BBA Fast-Track Business for Adults
Continue Working While Concurrently Earning your BBA!
Finish your degree in two years or less.
The BBA Fast-Track program is designed for working adults who have an associate's degree (or a significant number of credits to apply toward an associate's degree) and would like to complete their undergraduate degree in business administration remotely. Classes are online, asynchronous, and offered in an eight-week format. There are five admission entry terms: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II, and Summer. With or without an associate's degree, a transfer advisor can help you plan your schedule for your quickest path to graduation.
SXU's BBA students (including those in the fast-track option) stand out in a competitive job market because they are able to navigate the ever-changing business landscape. With many areas of focus to consider, you can match your degree with your specific interests.
Format
OnlineAccelerated Eight-Week Courses
Program Length
1 to 2 YearsCredit Hours
45*(*assuming 75 hours of credit hours transferred)
Important Dates
Start Dates
Summer II- June 1, 2026
Fall I - August 24, 2026
Fall II - October 19, 2026
Cost
Tuition Per Credit Hour: $600Total Credit Hours: 45*
Approximate Cost: $27,000*
(*assuming 75 hours of credit hours transferred)
Why BBA Fast-Track?
At SXU's Graham School of Management, the BBA Fast-Track program provides students with an opportunity to work professionally and simultaneously complete their Bachelor of Business Administration online.
The program will prepare students for career advancement with a solid foundation in essential business skills that apply to various industries. A wide variety of required courses are offered every semester in the accelerated, online asynchronous format.
Saint Xavier University's Graham School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), one of the highest standards for business schools worldwide.
AccrediTation
AACSB-accredited schools are trailblazers in teaching, research, and societal impact. Our business school quality standards are always evolving, with our most recent change in 202 underscoring the importance of positive societal impact in business education. AACSB's standards are principles-based and easily adaptable to new educational models, ever-changing business needs, diverse workforce and lifelong learner demands, and the fast pace of new and emerging technologies.
Finish your Degree and Advance your Career
Learn from faculty that blend theory with real-world experience to pursue or enhance your career in business! With a variety of classes available, you'll gain experience in:
- Developing strong communication skills.
- Sharpening your analytical talent.
- Learning the fundamentals of accounting, finance, management and marketing.
- Understanding what it takes to be a successful leader.
- Maintaining positive and productive professional relationships.
Admission Requirements
Students will be expected to have completed the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum or have earned an associate's degree. For more information about specific course offerings, please review the business administration program requirements and course descriptions in the SXU Academic Catalog
All GSM courses have a variety of built-in experiential learning opportunities. This may include marketing projects, real-world stock and bond market cases, small business entrepreneurship projects, web development and e-commerce projects, and service learning cases.
Why pursue a BBA degree at SXU? You will:
- Work concurrently while completing coursework toward your BBA.
- Be immersed in experiential learning in all classes.
- Benefit from small class sizes for close interaction with professors and peers.
- Experience one-to-one mentorship.
- Be prepared for urgent hiring needs of local and regional workplaces.
- Learn from an AACSB-accredited degree program.
An asynchronous fast-track online college program is a compelling choice with asynchronous and online learning, and each course is completed within 8 weeks. It offers accessibility and flexibility for working professionals with busy schedules. Students can engage with peers and professors with class-embedded online sessions. Courses are characterized by independent study and hands-on, high-impact practices.
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Contact the Office of Admission
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- Fax: 773-298-3076
- Email: admissionFREESXU
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Unofficial Transfer Credit Evaluation
If interested in having SXU review your unofficial transcripts, you may request an unofficial transfer credit evaluation.
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BBA Fast-Track Majors
The BBA fast-track degree has the following majors listed below. Please check the webpage of each major for detailed descriptions.
Transfer Counselors
Layla Barakat
Assoc. Dir. of Transfer Admiss
Phone: 773-298-3021
Email: barakat@sxu.edu
Elizabeth Chavez
Transfer Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3060
Email: echavez@sxu.edu
Quinn Lee-O'Halloran
Transfer Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3066
Email: leeohalloran@sxu.edu
Alumni testimonial
"My journey pursuing a BBA at SXU has left an indelible mark on my professional and personal growth. The academic curriculum and internship opportunities equipped me with a solid foundation to confidently kickstart my career and contribute to the advancement of accounting in today's dynamic landscape."
bba program Director
Alex King
BBA Program Director
Phone: 773-298-3632
Email: akingFREESXU
Meet the GSM Faculty
Josh Anderson
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3614
Email: janderson@sxu.edu
Vincent Cicchirillo
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3633
Email: cicchirillo@sxu.edu
Indranil Ghosh
Director of GSM
Phone: 773-341-5015
Email: ghosh@sxu.edu
Brian Hill
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3680
Email: bhill@sxu.edu
Monzurul Hoque
Professor
Phone: 773-298-3616
Email: hoque@sxu.edu
Alexander King
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3632
Email: aking@sxu.edu
Cheryl Luczak
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-341-5014
Email: luczak@sxu.edu
Hamid Mohammadi
Professor
Phone: 773-298-3621
Email: mohammadi@sxu.edu
David Parker
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3664
Email: dparker@sxu.edu
Faisal Rahman
Professor
Phone: 773-298-3606
Email: rahman@sxu.edu