Bachelor of Business Administration

Students in the University of Fredericton’s (UFred’s) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program are provided with a blend of rigorous theoretical and applied learning that develops the managerial competencies required to succeed in today’s unique workforce. The BBA consists of courses covering a wide range of foundational, advanced, and specialized subjects.

The BBA is a flexible program that has been developed for working professionals. UFred ensures students are able to balance their studies with their careers and other personal and professional commitments. With the ability to pause their studies at any time, UFred ensures students can take a break in their program as required.

The BBA is an online independent learning program with a fixed schedule. Courses will be led by instructors, and students will need to meet assignment deadlines. Students have easy access to interactions with fellow students and instructors, all through the online campus.

Students will develop business and leadership skills through a curriculum that combines theoretical and applied learning. Graduates will have a well-rounded managerial profile that will help to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment.

The first two years of the program consist of foundational core courses, supplemented by general education electives, spanning eight weeks each. During this stage, students will cover business, financial, and economic concepts and theories. Following the successful completion of the foundational courses, students begin their specialty stream – International Business – where they will focus on the unique aspects of international management.

What You’ll Learn

• Financial Accounting.
• Decision-Making, Logic, and Critical Thinking.
• University Research and Writing Strategies.
• Principles of Microeconomics.
• Business Ethics and Sustainability.
• Business Mathematics.
• Statistics for Business.
• Marketing.
• Principles of Management.

Admission

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with four university preparatory courses including: English 12, Math 12, and two additional grade 12 university preparatory courses (Minimum overall average of at least 65% in the university preparatory classes).

or

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and older than 21 years of age and have been away from an educational program for a minimum of three years.

Program duration is 3.5 years full-time, or 4.5 years part-time.

Tuition is pay-per-course for added flexibility.

Commitment of 15-20 hours per week.