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From bachelor’s to master’s business degrees, the University of Florida is a top option for online programs, according to US News

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In accordance with the University of Florida’s excellence among the best universities in the nation, the UF Warrington College of Business is a leader in online business education across its spectrum of degrees. According to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report , the UF Warrington College of Business’ online MBA , online master’s in business and online bachelor’s degree are among the top programs in the nation.

On the 2024 “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business” ranking, the UF Warrington College of Business is No. 1 in the nation for the second year in a row. Among its online graduate programs, the UF MBA program is No. 6 in the nation , and UF Warrington was ranked No. 18 on the “Best Online Master’s in Business” list, which includes degrees that are not MBA programs like master’s degrees in accounting, finance, marketing and management.

“At Warrington, excellence in every online offering is part of our foundation,” said Saby Mitra , Warrington College of Business Dean. “From our start in online education in 1999, we have focused on providing students with exceptional, accessible and affordable degree programs that enable them to advance their career. In the 25 years since, we’re proud to have expanded that excellence across our entire portfolio of online offerings.”

Since U.S. News began ranking online MBA programs in 2013, the UF MBA program has been ranked among the top 5 public online MBA degree options in the nation. UF MBA was also ranked the No. 3 online program for veterans by U.S. News. 

In addition to its overall ranking from U.S. News & World Report , UF MBA’s excellence in online degrees expands into specialized areas of business, like the in-demand fields of business analytics, finance, management and marketing. U.S. News ranked the UF MBA program among the best for:

• Marketing – No. 1 in the nation
• Business Analytics – No. 3 in the nation
• General Management – No. 4 in the nation
• Finance – No. 4 in the nation

To create its annual “Best Online MBA Programs” and “Best Online Master’s in Business” rankings,  U.S. News  sent surveys to the 356 schools that offer online MBAs and the 222 schools that offer non-MBA master’s degree programs in business. Both rankings are based on five weighted categories: Engagement (30%) Peer Assessment (25%), Student Excellence (15%), Faculty Credentials and Training (15%), and Services and Technology (15%).

In addition to being ranked among the best online graduate business programs, Warrington’s online bachelor’s degree program, offered in the Heavener School of Business in partnership with UF Online, was named the No. 1 program in the nation for the second year in a row. Overall, UF Online was ranked No. 1 among bachelor’s degree programs for veterans and No. 2 for bachelor’s degree programs.

As part of its partnership with UF Online, Warrington’s undergraduate school, the Heavener School of Business offers both an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA). Through this partnership, students benefit by being exposed to some of the nation’s top professors, elite coursework, and leadership development opportunities, while earning their degree 100% online.

To create its list of best national online bachelor’s programs, U.S. News & World Report surveyed 348 schools that offer online bachelor’s degrees. The rankings were based on four weighted categories: Engagement (35%), Services and Technologies (25%), Faculty Credentials and Training (20%) and Peer Assessment (20%).

As highlighted by these rankings, and in parallel to its rise to the top on-campus programs, the University of Florida and the UF Warrington College of Business provide top-ranked, accessible and affordable educational excellence across all platforms. It is the highest-ranked university in Florida and is increasingly preeminent nationally, with The Wall Street Journal naming it the No. 1 public university in America .

If you want to make the University of Florida Warrington College of Business your destination for higher education, admissions teams are available to assist. Learn more about the UF MBA Online program or Warrington’s online business master’s degrees today .

Learn more about earning your bachelor’s degree in business online from the Warrington College of Business via UF Online .

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• Business Administration | General Studies | BABA

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies degree provides a broad overview of the functional areas of business with a selected area of specialization. Students take foundation courses in economics, mathematics, computing skills, and accounting; core courses that relate to the basic functions of business, such as finance, management, marketing, and operations management; and area of specialization courses that focus on a specific topic, such as international studies, mass communication, criminology, science, or a foreign language.

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• College: Heavener School of Business
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• Credits for Degree: 120

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

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One of the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate public business schools, the Heavener School of Business offers degrees in Finance, General Business, Management, Information Systems & Operations Management, and Marketing. Website

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Heavener School majors in campus-based programs are required to complete 6 credit hours of professional development coursework. This sequence of course offerings is designed to help students explore careers in different business disciplines, build specific career competencies that are sought after by employers, give students an opportunity to apply their skills, and finally, to consolidate student’s prior learning and add leadership tools to launch them into their careers.

BAG_BABA majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships, student organizations and community service. In addition, the Heavener School of Business offers students a wide variety of academic and career and leadership programs, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult an academic advisor/career coach for specific information.

Requirements for the Major

Students who are pursuing the BA – International Studies area of specialization must work with a study abroad advisor in the Heavener School of Business to strategically plan business electives from an approved list. More Info

Core Courses

Area of Specialization Courses

Complete 12 credits at the 3000/4000 level in a chosen discipline outside the Heavener School of Business

Business Electives

Complete 8 credits from a list of approved business electives. Internship, independent study or assistantship credit will not count toward this requirement. Students who are pursuing the BA | International Studies area of specialization must work with a study abroad advisor in the Heavener School of Business to strategically plan business electives from an approved list. More Info

Professional Communication Course

CAREER READINESS REQUIREMENT

To complete the career readiness requirement, students must complete the minimum number of required credits in each of the four phases. 

Career Readiness Phases

To satisfy the “Apply” phase, students must complete an internship or externship course. Students who choose to meet this requirement through the internship option must enroll in one of the internship courses and complete an internship of at least 150 hours before the start of the senior year. The internship requirement can be waived for students who participate in a study abroad experience of at least six weeks. Students who waive this requirement via study abroad are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship to improve their chances of obtaining full-time employment and/or admission to graduate programs or law school. Consult a Heavener academic and career advisor for more information. 

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

To remain on track for the BAG_BABA major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below. The critical-tracking GPA is calculated based on all attempts of the critical-tracking courses or their equivalents. After a student receives a minimum grade of C in a critical-tracking course or its equivalent, the student will not be allowed to repeat that course.

• Complete 1 critical-tracking course from ACG 2021 , ACG 2071 , CGS 2531 or ISM 3013 , ECO 2013 , ECO 2023 ,  MAC 2233  or  MAC 2311 , STA 2023
• 2.5 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required
• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 3 critical-tracking courses
• 2.75 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021 ) for a total of 5 critical-tracking courses
• 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
• Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
• Meet all semester 1-4 critical-tracking requirements
• 2.0 Core GPA required
• 2.0 Major GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

Note: Students who are pursuing the BA – International Studies area of specialization must work with a study abroad advisor in the Heavener School of Business to strategically plan business electives from an approved list. More Info

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

MAC 1140 , if needed.

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration enables students to achieve foundation knowledge in economics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, business law, statistics, operations management, human resource management, information technology, and entrepreneurship. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the links between various business disciplines and the development of sound business plans. Students will be able to effectively analyze a business entity's strengths and weaknesses as well as investigate the opportunities and threats present in the business environment.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration combines core business courses with area of specialization courses offered by departments outside the college of business.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Take the ETS Major Field Test in Business as part of MAN 4504 . The ETS exam covers nine content areas in business. The score describes your performance relative to other seniors in business and accounting at 600+ colleges and universities (e.g., top 15% in the nation compared to your peers).
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by the faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

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• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of economics, financial accounting, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, business law, information technology, business statistics, and social responsibility.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of business-related software applications.
• Define the ethical responsibilities of business organizations and identify relevant ethical issues.
• Understand how the business environment, including culture, differs across countries.
• Possess awareness of cultural differences and how these differences affect business decisions.
• Identify characteristics and roles of groups and teams.
• Identify characteristics and roles of managers and leaders.
• Possess knowledge in an area of specialization outside the disciplines of business and accounting.

Critical Thinking

• Specify and implement a framework for identifying a business problem and develop alternative solutions and a set of evaluation criteria.
• Assess the outcomes of a course of action and make appropriate adjustments.

Communication

• Write business documents clearly, concisely and analytically.
• Speak in groups and in public clearly, concisely and analytically, with appropriate use of visual aids.

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