Guide
The online BBA, explained
The standard business bachelor's: twelve courses from economics to strategy, $159, self-paced. What it covers, who needs it, and where it leads.
12 courses, 120 credits$159 one-time1–2 years typical
The curriculum
Twelve courses, foundation to strategy
A deliberate sequence: economic thinking, financial literacy, managing people, reaching markets, then strategy.
Principles of Macroeconomics
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Marketing
Business Analytics
Operations Management
Business Law
Business Ethics
Business Strategy
Positioning
Where the BBA sits
The degree ladder, honestly drawn.
| Credential | Level | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-MBA | Non-degree certificate | $49 | Business literacy without a degree |
| BBA | Bachelor's | $159 | Clearing bachelor's degree filters |
| MBA | Master's | $89 | Graduate management competence |
| DBA | Doctorate | $199 | Doctoral standing for practitioners |
The $250 complete path BBA ($159) then MBA ($89): a full bachelor's-to-master's business education for less than a single textbook budget at a traditional school. Each step is independently useful — the BBA clears degree filters on its own — and together they form a coherent progression.
Questions
BBA questions
What prospective students ask.
What is a BBA?
A Bachelor of Business Administration — the standard undergraduate business degree. It builds foundational competence across the business disciplines: economics, accounting, management, marketing, analytics, operations, law and strategy. It is the degree for people who need a bachelor's-level business credential.
What does the ACLAS BBA include?
Twelve courses and 120 credits, from economics and accounting foundations through management, marketing, analytics and operations to business law, ethics and strategy. Self-paced, quiz-assessed, typically 1–2 years, USD 159 one-time.
Who is the BBA for?
People who need a bachelor's degree in business: those whose target roles filter on 'bachelor's required', those planning to progress to an MBA later, and career starters who want the full business foundation rather than a narrow certificate.
BBA or BSCS — which should I choose?
Different careers. The BBA ($159) is for business roles — management, marketing, finance, operations. The BSCS ($199) is for technical roles — software, systems, AI. Choose by the work you want to do, not by which sounds more prestigious; both are bachelor's-level awards.
Can I do an MBA after the BBA?
Yes — that is the standard progression. The BBA builds the bachelor's foundation; the $89 MBA then adds graduate-level strategy, leadership and finance. Together they form a complete business education path for under $250 total.
Is the BBA enough, or do I need a master's?
For most business roles, a bachelor's clears the degree filter — the BBA is sufficient. A master's adds value when you are targeting management fast-tracks, consulting, or roles that explicitly prefer graduate credentials. Start with the bachelor's; add the MBA when a concrete opportunity rewards it.
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Start with the bachelor's
Twelve courses from economics to strategy — USD 159 one-time, self-paced, verifiable on completion. The MBA can follow when you're ready.