NCCU Online Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Concentration

Comprehensive Business Education and Professional Development

$361 per credit hour*
$433 for out-of-state students

Career-applicable academics

Focus on professional development

You’re Serious About Your Business Goals. So Are We.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a career changer, or aspiring to advance in your current organization, NCCU Online’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management provides you with a comprehensive understanding of today’s dynamic business landscape.

The online BBA program is a degree completion program that provides the foundational business knowledge and management skills needed for career advancement. The program positions you for success through 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 required to drive progress and innovation as a key business professional in any industry.

Bring your business aspirations and emerge a business innovator. Join us at NCCU Online.

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About the Bachelor of Business Administration at NCCU Online
The NCCU Online: BBA Flight Path Program, with a concentration in management 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 online BBA program is known for its versatility, allowing you to choose your electives based on what’s relevant to your education and career goals.
The management-focused nature of the BBA program means you’ll be developing your skills in areas that include:
  • Communicating effectively as a business leader in both writing and speaking

  • Employing various models and styles of leadership and recognizing their influence on individual and 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

Is a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Worth It?

A BBA program is widely considered a solid investment for students seeking the training to pursue a range of versatile career paths and enjoy a strong earning potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for business and financial occupations is $80,920, well above the national median of $49,500 for all occupations. Entry-level roles such as financial analyst, market research analyst, and human resources specialist typically require a BBA and have median salaries between $70,000 and $100,000, with the potential for upward mobility into higher-level six-figure management roles for those who gain more experience.

A BBA program also provides individuals with a broad foundation in key business functions — including finance, marketing, operations, and management — that is applicable across industries. This flexibility makes graduates competitive candidates in industries that range from technology and health care to finance and retail.

Additionally, the program can serve as a steppingstone to a specialized graduate program such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a master’s in data analytics program. The combination of career possibilities, salary potential, and advancement opportunities available to BBA graduates makes the program a good option for career-focused individuals.

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 roles you can pursue after you graduate from our Bachelor of Business Administration with a management concentration: *

Supply Chain Manager

Median Annual Salary: $92,599

Production Manager, Manufacturing

Median Annual Salary: $82,457

Human Resources Manager

Median Annual Salary: $76,806

Management Analyst

Median Annual Salary: $76,906

Marketing Manager

Median Annual Salary: $75,188

Online MBA Program Option

Curriculum & Courses

The NCCU Online: Bachelor of Business Administration Flight Path Program focuses on the study of administrative, management, and operational practices in business. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising business operations, as well as related fields such as accounting, finance, project management, and marketing.

The Bachelor of Business Administration online degree requires 120 total credit hours, with 40 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 you have may significantly reduce your required hours to graduate.

Below are the full degree and concentration requirements:

ACCT 2400 - Principles of Accounting I (3)

This introductory course covers the accounting cycle for a proprietorship. Balance sheet items are covered in detail. The theory of accrual based accounting and GAAP are detailed.

ACCT 2500 - Principles of Accounting II (3)

Topics covered include accounting for partnerships and corporations, bonds, stock investment, consolidations, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements, introduction to management accounting.

BLAW 3100 - Legal Environment of Business I (3)

An introduction to the American legal and judicial systems with an emphasis on the study of law as it relates to legal rights and social forces, government, business, and society.

CIS 1100 - Business Computer Applications (2)

An introduction to the American legal and judicial systems with an emphasis on the study of law as it relates to legal rights and social forces, government, business, and society.

CIS 2400 - Fundamentals of Information Systems (3)

This course introduces the student to the strategic use and implications of information technology in the business environment.

DSC 2000 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics (3)

Introductory quantitative methods and models, and related software applications, for business decision-making.

DSC 2010 - Elementary Statistics (3)

A course concerned with the application of statistical techniques to economic and business problems. Topics covered include graphical and numerical methods of describing data, probability concept and application, discrete and continuous probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

DSC 3020 - Statistical Analysis (3)

Statistical methods useful in analyzing business problems. Subjects to be covered include: analysis of contingency tables, simple and multivariable regression, model building, index numbers and time series, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics.

DSC 3750 - Operations Management (3)

An introduction to the management of operating systems; techniques and methods employed to plan and control manufacturing, service, forecasting, production scheduling, quality control, job design, methods, measurement, and wage payments.

FIN 3200 - Principles of Finance (3)

This course is designed to give business and non-business students an understanding of the fundamentals of corporate finance.

MGT 1100 - Business Orientation (1)

Addresses the importance of peripheral skills and competencies in becoming a management professional and in securing and maintaining employment.

MGT 3000 - Organization and Management (3)

This foundation course provides an overview and analysis of fundamental managerial functions and processes, organizational structure, and management theory that influence effective decision making, strategy implementation, and leadership of human and organizational resources.

MGT 3010 - Career Readiness (3)

The School of Business Career Readiness course will provide students with the opportunity to further enhance their professional skills for the global marketplace.

MGT 3400 - Business Communications (3)

This course provides students the tools and techniques necessary to develop oral and written communication skills within the global business environment.

MGT 4740 - Strategic Management (3)

This is the capstone course for graduating seniors. It examines how firms chart their future by formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies using strategic-management concepts and techniques covered in this course and in other business courses.

MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing (3)

The major objective is to develop in the student the ability to analyze marketing problems, and to provide an introduction to that sector of business activity concerned with the distribution of products to business and consumers.

MGT 3250 - International Business (3)

This course is a survey of environmental factors which are unique to international business management.

MGT 3700 - Organizational Behavior (3)

This course aims to develop in students a greater understanding of the behavioral aspects of management including topics such as perception, motivation, communication, persuasion, decision making, bargaining and negotiation, conflict management, group processes, power and politics, and leadership.

MGT 4510 - Human Resource Management (3)

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of effective human resource management.

MGT 4550 - Entrepreneurship/Venture (3)

This course examines the initiation and management of an entrepreneurial venture.

The three management electives may be selected from among the business course offerings for which a student has completed the required course prerequisite.

Each course used to satisfy the unrestricted electives may be selected from among all the courses offered by the University.

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“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.”

– Angela K. Miles, Professor and Business Administration Department Chair

Tuition and Financial Aid

$361 per credit hour*
*$433 for out-of-state students;
tuition subject to change

No additional fees

Financial assistance and payment plans available

In NCCU Online: Flight Path Programs, we strive to provide high-quality business education that’s financially accessible. At just $361 per credit hour with no additional fees for in-state students and $433 per credit hour for out-of-state students, our online BBA, management concentration 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.

Welcoming & Supportive

Our students have access to various forms of support, from academic advising to virtual conferences focused on a range of perspectives.

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 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked NCCU 15th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities and 15th 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, management concentration, a Flight Path program:

  • Completed application for admission.

  • Official transcripts of all college coursework sent from the institution(s) with a minimum 2.5 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 90 semester hours from a four-year college, and 64 semester hours from a two-year college, with a total maximum of 90 credit hours (combined two-year and four-year credits).

  • To qualify for in-state tuition rates, North Carolina residents must first confirm their in-state status by completing an application through the Residency Determination Service (RDS). To learn more about how to apply for NC residency, please refer to the NC Residency Tuition information page .

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Frequently Asked Questions

For most programs, 120 total credit hours are required to graduate. This includes transfer credits and credits you earn at NCCU.

Yes. 24 transferable credits are required to apply.

Yes. North Carolina Central University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about accreditation .

In NCCU Online: Flight Path Programs,, you can get a high-quality education $361 per credit hour with no additional fees for in-state students and $433 per credit hour for out-of-state students. Please note that tuition is subject to change. Learn more about financial aid opportunities .

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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 increased access to higher education.

*General labor market and salary data are sourced from Payscale. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment. NCCU does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Additional training and experience may be necessary for leadership positions.