Online Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
Already have your associate degree and ready to move up in your current role? UC's Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies will take you there.
What is Technical and Applied Studies?
The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies in Applied Administration program 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. It is suitable for people who have work experience or who have earned an associate degree.
The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies in Applied Administration degree was designed through feedback we received from business leaders regarding the skills and training they look for in prospective managers and supervisors. It can help you take your career to the next level or ensure you are better prepared when you begin your professional career.
To get a first-hand perspective on the Applied Administration degree, explore our new article, What’s the Best Way to Move from an Associate to a Bachelor’s Degree? We interviewed Michele Kegley and Brad Price, co-directors of the BTAS in Applied Administration program.
BTAS Program Overview
BTAS Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- 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)!
- 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.
Flexibility
- Easy credit transfer
- 100% Online - no campus visits required
- 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.
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Admission to the Bachelor in Applied Administration program is open to all students who hold an associate degree or have 60 semester hours from an accredited institution. The associate degree comprises the first two years of the program. The curriculum allows students to make up general education requirements not included in their associate degree, while completing the core requirements of the program.
Prerequisites
Junior:
You have either finished or are currently finishing, your associate degree or 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited* institution. Proof of degree completion will be required. Or, students can begin classes after degree completion.
Transfer:
- Transferability is based on school accreditation, course/content comparability (including evaluation of practical assignments), year taken, and final grade.
- Submit all official transcripts for every school attended. Learn more about requesting your transcripts.
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
- Choose “Applied Administration Online (BTAS)” on the application.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: are currently serving in the US armed forces, or are veterans of the US armed forces.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 | First Half Summer 2026 | Second Half Fall 2026 | First Half |
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026 July 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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