Your business studies gateway
Cover the basics of business and management with our 2-year Business Administration Associate Degree program.
The ADBA is perfect for:
- Learners looking for a fast-track program before entering the job market
- Professionals who don't want to commit to a full Bachelor's degree
- Employed professionals looking to level up their basic business skills
As an ADBA student, you'll learn how to successfully incorporate into the world of business, gain knowledge you could implement immediately, and improve your employability and professional profile.
After graduating, you can easily transfer to the advanced level of our Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) degree.
Develops skills to advance your career
Provides foundational knowledge in core business areas
Transfer your credits to the UFred BBA program
Program overview
Courses
20 total
Duration
2-3.5 years
Tuition
$15,000 in total
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Commitment
15-20 hours
(per week per course)
Format
Fully online
Model
Independent learning, with a fixed schedule and deadlines
Application deadlines
June 21, 2024
August 16, 2024
October 11, 2024
*You'll need to apply at least 1 month before the start date.
Course start dates
July 22, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024
Finish your degree in less than 4 years with transfer credits
**Students with relevant college diplomas and/or previous undergraduate study may be eligible for significant program transfer credits, reducing the amount of courses needed to obtain the BBA. Reach out to a Program Advisor to find out if your credits are eligible for transfer.
Course structure & details
Our ADBA program is a self-paced, fully online learning program. There are no classes to attend, only independent learning. However, your courses will be led by instructors and you will need to meet assignment deadlines.
You'll also have easy access to interactions with your fellow students and instructors, all through the online campus.
During the course of the ADBA program you will complete both core educational courses as well as general education electives.
UFred’s mission is to provide a fully personalized lifelong learning path. The ADBA program can serve as the foundational piece of your business and management education path, covering the basic knowledge that supports you in the early or mid stages of your career.
Committed to academic excellence
Faculty with Industry Experience
Program Advisory Council
Academic Leadership
US$11,077
in total
Paying by course: $750 for a 3-credit course
Need assistance?
Our Program Advisors are here to answer any questions about our programs, the tuition fees, or how to apply.
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm EST
We will support you
Our Program Advisors will help you if you have questions about your choice of study program, the admission requirements, or the tuition fees, for example.
+1 877-454-6232
Entry requirements
We’ll advise you every step of the way – and help you understand our undergraduate, master’s and MBA entry requirements – to make applying easy.
Our online model
Fair pricing
Thanks to our fully online teaching environment, we can charge less for our programs while still offering you a high-value educational experience.
Freedom to learn
Online learning means having more freedom: no need to travel, no need to attend multiple classes during business hours.
Online campus
You'll get the same education, networking and collaboration opportunities on-campus programs offer - through our online campus.
Resources
All of our services are available to you digitally: a library, a bookstore, support from advisors and peers, and instructor office hours.
Request program information
You’ll find everything you need to know about studying online at UFred in our digital brochure. To get your copy, please fill out the form below.
