YourPace Business Administration
Discover our 100% online Business Administration Degrees
Our Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program, offered through 91ÌÒÉ«’s YourPace competency-based education (CBE) platform, is designed to provide a flexible and personalized pathway to earning your degree. This program, with its robust core curriculum and multiple concentrations, empowers you to tailor your studies to align with your career goals. You’re in control, with the ability to choose from concentrations such as Accounting, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
The curriculum is carefully developed to ensure comprehensive exposure to essential business concepts, including accounting, finance, communication (written and oral), organizational behavior, marketing, change management, human resource management, project management, and entrepreneurship. Students not only learn these key topics but also apply them in real-world scenarios, demonstrating mastery of key topics and enabling them to progress efficiently through the program.
Students build critical business management and organizational skills through self-paced, online learning on the innovative YourPace platform. This platform, complemented by hands-on assessments and practical applications, empowers learners to adapt and thrive in today’s dynamic global marketplace. It offers interactive tools, personalized support, and a robust learning community, preparing graduates to lead with innovation, manage change effectively, and excel in diverse professional roles.
With an emphasis on flexibility, affordability, and proficiency, the YourPace Business Administration program equips students to succeed in an ever-evolving professional landscape. We understand the importance of your investment, and our program is designed to provide a high-quality education at a reasonable cost.
Important Update: Business and Accounting Program Requirements for Summer 2026
Beginning in Summer 2026, updated requirements will take effect for 91ÌÒɫ’s Business and Accounting programs.
These updates include enhancements to the curriculum, such as a stronger business core, expanded real-world skill development, and new concentration options, while keeping the total credits required for graduation the same.
For Current Students
Students who began their program prior to Summer 2026 will remain under their current degree requirements, and no action is required. Your remaining degree requirements will stay exactly as they are unless you request a change.
Current students may choose to move to the new Summer 2026 requirements if they feel the updated curriculum is a better fit for their academic or career goals. This change is completely optional. Students interested in exploring this option should contact their Academic Success Coach.
For New Summer 2026 Students
Students beginning their program in Summer Session 1, Summer Session 2, Fall 1 of 2026 will automatically be placed under the new Summer 2026 program requirements.
As a one-time transition option, students starting in Summer Session 1, Summer Session 2 or Fall Session 1 only may choose to follow the previous/current degree requirements instead by notifying their New Student Enrollment Specialist, who can assist with updating their requirement term.
This option is available only for students accepted for Summer Session 1, Summer Session 2 or Fall Session 1 of 2026. Students beginning in Fall Session 2 or any later term will follow the new requirements and will not have the option to return to previous requirements.
Review Updated Program Requirements
For questions, please contact: umpi-yourpaceacademics@maine.edu.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.
How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion*
*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
Upcoming Session Dates
The Dates YourPace Students need to know
There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. 91ÌÒÉ« must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by 91ÌÒÉ«, please plan accordingly.
YourPace Business Administration Program Offerings
In addition to a traditional classroom setting, adult learners seeking a BA in Business Administration or MAOL Masters’s degree have the option of participating in 91ÌÒɫ’s YourPace program, our online competency-based degree completion program (CBE). By its nature, the YourPace program offers adult learners an adaptive platform to move through competencies with content focused on mastery of stated outcomes. The competencies are structured to recognize your previous learning, allowing you to spend more time on the information you are less familiar with, saving you time to completion. We have mapped these competencies back to our traditional courses that in turn, lead to a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
In-person Business Administration Program Options
Not interested in the YourPace modality?
We offer multiple on-campus in-person Business Administration pathways to degree completion.
Faculty with Real-World Experience
At 91ÌÒɫ’s YourPace program, our distinguished business faculty bring decades of hands-on experience across a wide array of industries, including communication, organizational leadership, accounting, finance, marketing, operations and supply chain management, and project management. Their deep industry expertise and proven success in diverse professional roles ensure that students gain practical, real-world insights that prepare them to excel in today’s global business environment.
YourPace Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The YourPace Business Administration Online Program offers an affordable flat tuition rate, ensuring you pay the same amount per session regardless of how many courses you complete. With no hidden fees or additional textbook costs, this flexible competency-based education program allows you to save more the faster you finish. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree or complete courses at your own pace, you’ll benefit from transparent pricing and a cost-effective learning experience through the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans on the . 91ÌÒÉ« school code 002033
Tuition breakdown:
$1,800 per session
Flat-Rate Tuition
Frequently Asked YourPace Business Administration Questions
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YourPace Admissions
Requirements for these business administration program offerings
We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their competency-based education degree in Business Administration should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
No Application Fee
Minimum 1.75 GPA
YourPace Business Administration Courses
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s YourPace Business Administration Program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. Select the tab below to explore the degree option that aligns with your goals and start building a strong foundation for your future success.
A look at the online B.A. in Business Administration-Accounting curriculum
To earn your B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 59-62 credit hours of business core/Accounting Concentration courses, and 18-21 credit hours of electives.
YourPace Business Administration, Leadership Concentration, B.A.
The Business Administration Major is designed to give students maximum flexibility in their careers. Business Administration students are exposed to business functions such as accounting, marketing, finance, human resource management, production/operation, project management, and information systems. Since most professionals change jobs many times during their careers, the skills taught allow an individual to adapt to rapid changes in a technologically dynamic global marketplace. Students have the opportunity to develop their business management and entrepreneurial skills, while also preparing to lead organizations through innovation and change. The Recreation program shares courses with students throughout the UMS system to expand their experience in recreation locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Students will select one of the following concentrations to further specialize within the Business Administration Major: Accounting, Leadership, Project Management, and Recreation.
To earn your B.A. in Business Administration – Leadership, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
A look at the online B.A. in Business Administration – Marketing curriculum
91ÌÒɫ’s YourPace Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program in Marketing provides a flexible, fully online pathway to mastering essential marketing strategies and techniques. This program focuses on consumer behavior, digital marketing, branding, and market research, preparing students for dynamic careers in advertising, public relations, or brand management.
The innovative YourPace model allows students to progress through the program at their own speed, utilizing prior academic credits and professional experience to accelerate their degree. Build the skills to excel in today’s competitive marketing landscape with 91ÌÒɫ’s flexible and career-focused online Marketing program.
To earn your B.A. in Business Administration – Marketing you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 59-62 credit hours of business core/Marketing Concentration courses, and 18-21 credit hours of electives.
Read about our BBA – Project Management online classes
To earn your B.A. in Business Administration – Project Management, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 59-62 credit hours of business core/Project Management Concentration courses, and 18-21 credit hours of electives.
YourPace Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Concentration, B.A.
The Business Administration Major is designed to give students maximum flexibility in their careers. Business Administration students are exposed to business functions such as accounting, marketing, finance, human resource management, production/operation, project management, and information systems. Since most professionals change jobs many times during their careers, the skills taught allow an individual to adapt to rapid changes in a technologically dynamic global marketplace. Students have the opportunity to develop their business management and entrepreneurial skills, while also preparing to lead organizations through innovation and change. The Recreation program shares courses with students throughout the UMS system to expand their experience in recreation locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Students will select one of the following concentrations to further specialize within the Business Administration Major: Accounting, Management & Leadership, Project Management & Information Systems, and Recreation.
Read about our BBA – Supply Chain Management online classes
To earn your online 91ÌÒÉ« supply chain management BBA, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
NECHE
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
University of Maine System
91ÌÒÉ« is a respected member of the University of Maine System.
C-BEN
91ÌÒÉ« is proud to be a member institution in the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN).
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