A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is an

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awarded by colleges and universities after completion of four years and typically 120 credits of undergraduate study in the fundamentals of

Curriculum structure

The degree is designed to give a broad knowledge of the functional aspects of a company and their interconnection, while also allowing specialization in a particular

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-related academic discipline. BBA programs expose students to a range of core subjects and generally allow students to specialize in a specific business-related academic discipline or disciplines. The BBA degree also develops a student's practical, managerial, and communication skills, and business decision-making capabilities that prepare them for the management of a business entity. Many programs incorporate training and practical experience in the form of case projects, presentations,

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s, industrial visits, and interaction with established industry experts. General educational requirements emphasize

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and

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, including

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, and

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. Core

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curriculum are usually required and business-related, including quantitative mathematics,

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, and related courses.

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and

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are usually required.

BSBA

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is a quantitative variant of the BBA. General educational requirements are even more mathematics-oriented; furthermore, the general focus within business may also be more analytic, often allowing additional quantitative optional coursework.

Accreditation

Particularly in the

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business administration programs are almost always

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, which represents that the college or university's BBA program meets curriculum quality standards.

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Business Administration Business administration is the administration of a commercial enterprise. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising the business operations of an organization. Overview The administration of a business includes the performance o ...

Business qualifications Management education

Curriculum structure

BSBA

Accreditation

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