Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Hellenic American University provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to become competent and responsible managers and leaders in today’s global economy. The program prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers in business-related fields and further graduate studies. The curriculum focuses on the foundation of business principles, such as management accounting, entrepreneurial marketing, strategic human resources management, and entrepreneurial management, before heading to one of the six majors, depending on the area of interest.

The BSBA program is offered online.

 

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Hellenic American University provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to become competent and responsible managers and leaders in today’s global economy. The program prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers in business-related fields and further graduate studies. The curriculum focuses on the foundation of business principles, such as management accounting, entrepreneurial marketing, strategic human resources management, and entrepreneurial management, before heading to one of the five majors, depending on the area of interest.

Majors in the BSBA Program

The B.S. in Business Administration offers the following majors:

These areas of study can also be pursued as a minor by completing the required courses. For example, you could earn a BSBA in Finance with a minor in Marketing & Sales Management.

Strengths of the Program

Our program in Business Administration uses a hands-on approach that teaches you the skills you need, whether you’re managing a department or running your own business. You will learn how to develop a social media strategy, create an operations plan for an actual project, put together a recruitment campaign, and handle other real-world management tasks. Program strengths include the following::

  • A flexible schedule for working students, with afternoon and evening classes, and the option to take a number of courses online.
  • A wide selection of electives such as Innovation and New Product Development, Social Entrepreneurship, and Venturing in Emerging Economies, as well as specialized topics in business areas such as mergers and acquisitions, conflict resolution and nation branding.
  • Support for career development from day 1.
Features of the Online Program

The online BSBA features a highly supportive and engaging learning environment. As a student in the program you’ll benefit from the following:

  • Courses include a live video session each week, where you interact with your instructor and fellow students,
  • You’ll work on an eLearning platform that comes with a rich array of interactive features, such as video blogging, blogs, and discussion forums. These tools enable you and your fellow students to exchange ideas and insights with other students and your instructor.
  • Personalized guidance from your mentor and technical support if you need it.
BSBA Completion Pathway

Students who have completed an Associate’s degree or who are nearing completion can transfer their credits to complete a Bachelor’s degree at Hellenic American University. Up to 90 credits can be transferred. A total of 121 credits is required for the BSBA degree, of which at least 33 need to be earned at Hellenic American University. Students interested in enrolling in the BSBA completion pathway should arrange to meet with an advisor to design the course path. They also need to submit to the Admissions Office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) all credit transfer documentation and transcripts.

 

Minors & Degree Requirements

Students need to complete 40 courses including a senior-year Capstone Project (121 credits in total) to earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. Full-time students can complete the program in 8 semesters.

For a detailed view of the program and course descriptions, see the course catalog for the BSBA.

Minors in the BSBA Program

BSBA major students may select a minor based on the four major offerings: Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Sales Management, Finance, and Hospitality Management. The four minor courses are the course requirements of any BSBA major.

Non-business students will have the option to pursue a minor in General Business. The goal is to provide a fundamental understanding of general business concepts and skills to prepare students for the business world in their chosen profession.

 

Research & Professional Development

The BSBA program offers students opportunities to participate in ongoing faculty-student research projects in entrepreneurship, marketing, knowledge management and other business topics, and receive support for their own research project. The program also foresees industry field trips and site visits, and provides opportunities to network with practitioners and discuss business concerns with experienced and young entrepreneurs via forums and workshops.

The Career Development helps students identify and apply for internships with Greek and international companies and organizations.

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