Business Administration

Associate of Arts

63 credit hours

Portrait of smiling owner standing at his restaurant gate with open signboard. Young entrepreneur leaning at the cafeteria door and looking at camera. Chef or waiter standing in front of coffee shop.The Associate of Arts in Business Administration is designed to give students a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of business operations. It prepares students for two alternatives: 1) to obtain technical knowledge and proficiency in basic business subjects leading to gainful employment; or 2) to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program granted at a four-year institution.

Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the business skills needed to gain employment among a variety of business enterprises.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the basic business functions of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing to become a successful business owner.
  • Obtain an Associate of Arts Degree that will meet requirements toward a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree.

To learn more about the program requirements, click on the links below:

Business Administration AA
BA Associate of Arts Degree Pathway

Associate of Applied Science

61 credit hours

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration is designed to provide a well-rounded selection of courses for orientation in business/industry. The student will obtain technical and general education skills necessary for qualified entrance into business, management, marketing, or accounting fields.

Upon completion of the degree students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and arithmetic/problem skills involved in financial and managerial accounting.
  • Demonstrate technical and general education skills necessary to qualify for entrance into business management and marketing fields.
  • Demonstrate communications skills with the business environment using verbal, written, and basic computer literacy skills.
  • Demonstrate comprehension and application of business ethical and security principles.
  • Apply economic theories to real world and hypothetical situations.

To learn more about the program requirements, click on the links below:

Business Administration AAS
BA Associate of Applied Science Degree Pathway