Nicolet College and UW-Parkside Announce Transfer Agreements for Online Business Administration Program

Nicolet College and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside have forged two new articulation agreements designed to facilitate a smooth transition for Nicolet College graduates into UW-Parkside’s renowned online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program.

The agreements, tailored to support learners in the Rhinelander and rural northern Wisconsin areas, are designed to offer students the flexibility to continue their education remotely while building upon the academic foundation achieved at Nicolet.

The agreements focus on two concentrations of the BSBA program: the General Business Administration Concentration and the Business Analytics Concentration. In both cases, students completing Nicolet College’s Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and meeting UW-Parkside’s admission criteria will be eligible for admission to the BSBA program, with up to 60 transfer credits.

The BSBA program provides the opportunity for students to learn and demonstrate fundamental business management skills applicable to nearly every career field. The program is offered as a UW Flexible Option -- an online, self-directed, competency-based education format designed for busy adults who want the freedom and flexibility to complete a degree or certificate on their own terms. Every student is paired with an Academic Success Coach for personalized mentoring and advising. The coach helps create a learning plan and timeline tailored to fit each student’s knowledge, needs, and schedule.

The agreements between Nicolet College and UW-Parkside signify a collaborative effort between faculty, student services, and administration from both institutions to ensure a seamless transfer process for students.

Dr. Lynn Akey, Chancellor of UW-Parkside, and Kate Ferrel, President of Nicolet College, both expressed enthusiasm about extending educational access via these new agreements.

“These agreements underscore our commitment to providing accessible pathways to higher education for students across the state of Wisconsin,” said Akey. “By partnering with Nicolet College, we area extending the impact of UW-Parkside and empowering learners to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.”

"This marks a significant milestone for Nicolet College and is a major opportunity for our community,” said Ferrel. “It puts bachelor’s degrees within reach, while allowing our students to continue living and working right here in the Northwoods.”

Visit the Nicolet College transfer guide page for additional information.

Visit the UW-Parkside transfer guide page or the BSBA program page for more information.

In the photo above: Dr. Lynn Akey, chancellor of UW-Parkside, and Kate Ferrel, president of Nicolet College, signed new articulation agreements, providing opportunities for Nicolet College graduates to earn bachelor’s degrees while continuing to live in the Northwoods.