Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Agora University is offered through the Agora Naguib Sawiris School of Business.

This 100% online degree completion program is designed for students seeking a flexible pathway to earn a U.S.-accredited bachelor’s degree in business. The program supports transfer students, working professionals, and students beginning their undergraduate journey who want to complete a business degree while balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Students with previous undergraduate coursework may transfer up to 84 credit hours into Agora University toward completion of the BBA degree, subject to Agora University’s transfer credit policy and academic review.

Students who still need to complete general education or elective requirements may also use eligible coursework through Agora’s educational partner, Sophia Learning.

The program can be completed in 2–4 years, is delivered 100% online, and includes a 60-credit hour degree completion component at Agora University.

The BBA builds on prior academic and professional experience through a streamlined curriculum that emphasizes practical business knowledge, leadership skills, strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, ethics, and social impact. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines and prepare to contribute meaningfully to their organizations and communities.

The program focuses on:

Business administration
Management and leadership
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Accounting and finance
Business analytics
Digital transformation
Strategic management
Ethics and social impact

Outcomes:

Analyze and solve complex business problems using critical thinking and data-driven approaches.
Synthesize ideas and concepts from multiple perspectives, integrate knowledge across disciplines, and propose actionable solutions.
Cultivate entrepreneurial skills to identify business opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and launch or grow a business.
Develop skills in team dynamics, conflict resolution, and effective collaboration to achieve shared business objectives.
Apply ethical reasoning and sustainability practices to business decisions.
Communicate effectively in professional contexts.

Graduates may pursue career paths in:

Business administration
Management
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Business development
Operations
Human resources
Finance-related roles
Project coordination
Digital transformation
Consulting support
Social enterprise and non-profit leadership

Accreditation

Agora University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in the United States. DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Programme Structure

Students complete required business courses, electives, and a capstone while transferring eligible prior credits where applicable.

Core courses include:

Business Law and Ethics

Principles of Marketing

Financial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Management Information Systems

Strategic Management

Business and Social Impact

Capstone

Electives may include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Business Analytics

Human Resource Management

Performance Marketing

Digital Transformation

Business Finance
Negotiations and Conflict Resolution

Business Communication.

Students who need general education or elective coursework may complete eligible courses through Agora’s educational partner, Sophia Learning, subject to transfer review.

Audience

The BBA is intended for:

High school graduates starting their undergraduate pathway
Transfer students with previous college-level coursework
Working professionals seeking degree completion
Adult learners returning to university study
Students interested in business, management, entrepreneurship, leadership, and practical career advancement

Lecturers

Faculty include business scholars and experienced practitioners in management, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, business analytics, law, and digital transformation. The program connects academic business foundations with practical insight from entrepreneurs, executives, and professors of practice.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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More details

Application & Registration: Open Enrollment
Fall Term: September 1 – December 15
Spring Term: January 15 – May 15
Summer Term: May 15 – August 25

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

The BBA requires a total of 120 credit hours.

Students entering with an associate degree typically complete 60 credit hours at Agora University.
Transfer students from other universities or our general educational partner, Sophia Learning, may transfer up to 84 credit hours, subject to official review and approval.

Delivered

Online

Fully structured
Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Burke, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Entrepreneurship Management Studies View 63 other Bachelors in Entrepreneurship in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to graduate. In addition, students must pass all required courses to earn credit toward graduation. A grade of “F” carries zero credit and does not contribute to graduation requirements. A student cannot graduate if there are any outstanding obligations to the University, such as tuition fees.

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Applicants:

Online application form
Motivation letter (250–500 words)
Proof of English proficiency, if required: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, TOEFL Essentials 10, Duolingo 130, or Cambridge CAE/CPE A–C
Two academic recommendation letters
Admissions interview
High school completion/equivalent: High School Diploma GPA 2.5+, GED 165+, IB 24+, IGCSE C+, French BAC 12.5+, Egyptian National Diploma 75%+, or approved homeschooling records

Transfer Students:

Online application form and motivation letter
Proof of English proficiency, if required
Two recommendation letters
Admissions interview
High school records as above
Official transcripts from prior colleges/universities
AP, IB, CLEP, or Sophia Learning ACE credit may be submitted for transfer review

Missing general education requirements may be completed through our general education partner, Sophia Learning with grade C or above

Work experience

Professional work experience is not required. The BBA degree completion program is open to high school graduates, transfer students, working professionals, and adult learners. Relevant work, leadership, entrepreneurial, or community experience may support the application review.

Technological requirements

Students should have access to:

Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB memory, 256GB hard drive
15.6” HD display, wireless adapter, webcam, and microphone
Reliable high-speed internet and email access
Windows or Mac operating system
Updated browser, PDF reader, and word processor such as Microsoft Word

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5010 USD / year

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Out-of-State

5010 USD / year

≈ 5010 USD / year

Additional Details

• Tuition: USD 166.67/credit • Fees: USD 30 app; USD 100 tech/year; USD 100 library/year; USD 50 grad

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Overview

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Audience

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Technological requirements

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International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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