Business Associate of Science
Prepare for an entry-level business position or make this the first step to a bachelor's degree in many fields. Identify Christian perspectives when approaching business issues and experience positive faith engagement as you study online at your own pace while continuing family and career commitments.
OVERVIEW
Program Type: Associate degree
Program Length: 62 credits
Course Format: Interactive online
Program Entry: August, January or May
Application Deadline: Admission year-round
Why at Andrews? Flexible. Faith-based. Online.
OUTCOMES
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Identify the basic theory and concepts of business across business functional areas.
- Identify relevant business theories in analyzing business issues.
- Explain how business course content prepared them for entry-level careers in business.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Official high school transcript with 2.5 or higher GPA, or College-Ready GED certificate with no section score lower than 450
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- English proficiency test scores when first language is not English and less than four years of high school
ONLINE PROGRAM COSTS
- Application fee: $30
- Tuition: $450 per credit (1–4 credits per class)
- Distance fee: $155 per semester
- Textbooks: $200 per class
- Financial aid, scholarships and payment plans available
- Additional fees may apply
- Contact a financial advisor
Contact a financial advisor to learn more about financial aid, scholarships & payment plans.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Entry-level jobs in marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources or accounting
- All credits count towards one of the business bachelors degrees at Andrews, including the BS Business Administration online.
CURRICULUM
BUSINESS MAJOR: 28 credits
- ACCT 121&122 Principles of Accounting I & II
- BSAD 104 Introduction to Business
- BSAD 210 Small Business Management
- BSAD 355 Principles of Management
- ECON 225 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 226 Principles of Microeconomics
- INFS 130 Management of Information Systems
- INFS 225 Introduction to Data Analytics
- MKTG 310 Principles of Marketing
CORE EXPERIENCE: 31 credits
- Religion: RELT 100 or RELB 210 & 1 class
- Writing & Communication: 2 classes
- History, Arts & Humanities: 1 class
- Social Sciences: PSYC 101 (cognate)
- Natural Science: 1 class with lab
- Maths: STAT 285 & MATH 166 (cognates)
- Wellness: HLED 135
