The Atlantic Business School (ABS) is a completely virtual, online learning program. There is no physical campus, and students do not need to report to a specific location for classes. Students access all coursework and activities via the internet and may study from any convenient location.

The Atlantic Business School is a virtual, online school with no physical campus. It is licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana (USA) as a degree-granting institution. Therefore, students that successfully complete one of the school's virtual, online business programs will ultimately earn an American business degree that issued from the state of Louisiana. However, all course activity is completed virtually, and students may study from any location that has a reliable internet connection.

No, the entire Atlantic Business school program is delivered online. There is no physical campus and there are no travel or student visa requirements. Students may participate from any location via the internet.

Applying is easy! You will need to upload a few required documents, so it is a good idea to have them ready prior to initiating the application to facilitate the process.

Yes, you may initiate your application and then revisit and complete it at a later date. Just remember that you will need your application identification code to reenter the system. Once all fields and materials are complete, remember to click “Submit” to finalize the submission process.

All courses are delivered in English, and therefore the school requires that applicants demonstrate proficiency in the English Language. If English is not your native language, you will need to submit language proficiency test scores or transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of English courses. Refer to the ADMISSIONS section of this site for more specific details and requirements.

No, there are no specific GPA or grade requirements for acceptance into ABS, but you will need to demonstrate successful completion of a high school program (for the BA program) or a bachelor’s degree (for the MBA program).

There are no entrance exam requirements for the Atlantic Business School.

No, you are not required to submit letters of reference, but applicants may submit them with the other required materials if they wish.

Yes, students may submit transcripts with previously earned credits for transfer credit review and consideration during the admissions process. Once received, the Registrar’s office reviews the records and determines if they are eligible for transfer. Specific questions should be addressed with the Registrar.

Yes, there are instances in which demonstration of significant managerial and/or military experience may be substituted for completion of a degree. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.

The transferability of credits earned at ABS is at the complete discretion of the receiving institution. Students planning a future transfer are advised to contact the potential receiving institution(s) in advance to determine if specific ABS credits or degrees will qualify for potential transfer. The Atlantic Business School, Inc. is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana. Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years. Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.

Yes, students are encouraged to contact the school with any specific questions about the admissions process, application process, or the academic programs. The best way to initiate contact with a counselor via email: admissions@atlanticbusinesschool.com. A school representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Yes, ABS often offers scholarship opportunities! Students are encouraged to read the TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS section of this site to read about current opportunities.

Yes, you may apply your scholarship funds to cover the tuition fees at the Atlantic Business School. If you have questions about a specific scholarship situation you should consult with an admissions officer prior to accepting an offer for enrollment.

Yes, students will be required to purchase textbooks for each class (in addition to the tuition). The average textbook cost is $50 per course. This will vary by course and instructor.

At this time, no financial aid programs are available at the Atlantic Business School.

Students submit a $150 registration fee upon acceptance of the school’s offer for admission. That fee is applied to and deducted from the first semester’s tuition amount. The balance of the full semester’s tuition amount is due by the end of the first week of classes.

No, tuition fees are paid each semester and must be paid in full by the end of the first week of each semester’s classes.

Yes, at this time ABS only offers online learning programs.

Atlantic Business School students utilize an online Learning Management System (LMS) to access their courses, communicate with their instructors and classmates, complete assignments and assessments, and manage their learning schedules. Students also watch and participate in weekly live lectures by their instructors (which are also recorded for later viewing) via the LMS. After logging in and obtaining the assignments, some students may prefer to complete required readings and course activities offline. However, many activities do need to be completed online, and all assignments ultimately need to be submitted via the LMS for grading.

At the Atlantic Business School, students have a very unique opportunity to communicate and interact with classmates and professors from all over the globe. Most courses require interactive discussion sessions which allow you to get to know other students within guided business discussions. You will also have the opportunity to share your own ideas and experiences and enjoy inter-cultural, academic exchanges. Some professors even assign group project which will require your interaction and participation with other students.

The Atlantic Business School learning management system supports PC, MAC, tablet, and phone. You will also need access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection. Listed below are the recommend technical system requirements for students: Windows Processor: 850MHz or faster processor (or above) Operating System: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000/10 Memory: 512MB of RAM (or above) Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 (or above) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher) or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash Player 8 (or higher) and Adobe Acrobat 6 (or higher) Macintosh Processor: G3 500MHz or faster processor (or above) Operating System: OS 10.3 (or above) Memory: 512MB of RAM (or above) Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 (or above) Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or Safari 1.2.2 browser supported for Mac OS X 10.3 or higher Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash Player 8 (or higher) and Adobe Acrobat 6 (or higher)

Studying in an online learning program offers a lot of advantages and flexibility, but it is not the right type of program for everybody. Online learning requires a lot of self-direction, motivation, commitment, and strong time management skills. To help determine if an online program is the right fit for you, take our “Is Online Right For You?” self-assessment.

Students may log in and complete coursework at any time. However, each course will have one live lecture per week (on a set schedule that will be established by the instructor and posted on the syllabus). Students are strongly encouraged to watch and participate in these lectures at the live scheduled time, but they will also be recorded and available for later viewing at any time.

Aside from weekly live lectures presented by each teacher at the same time each week, assignments are typically not scheduled to be completed at any specific time and students may work according to their own schedules. However, all assignments will have firm due dates to which students will need to adhere.

How you organize your personal study schedule is completely up to you. Some students prefer to have a set weekly study routine, and others take each week one at a time and organize themselves day by day. One thing that will be constant are the due dates on your assignments, which you will see at the beginning of each semester. Therefore, if you foresee a situation in which you are going to be unable to meet a deadline due to an external conflict (work or other), you should consult with your instructor as soon as possible to consider alternate arrangements.

Your instructors present live lectures each week, and you are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in them at the scheduled times. However, it is understood that not everybody will be able to attend every lecture while it occurs live every week. Thus, all lecture sessions are recorded for later (on-demand) viewing during the semester.

ABS is organized for students to enroll and participate in five courses each semester for the duration of the program. This allows for cohesion within the academic program as well as timely degree completion. Students with special enrollment circumstances should contact the admission office for specific consultation: admissions@atlanticbusinessschool.com.

ABS employs instructors from all over the globe! Most are also currently teaching at other universities, and therefore are located in many different locations. Thus, students are exposed to many different cultures and will gain different perspectives on issues and topics presented in class.

Each instructor will set the syllabus, agenda, and evaluation schedule for each course. Therefore, the exam schedule and type will vary from course to course. Some instructors may opt to assign papers or project-based activities, while others may administer more traditional exams. In any case, all exams and materials are submitted through the online Learning Management System, and students do not need to report to any specific location to take exams.

Atlantic Business School instructors not only deliver lectures and grade assignments, but they also closely monitor each student’s academic progress. If they detect that a student is struggling, it is likely that they will reach out and contact the student to see if there are any problems. Students should also be proactive in their learning, and contact professors in advance of any failures to ask for help or additional assistance. One benefit of an online school is that instructor support is just an email away! You can contact your teachers at any time and will likely receive very individualized and focused attention.