Online Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies in Applied Administration

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11.15.2025

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The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies in Applied Administration (BTAS) is ideal for students and working adults who want to move into supervisory or administrative positions within their company or industry. The program is designed to be a smooth transition from an associate to a bachelor’s degree.

A Smooth Transition (2+2 Program)

- BTAS is a 2+2 program, meaning it is designed to be an easy transition for anyone with an associate degree, 60 credit hours, and/or relevant professional work experience.
- This program offers flexible scheduling and supports both full and part-time students.
- BTAS curriculum is built around the skills and competencies today’s employers are seeking.
- The BTAS program also provides the unique opportunity to earn credit for prior work experience.

Credit for Prior Learning & Experience

Earn credit for your experience! Through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process, students may receive credit for relevant professional experience, industry certifications, military service, and prior college coursework – helping you complete your degree faster (saving time and money)!

Benefits of UC’s Online BTAS Program

A highly marketable bachelor’s degree from UC – a well-respected, globally recognized leader in higher education.
Master skills like communication, collaboration, and strategic planning to advance your career and boost your income.
Design a schedule that works for you – the best in flexibility and personalized attention.
Affordable tuition rates guaranteed (rates frozen through program completion) with financial aid available.

The BTAS program was designed around feedback from employers and business leaders regarding the skills and training they look for in employees, particularly at the managerial and supervisory levels.

To get a first-hand perspective on the BTAS degree, check out this article, featuring an interview with Michele Kegley and Brad Price, co-directors of the BTAS program: The Best Way to Transition from an Associate to Bachelor’s.

By the numbers

Your earning potential is greatly affected by your level of education. Those holding a bachelor's degree earn nearly 30% more per week than those with an associate degree.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

"Occupations that typically require a bachelor's degree for entry are projected to have millions of openings each year, on average, from 2016 to 2026."

Bureau of Labor Statistics