Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree on a Fast Track at UM-Flint
The University of Michigan-Flint’s Accelerated Online Degree Completion programs are tailored for you, an ambitious and hardworking adult, to complete a respected Michigan bachelor’s degree faster.
We understand that as a busy professional, you have limited time and unlimited potential. We created the AODC program to help you leverage your previously earned college credits to finish a quality bachelor’s degree in an expedited timeline. This flexible program offers everything you expect from UM-Flint: expert faculty, rigorous curriculum, and in-demand career preparation for the future.
What is Special about the Degree Completion Program?
Study 100% Online
Our AODC programs are designed to accommodate your busy lifestyle, providing all classes in an online asynchronous format. That means you can study where and when it’s convenient for you. There are no set class times, so you don’t have to worry about fitting one more thing on your calendar.
In addition to this flexibility, you have strong 24/7 support from the Office of Online & Digital Education to improve your learning experience. Helpful resources such as tutoring, workshops, and academic advising are available as well.
Accelerate Your Path to a Bachelor’s Degree
Aiming to provide the fastest return on investment, our degree completion program enables you to complete two classes at a time with accelerated, seven-week courses. Studying in an accelerated format, you can focus on building meaningful skills through deep, lasting learning without juggling too many priorities between classes.
Get Credit For Prior Learning
Before you start an AODC program, you work with your academic advisor to ensure you transfer as many credits as possible to your UM-Flint degree. But that’s just the beginning.
Through our Credit for Prior Learning program, you could save time thanks to experiences including:
- Military examinations and training.
- Professional training and certifications.
- Standardized exams such as AP, IB, and CLEP.
- Portfolio review – document your learning outside of the classroom and submit it for credit.
Achieve Career Success
UM-Flint’s AODC programs give you a distinctive career edge needed in today’s competitive job market. With program options that are in demand with employers and the world-respected bachelor’s degree from UM-Flint, you are empowered to elevate your career to the next level and increase your earning power substantially.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that individuals who have a bachelor’s degree make 49% more than those with some college experience but no degree. If you already earned an associate degree, completing a bachelor’s degree can also boost your income by 39%.
Where do our business alumni work?
School of Management graduates are employed throughout the nation and around the world at a variety of organizations ranging from nonprofits to corporations, self-started ventures to Fortune 500 companies, including:
- Quicken Loans
- United Wholesale Mortgage
- BCBSNC
- McLaren Health Care Corporation
- Huntington National Bank
- Ford
- General Motors
- Dow
- AT&T
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Cornolia Wright
“I was so nervous about transferring to a new college. But my experience at UM-Flint was exciting, adventurous, and very educational. Thanks to the support of the faculty and staff, I completed my degree and graduated in 2021 during the pandemic.”
AODC Admission Requirements
Our Accelerated Online Degree Completion programs are designed for individuals who have previous college experience but haven’t finished their bachelor’s degrees. To apply to our AODC program, you need to have at least 25 previously earned college credits and submit:
- A complete application.
- Transcripts from previous institutions.
Accelerated Degree Completion Program Options
UM-Flint offers several flexible program options that allow you to earn a college degree in an area best suited to advance your career and meet your goals.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
Looking for a customizable degree that allows you to pick the right options for your future? The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is for you! As part of your BIS degree, you will choose two out of three certificates to earn alongside your degree.
Heather Seipke | BIS Director
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Earning a BBA provides broad exposure to all crucial components that contribute to the successful operations of a business. By studying General Business, you will receive an overview of many functions in the business world and explore how these functions interact, preparing you for a rewarding career in a variety of industries.
Yenner Kandogan | BBA Director
Scholarships Now Available!
For BBA Students
The School of Management is offering a $1,000 scholarship for students in its accelerated BBA program! Achieving a nationally ranked BBA degree has never been more affordable.
For BIS Students
With generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, newly admitted AODC students could qualify for a scholarship of up to $8,000 in their first year of enrollment, increasing the accessibility of this innovative degree pathway.
Degree Completion Programs You Can Afford
We understand that returning to college to complete your bachelor’s degree is an important investment to make. Ensuring you can afford your education is one of our priorities.
If you need financial assistance, you may be eligible for a wide range of aid options including scholarships, grants, and student loans. Our staff in the Office of Financial Aid is here to Provide you with the resources you need to pursue the success you deserve.
When Can I Start?
Accelerated seven-week courses mean there are many opportunities for you to begin an AODC program throughout the year. Find the start date that works best for you!
Winter 2024
March 4
Summer 1: 2024
May 6
Summer 2: 2024
July 1
As an online-only transfer student, UM-Flint gave me the opportunity to make my long-time dream of receiving my bachelor’s degree possible. As a mother of three children and being employed full-time, physically attending class was too far from reach. The courses are engaging and include the perfect amount of communication and teamwork. I am so grateful to have found the UM-Flint online business program and am a proud UM-Flint alum!
Alexis Snell
Programs
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Learn from hand-picked instructors that excel at online teaching with compassion. The accelerated Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program invites instructors with a long history of excellence in online teaching to be a part of the program. BIS instructors also have the compassion and dedication to flexibility that is necessary to teach students in an accelerated online format who have full-time lives outside the virtual classroom.
BIS Students choose their own educational journey Students will transfer or complete the UM-Flint general education requirements as well as complete two of the three following certificates.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
In our cybersecurity certificate, you build a foundation of expertise in the investigation and prevention of computer security crimes against organizations. This is one of the most in-demand areas of expertise in Michigan and across the country.
Data Analytics & Interpretation
The data analytics certificate builds a foundation for processing, visualizing, and analyzing large sets of data.
Digital Communication
Learn how to deliver impactful digital communications in any industry as you discover current and future trends in content creation and strategy.
Meet Your BIS Advisor
Marisa Eynon Ezop – Your One-Stop-Shop for BIS Advising
[email protected]
As your academic advisor, Marisa is your go-to resource, assisting with submitting your application, evaluating transfer credit, and creating your course schedule, so you earn a degree as efficiently as possible. Her favorite part of the job is helping students overcome tremendous obstacles and seeing them persevere. Seeing her students succeed inspires Marisa to help even more learners achieve their dreams.
Apply Today to Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree Online!
As a UM-Flint AODC student, you take classes where instructors value the life experiences of their students. You are supported with resources and by your classmates who share the lessons they have learned through their journey. It’s time to finish your bachelor’s degree on a fast track!
Being a mother of three children and a full-time chemist, I heard about the AODC program and said this is perfect for me. Being able to finish my degree on my own time – in the evenings after dinner and the kids are in bed – is perfect. Listening to some audiobooks for classes during my commute is actually really efficient.
Jamee Taylor
Bachelor of Business Administration
(General Business Only)
Earning a BBA provides broad exposure to all crucial components that contribute to the successful operations of a business. By studying General Business, you will receive an overview of many functions in the business world and explore how these functions interact, preparing you for a rewarding career in a variety of industries.
Rankings and Accreditation
UM-Flint’s School of Management has been honored by U.S. News & World Report as offering a top online business program and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting organization for business schools around the world. Only 5.5% of business schools in the U.S. have earned AACSB accreditation.
Learn from Expert Business Professors
As an accelerated online business student, you will learn from the same School of Management faculty members who bring practical working knowledge into the learning environment and are experienced, tested and respected global experts in their fields.
Go on to Earn an MBA
Accelerated BBA students have the opportunity to waive four MBA courses by earning B’s or better in the equivalent BBA courses. BBA students could earn an MBA for as few as 24 credits.
Meet Your BBA Advisor
Brenda Harrison – Your Source for AODC Business Advising
[email protected]
Brenda Harrison is a vital resource for students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in the AODC format. From application to graduation, Brenda ensures students stay on track while earning Michigan’s top-ranked online BBA. Brenda uses the expertise gained from a PhD in Educational Leadership and more than 20 years of advising experience to help students get the most out of their educational journeys with UM-Flint.
Apply Today to Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree Online!
As a UM-Flint AODC student, you take classes where instructors value the life experiences of their students. You are supported with resources and by your classmates who share the lessons they have learned through their journey. It’s time to finish your bachelor’s degree on a fast track!
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
