academic courses in progress (if applicable).
- Must not be on academic probation at a previous or current institution; must not have been suspended or expelled from a previous or current institution.
Please note the following:
- NCCU will not accept a transfer course with a grade lower than a “C.” Accepted courses are recorded on a student’s transcript; grades and grade points are not calculated.
- NCCU does not accept transfer credit from challenge examinations or for coursework graded pass/fail. The maximum number of transferable credits is 64 semester hours from a two-year college.
About NCCU
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. NCCU’s flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing, and the arts prepare students for professions ranging from clinical research to information science. Founded in 1910, NCCU remains committed to diversity in and access to higher education.
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