100% Online Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Earning an online management degree is a great way to tell the business world you’re ready to become a leader. Offered 100% online through our AACSB-accredited College of Business, The University of Texas Permian Basin’s BBA in management will give you a firm grasp of the practical and theoretical principles of business and leadership, beginning from the fundamentals.
Hone Definitive Leadership Skills With an Online Management Degree
Our bachelor’s degree in business management equips you with skills expected from anyone who wishes to lead in business, whether as an accountant, banker, business analyst, HR manager, project manager, or as a leader in virtually any field. Over the course of our BBA in management program, you’ll sharpen your ability to:
- Make key business decisions.
- Think strategically.
- Apply business concepts in real-life situations.
- Implement functional aspects of corporate operations.
Our bachelor’s degree in business management was created to meet the needs of working professionals like you. This competitively priced program is presented in an asynchronous, 100% online format that allows you to complete assignments and take tests on your own schedule, from just about any location. The tremendous flexibility this format provides means you can still give any work and family responsibilities you have the attention they deserve while completing your bachelor of business in management.
General Education
42 out of 44 credits required. All 3 credits of SOCI 1301 are needed for the degree; however, only 1 credit issued to fulfill the university’s Common Core requirement. The remaining 2 credits are added to the total lower-level credits from lower level courses.
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 1301 – History of the United States to 1877 | 8 weeks | 3 |
| HIST 1302 – History of the United States Since 1877 | 8 weeks | 3 |
| PLSC 2305 – American National Politics | 8 weeks | 3 |
| PLSC 2306 – State and Local Politics | 8 weeks | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 – Introduction to Psychology | 8 weeks | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology | 8 weeks | 3 |
| COMM 1315 – Introduction to Public Speaking | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 – Composition I | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 – Composition II | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MATH 1324 – Applications of Discrete Mathematics | 8 weeks | 4 |
Lower-Level Business
21 Credits
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting | 8 weeks | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 – Business Principles | 8 weeks | 3 |
| BUSI 2342 – Principles of Statistics | 8 weeks | 3 |
| BUSI 2345 – Data Analysis with Excel | 8 weeks | 3 |
| COSC 1335 – Computers and Problem Solving | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics | 8 weeks | 3 |
Business Core
Required Courses
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 3311 – Business Communications | 8 weeks | 3 |
| FINA 3320 – Principles of Finance | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3310 – Management Concepts and Organizational Theory | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ACCT 3333 – Information System Fundamentals | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3340 – Production Operations Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 4375 – Strategic Management (Capstone) | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 3300 – Principles of Marketing | 8 weeks | 3 |
| BUSI 3324 – Business and the Law | 8 weeks | 3 |
Business Electives
9 Credit Hours of courses taught by the College of Business.
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 3301 – Intermediate Accounting I | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ACCT 3303 – Cost Accounting Principles | 16 weeks | 3 |
| ACCT 3305 – Federal Income Tax | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ACCT 3310 – Accounting for Business Decision-Makers | 8 weeks | 3 |
| FINA 4321 – Financial Markets & Corporate Strategy | 8 weeks | 3 |
| FINA 4327 – Investments | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 3307 – Sales Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 3315 – Consumer Behavior | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4300 – Digital Branding | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4301 – E-Marketing | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4302 – E-Commerce | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4303 – Digital Advertising | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4304 – Digital Marketing Analytics | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4305 – Energy Marketing | 7 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4312 – Marketing Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4314 – Marketing Research | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4320 – International Marketing | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4322 – Social Media Marketing | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MRKT 4335 – Healthcare Marketing | 8 weeks | 3 |
Major Courses
Required
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 3312 – Human Resource Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3330 – Organizational Behavior | 8 weeks | 3 |
Environment Option
Choose one class below.
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 3307 – Project Management Elements | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 4320 – International Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3370 – Business and Ethics | 8 weeks | 3 |
Operations Option
Choose one class below.
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 3307 – Project Management Elements | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3350 – Supply Chain Concepts | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 4340 – Operations Analysis and Control | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 4380 – Total Quality Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3340 – Production Operations Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3380 – Managing Technology | 8 weeks | 3 |
Management Electives
9 Credit Hours of management courses not already taken.
| Courses | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 3309 – Energy Management | 8 weeks | 3 |
| MNGT 3315 – Developing Management Skills | 8 weeks | 3 |
| ACCT 3334 – Healthcare Management Information Systems | 8 weeks | 3 |
Admission Requirements
The SAT and ACT Exams are optional for the 2023-2024 school year. Test scores will be used as supporting documents to determine admission and scholarship opportunities
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 24 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university
- GPA of 2.0 or higher in previous college-level coursework
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (dual-credit high school courses must be included)
- Completed application
Freshman Admission Requirements
If you have completed less than 24 hours of transferable college-level work from a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school or receiving your GED, please provide the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (including dual-credit work while in high school)
- Official high school transcript showing GPA, class rank, and expected graduation date or GED scores
- SAT and/or ACT scores from within the last five years (see below for minimum score requirements)
- Completed application
Official Transcripts
Copies of official transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope and can be mailed to:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
Official transcripts in electronic format can be sent to admissions@utpb.edu.
Minimum Score Requirements for Freshman Admission
| High School Graduation Class Rank | SAT | ACT |
| Top 25% | No minimum score | No minimum score |
| 2nd Quarter | 1020 | 20 |
| 3rd Quarter | 1160 | 24 |
| 4th Quarter | 1280 | 27 |
Application Fee
The application fee is $40.
If you are a freshman applicant, you may request a fee waiver when you apply by sending us your official college application fee waiver form provided by the SAT or ACT. You may also request a fee waiver if the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your Student Aid Report is zero.
Test-Optional Policy
Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the core subjects, dual credit work, and additional information (resume and/or extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and work experience provided with the ApplyTexas application). We also recognize the value of standardized tests as a piece of the review process and will consider scores alongside the other required application credentials, if provided.