Business Administration Associate
Get the Skills to Be a Business Administration Professional
Business Administration Associate
This Associate of Science in Business Administration equips you with a broad-based foundation to contribute to the overall success of a business or organization by providing essential skills and knowledge in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Human Relationships, Startup Strategies, Business Law, and Communications.
BUSINESS SYSTEMS COURSES
The goal of this Associate of Science program is to develop student skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity.
Managerial courses emphasize human values and techniques for establishing a sense of responsibility to employers, employees, and other stakeholders while building strong relationships.
Marketing and social entrepreneurship courses demonstrate the role of marketing in business and provide students with adaptive skills and tools to think creatively and develop innovative business ideas and solutions.
Finance and accounting courses equip business students with the primary concepts and skills necessary to understand budgeting and funding and to evaluate the cash flow within an enterprise.
Where You Could Be After Graduation
Business Administration professionals plan, direct, or coordinate key administrative services for an organization, including records management, human resources, accounting, marketing, facilities, and purchasing.
Graduates may find employment in rewarding positions, including:
- Administrative Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Office Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Entrepreneur
Career Opportunities
This program prepares you for careers classified under the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system (used by Federal agencies for data). The Business Administration, Associate of Science (A.S.) can qualify you for a variety of roles that fall under specific SOC codes (see www.onetonline.org for details). Laurus College can prepare you with the qualifications to take your career to the next level.
A.S. Business Administration Program Tuition
Credit Hours: 100
Registration Fee: $100
Technology Package: $2,750
Program Fees**: $2,000
CE Fees: $0
Tuition: $40,000
LEARNING GOALS
Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of business, including ethics and social responsibility.
- Examine various approaches to management and leadership.
- Analyze the role of human motivation and relationships in an organization.
- Demonstrate an understanding of marketing principles and the impact of technology.
- Plan and create a comprehensive business and marketing plan.
- Create, analyze, and interpret communications in business applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary business administration issues and theories.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
Program Structure
The Business Administration A.S. program requires 100 quarter credits. Students can complete the degree in two (2) years by attending all terms consecutively.
Instructional Method
This program uses an intense online interactive learning approach focused on practical application. Classes combine lectures, learning activities, and virtual laboratory sessions to build skills. Instruction includes the use of interactive virtual classrooms and may feature guest speakers.
Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
Students in the program complete challenging projects and assignments using creative problem-solving skills. They communicate ideas through written and oral presentations in various courses throughout the program.
Completion Requirements
To obtain the Business Administration A.S., students must meet all program completion requirements. This includes completing a minimum of 100 quarter credits and being in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
Program Structure
The Business Administration A.S. program requires 100 quarter credits. Students can complete the degree in two (2) years by attending all terms consecutively.
Instructional Method
This program uses an intense online interactive learning approach focused on practical application. Classes combine lectures, learning activities, and virtual laboratory sessions to build skills. Instruction includes the use of interactive virtual classrooms and may feature guest speakers.
Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
Students in the program complete challenging projects and assignments using creative problem-solving skills. They communicate ideas through written and oral presentations in various courses throughout the program.
Completion Requirements
To obtain the Business Administration A.S., students must meet all program completion requirements. This includes completing a minimum of 100 quarter credits and being in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
MEET THE BUSINESS SYSTEMS FACULTY
We Have a Lot to Offer You!
We offer Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees. The courses at Laurus College are taught online by experienced professionals from the field, and our college is known for its friendly learning environment and supportive staff and instructors who will feel like family.
You can even connect with faculty, classmates, and staff in person by visiting one of our locations: Atascadero, Chula Vista, Las Vegas, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria.