Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Management: Sales
Did you graduate with an associate’s degree from an institution in the state of Tennessee? Are you interested in continuing your education to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration? The Haslam College of Business is excited to announce a new online degree completion program aimed at individuals that earned an associate’s from a Tennessee higher education institution. Our fully online program will allow you to earn a bachelor’s and gain knowledge and skills for the next step in your professional journey.
The Online BSBA is specifically designed for transfer students who have earned an Associate of Art (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of Fine Arts, or an Associate of Science in Teaching from a Tennessee Board of Regents institution. Students can be flexible in their learning so that they can take the number of courses that works with their schedule. Whether attending full-time or part-time, students will work with an academic advisor to determine the number and order of courses.
Admissions
- Requirements
- Hold an Associate of Art (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of Fine Arts, or an Associate of Science in Teaching from a Tennessee Board of Regents institution
- Minimum of 2.50 GPA
- Admissions Timeline
Once your application is complete and materials are received, you should expect an admissions decision within 2-4 weeks - Admissions Terms
Students can be admitted to the program for fall and spring terms.
Courses
- ACCT 200
Foundations of Accounting
3 credit hours - BUAD 331
CBM I: Supply Chain Management
2 credit hours - BUAD 341
CBM II: Lead Operations
2 Credit hours - BUAD 453
Global Strategic Management: Integrating Concepts and Applications
4 credit hours - BULW 301
Legal Environment of Business
2 credit hours - ECON 201
Introductory Economics: A Survey Course
4 credit hours
- ENT 350
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 credit hours - FINC 300
Fundamentals of Finance
3 credit hours - HRM 360
Managing Human Resources
3 credit hours - INMT 242
Business Software Applications
3 credit hours - MARK 300
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
3 credit hours - MARK 469
Professional Selling
3 credit hours - MARK 471
Sales Force Management
3 credit hours
- MGT 201
Introduction to Business Management
3 credit hours - MGT 300
Organizational Management
3 credit hours - MGT 331
Leadership Skills
3 credit hours - MGT 462
Managerial Analytics
3 credit hours - MGT 463
Solving Complex Managerial Problems
3 credit hours - STAT 201
Introduction to Statistics
3 credit hours
Tuition and Fees
- $540/credit hour in state
- $615/credit hour out of state
- Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance and university fees. Tuition and fees are reviewed annually.
Career Development
As part of the Haslam College of Business, you’ll have access to Undergraduate Professional & Career Development. This team provides support for students needing resume review, interview prep, and general career guidance. Many students who graduate with a Management major and Sales concentration pursue careers in Human Resources Management, Sales Management, Management Analytics, or other related fields. Click here to learn more about career opportunities with the Management major.
Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions and Transfer Credit
Earned 60 credit hours and an Associate of Art (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of Fine Arts, or an Associate of Science in Teaching from a Tennessee Board of Regents institution.
2.50+ transfer GPA
Fall Entry
July 1: Application Completion Deadline*
August 1: Enrollment Confirmation Deadline
Spring Entry
December 15: Application Completion Deadline*
January 12: Enrollment Confirmation Deadline
*Transfer or online transfer applications must be completed by the deadline date listed. A completed application includes application, application fee, official college/university transcripts from all schools attended, and any other material being requested (i.e., international transcript evaluation, high school transcript, test scores, etc.). You can verify missing and received items through your Go Vols portal.
We accept official transcripts via email at undergradtranscripts@utk.edu, or mailed to:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
320 Student Services Bldg
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230
The Online BSBA in Management is specifically designed for transfer students who have earned 60 credit hours and an Associate of Art (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of Fine Arts, or an Associate of Science in Teaching from a Tennessee Board of Regents institution.
Transfer credit beyond the AA or AS degree is welcome, however 60 credit hours must be earned from a four year institution as a graduation requirement.
Login to the Go Vols Portal to review a list of outstanding application materials.
Reach out to volsonline@utk.edu with questions about program admissions.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The current rate of tuition is $540/credit hour for in-state students and $615/credit hour for out of state students. Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance and university fees. Tuition and fees are reviewed annually.
There are a variety of options for financial aid. Some require the student to be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) to receive aid while others may not. Review your options on the One Stop website or contact a One Stop directly onestop@utk.edu or 865-974-1111.
General university and academic college scholarships are available. Click here for more information.
There are many types of education benefits for veterans. Please visit the Veteran’s Success Center page for more details.
Curriculum
Time to graduation varies based on a variety of factors. Many of our students work part- or full-time so their course load is lighter than those who are attending school full-time. If attending school full-time, the program will take approximately two years to complete.
No travel is required for this program.
Double or concurrent majors are not available at this time.
The Online BSBA in Management has a Sales concentration built into the program. Currently there are no minor options available.
The number of courses taken each semester will vary from student to student. Many of our students work part- or full-time and their course load needs are different compared to someone who is enrolled full-time. Students will work with an academic advisor to determine the appropriate course load.
Online Student Life
Yes! Online program learners can also engage with subject librarians and request online consultation services, in addition to accessing articles, databases, digital collections, research guides and library tutorials.
Online students are not charged the Student Engagement fee that is required to be eligible for student athletic tickets. However, online students may purchase athletic tickets through All Vols.
Yes. Information about obtaining a VolCard will be available during orientation.