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Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) Online Degree

Build a solid foundation in your business education with exposure to topics like statistics, management, and accounting. It’s a perfect introduction to the competitive world of business, and provides the groundwork for a future bachelor’s degree.

Apply By:
October 24, 2024
Classes Start:
November 14, 2024
No Live Lectures
20 Courses
Less than a year and a half
Pay as You Go ($140 per course assessment)

Overview

Develop in-demand business skills quickly with the Associate of Science in Business Administration. You’ll gain the confidence to tackle real-life business problems by developing specialized knowledge in the fundamentals of business: accounting, macroeconomics, communications and management. This degree is perfect for working professionals who want a strong foundation in business or hope to pursue an advanced degree in the future.

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What You’ll Learn in the Online ASBA Program

Jumpstart your career in business with these valuable skills: 

Ability to use data to solve problems and understand results
Gain a broad understanding of the diverse areas of business
Understand fundamental principles of economics and how they apply to business decisions
Lead and/or co-lead collaborative projects using team building skills
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Admission Requirements

Anyone who has a high-school education and is 16 years of age or older can study online at ±¬ÁϹÏ.

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Curriculum / Courses

The curriculum for the Associate’s in Business Administration has been specifically crafted to introduce students to the field of business and provide the perfect foundation for a Bachelor’s degree. Students will learn how to build a successful business model, work as a team and explore the guiding ethical principles to a variety of business situations.

  • 42 major course credits
  • 18 general education credits
Note: Regarding the General Education Requirements, each of the sections can be fulfilled by any course that is closely related to the discipline. While the 3 credits required for the Elective section can be fulfilled by summing courses from any discipline.

Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree Careers

Where will an Associates of Science in Business Administration take you? Your degree will help prepare for a job as a:

Business Administrator
Operations Analyst
Payroll Specialist
Sales Supervisor

As a ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï student, you’re never on your own—our Career Service Center provides resume feedback, networking tips, interview techniques and more.

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NO TUITION OR ENROLLMENT FEES

$60 application fee

$140 ASSESSMENT FEE PER COURSE

IN TOTAL AROUND $2,860 FOR THE DEGREE

Associate Degree in Business Administration Costs

±¬ÁÏ¹Ï does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. You’ll never have to pay fees for courses upfront. We charge only a $60 application fee, and a $140 assessment fee at the end of each course. This is a huge savings compared to U.S. public universities who charge on average $6,754 for an Associate's degree. Over the course of your studies at ±¬ÁϹÏ, you can expect to pay a total of $2,860—less if you have credits to transfer in! Our mission is to make it possible for everyone to afford a degree, if you can’t afford these fees scholarships and grants may be available.

Flexibility

Concerned about managing your studies while you work or juggle family life? Don’t be! Over half of our students are successfully studying while working, raising families, or both. You can too! ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is proud to be the world’s most flexible option for earning a high-quality, accredited, 100% online degree. Learn more about how our programs are specially designed to work for you:
Asynchronous Learning
Total Accessibility
Transfer Credits

Common Questions Students Are Asking Us

Questions regarding our academic programs offered at ±¬ÁϹÏ

The Associate of Science in Business Administration at ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is a foundational program introducing you to key business disciplines such as statistics, management, and accounting. It's designed for those entering the competitive world of business or planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree later.Ìý

The program consists of 20 courses and can be completed in less than a year and a half, or about18 months.Ìý

You must be at least 16 years old, proficient in English, have graduated from high school or equivalent, and have completed ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï Foundations courses.Ìý

Associate of Science in Business Administration Graduates can pursue roles such as Business Administrator, Business Analyst, Operations Analyst, Payroll Specialist, and Sales Supervisor, among others Some ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï alumni have found success with positions at leading global organizations such as Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Deloitte, AT&T, Dell, etc.Ìý 

In the American higher-education system, an Associate degree is typically the halfway point to earning a Bachelor’s degree. An Associate of Science (AS) provides foundational knowledge and skills in a specific field and typically takes two years to complete, while a Bachelor of Science (BS) offers more in-depth study and usually takes four years to complete.

±¬ÁϹÏ's unique, tuition-free model makes it possible to start earning a high-quality, American degree for just $60, and pay as you go without financial commitments. The total cost of an Associate degree is approximately $2,860 for the 60-credit program, which equals to about $20 per credit.

Yes. Students pursuing an Associate degree can transfer up to 45 credits (equal to 75% of the program requirement) from another accredited institution toward their ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï degree.

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