Associate of Arts in Business Administration

The online associate degree in Business Administration serves as a general introduction to education and business fundamentals and further develops the skills you may need for an entry-level position in business or government. You’ll study basic finance, management, marketing, and leadership concepts while increasing your written communication and computer skills in this online program. You may also apply credits earned in this associate degree toward the completion of a business administration bachelor’s degree or related business program.

This associate degree in Business Administration has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®). Skills gained in this program are helpful if you wish to pursue the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word 2013 certification.

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Apply oral and written communication as well as the understanding of accounting, economics, management, and marketing.
• Discuss the basic business principles, practices, legal frameworks, technology, and ethical considerations, including emerging trends.
• Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and team-building skills in a business management environment.
• Apply management principles, including the financial risks associated with business processes.