Associate of Science in Business Administration

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.

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Apply By:
May 30, 2024

Classes Start:
June 20, 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.

What you’ll learn

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 UoPeople.

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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

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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.

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

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$60 application fee

$140 ASSESSMENT FEE PER COURSE

IN TOTAL AROUND $2,860 FOR THE DEGREE

Paying for school

UoPeople 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 UoPeople, 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.

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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! UoPeople 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

At UoPeople there are no live lectures, and no set class times. Instead, you can enjoy the freedom of online flexibility and study on your own schedule. Complete assignments during your commute, on your lunch break, or after the kids are in bed. As long as your course work is finished by the end of each week you’ll stay on track for graduation.

Total Accessibility

All you need to study at UoPeople is a stable internet connection – whether it’s on a desktop, laptop, or even your cell phone. Courses never require heavy video files, and the UoPeople Online Campus is compatible with most browsers. Degree program students even receive a subscription to Office 365 including Microsoft Office, at no extra cost.

Transfer Credits

Have credits from another accredited university? Great! Associate degree students can transfer up to 75% of their total credits to UoPeople. There is no charge for transfer credit evaluations, and if accepted there is a small fee of only $17 for each course transferred.

Common Questions Students Are Asking Us

Questions regarding our academic programs offered at UoPeople

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Does UoPeople accept international students?

Absolutely! UoPeople has students from over 200 countries and territories.

Are the programs accredited?

University of the People is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Will I get the academic support I need?

Absolutely! Classes at UoPeople are small and highly qualified instructors are available to answer students’ questions and offer support. Additionally, each student is connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who remains with them until graduation. Program Advisors act as the students’ personal support system throughout their studies. The Program Advisor will answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.

What is asynchronous learning?

Asynchronous learning allows you to learn on your own schedule. You will have access via the UoPeople Online Campus to assignments, lectures, and other learning materials. There are no live lectures or set class times at UoPeople.