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Associate of Arts in Business Administration 

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The Associate in Arts in Business Administration provides exposure to general education and business fundamentals. The program prepares students for entry level positions in industries and government. The Associate in Arts in Business Administration is a degree option for students who desire only two years of college study. The program also prepares students for entry into baccalaureate degree programs.

Program Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Business Administration will have completed the following objectives:

  • Utilize 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 Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours
General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours

Science - 4 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs

Mathematics - 3 semester hours

History - 6 semester hours

Humanities - 3 semester hours

Literature - 3 semester hours

All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing


Political Science - 3 semester hours
Core Requirements (24 Semester hours)  
Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)
There are no elective requirements for this degree.



Total Hours = 61

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