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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.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Use skills in oral and written communication as well as mathematics, relevant general education coursework, and specific business knowledge in the basics of accounting, economics, management, and marketing.
- Discuss the basic business principles and operations, including management, marketing, and finance.
- Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and team-building skills in a business management environment.
- Examine basic tools for managing in organizations based on a fundamental knowledge of both individual and organizational behavior.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
21
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (21 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
21
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
6
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.