General Business Associate of Science
This fully online program prepares students for an entry-level business position. Develop faith foundations through Andrews online learning while continuing your commitments to your family and career. Finish at your own pace without having to relocate.
OVERVIEW
Program Type: Associate degree
Program Length: 62 credits
Online Format: Self-paced, some interactive
Program Entry: August, January or May
Application Deadline: Admission year-round
Why at Andrews? Flexible. Faith-based. Online.
OUTCOMES
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Identify major concepts across business functional areas.
- Incorporate relevant quantitative and qualitative data in analysis.
- Identify and apply appropriate business theories in addressing business issues
- Deliver oral presentations clearly, confidently, and in an organized format.
- Present their written thoughts in a coherent narrative to articulate complex ideas.
- Identify Christian perspectives when approaching business issues and understand the Judeo-Christian foundation of personal and professional integrity, ethics, accountability, and experience positive Christian growth
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Official high school transcript with 2.5 or higher GPA, or GED certificate with minimum 450 on 5 sections and no score lower than 410
- ACT or SAT scores if high school completed in the United States within the last 3 years
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended with 2.5 or higher GPA
- English language proficiency test scores when first language is not English and less than four years of high school where English was the language of instruction
- Students in United States without documentation are welcome
COSTS
- Application fee: $ 30
- Tuition: $ 405 per credit (1-4 cr per class)
- Distance fee: $ 135 per semester
- Textbooks:$ 100-200 per class
- Financial aid, scholarships & payment plans available
- Additional fees may apply
- Contact a financial advisor
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Entry-level jobs in marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources or accounting
- All 62 credits count towards one of 6 business bachelors degrees at Andrews, or individualize a general studies bachelors online to fit your schedule and career goals.
CURRICULUM
BUSINESS MAJOR: 33 credits
- ACCT 121 - Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 122 - Principles of Accounting II
- BSAD 210 - Small Business Management
- BSAD 341 - Business Law
- BSAD 355 - Principles of Management
- ECON 225 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 226 - Principles of Microeconomics
- FNCE 317 - Business Finance
- INFS 120 - Foundations of Information Technology
- INFS 215 - Business Software Applications
- MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing
CORE EXPERIENCE: 24 credits
- Religion: RELT 100 & 1 class
- English & Communications: ENGL 115 & COMM 104
- Life or Physical Science: 1 class with lab
- Mathematics: STAT 285 (major cognate)
- Service learning: 20+ hours volunteering
- Humanities/Social Sciences: PSYC 101
- Fitness Education: HLED 120 & 1 activity class
ELECTIVES: 5 credits
- Transfer credits, credit for prior learning, or classes to total of 62 credits.
