Learn everything you need to know about the program and how to take the first step toward enrollment.
Program Overview
The BBA degree is awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete all course work in one of three major fields of study—Management, Accounting, or Project Management. It is designed for students who intend to pursue a business career at the professional level. Coursework in this major is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities that exist in public accounting practice, business, government, and not for profit organizations.
The Management Program is designed for individuals aspiring to develop leadership and management skills essential for success in today's dynamic business environment. This program combines a comprehensive business education with specialized coursework in management, providing participants with a solid foundation in business principles and the strategic expertise needed to lead teams, make effective decisions, and drive organizational success. Whether you are entering the business world or seeking career advancement in management roles, this BBA program offers a strategic blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Program Highlights
Core Business Courses: Build a strong foundation in core business disciplines, including marketing, finance, accounting, business ethics, and organizational behavior, providing a well-rounded understanding of business principles.
Principles of Management: Master the fundamental principles of management, covering planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to achieve organizational goals.
Leadership Development: Develop effective leadership skills, including communication, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution to lead teams successfully.
Strategic Management: Gain insights into strategic management processes, including analyzing the business environment, formulating strategies, and implementing strategic plans for organizational success.
Human Resource Management: Explore human resource management principles, covering recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations to optimize workforce productivity.
Organizational Behavior: Understand organizational behavior concepts, including individual and group dynamics, organizational culture, and employee motivation to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Operations Management: Learn principles of operations management, covering process optimization, quality management, and supply chain management to ensure efficient business operations.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Explore entrepreneurship and innovation principles, including idea generation, business planning, and fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.
Change Management: Develop skills in change management, understanding how to lead and facilitate organizational change initiatives successfully.
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: Explore ethical considerations in business and management, emphasizing responsible decision-making and corporate social responsibility.
Admission into the BBA program at Northern can occur in one of two ways:
1) As an AABA graduate from Northern’s BA Department or from any ACBSP accredited college as long as the coursework at that college is equivalent to that of Northern’s AABA curriculum. The BA Department can determine the equivalence and approve admission.
2) As an admitted student at Northern who has:
(a) completed at least 45 credit hours of the coursework from an accredited college including 35 credit hours of the General Education Common Core
(b) attained an overall 2.5 GPA in all college coursework
(c) completed satisfactorily 15 credit hours in the following courses or their equivalents at other colleges: MATH 1350 Introduction to Statistics ACCT 2110 Accounting Principles I ACCT 2120 Accounting Principles II ECON 2110 Macroeconomic Principles ECON 2120 Microeconomic Principles
(d) submitted and have had accepted an application for admission form with a letter of intent declaring a BBA major (or major field or course plan) to an academic advisor in Northern’s BA Department.
To graduate with the degree of BBA, the student must meet the following requirements:
Please refer to the school’s official website for the complete Program Course List.