Utica College

Programme overview

Utica University's online Bachelor of Business Administration is a fully online, 120-credit undergraduate degree designed to give students a broad business foundation with experiential learning options. The program offers six start dates per year, accepts large numbers of transfer credits, and lists a per-credit cost of $400. While the full program can be completed in four years, Utica notes it can be completed in as few as two and a half years under accelerated pathways. Online offerings are available only to residents of New York state.

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes producing, communicating and interpreting financial statements and covers core business disciplines such as finance, accounting, management and marketing. Students can choose diverse electives and participate in hands-on, experiential learning to tailor the degree toward their professional goals. Faculty include instructors with academic and professional experience in accounting, finance and related areas.

Entry requirements

This is a completer-capable bachelor’s degree that accepts transfer credits. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Utica to earn the baccalaureate. Transfer limits vary by prior institution: a maximum of 90–98 credits may transfer from four-year schools and 60–64 credits from two-year schools depending on major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits must declare a major upon entering Utica University. Note that online programs are limited to New York state residents.

Career prospects

A B.B.A. is positioned to lead into many business roles. Utica cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data noting above-average growth in business and financial occupations and provides example outcomes and median salaries including:

• Business and financial occupations: 7% job growth (2021–2031) and a 2021 median salary of $76,570.
• Management analysts: 2021 median salary $93,000.
• Examples of careers listed by Utica: financial examiner (example salary given $81,410/year; projected demand growth noted), health services manager ($101,340/year; projected demand growth noted), and roles such as marketing manager, insurance underwriter, financial analyst, market research analyst, human resource manager, event planner, claims adjuster, logistician and training and development specialist.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Online students may pursue internal and external scholarships; Utica directs non-traditional students to its scholarship portal and recommends completing the FAFSA (Utica University FAFSA code 002883). The program materials also note that military veterans and service members have financing resources available.