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. Enjoy an Adventist campus learning environment (at community college costs!) or study online at your own pace while continuing family and career commitments.
OVERVIEW
Program Type: Associate degree
Program Length: 62 credits
Online Format: Interactive online or in person
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
ONLINE PROGRAM COSTS
- Application fee: $30
- Tuition: $415 per credit (see on-campus deal!)
- Distance fee: $140 per semester
- Textbooks: $200 per class
- Additional fees may apply
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 6 business bachelors degrees at Andrews, including the BS Business Administration online.
CURRICULUM
BUSINESS MAJOR: 33 credits
- ACCT 121&122 Principles of Accounting I & 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, Arts & Humanities: 1 class
- Social Sciences: PSYC 101 (cognate)
- Natural Science: 1 class with lab
- Maths: STAT 285 & MATH 166 (cognates)
- Wellness: HLED 135
