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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What business programs are offered at a distance by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville?
UW-Platteville offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. A minimum total of 120 credits is required to fulfill the degree requirements. The flexible degree program provides a solid foundation in business basics, such as management, marketing, finance and business law, and in related areas, including accounting, economics, and computer science. You may specialize in finance, human resource management, sales and marketing communication or international business. Highly qualified, experienced faculty blend specialized academic expertise with practical experience and bring both to the classroom. Experiential learning is encouraged through case studies, research and realistic projects. Online group projects use authentic assessment to apply abstract principles to work situations.
Certificate programs in Human Resource Management, Leadership and Human Performance, and International Business are also available.
- Do I ever have to physically appear on-campus?
No, you may earn your degree 100% at a distance.
- Is UW-Platteville accredited?
Yes, UW-Platteville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UW-Platteville is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The business faculty has been actively involved in distance learning for 25 years and 40% have received awards for teaching and advising excellence. Distance learning students complete the same requirements and earn the same degree as campus students
- What is the cost of tuition? Are payment plans offered? Is financial aid available?
For current tuition rates, click here. UW-Platteville does not offer payment plans. All tuition and fees must be paid before you begin a course. MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Financial aid is available. To determine eligibility, contact the financial aid office at 608-342-1836 or trotter@uwplatt.edu. Please specify that you are a prospective distance learning student.
- Will my previous course work transfer to UW-Platteville?
The Distance Learning Center staff will review and evaluate transcripts to determine which credits will transfer to UW-Platteville before you are admitted to a degree program. The number of credits transferred will depend on the accreditation of previous schools attended, grades received, and the content of courses taken. There are articulation agreements in effect with technical colleges in Wisconsin and, increasingly, with two-year colleges in Iowa. UW-Platteville must abide by these agreements, which indicate which courses will be accepted. Not all courses from these institutions may transfer.
If you are interested in taking classes at another university and using them as your general requirements, consult with your academic advisor before enrolling in the course at the other institution. You will need to contact the other institution and request a course number and description. The course description will be needed to receive approval for this course.
- Where should previous schools I have attended send my official transcripts?
Distance Learning Center
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
Transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution. Transcripts sent by students will not be accepted or evaluated.
- Can I earn credit for life or work experience?
You may earn credit for prior business-related work and life experience by enrolling in a course called Portfolio Development. In this course, you are assigned to a faculty mentor, who helps you through the process of documenting work experience and formal training that you believe is equivalent to particular business-related courses that you are trying to challenge. You must explain, in writing, what you learned and which learning outcomes you achieved for each course you wish to challenge. The faculty member who teaches the course being challenged reviews your written submission and determines the number of credits you will earn for that course.
- How do I receive my textbooks and course materials?
Textbook information for online courses can be found at "textbook info."
- How are examinations administered?
Examinations are proctored at a location near you by a person whom you select and the university approves. Examples of acceptable proctors are educators, librarians, clergy, and human resource personnel. Not all courses have proctored examinations.
- How long will it take me to earn my degree?
The time required to obtain a degree varies based on the number of transfer credits you receive, how much time you are able to devote to coursework, and individual financial considerations.
- Will I have an academic advisor?
Yes, you will be assigned an advisor after you have been admitted as a matriculated student.
- Will I have access to library resources?
Yes, all students have access to UW-Platteville's Karrmann Library. For library access assistance once you’ve been accepted into the program, use the HELP/Library Access page information.
- What kind of career can I pursue with a Business Administration degree?
The Business Administration degree prepares students for careers in the private or public sector, including all levels of government. Graduates have become entrepreneurs, marketing coordinators, financial planners, human resource managers, and Internet analysts. They work in brokerage firms, banks, insurance companies, advertising, retailing, and human resources.
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