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 will be able to:
- Students will be able to identify the basic theory and concepts of business across business functional areas.
- Students will be able to identify relevant business theories in analyzing business issues.
- Students will be able to explain that the content of their business courses adequately prepared them for entry-level careers in business.
- 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 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
- Students in USA without documentation and those outside the USA are welcome
COSTS
- Application fee: $30
- Tuition: $415 per credit (1-4 cr per class)
- Distance fee: $140 per semester
- Textbooks: $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 credits count towards one of 6 business bachelors degrees at Andrews, including the BS Business Admininstration online.
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 Info Tech
- INFS 215 Business Software Applications
- MKTG 310 Principles of Marketing
CORE EXPERIENCE: 31 credits
- Religion: RELT 100 or RELB 210 & 1 class
- Writing & Communication: 2 classes
- History: 1 class
- Arts & Humanities: 1 class
- Social Sciences: PSYC 101 (cognate)
- Natural Science: 1 lab class
- Maths: STAT 285 & MATH 166 (cognates)
- Wellness: HLED 135
