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Program Overview

Your Journey Starts Here

The BA in Business Administration and Management is a comprehensive and dynamic program that prepares future business professionals, owners and leaders. The process is marked by intellectual challenge, experiential learning, personal growth, and the drive for excellence in leadership and innovation. It’s a journey that begins with a dream and evolves into purpose, achievement and success.

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FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS

Your journey at Bay Atlantic University begins with a curiosity about how businesses operate, and a passion for launching or contributing to business ventures. The program starts with a strong foundation in core business courses, including Managerial and Financial accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Students then select concentrations from Economics, Finance, and Information Systems. Through these courses, students gain a comprehensive understanding of business theories and practices, equipping them with the knowledge and insight to navigate a diverse business environment.

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INDUSTRY-READY SKILLS

Throughout the program, students will refine essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, oral and written communication, and decision-making. Case studies, group projects, presentations, and simulations are used in many courses to create practical learning experiences that mirror real-world business challenges and issues.

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YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

After graduation, students leave the program not only with a Bachelor of Arts degree but also with a global perspective of the business world and a wide range of skill sets and knowledge.  Whether launching their own ventures, joining multinational corporations, or pursuing graduate studies, alumni are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the global business world and communities wherever their path takes them.

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Your Dream Career Awaits

At BAU, internship programs play a crucial role in linking theory and practice. These experiences allow students to work with peers to develop critical thinking, enhance oral communication skills and solve real-world business challenges. With the introduction of the Center of Innovation and Global Entrepreneurship, students will have the opportunity to acquire resources, work with business experts through mentorship, and experiential learning to launch their own business venture.

Other Career Opportunities: Financial Analyst • Management Analyst • Human Resources Manager • Art Director • Operations Manager • Business Consultant • Product Manager • Account Manager

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Program Curriculum

Comprehensive curriculum designed for real-world business challenges

Economics

Finance

Information Systems

Tuition & Financial Aid

Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the nation.

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Financial Aid Options

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Application Deadlines

Rolling admissions with multiple intake periods throughout the year

Open

Summer 2026

Start Date
May 22, 2026
Deadline to Apply
April 1, 2026
Coming Soon

Fall 2026

Start Date
August 24, 2026
Deadline to Apply
July 1, 2026
Future

Spring 2027

Start Date
January 19, 2027
Deadline to Apply
October 1, 2026

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In this globalized world, business leaders must think globally and act ethically. Our faculty incorporates topics such as strategic corporate social responsibility, sustainable entrepreneurship, and global business strategies, preparing students to make decisions aiming not only toward profit maximization for the satisfaction of stakeholders but also make positive impact on the environment and society.

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