Business Associate Degree

In this program, students develop the business skills, critical thinking skills, human relations skills and information technology skills that are required of employees in the 21st century. Courses in this degree program provide students with a broad background in business communications, sales and marketing, accounting, business law, management principles and information technology.

Graduates of the program may apply their training to any one of several career opportunities including management trainee, service or sales representative, supervisor or department manager in a variety of business fields. Individuals desiring general business or self-employment in small business enterprises will find that this well-rounded program meets their needs.

Students who complete the associate’s degree program may wish to continue their education in the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program offered at selected campuses. The B.B.A. offers concentrations in General Management or Information Technology.

1. Apply the general marketing and sales, planning and control and human resources principles to business situations, focusing upon the effective allocation of an organization’s resources.

2. Select and utilize information technology systems as they apply to business situations.