Overview

Students in the Business Administration program at the University of the People learn how to:

• Apply appropriate business models in decision-making situations.

• Perform effectively within a professional team environment.

• Apply ethical reasoning to business situations.

The online associate degree program in business administration introduces students to the basic tenets of the field of business and provides a foundation for continued study towards a bachelor degree.

Careers

An Associate Degree in Business Administration can open doors to hundreds of new career opportunities.  Business Administration majors go on to work in corporations, non-profit organizations and as entrepreneurs – setting up and running their own businesses. 

This course of study will strengthen your organizational and analytical skills and will give you the tools to navigate today's complex and changing business world. Studying accounting, marketing, management and economics will qualify you for entry-level business administration and management roles, and may lead to positions in sales, marketing departments, accounts payable/receivable, supervisory positions in retail and food service, supply chain and logistics management, human resources, operations management, administrative services and many more.

For those who are already in management positions or running their own businesses, getting your Associate Degree will give you a new set of tools to manage and grow your business practice.