School of Business

Averett attempts to create a learning environment accessible to all citizens who feel they can benefit by attending the University. This environment is created by offering courses to students of all ages, on campus and off campus, using a variety of delivery systems.

A non-traditional program, designed for working adults, offers courses of study leading to the master, associate and baccalaureate degrees. Through this program, Averett offers courses in several localities in Virginia, including the Greater Washington Region, Central, Southern, and Tidewater regions. Earn in two years a Master of Business of Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Businses Administration (BBA), or Associate of Science in Business (ASB). In addition, a Certificate in Leadership can be earned in six months (Central Region only).

Degree Programs
Averett University offers accredited online degree programs at the Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's levels.

• Associate of Science in Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration

Associate of Science in Business  
The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration is designed for those in the early stages of management or professional career. The program includes a solid foundation in the arts and sciences as well as introductory courses in management and business principles.

Graduates of the ASB program are expected to possess an ability to explain the basic principles underlying business and management functions, to demonstrate critical thinking skills, and to use effective oral and written communication techniques.

A maximum of 33 semester credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions may be transferred into the Associate of Science (Business Administration) program. A maximum of 16 semester credits in technical areas (air conditioning, etc.) may be transferred into the program through an articulation agreement. All technical credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. Averett University reserves the right to determine which transfer courses apply toward graduation requirements. Request More Information

Bachelor of Business Administration 
The Bachelor of Business Administration program is designed to enable students to work effectively in today's complex business environment. The program includes, but is not limited to, courses in management theory, marketing, finance, computer information systems, economics and accounting. Designed to provide an effective balance of theory and practical experiences, the program promotes a complementary relationship between job skills and classroom applications. Skill development in the areas of decision making, business communications, and quantitative analysis are emphasized.

This undergraduate program includes a 46-credit core curriculum which constitutes the major course of study. General Education and elective credits are also required to fulfill the 123 semester credit requirements for the BBA degree. Courses are offered sequentially.

60 or more transferrable credits (a grade of C or higher) from a regionally accredited institution are required to enroll in the BBA program. Official transcripts from all accredited institutions attended are required. Request More Information

Master of Business Administration  
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to assist in the development of the business executive who, upon completion of the degree, is both prepared and equipped to fulfill the needs and expectations of today's employers. The program concentrates on the functional areas of business. These include, but are not limited to, management, accounting, finance, economics and strategic planning.

The curriculum is structured sequentially with participants taking one course at a time. Core Curriculum consists of 41 credits. Prerequisite and core courses have been combined in Research, Economics, Finance and Accounting. Most courses consist of between six and eight four-hour class meetings.

The following program objectives prepare the MBA graduate for expanded roles within their organization.

• Understand the total business enterprise.
• Apply effective problem-solving abilities.
• Apply theoretical concepts to real life business situations.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative business decisions using current technology.
• Develop effective managerial decision making using information technologies.
• Use business communications techniques effectively.
• Develop effective decision making skills based upon an understanding of the total enterprise, its role in the dynamic global environment, effective teamwork and business ethics.
• Develop strategies to anticipate and exploit future business opportunities. All courses in this Master of Business Administration program are designed to recognize the global impact on business and industry.

About Averett University

Chartered in 1859, Averett University is a private, comprehensive university with its main campus in Danville, Va. Averett offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs and three master's degree options. Working adults study in the university's accelerated Graduate and Professional Studies Program (GPS) at satellite campuses throughout Virginia and in North Carolina.

University Mission
Averett University is a private, co-educational institution affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Averett University takes seriously its Christian heritage and values and its commitment to intellectual inquiry and excellence in all aspects of college life. Averett offers undergraduate curricula blending the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation, as well as graduate programs in education and business. In all its programs Averett stresses individual attention to student needs and learning, in an atmosphere where both academic and religious freedom are valued. The university provides an environment promoting collaboration, innovation, and collegiality among faculty, staff and students. Averett is a community which values cultural, individual, and racial diversity.

Averett graduates will communicate clearly, think critically, and function effectively in today's rapidly changing, globally oriented information age. Averett also recognizes its unique responsibilities to the Danville region, promoting higher education, providing cultural opportunities, and serving as a resource for the community. Request More Information

Campus
Averett's GPS program has main campus centers in Danville, Richmond, Tidewater and in the Greater Washington area. Classes are also offered in Raleigh, N.C. and in more than 25 locations around Virginia.

Programs of Study
The Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) Program offers degrees through an accelerated format designed specifically for working adults. Please see the GPS page for more information.

Student Body
Averett's total enrollment exceeds 2,800 students. More than 900 students study on the Main Campus in Danville. More than 1,790 students study in Averett's statewide Graduate and Professional Studies Program.

Averett attracts students from 31 states and 24 foreign countries. Minority students make-up 38 percent of the total enrollment.