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.

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:

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.

As an accredited University, Northampton University (USA) has a number of requirements for all potential applicants, to help maintain a strong, intellectual student body.

To meet admission requirements, applicants must:

• Be 16 years old or older
• Be able to demonstrate high school completion
• Have English proficiency

To apply for admissions consideration to Northampton University (USA) , applicants must complete an online application, including payment of a $60 non-refundable Application Fee. 

Non-Native English Speakers

In addition, applicants who are non-native English speakers, or did not complete their high school education in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English, are required to provide proof of English proficiency during their application process. Should applicants be unable to provide proof of English proficiency, they will need to successfully complete a Northampton University (USA) English course before proceeding to Northampton University (USA) Foundations. 

Entrance Exams

Entrance-exams are not required for admission – this means that you do not need to submit any standardized test scores in order to be accepted to the online degree program at Northampton University (USA) .

Foundations Courses

In order to be accepted to an undergraduate degree program, students must successfully complete the Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses. The Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses are designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to thrive in their academic degree studies. Once students have successfully passed the Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses and sent their proof of high school completion document, they may continue as degree students at Northampton University (USA) in their desired undergraduate degree program. The Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses count towards the associate’s and bachelor’s degree credit requirements.

Submitting Proof of High School Completion

Submitting proof of high school completion may be satisfied during your first term at Northampton University (USA) through the submission of:

1. official diploma (or transcript showing graduation) sent directly to Northampton University (USA) (either mailed or submitted online); or

2. a photocopy of the original diploma (or transcript showing graduation) certified by a notary sent directly to Northampton University (USA) (either mailed or submitted online); or

3. if an applicant, such as a refugee or asylum seeker is unable to provide the documents listed above, the applicant shall take an Ability to Benefit test approved by the US Department of Education. 

Sending Documentation

For the quickest processing of your application materials, it is advised to send your documents electronically directly to your admissions advisor or to admissions@northampton.ac

Refugees and Asylum-Seekers who are unable to produce original diplomas and/or transcripts may submit alternative documentation.

Within the context of each, students are provided with the opportunity to acquire relevant skills and knowledge.

The program has three overarching goals:

1. Provides a framework in applying appropriate business models in decision-making situations.

• Interpret and analyze accounting information for efficiency and continuous performance improvement
• Apply concepts and principles for marketing resources, goods and services
• Understand the basic principles of corporate finance and how capital markets operate
• Understand how and when to use basic statistical analysis
• Will understand (A.S. level)/ analyze (B.S. level) fundamental principles of economics and how they apply to business decisions
• Identify and analyze business problems and opportunities and formulate recommendations for courses of action (B.S. level)
• Identify opportunities for new business ventures, and evaluate their potential for success (B.S. level)

2. Covers the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively within a team environment.

• Lead and/or co-lead collaborative projects using team building skills to accomplish group goals apply their knowledge of basic components and interactions between hardware and software to create programs to solve computing problems
• Understand the basic principles of organizational theory and the relationship between employees and organizations
• Understand the principles of setting performance goals, and monitoring, mentoring and motivating employees (B.S. level)

3. Enhances a command of applying ethical reasoning to business situations

• Demonstrate how business behavior and policies can leave a lasting effect on society, and how some portions of society may be affected differently
• Develop self-awareness with respect to management style, time management, and sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Recognize the need to respond to ethical and legal concerns relating to human resource and organizational management (B.S. level)

[Note: The Associate of Science degree level has many goals in common with the Bachelor of Science degree level. This reflects the fact that students at the Associate’s level complete the same Year 1 and Year 2 program requirements. Because students at the Bachelor’s level then complete additional requirements in the major, they are expected to achieve these goals at a higher developmental level.]