Bay Atlantic University’s Professional Hybrid (P-Hybrid) Undergraduate Program Path combines flexible, high-quality online learning with structured, interactive on-campus residency weekends. Designed to fit around your active schedule, this modality allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree with maximum flexibility without sacrificing academic rigor, direct faculty engagement, or collaborative classroom experience.
Professional Hybrid Undergraduate Program
Flexible Learning. Structured Success. Tailored for Your Degree.
Why Choose the Undergraduate Professional Hybrid Path?
- Flexible, Hybrid Format
Balance work, life, and study through structured asynchronous weekly online coursework paired with required on-campus weekend residencies. - Coursera Access Included – Only at BAU!
Gain unlimited access to Coursera for professional certifications and industry-relevant skill development throughout your degree. - 24/7 BAU HUB LMS & Library Access
Access learning materials, submit weekly assignments, and search digital academic resources anytime through our online portal. - Designed for Active Learners
Ideal for working adults, transferring students, or anyone seeking a balanced path to a bachelor’s degree.
Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Your Degree?
Join our upcoming Spring 2027 cohort and unlock an undergraduate path tailored to your schedule.
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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management
Learn essential skills in management, marketing, and finance, while gaining insights into today’s evolving business landscape.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations
Learn from expert DC lecturers, gain insights from case studies, and engage in hands-on experience in strategic planning, policy-making, and global negotiations.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
STEM Program
Equip yourself with comprehensive communication skills, technological know-how, and project management expertise.
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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
STEM Program
Discover the full spectrum of software engineering from analysis to maintenance and prepare for diverse roles in a growing global market.
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Program Structure & Residency Schedule
Students can enroll in up to 4 P-Hybrid courses per semester. Each course includes weekly online instruction supplemented by 2 required weekend residencies per semester on campus in Washington, D.C.
- Residency Format: Friday (3 hours), Saturday (4 hours), and Sunday (4 hours) — totaling 11 in-person instructional hours per residency course
- Spring 2027 Residency Dates:
- Residency Weekend 1: February 26–28, 2027
- Residency Weekend 2: March 19–21, 2027
Note: Attendance at all scheduled residency sessions and the mandatory first-semester virtual orientation is required.
Online Learning Expectations
Between residency weekends, students complete coursework online through BAU’s learning management system. The asynchronous component provides flexibility in when students engage with instructional materials and complete their work during each week.
However, P-Hybrid is a structured academic modality, not a self-paced correspondence format. Students are expected to:
- Participate in weekly instructional activities.
- Complete assignments and assessments by established deadlines.
- Engage with faculty and classmates as required.
- Maintain regular academic progress throughout the semester.
Who Should Apply?
This program path is built for:
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- High school graduates seeking a flexible pathway to a bachelor’s degree
- Working adults looking to complete their undergraduate education alongside professional commitments
- Transfer students transferring eligible credits from other accredited institutions
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Service members, veterans, and their families seeking a flexible path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
Meet Your Program Chairs
Modern leaders must think innovatively and act ethically. Our faculty bridges intelligent systems design and global data strategies with sustainable entrepreneurship and corporate responsibility. This integrated approach prepares you to make strategic decisions that maximize both technical performance and business profits, while making a positive, lasting impact on society.
Bintou Lingani, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Business and Economics
EDUCATION
Doctorate in International Economics and Development, Howard University (2019)
RESEARCH FOCUS
International Trade and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa and less developed Countries
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Bay Atlantic University
- Earned teaching assistantship while pursuing master’s at Howard University
- Continued work in academia throughout career
Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.
Chair of the Information Sciences and Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity
RESEARCH FOCUS
Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Co-authored scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library
- Key publications include “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection”
Sean Michael Cox, Ph.D.
Chair of the Political Science and International Relations
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Political Science/International Relations, University of Delaware (1999)
RESEARCH FOCUS
Comparative Politics, with specializations in post-Soviet, Eastern European, Balkan, Turkish, and US politics
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Senior Advisor at the Global Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.
- Primary Investigator for major projects funded by USAID, the US Departments of Education and State, the European Commission, and NATO.
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