Business Administration – Associate of Arts

Program Length

2 years

68 credit hours

Degrees Offered

Associate of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Learning Experiences

Virtual

In Person

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

If you are a working adult interested in pursuing a career in business or transferring to a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other business specialization, our AA degree program in Business Administration can be the first step to achieving your dreams.

Empowered to Succeed

As a graduate of the AA in Business Administration degree program*, you will be prepared to:

  1. Identify the accounting standard principles and be able to prepare basic financial statements.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of business organization concepts and theories, and decision-making skills.
  3. Describe the basic macro and microeconomics theories and market structures to describe their implications related to government, business, and individuals.
  4. Complete a business plan demonstrating the application of the basic principles of business organization, operations management theories, and accounting, finance, and marketing concepts.

*The general education core for this degree complies with guidelines of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI).

Associate of Arts

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Associate of Arts Business Administration Full Course List List
List of Classes and Credit Hours for AA Business Administration
Associate of Arts in Business Administration CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTSCREDIT HOURS
General Education Requirements48
ENG 160 Composition I4
ENG 162 Composition II4
ENG 165 Speech4
MAT 200 Finite Mathematics OR MAT 225 Introductory Statistics4
BIO 102 Human Biology OR BIO 108 Anatomy and Physiology I4
CHM 115 Basic Chemistry OR PHY 103 Earth Science4
HUM 204 Music Appreciation OR HUM 205 History and Appreciation of Art4
PHI 220 Ethics OR any unduplicated Humanities or Fine Arts course4
SPA 222 The Hispanic-American Experience through Literature or HUM 2024
HIS 105 Survey of U.S. History from 1865 to Present OR HIS 104 Survey of U.S. History to 1865 OR PSC 103 American Government and Politics4
ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics4
PSY 101 General Psychology4
Major Requirements12
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting4
ACC 161 Financial Accounting4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business4
CIS 115 Spreadsheets for Business 4
ACC 162 Managerial Accounting 4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS/COURSES68

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AA in Business Administration FAQ

How long is the Business Administration Associate’s Program?

This 2 year program is compiled of 68 total credit hours that can be taken at your leisure.

Is the Business Administration Associate Degree Program offered online or at one of the campuses in Chicago?

The AA in Business Administration program is offered both online and in person. Our online model is a real-time livestream of the courses, so students have the flexibility to to learn completely online, in-person, or a combination of both.

Why Get an AA in Business Administration?

An AA in Business Administration allows students to quickly receive a college degree and enter a field of business with a strong foundation in economics, accounting, management, and project planning.

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