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College
Degree
A.A.
Program Type
Undergraduate
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Associate of Arts in Business Program Overview
Ashland University will work with you to fit your schedule; we offer flexible course options so you can successfully complete your associate degree.
In this online program you’ll get a general education and learn the business fundamentals you need for a position in government or another industry. You’ll even gain hands-on experience in applying business principles and problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. What’s more, once you have completed the coursework, you’ll have fulfilled more than half the requirements necessary to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business!
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Is Our A.A. in Business Program Right for You?
This program is ideal for anyone interested in business who:
- Has a full-time job or other commitments that prevent you from pursuing a degree full time.
- Has financial commitments you have to meet before paying for your education.
- Is seeking better career options.
- Is interested in advancing their existing career.
- Is planning to build their own business.
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Sample Curriculum
For additional information about the A.A. in Business curriculum, view the Two-Year Curriculum Guide and Academic Catalog.
First Year
Introduction to Management
Information Technology
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introductory Statistics
Second Year
Personal Asset Management
Business Communication
Business Law
Principles of Marketing
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Credit for Prior Learning
Have you already earned credentials in your field of study? Credit for prior learning allows students to earn credit for previously earned, industry-recognized credentials, providing students with up to 32 credits toward their undergraduate business degree.
Can You Give Me a Glimpse of My Future?
An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Business opens up a host of career, educational and personal opportunities, including further education, career advancement, better career options, and higher wages.
Estimates find that a person with a degree makes approximately $8,000 more per year than a person with only a high school diploma. Across a 40-year work life, this can amount to an additional $294,000 in earnings.
A business degree can open doors to various career paths such as:
- Management
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Other industries require postsecondary education
- Business Ownership
- Advance your education with a bachelor’s degree
Individuals with an A.A. in Business are needed across various sectors, including:
- Retail Managers
- Production Assistant
- Marketing assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Self-Employment