The University of Illinois Global Campus features a Bachelor of
Business Administration Degree Completion Program and a Master of
Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism. We are focused on
innovation, quality, superior instruction, service and
accessibility. Our goal is to provide access to high-quality
online education programs that merit the University of Illinois
name. All degree and certificate programs are created in
collaboration with the colleges and academic departments at the
University's residential campuses at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago
and Springfield. The curricula of our programs are developed by
University of Illinois faculty who are leaders in their fields of
study.
Global Campus courses are delivered online and rely on
asynchronous discussion and collaboration as the principal forms
of communication. There are no class times or scheduled lectures.
The courses occur wherever you can connect to the internet. No
campus visits are required.
All Global Campus courses are eight weeks long. The accelerated
format helps working professionals and students with busy
schedules by allowing them to study efficiently and stay focused
on their academic programs.
When you graduate from the University of Illinois Global Campus,
you get a degree or certificate from the University of Illinois.
No asterisks or fine print--we are the U of I.
The Global Campus offers degree programs developed in partnership
with the colleges and departments of the University of Illinois
campuses at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield. These
campuses will award the degrees under their individual
accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program
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The College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Completion through The Global Campus.
The BBA curriculum will engage students in courses that cover
strategic management, financial and managerial accounting,
managerial communication, finance, management information
systems, business ethics and marketing. According to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), business professionals are
among the highest paid workers in the nation, making this program
a launching pad for aspiring students. With a solid understanding
of the functional components of business, graduates will apply
newly gained theoretical knowledge to solve real-life
problems--both while in the program and once they graduate.
Graduates of the online BBA program through The Global Campus
will be highly employable and, with skills and knowledge gained
in the program, they may advance to upper levels of business
management. Employers of all sizes and in various industries seek
business administration graduates for a broad range of positions
from business manager and sales representative, to human resource
manager and project planner.
As of May 2004, the BLS reports that the number of jobs in many
different facets of the business industry is projected to grow as
fast as or faster than the national average for all jobs. In
addition to high wages and a promising career outlook, the broad
and diverse needs of private industry provide opportunities for
BBA graduates to work for any size organization in practically
any area of interest. Entry-level jobs for graduates with a BBA
degree include accounting, consulting, commercial banking,
corporate finance, financial investment, insurance broker, real
estate sales and marketing.
Upon successful completion of all coursework, you will earn a
Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of Business
at the fully accredited University of Illinois Chicago.
Master of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
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The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism in the College of
Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign has designed an online Master of Science degree in
Recreation, Sport and Tourism through The Global Campus. This
degree will provide you a quality and highly accessible education
ensuring that you are prepared to meet the changing requirements
of the leisure services industry.
The demand for professionals with an advanced degree in the
leisure service industry continues to increase. Job opportunities
are on the rise in areas such as:
- Parks and recreation
- Senior centers
- Hotel management
- Volunteer and youth agencies
- Natural resources recreation
- Convention and tourist bureaus
- Health and fitness clubs
- Special events business
- Facility management
According to the U.S. Department of Labor projections, most of
the leisure services industry sectors are expected to grow as
fast as or faster than the average for all occupations through
2014. Those with graduate degrees will have the best
opportunities for supervisory or administrative positions.
The Recreation, Sport and Tourism program focuses on quality
online pedagogy that engages the student in discussion with
classmates and instructors, challenges them with meaningful
assignments and research, and provides useful training for an
advanced career.
Upon successful completion of all coursework, you will earn a
Master of Science degree from the College of Applied Health
Sciences at the fully accredited University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
Admissions and Prerequisites
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Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Completion Program requires:
- A complete application
- At least 60 prior credit hours (the equivalent of an associate's degree) with a grade of "C" or better from an accredited institution. Request more information for a complete list of required courses
- 2.5 on a 4.0 scale cumulative GPA in all post-secondary course work
- Official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, including prior attendance at any campus of the University of Illinois
Admission to the Master of Science in Recreation, Sport and
Tourism requires:
- A complete application
- Official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, including prior attendance at any campus of the University of Illinois
- Three (3) letters of reference
- A current resume reflecting academic and professional experience
- A personal statement (submitted separate from your application) that will be reviewed closely to identify your interests and professional experience related to parks, recreation, sport or tourism
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; a major in parks, recreation, sport, tourism or a related field will be given preference
- A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
- Minimum score of 600 on the paper-based (or 250 on the computer-based) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants from non-English speaking countries
Note: Professional experience in the field, although not
necessary, would improve your admission application; such
experience should be highlighted in your resume and personal
statement.
