Business Administration, A.S.

Build Your Business Foundation. Transfer with Confidence.

If you're planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in business, this program gives you the foundation to do it confidently. The Business Administration A.S. degree is designed specifically for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in business-related fields like accounting, marketing, management, or finance.

You'll build strong analytical and communication skills while studying economics, statistics, management, and more—all with a business-savvy perspective.

 

What You'll Learn

  • Apply core accounting and management principles
  • Analyze and interpret business data using statistics and spreadsheets
  • Understand economic systems and how policies affect businesses
  • Strengthen your writing, research, and public speaking skills
  • Prepare for success in advanced business coursework at the university level

Program Requirements

This associate degree includes a minimum of 60 credits and can be completed in four semesters of full-time study. You’ll take courses in business, economics, math, communication, and computer applications, along with general education electives.

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Where This Degree Can Take You

This program prepares you to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in business—and gives you the general and technical skills to thrive in careers across finance, marketing, management, and more.

After completing your bachelor’s degree, you may qualify for roles such as:
  • Financial manager
  • Credit analyst
  • Loan officer
  • Claims adjuster or investigator
  • Administrative services manager

  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Corporate offices
  • Insurance companies
  • Government and nonprofit agencies
  • Consulting firms and marketing agencies
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National Accreditation

Trust the quality and value of your education. All associate degree-level programs in BC3's Business & IT Division are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). 

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