LAURA FORERO
“The Business Administration program at BAU was profoundly rewarding. It gave me the invaluable experiences and knowledge to effectively handle any business scenario.”
Program Overview
Modern business does not operate in the abstract—it moves in real time. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management equips students to analyze markets, navigate shifting economic landscapes, and execute decisions with strategic clarity. Designed to turn analytical thinkers into decisive enterprise leaders, the curriculum pairs foundational management disciplines with the technological fluency and global perspective demanded by today’s interconnected economy.
Duration
4 Years
Flexible Schedule
Format ⓘ
In-person
On-campus
Credits
120
Total credit hours
Transfer Credit
Up to 90
From accredited institutions
Average Class Size
18
Students per class
Your Journey Starts Here
A business degree should do more than explain commerce—it should prepare you to direct it. At Bay Atlantic University, academic rigor meets active industry practice, giving future founders, executives, and innovators the operational command needed to turn ambition into measurable impact.
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FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS
Every resilient enterprise is built on core fundamentals. The curriculum establishes immediate mastery across essential disciplines: financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, market strategy, operations, organizational behavior, and economic theory. Students then tailor their degree through specialized concentrations in Economics, Finance, or Information Systems—bridging classical management with the quantitative tools and technical systems shaping the modern economy.
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INDUSTRY-READY SKILLS
Classrooms should mirror the market, not isolate you from it. Through live case evaluations, quantitative modeling, business simulations, and executive presentations, students master the competencies that drive organizational value: data-driven decision-making, strategic negotiation, and adaptive leadership. Every course is led by scholar-practitioners who bring active industry frameworks directly into the lecture hall—ensuring concepts translate immediately into execution.
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YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
Education should launch a career, not delay it. BAU graduates leave equipped with an Atlantic-facing, global business perspective and the practical fluency required across competitive industries. Whether launching independent ventures, entering multinational enterprises, or advancing into graduate study, alumni carry the operational discipline and confidence needed to drive value anywhere in the world.
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.
$103,570
2025 Median Pay*, Financial Analyst
$78,760
2025 Median Pay*, Market Research Analyst
Other Career Opportunities: Management Analyst • Project Coordinator • Operations Analyst • Commercial Banking Analyst • Account Executive • Business Development Representative • Supply Chain Analyst • Human Resources Specialist
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Program Curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum designed for real-world business challenges
120+
Credit Hours
3
Specializations
40+
Courses
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Tuition & Financial Aid
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Tuition Assistance
Up to $30,000
DMV Tuition Assistance
Up to 60%
Payment Plans
0% interest
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions with multiple intake periods throughout the year. Domestic and transfer applications may continue to be reviewed after these deadlines on a rolling basis, subject to program availability. New students must complete registration by the census date for the applicable term; otherwise, they will not be eligible to register.
Open
Spring 2027
Start Date
January 19, 2027
Deadline to Apply
December 1, 2026
Coming Soon
Summer 2027
Start Date
June 1, 2027
Deadline to Apply
April 1, 2027
Future
Fall 2027
Start Date
August 18, 2027
Deadline to Apply
July 1, 2027
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Meet Your Program Chair
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.
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
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
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