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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Technology Requirements

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Technology Requirements

To complete a degree program at Northampton University (USA), students will need to have consistent access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. If students are working on a computer that is not their personal computer and are unable to save documents, it’s important also to obtain an external drive. Because there are no mandatory video materials for University of the Northampton University (USA) courses, this drive can be a simple USB drive. 

 

Most of the learning materials that students will be dealing with in their Northampton University (USA) courses are compatible with Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office. Our learning platform, Moodle, can be accessed by the latest versions of IE, Safari, Opera and Chrome, but we recommend that students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. Note also that although working through a mobile device is not recommended, it is an option. There is no need to purchase software to study at Northampton University (USA). 

Students do not need to purchase Microsoft Office. Office 365, a subscription service offering Microsoft Office suite software – and so much more – is given to all Northampton University (USA )students without additional cost.

Note that whatever system students choose to use, all files shared with Course Instructors and classmates must be saved in either Microsoft-compatible formats or PDF format.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Careers

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Careers

To succeed in today’s evolving business world it’s necessary to have a broad range of tools and skills at your disposal in every aspect of business – from accounting and marketing to management and economic theory.  Students working towards their Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration will learn every aspect of how a business operates and thrives in today’s business climate. Students will also receive vital practical training in how to effectively conduct a job search, interview successfully for jobs, write resumes and cover letters, and plan their careers.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration will prepare students for promising entry-level positions at businesses in many field and arm students with the expertise and training necessary to thrive and grow in these positions. Students will also gain the necessary knowledge to put their own businesses into motion – such as how to create a business plan and entrepreneurship skills.

Graduates of this program can go on to work in business management at large corporations, start-ups, and retail businesses. Students may also go on to work in sales, accounting, human resources etc. Graduates may also find that these skills can be applied outside of the private sector, and turn these organizational and analytical skills towards non-profit management.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Curriculum

Individual courses are the building blocks of each degree program. Course requirements are structured to ensure that student study encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches, with an appropriate balance maintained among the three curricular components that comprise a liberal arts education:

 

General Education

Students pursuing a bachelor of Science degree must complete the following 11 courses to fulfill the
General Education requirements.

 

Major Courses Required

Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Credits
BUS 1101
Principles of Business Management
None 3
BUS 1103
Microeconomics
BUS 1101 3
BUS 1104
Macroeconomics
BUS 1101 3
BUS 1105
Business Communications
None 3
BUS 2201
Principles of Marketing (proctored course)
BUS 1101 3
BUS 2202
E-Commerce (proctored course)
BUS 1101 3
BUS 2203
Principles of Finance 1
BUS 1102 3
BUS 2207
Multinational Management
BUS 2201 3
BUS 3303
Entrepreneurship 1 (proctored course)
BUS 2201 3
BUS 3305
Business Law and Ethics (proctored course)
BUS 2201 3
BUS 3306
Business and Society (proctored course)
BUS 2207 3
BUS 4402
Organizational Behavior (proctored course)
BUS 3302 3
BUS 4403
Business Policy and Strategy (proctored course)
BUS 3306 and BUS 2207 3
BUS 4405
Leadership (proctored course)
BUS 3303 3
BUS 4406
Quality Management
BUS 4402 3

Electives

Students pursuing a bachelor of Science degree may choose additional elective
courses beyond those specified in the General Education requirements, and/or select introductory
courses in other majors and/or take additional courses in a student’s major that may not be required
for the degree.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program Requirements

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science requires the completion of at least 120 semester credits, including general education courses and all courses listed for the course requirements in the major.

  • Complete a minimum of 120 approved credits
  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in all coursework attempted at Northampton University (USA)
  • Earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses taken in the major area of study
  • Complete all requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in no more than 50 terms of active enrollment excluding any periods of separation from the University
  • Complete the 11 required proctored exams= 

Northampton University (USA) has five terms in its academic year, each ten weeks in length. Students must complete all requirements for the Bachelors’s Degree in no more than 50 terms of active enrollment.

 

Grading Policies and Practices

The University insures that students are issued grades in a timely fashion and that grades are determined in a manner that is accurate, fair, and consistently applied in accord with established standards.

 

At the conclusion of each term of study, students may check their grades in their unofficial academic record in the Student Portal. Since the unofficial academic record is a permanent record of a student’s academic performance, including course selections, grades, and credits earned toward a degree, it must be correct at all times. Students who believe an error has been made on their academic records should be in contact with the Office of Academic Affairs at academic.affairs@northampton.ac.

 

Students are encouraged to speak to their Course Instructors if they wish further clarification of their grades, would like to discuss their assessments, or are considering requesting a grade change. Students with further complaints regarding alleged unfair or improper grading at Northampton University (USA) and who are unable to reach a resolution with their Course Instructor may request a Grade Appeal form from their personal Program Advisor.

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Paying For School

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

    Paying For School

    Northampton University (USA) is able to offer our students an online degree tuition-free because of our unique model of online higher education. Our minimal processing fees help to maintain our tuition-free online degree structure—allowing all qualified students to receive their online degree without educational instruction expenses, course material or annual enrollment fees. We ask for a non-refundable application fee of $60 and an assessment fee of $100 per exam [not in one full payment but at the time of each exam] which can be covered by numerous grants and scholarships.

     

    The estimated total fees for the Bachelor’s degree are as follows: $4,060

     

    Cancelations Policy

    A student has the right to cancel this Agreement in any manner and at any time. Cancellation is effective five (5) days after the University receives notification of a student’s cancellation. During this time, you may notify the University that you no longer wish to cancel this Agreement. Notice of Cancellation is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by this Agreement or to continue their attendance at the University. If the student cancels this Agreement, the student shall not be liable to the University and the University shall refund any money paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later, excepting any non-refundable fees.

     

    Refund Policy

    Students who drop or withdraw from a course within the required deadline are not required to pay the Assessment Fee. 
     
    The Application Fee is nonrefundable except in instances when applicants withdraw their application for admission before an admissions decision is made. Applicants may write a formal request for a refund of the Application Fee to their personal advisor. If approved, refunds will be available to the applicant within 30 days of the submission of the formal request and the refund will be issued using the same payment method used by the applicant to pay the fee. 
     
    Students who remain in their course beyond the course withdrawal deadline are not eligible for a refund of the Assessment Fee. The Assessment Fee is only refundable in instances where the University has canceled a student’s course or if the student’s work was not assessed at all during the course.

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Transferability

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

    Transferability

    Transferring Credits to Northampton University (USA):

    Students and applicants at Northampton University (USA) have the option of transferring credits toward their degree programs at Northampton University (USA).

    For undergraduate degree programs Northampton University (USA)may award the transfer of up to 50% of the required program credits. In special cases, Northampton University (USA) may choose to make an exception – allowing for up to 75%. 

    This means that students can transfer no more than 90 toward the completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

      

    Transferring Credits from Northampton University (USA) to Other Institutions:

    The transferability of credits and credentials is at the complete discretion of the institution to which you seek to transfer, and may include a transfer fee.