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Business Administration

About the Program
The University of Wyoming College of Business and Outreach Credit Programs, a division of the UW Outreach School, offer students an accredited business administration degree program online.

After completing UW approved general education courses and business administration prerequisites at a community college or other university, students are eligible to apply for admission into the online undergraduate business administration degree program. (For a complete list of curriculum requirements, contact the College of Business.) All students transferring to the College of Business will be required to apply to the University of Wyoming, have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average, and Advanced Business Standing (ABS) before being considered for admission into the business administration online program. The application for the business administration degree program must be completed on or before March 15 for fall enrollment, October 15 for spring enrollment, and March 1 for summer enrollment. Apply Online.  Students must attain a 2.50 GPA for graduation for both College of Business and UW courses, and must take the ETS exam to graduate.

A major in business administration provides you with a good foundation in all business disciplines and prepares you for a wide variety of careers. As a business administration major, you will take the required business core curriculum and additional coursework in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, as well as coursework in the legal aspects of business and computer applications. Many employers want college graduates who possess a general knowledge of all business functions. Business administration graduates are well suited for these organizations.

A major in business administration presents a vast array of career options. Some of our students have pursued such wide-ranging careers as:

  • Small business owner/manager
  • Retail or industrial store manager
  • Business consultant
  • Project manager
  • Health care management
  • Bank manager
  • State and federal service
  • Stock broker
  • Technology manager
  • Insurance agent
  • Hotel/motel management
  • Lawyer
  • Sales representative

Core Classes for Business Administration Major

All College of Business majors are required to meet general education requirements through the University Studies requirements as well as preparatory classes in economics, English, communication, mathematics, statistics, and computer science that are required for Advanced Business Standing.

Business administration majors take a mix of required and elective courses.

To ensure you the availability of required courses in this program, enrollment into courses is managed and approved by the College of Business Academic Advising Office. (More information on Controlled Enrollment)

Delivery Method:
Web-based courses

Tuition & Fees:
Undergraduate tuition per credit hour + fees, textbooks, and packets

General program information
Joan Downham
College of Business
Dept. 3275
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
1-800-448-7801 or (307) 766-2363
e-mail: bus-admin@uwyo.edu

Academic advising and transcript review
Karin Sybert
College of Business Academic Advising Office
1-800-448-7801 or (307) 766-3142
e-mail: cobaaooutreach@uwyo.edu