Academics

A structured path to a global business career.

120 credit hours, four years, four minors, and an online externship — designed for students who want depth, specialization, and real-world readiness.

Calendar

Two semesters. Predictable rhythm.

Our calendar follows two semesters per academic year — built for clarity and balance.

Fall Semester

Starts 3rd Monday of August. 16 weeks of study + 2 weeks of finals.

Spring Semester

Starts 3rd Monday of January. 16 weeks of study + 2 weeks of finals.

Recognized Holidays

New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Spring Break, Thanksgiving.

Structure

Each semester delivered fully online with synchronous and asynchronous options.

Program

Four years, built block by block.

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration totaling 120 credit hours.

01

Year 1

University Requirements
30 credit hours

Foundational knowledge across core disciplines.

02

Year 2

College Requirements
30 credit hours

Major coursework in business fundamentals.

03

Year 3

College Requirements
30 credit hours

Advanced business and management studies.

04

Year 4

Department / Minor
30 credit hours

Specialization, externship, graduation project.

Majors

Four minors. One degree.

Specialization takes place in your final year and includes online electives, an online externship, and a graduation project.

Accounting

Financial analysis, audit fundamentals, tax foundations.

Business Administration

Broad-based core for cross-functional careers.

Management

Leadership, operations, and strategic decision-making.

Marketing

Brand, digital channels, and consumer behavior.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Business Administration

Upon successful completion of 120 credit hours, students receive a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in accounting, business, management, or marketing.

Accounting

Business Administration

Management

Marketing

Real Outcomes

A degree built for careers that cross borders.

English Proficiency

In-house English Proficiency test for admission, with oral and written English language courses available throughout the program.

State Registration & Disclosures

Gulf University is REGISTERED UNDER THE UTAH POSTSECONDARY PROPRIETARY SCHOOL ACT (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code).

Registration under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the institution. It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements.

Gulf University is not accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Grievance

If a complaint cannot be resolved through institutional procedures, students may file with the Utah Department of Commerce – Division of Consumer Protection. 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. 800.721.7233 · dcp.utah.gov

Accreditation

Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental evaluation process. Gulf University is not currently accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and plans to apply in the future.

Licensure

Gulf University's program is not designed to lead to licensure. Students considering programs that may lead to professional licensure should first consult the appropriate licensing agency.