The Human Resource Management concentration offers a comprehensive study of the field, including business management, labor relations, employment law, training and development, performance management and compensation. The program is designed to guide students through the five key competencies required in the area of human resources: recruiting, staffing, promotion, development and dismissal. In addition to business fundamentals, students will learn how to solve problems in support of organizational goals, develop human capital to improve overall performance as well as analyze and update the human resource policies in place.
Curriculum for this concentration fully aligns with the Human Resource Curriculum Guidebook and Templates of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). To that end, our faculty were chosen for their expertise and experience in human resource management and related specialties. Grantham students are also highly encouraged to participate in the university’s student SHRM chapter.
Potential career paths for a bachelor’s degree holder with a concentration in human resource management include Human Resource Specialist, Labor Relations Specialist, Benefits Coordinator, Compensation Manager, Training Manager, Corporate Recruiter and Human Resource Generalist.
Business Administration (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Take your business career to the next level – maybe even a management level – with an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Grantham University. This IACBE-accredited degree program will give you the skills you need to evaluate business-related issues and may open doors to administrative and supervisory positions in just about any industry.
What will I learn in this online bachelor’s in Business Administration degree program?
As you work to gain a core understanding of every area of business, you'll study consumer behavior, discover strategies for more effective decision making, learn how to lead teams, run meetings and create business plans. To refine your focus in the BBA program, you can also specialize in one of the following areas:
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration provides a framework for developing critical skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to the successful implementation of projects in logistics, transportation or supply chain management. Students gain a thorough understanding of knowing where a product needs to be and how the product needs to get there.
Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry experience, facilitate learning in the most up-to-date technologies, software and planning tools used in logistic management. In addition to business fundamentals, students develop transportation and logistical management strategies, explore forecasting capabilities, design logistical operations and discover what it takes to meet the needs of every stakeholder.
Curriculum for this concentration was designed to align with requirements for Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) certification. Grantham graduates are also encouraged to participate in industry organizations to help further professional development and career opportunities. Potential career paths for a bachelor’s degree holder with a concentration in logistics and supply chain management include Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Team Leader, Warehouse Manager, Shipping Manager and Shipping Supervisor.
The Procurement and Contract Management concentration offers a comprehensive examination of the core areas required to be successful in the field, including federal acquisition, public procurement and government contract processes. In addition to business fundamentals, students gain an in-depth knowledge and skillset in procuring, negotiating and administering contracts with suppliers, distributors and end-product users.
Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry experience, certifications and knowledge, facilitate learning to improve communication and negotiation skills. Perfect for candidates who are process oriented with an eye for detail, curriculum for the program examines how to evaluate processes and procedures to develop and manage long-term contracts. Students learn how to develop, review and close out contracts in public and private entities as well as dive into Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
Potential career paths for a bachelor’s degree holder with a concentration in procurement and contract management include Purchasing Supervisor, Strategic Sourcing Director, Procurement Officer, Administrative Coordinator, Business Manager and Office Manager.
The Marketing concentration covers the specialized skills needed to pursue careers in advertising, media and communications. In addition to business fundamentals, students will learn how to identify and solve the complex issues commonly faced by marketing managers in a fast-paced, high-demand work atmosphere.
Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry expertise and experience, will guide students through the importance of crafting product and service information in a way that demonstrates value to clients and users. Students will also explore marketing opportunities and related challenges, including how to differentiate the ethical needs of all stakeholders, from the company to the consumer.
Potential career paths for a bachelor’s degree holder with a concentration in marketing include Brand Manager, Account Supervisor, Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Business Development Director and Sales Director.
In addition to business fundamentals, the General Management concentration helps students identify and unravel challenges in the workplace using modern management methods and innovative tools and techniques. Students will learn how to manage and solve problems in business development, finance, marketing and information systems. Also, students will learn how to use technology as a decision-making support tool and learn how to manage various types of organizations.
Curriculum for this program covers issues involved in the management of human capital, finance, business development, marketing, information technology and operations. Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their industry knowledge and experience, give students a comprehensive look at the field of general management, equipping them with the vocabulary, best practices, applications and tools needed to adapt and succeed in any corporate setting.
Potential career paths for a bachelor’s degree holder with a concentration in general management include Business Manager, Facilities Manager, General Manager, Store Manager and Production Manager.
The Operations Management concentration equips students with the strategies they will need to be successful in day-to-day business operations. Curriculum covers key theories, principals and concepts involved in operations management. From investigating essential business functions to exploring throughput in operations and management, students will learn what it takes to make processes more efficient, productive and cost effective.
Expert faculty, specifically recruited for their experience in operations, will show students how to use quality management methods to execute operations as well as improve performance and productivity. Students will also learn how to assess processes and strategies to add value to operations.
Potential career paths for a bachelor’s degree holder with a concentration in operations management include Business Manager, Facilities Manager, Operations Director, Operations Manager and Plant Manager.
What careers can I pursue with an online business administration degree?
This online business administration degree can help you pursue a number of supervisory and management positions, including those in general operations management, sales administration1, management analysis and cost estimating. Plus, the skills you’ll learn are universally important – in businesses, non-profits and even the government. With a BBA, you could work almost anywhere.
Operations Manager
This is an administrative position that oversees and maintains the entire business. Their role is to optimize efficiency at the highest level possible. Responsibilities include making sure that goods and/or services are prepared correctly in order to receive a maximum profit, developing the production budget, managing the cleanliness and safety of the production process to follow rules and regulations, and implementing any improvements necessary to gain a competitive advantage. Communication skills are important as operations managers typically work with upper management positions and the company's clients and/or customers.
Sales Administrator
A sales administrator oversees a company's sales, such as product and service orders, deliveries and client feedback. They will ensure that sales data is accurate and that company targets and goals are met. Sales administrators also work with sales representatives and inform them of any updates for their clients, such as orders and customer support. Other responsibilities can include creating frequent sales reports, working with supply and logistics, and recommending new features that can optimize deliveries. Communication skills and understanding the financial goals of the company are imperative for success in this role.
Management Analyst
Also known as management consultants, this position serves as an advisory source to improve business efficiency, both in the supply chain production and finances. They review a company's structure and analyze its budget to determine how effectively the business is running. After a thorough breakdown, these analysts will recommend changes, such as new technological innovations or different procedures, in order to cut back on costs and increase profits. There is always a need for companies to improve the bottom line, so job opportunities in this position are expected to grow by 14 percent from 2018-20282.
Cost Estimator
This position determines how much manufacturing, construction and other services will cost a company. Example scenarios include adding an extension to the building or implementing a new service that improves production efficiency. Cost estimators will figure out the anticipated price of the changes and work with contractors and others to adjust costs, create a plan and establish a schedule. Typically, they will consult with other departments and prepare financial documents to determine if the company can afford certain changes.
How much will the online bachelor's in business administration cost?
The undergraduate rate of tuition at Grantham University is $295 per credit hour. We offer a discounted rate of tuition for military personnel, veterans, first responders and civil servants of $250 per credit hour. Financial aid and scholarships are available for students who qualify.
How long is the online bachelor’s in Business Administration degree program?
At 120 credit hours, the online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program is designed to be completed in 38 months. It could take less time depending on how much transfer credit you receive and how many classes you take each term.
When can I start?
BBA courses begin monthly, so we’re ready when you are.
Call us at (888) 947-2684 to learn more about our accredited degree programs, financial assistance opportunities or enrollment process.
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Business Administration Degree Program Outcomes
After successfully completing the courses in this business administration management program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking through applying decision-support tools
- Demonstrate communication skills
- Apply decision making skills that are relevant to professional, ethical and social responsibilities
- Utilize strategic, tactical and operational methods in the decision making process to gain a competitive business advantage
- Analyze economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal and regulatory guidelines
- Engage in integrated business problem-solving activities by distinguishing the theories, principles and concepts related to the foundational areas of business in a global environment
Concentration in Human Resource Management Outcomes
- Apply strategic human resource management techniques and analytical problem-solving methods to support organizational objectives
- Develop management knowledge and skills that support organizational performance and the development of human capital
- Analyze policies, procedures, and laws in the areas of HR management
Concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Outcomes
- Develop managerial strategies in transportation
- Design logistical operations that reduce conflict channels using market distribution strategy development, implementation and management
- Analyze the roles of stakeholders in transportation logistics
Concentration in Procurement and Contract Management Outcomes
- Apply and evaluate processes and procedures in developing and managing long-term contracts in both the private and public sectors
- Develop and review contracts in the corporate world and government agencies
- Explain the FAR requirements for acquisition planning, including: publicity, competition, qualifications, conflicts of interest and teaming arrangements
- Describe the government's procurement options
- Outline the contract close-out process from all sides, contractor, government and/or private entity
Concentration in Marketing Outcomes
- Evaluate the importance of creating, communicating, delivering and exchanging product and service information that has value for consumer, clients, partners and society at large as it relates to their needs, wants and must haves
- Analyze traditional and emerging marketing opportunities and channels
- Differentiate and balance the ethical needs of the consumer, stakeholder and the organization through comparing the diverse decisions faced by marketing managers in today's global society
Concentration in General Management Outcomes
- Apply effective management methods and problem-solving skills to business development, finance, marketing, and information systems
- Use information technology to support decision-making for business development, sustainability, and growth
- Examine operational requirements for managing business organizations
Concentration in Operations Management Outcomes
- Demonstrate how to effectively and efficiently execute operations through quality management and innovation
- Apply quality management methods to improve performance and productivity
- Assess processes and strategies that add value to operations
Core Professional Competencies
Grantham University prepares graduates to succeed in a variety of professional and civic settings by incorporating these six critical life skills into the curriculum:
- Communication – Formulating and expressing thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and non-verbal communication skills in person, in writing and in a digital world.
- Distributed Collaboration – Working effectively across distributed locations and asynchronously to achieve a common goal through relationship-building, shared responsibility, empathy and respect.
- Professional and Social Responsibilities – Engaging in social responsibility through seeking justice, valuing diversity, respecting the environment; demonstrating professionalism through integrity, mutual accountability and ethical behavior. This includes considering the social and global impact of individual and organizational decisions and an awareness of and adherence to regulations, professional standards and industry best practices.
- Critical thinking/problem solving – Using analytical reasoning when gathering and evaluating relevant information to effectively formulate possible solutions for an issue, problem or a variety of issues. This includes the ability to recognize potential consequences of a decision.
- Career Management – Identifying knowledge, skills, abilities and personal strengths and experiences necessary to pursue career goals. Recognizing areas for professional growth, how to navigate and explore job options and to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
- Data Aptitude - Developing information literacy and the capacity to manage data with subsequent finding, structuring, evaluating and interpreting in order to provide meaningful analysis to accomplish a specific purpose.
Business Administration (Bachelor of Business Administration)
As you consider your business administration degree options, bear in mind a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grantham can help you advance your current career or pursue an entry-level management position – in any area requiring a strong education and foundation in administrative matters1.
Potential career paths and positions include:
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Sales Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Security Manager
- Cost Estimator
- Management Analyst
Employers can include:
- Banks, investment firms or insurance agencies
- Small businesses
- Start-ups – possibly your own
- Retailers, manufacturers, services, etc.
- Government – local, state and federal
Business Administration (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Grantham University’s 100% online and professionally relevant coursework is designed to help you prepare for your next career.
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Program Core Credits: | 39 | ||
General Education Core Credits: | 42 | ||
Concentration Credits: | 18 | ||
Electives Credits: | 21 | ||
Concentration Credits: | 18 | ||
Electives Credits: | 21 | ||
Concentration Credits: | 18 | ||
Electives Credits: | 21 | ||
Concentration Credits: | 18 | ||
Electives Credits: | 21 | ||
Concentration Credits: | 18 | ||
Electives Credits: | 21 | ||
Concentration Credits: | 18 | ||
Electives Credits: | 21 | ||
Electives Credits: | 39 | ||
Total Credit Hours: | 120 | ||
Accreditation(s): | DEAC, IACBE |
Program Core: | 39 | ||
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Course: IS242 | Title: Management Information Systems | Credits: 3 | |
This course covers the principles of managing information systems in the context of an enterprise. Topics include coverage of information technology in management, information systems in decision-making, planning of information systems, systems development, controls and security measures, and electronic commerce. | |||
Course: MGT150 | Title: Principles of Business Management | Credits: 3 | |
This introductory course provides students with a practical and concrete explanation of the concepts and techniques they will need as managers in today's new organizations. The sequence of topics follows the familiar pattern of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Throughout the course, the manager's role in leading and accommodating change is emphasized. The course also introduces the student to the issues of managing global businesses, especially the ways in which managers need to develop a global perspective in order to be successful. Issues in strategy, diversity, and entrepreneurship are covered extensively. | |||
Course: MKG131 | Title: Foundations of Marketing | Credits: 3 | |
This course on the principles of marketing provides an introduction to the nature and fundamentals of the marketing activity in modern businesses. The broad view of marketing that is presented builds on the integration of marketing with the entire enterprise, reinforced by theories and concepts as well as practices and applications. Topics include an analysis of the economic factors influencing buyer behavior, marketing research, market segmentation, development of marketing programs (new product, price, advertising and distribution decisions), and international marketing. The course also covers new marketing technologies that are revolutionizing the way companies bring value to their customers. | |||
Course: ECN201 | Title: Microeconomics | Credits: 3 | |
This course provides the student with a sound foundation in economic thinking that is central to business. Topics that are covered include: supply and demand, opportunity costs, elasticities, utility theory, the economic concept of the firm, the relationship between costs and capital in the short-run, and in the long-run, competition, monopoly, anti-trust laws, and public and private goods. | |||
Course: ECN206 | Title: Macroeconomics | Credits: 3 | |
This introductory course provides an overview of current and traditional concerns and methods of macroeconomics. Topics that are covered include: economic growth, unemployment inflation, government deficits, monetary policy, investment and capital, the role and methods of the Federal Reserve, Keynesian and monetarist theories and comparative advantage. | |||
Course: ACC220 | Title: Financial Accounting | Credits: 3 | |
This introductory financial accounting course introduces the student to the important role of financial accounting in modern business. The key role of financial accounting is to provide useful information to external users in order that a wide variety of economic decisions can be made. The course covers the theory and practice of accounting applicable to the recording, summarizing and reporting of business transactions. Topics include the different types of financial statements and accounts, asset valuation, revenue and expense recognition and appropriate accounting for asset, liability and capital accounts. | |||
Course: ACC226 | Title: Managerial Accounting | Credits: 3 | |
This course is a continuation of Financial Accounting, shifting the focus from external reporting to internal needs of managers. Managerial accounting information helps managers accomplish three essential functions: planning, controlling and decision making. The course provides students with an understanding of managerial accounting information to enable them to evaluate the usefulness of managerial accounting techniques in the real world. Topics include: managerial accounting terminology, budgeting, costing, break even analysis and cost-volume-profitability analysis. The methods of identifying and extracting relevant information from managerial accounting systems as an input to decision making and performance evaluation are stressed throughout the course. | |||
Course: LAW220 | Title: Business Law I | Credits: 3 | |
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the law that affects business operations including the topics of torts, contracts, commercial paper, and sales. New developments that affect the legal environment of business are presented from all three sources of law: statutes, regulations, and case law. The student will gain a thorough understanding of law that governs business and will gain an understanding of how new developments in technology affect business law. | |||
Course: ETH301 | Title: Business and Society | Credits: 3 | |
This intermediate course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of business and how it relates to society as a whole. The major topics include the corporation in society, the business and the social environment, business and the ethical environment, business and government in a global society, the corporation and the natural environment, business and technological change. A systems-thinking approach is central to the course, wherein business, government and society are so closely intertwined that an action that affects one will inevitably affect the others. The corporation's responsibilities to primary and secondary stakeholders, both economic and ethical, are studied in light of various social issues. | |||
Course: HRM340 | Title: Human Resource Management | Credits: 3 | |
This course provides students with a comprehensive review of the concepts and techniques associated with strategic human resource management (HRM) in an emerging global context. Key issues examined are the legal, ethical, and regulatory nature of the business environment. Also studied are the specific technical areas of job evaluation, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance appraisal and employee relations. Of particular importance is the examination of such areas as technology, international staffing, and global competition. | |||
Course: FIN307 | Title: Principles of Finance I | Credits: 3 | |
This intermediate course examines the role of the financial manager in the overall management and control of a firm. Stress is placed on the use of analytical models for improving the decision-making process. Both the short-term management of working capital and the long-term planning of capital structure and investment strategy are covered. Topics include financial ratio analysis, the time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, free cash flows, capital budgeting and the cost of capital. | |||
Course: MGT468 | Title: Organizational Behavior | Credits: 3 | |
This course introduces students to concepts and principles of organizational behavior. Students investigate the impact that individuals, groups, and structures have on behavior within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization's effectiveness. Topics addressed include motivation, leadership, communications, group structure and process, attitude and values, and the change process. | |||
Course: BUS499 | Title: Business Policy and Strategy | Credits: 3 | |
This advanced course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive review of management and the total business enterprise. Students learn strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation concepts and techniques through an applied project. Students use this new knowledge, coupled with knowledge acquired from other courses, to chart the future direction of different types of organizations. The course builds on previous courses to offer insights and analytic tools, which a general manager needs to plan and implement successful business policies and strategies. The course emphasizes the practical application of business theory to business problems through a course project and the choice of an exam or internship opportunity. The internship opportunity is arranged by the student and approved by the instructor. This internship option is not available to students who are Ohio residents due to state requirements. Ohio students taking BUS499 must complete the examination that is part of the course. |
General Education: | 42 | ||
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Course: English Composition | Credits: 6 | ||
Course: Math | Credits: 6 | ||
Course: MA105 | Title: College Algebra | Credits: 3 | |
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include equations, polynomial and rational functions and graphing and exponential and logarithmic functions. A new textbook may be required in order to ensure needed electronic codes are valid. | |||
Course: BMA215 | Title: Business Statistics | Credits: 3 | |
This course applies descriptive and inferential statistics to solve business problems. Student perform statistical analysis of samples, compute the measures of location and dispersion, and perform linear and multiple regression and correlation analysis. Other topics include constructing a hypothesis, performing one-way and two-way analysis of variance, and making decisions under risk and uncertainty. NOTE: Credit may not be awarded for both MA215 and MA230 | |||
Course: Natural/Physical Science | Credits: 3 | ||
Course: Computer Science | Credits: 3 | ||
Course: CS155 | Title: Computer Applications for Business | Credits: 3 | |
This course explores applications within the Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on the tools needed in a business context. While covering Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, focus is placed on the use of Excel for analyzing and presenting data. Techniques for the creation of professional documents are addressed. | |||
Course: Oral Communication | Credits: 6 | ||
Course: Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 6 | ||
Course: HU260 | Title: Strategies for Decision Making | Credits: 3 | |
This course examines critical thinking and the analysis of arguments in terms of premises, reasons, and conclusions. Course topics include obstacles to critical thinking, diagramming arguments, belief and doubt, logical fallacies, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, inferences, and judging scientific theories. | |||
Course: Social/Behavioral Science | Credits: 9 | ||
Course: General Education | Credits: 3 |
English Composition courses must be EN101 or above.
Oral Communications you may take either CO101 Introduction to Public Speaking or CO102 Interpersonal Communications