Build a powerful business foundation with sought-after specializations in finance, marketing, leadership, human resources, and more. With the prestigious AACSB accreditation, this degree opens doors to leadership roles in top companies—or empowers you to launch your own venture.

Curriculum

Build key business ethics, financial management, corporate strategy, and professional development skills. Elective opportunities further enhance your learning, giving you hands-on experience and practical knowledge to excel in business.

Careers

Graduates of the BBA in Business Administration have diverse career opportunities in government, non-profits, and the private sector. Recent alumni have found success at organizations such as Nike, Intuit, Alyeska Pipeline, Hilcorp Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Bureau of Land Management, and the State of Alaska—while others have launched their own businesses.

Build the skills needed to pursue a CPA certification and succeed in diverse sectors, including CPA firms, corporations, government, and non-profits. With AACSB accreditation and hands-on opportunities for career guidance, networking, and internships, you’ll be prepared to excel in the accounting field.

Curriculum

Gain a solid foundation in accounting with courses in income tax, managerial cost accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing, and accounting information systems. You’ll also develop essential business skills through courses in business ethics, financial management, operations management, and marketing.

Careers

UAF accounting graduates enjoy strong job placement in fields like banking, financial management, and government. Many pursue certifications such as CPA or Certified Management Accountant, with top employers like BDO and KPMG actively recruiting from the program.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of economic principles with a focus on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and natural resources. This degree prepares you for high-demand roles in government, private sector, and academia, while offering flexibility to specialize in areas like environmental economics and international trade.

Curriculum

Build a strong foundation in economic theory, financial analysis, and policymaking. You’ll take core courses like energy economics, business analytics, and cybersecurity, along with electives that offer hands-on experience.

Careers

BBA in Economics graduates pursue careers in finance, government, and business. This program prepares them for roles in business analysis, public policy, and related fields.

Our MBA program offers flexible learning with small classes and concentrations in areas like business analytics, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Accredited by AACSB, it prepares students to advance their careers, earn higher salaries, and explore new opportunities, regardless of their undergraduate background.

Curriculum

This program requires 30 credits and offers a comprehensive curriculum, including core courses in accounting, marketing, and organizational theory. Students choose a concentration such as business analytics, cybersecurity, or healthcare, completing specialized courses in their selected area.

Careers

Whether you’re interested in becoming a business strategist, financial analyst, marketing manager, or even an entrepreneur, the skills you gain can open doors in private companies, nonprofits, government, and other sectors. The demand for MBA graduates is strong, offering roles in areas like business development, operations management, and project management.

The Bachelor of Applied Management degree is ideal for students with technical training or those in technical fields, such as automotive technology, healthcare, or culinary arts, who want to further their academic and career growth.

Curriculum

This degree requires 120 credits, including general education, specialized technical training (18-30 credits), and core business courses. Key courses include business ethics, human resources management, marketing, entrepreneurship, project management, management, finance and accounting. Students also complete courses in areas such as cybersecurity management and business continuity.

Careers

The BAM program prepares students for management roles with career advancement within their industry, or to start their own business. Career paths typically include manager, supervisor, or director, with entry-level positions such as assistant manager or analyst for those earlier in their careers.

The Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is designed to help you transition into an accounting career, even if your undergraduate degree is in a different field. This program will equip you with the essential knowledge to launch your accounting career and prepare you for professional licensure and certifications in Alaska.

Curriculum

The Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate covers essential courses like Income Tax, Managerial Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting Information Systems. Students also choose from advanced courses in areas such as Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Data Analytics, and Business Analytics, preparing them for a successful accounting career and professional certifications.

Careers

You can pursue various career paths in accounting, including roles such as accountant, auditor, tax consultant, financial analyst, and budget analyst. This certificate also opens opportunities for positions in government, nonprofit organizations, and private sector firms.

You need to have a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.