The Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides exposure to general education and business fundamentals.

The program prepares students for entry level positions in industry and government. The Associate of 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.

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Business Administration accomplish the following objectives:

• Use 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.

Graduates with business degrees are well prepared to pursue a variety of different careers because of their diversified skill set. Business degrees focus on a broad range of functions such as entrepreneurship, management, human resources, marketing, financial analysis, and basic accounting. Business principles can be applied across industries and can lead to careers in government, healthcare, commerce, information technology, and many others. Graduates with business degrees possess practical knowledge that enhances their ability to advance in business and leadership roles in private, public, and nonprofit sectors.