The goal of the Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree is to provide students with a course of study that will prepare them for employment in private or public organizations of any size. Building on the core business knowledge provided to all College of Business and Management students, the department offers students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the business enterprise through comprehensive study in the general areas of finance, management, marketing and operations management, or through more advanced and focused study in finance, management, marketing, or sport management. All majors in CBM require foundation knowledge in accounting, economics and statistics. Several of these courses also fulfill UIS general education requirements.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in the major business disciplines, including accounting, economics, management, marketing, finance, information systems and the legal and social environment of business.
  • Systematically analyze a business problem using appropriate methods. Students will be able to:
  • Effectively examine alternatives.
  • Analyze alternatives.
  • Recommend an appropriate course of action.
  • Demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the use of presentation technologies.
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
  • Understand the use of information technologies in organizations.
  • Understand, interpret and analyze quantitative problems and quantitatively presented information.

Quick Facts

Format
Online, On-campus
Duration
4 years
Credit Hours
120

Calendar

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Designed for working professionals, UIS programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your degree quickly. View the Academic Calendar

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Apply by Date:
May 15, 2025

Start Date:
January 13, 2025

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Tuition & Aid

UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.

 

Value of a UIS Degree

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UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

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Top 25 best value school, Midwest Region, and the only public university in Illinois on the list (2022, 2023, 2024).

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98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

< High School
$26,800
High School
$36,600
Bachelor's
$68,300
Master's
$87,200
Doctorate
$105,600

Admissions

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Review admission requirements

No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.

International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.

Complete your application

An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.

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Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Submit required statements/writing sample

If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on you're application status page.

Pay your application fee

You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.

Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;

International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.

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Courses & Catalog Information

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Career Opportunities

Exploring the following career paths can help you see how your degree opens up a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities in various fields.

  • Account Representative
  • Advertising Assistant
  • Assistant Buyer
  • Athletic Coach
  • Athletics Administrator
  • Budget Officer
  • Business Analyst
  • Business/Economics Professor
  • Business Manager
  • Buyer/Merchandising Trainee
  • Commodities Trader Trainee
  • Compensation Analyst
  • Contract Negotiation Manager
  • Corporate Partnerships manager
  • Cost Estimator
  • Data Analyst
  • District Manager
  • Employer Relations Coordinator
  • Employment Recruiter
  • Entrepreneur
  • Entry Level Consultant
  • Events Coordinator
  • Facility Operation Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial and Contract Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Fitness Manager
  • Fund Raiser
  • Guest Relations Manager
  • Human Resource Assistant
  • Insurance Agent
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Loan Officer
  • Management Trainee
  • Manager
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Representative
  • Media Representative
  • Merchandise Buyer
  • Merchandise Representative
  • Personnel Trainee
  • Procurement Service Manager
  • Product Line Supervisor
  • Promotion Coordinator
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Research Associate
  • Route Salesperson
  • Sales Associate
  • Sales Representative
  • Service Representative
  • Sport Agent
  • Sports Marketer
  • Stockbroker
  • Store Manager
  • Transportation Coordinator
  • Vocational Educator
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