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Associate of Science in Business Administration

Credential: Associates of Science

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

An associate in science (AS) Degree in Business Administration will prepare students to work in entry level positions within the business administration field and to transition smoothly into a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Business Administration.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program is designed to provide students with a foundational academic education in the essentials of the business profession, with knowledge in the key areas of business administration functions. Through online synchronous and asynchronous learning, students will explore the roles of the business professional, business laws, contracts, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship. The program will also introduce students to important business necessities, such as leadership skills and business technology fundamentals. Students who complete this program will be able to continue to the bachelor’s in science (BS) degree program in Business Administration.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

General Education Courses
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
EN1304English Composition I3
SP1306Oral Communications3
CU1502Cultural Diversity3
WR1332Business Writing3
MA1309College Algebra3
PS1309Psychology3
BS1023Human Biology3
HU1503Art History3
Business Administration Courses
BA1101Intro to Business3
BA1200Entrepreneurship3
BA1321Leadership3
BA1420Business Law3
BA1520Contracts and Vendors3
BA1665Business Accounting3
BA1780Organizational Behavior3
BA2102Business Finance3
BA2230Business Technology3
BA2331Effective Managerial Listening3
BA2430Ethics in Business3
BA2560Managing Diversity3
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:60

CREDENTIAL GRANTED UPON COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration.

DELIVERY METHOD

This program is offered in an online environment through asynchronous learning methods.

PROGRAM LENGTH

Full-time students complete the program in 20 months.

ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM

Admission Requirements Cost – Under the admissions section of the catalog we have listed costs associated with the admissions process not included in the program enrollment fees.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIREMENT

Students must fulfill general education requirements to graduate. Students with 2 or more General Education courses may take Criminal Justice core courses in tandem while completing general education classes.

General Science – 6 Credits Required

Classes include:

Humanities – 15 Credits Required

Classes include:

Mathematics – 3 Credits Required

Classes include:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Credential: Bachelor of Science

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

A Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Business Administration will prepare students for leadership roles and careers in the business field, including management, sales, finance, marketing, and human resources.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program is designed to provide students with a foundational academic education in the essentials of the business profession, with knowledge in the key areas of business administration functions. Through online synchronous and asynchronous learning, students will explore the roles of the business professional, business laws, contracts, accounting, finance and entrepreneurship. Students will learn the research methods necessary to study and explore the field while professionally documenting their findings, including business analytics and business data collection and analysis. The program will also introduce students to important business necessities, such as marketing, advertising, strategic planning, human resources, public relations, sales, negotiations, and project management. At the end of the program, students will have a chance to complete a Capstone project, focusing on an area of special interest to them. This program is offered online via asynchronous delivery.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

General Education Courses
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
EN1304English Composition I3
SP1306Oral Communications3
CU1502Cultural Diversity3
WR1332Business Writing3
MA1309College Algebra3
PS1309Psychology3
BS1023Human Biology3
HU1503Art History3
ST3000Statistics3
PS2301Mental Health3
HU1603Visual Arts3
EN3902Professional Communication3
Business Administration Courses
BA1101Intro to Business3
BA1200Entrepreneurship3
BA1321Leadership3
BA1420Business Law3
BA1520Contracts and Vendors3
BA1665Business Accounting3
BA1780Organizational Behavior3
BA2102Business Finance3
BA2230Business Technology3
BA2331Effective Managerial Listening3
BA2430Ethics in Business3
BA2560Managing Diversity3
BA2670Branding3
BA2890Principles of Economics3
BA3120Globalism3
BA3240Search Engine Optimization3
BA3400Business Research3
BA3565Professional Development in Business3
BA3701Human Resources3
BA3920Public Relations3
BA4140Marketing3
BA4290Advertising3
BA4380Sales and Negotiations3
BA4410Strategic Management3
BA4650Computers and Business Analytics3
BA4709Data Collection and Analysis3
BA4870Project Management3
BA4990Capstone Project3
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:120

CREDENTIAL GRANTED UPON COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

DELIVERY METHOD

This program is offered in an online environment through asynchronous learning methods.

PROGRAM LENGTH

Full-time students complete the program in 36 months.

ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM

Admission Requirements Cost – Under the admissions section of the catalog we have listed costs associated with the admissions process not included in the program enrollment fees.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIREMENT

Students must fulfill general education requirements to graduate. Students with 2 or more General Education courses may take Business Administration core courses in tandem while completing general education classes.

General Science – 9 Credits Required

Classes include:

Humanities – 21 Credits Required

Classes include:

Mathematics – 3 Credits Required

Classes include: