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Associate of Science in Business Administration Overview

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Overview

Why an Associate Degree?

An associate degree is an American university degree consisting of roughly 20 courses in a chosen field of study, which is typically completed in two years. Many students at American universities choose to begin their academic career with an associate degree for a number of reasons:

(1) After completing an associate degree, there’re almost no formalities involved with continuing one’s studies toward a bachelor’s degree  

(2) Obtaining an associate degree gives students a tool for career-advancement while still studying, as well as an advantage in searching for a job

(3) Research shows that dividing one’s goals into shorter, more manageable tasks greatly increases an individual’s ability to achieve defined goals

 

Associate of Science in Business Administration

The Associate of Science in Business Administration program is built on a strong industry foundation and provides a broad understanding of business and business fundamentals.

Students learn how to:

(1) Apply appropriate business models in decision-making situations

(2) Perform effectively within a professional team environment

(3) 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.

Each student will be connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who will remain with them until graduation. The student’s personal Program Advisor acts as his/her support system throughout their studies. The personal Program Advisor will be happy to answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.

Associate of Science in Business Administration Technology Requirements

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Technology Requirements

To complete a degree program at Northampton University (USA) , students will need to have consistent access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. If students are working on a computer that is not their personal computer and are unable to save documents, it’s important also to obtain an external drive. Because there are no mandatory video materials for Northampton University (USA) courses, this drive can be a simple USB drive. 

Most of the learning materials that students will be dealing with in their Northampton University (USA) courses are compatible with Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office. Our learning platform, Moodle, can be accessed by the latest versions of IE, Safari, Opera and Chrome, but we recommend that students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. Note also that although working through a mobile device is not recommended, it is an option. There is no need to purchase software to study at Northampton University (USA) . 

Students do not need to purchase Microsoft Office. Office 365, a subscription service offering Microsoft Office suite software – and so much more – is given to all Northampton University (USA) students without additional cost.

Note that whatever system students choose to use, all files shared with course Instructors and classmates must be saved in either Microsoft-compatible formats or PDF format.

Associate of Science in Business Administration Careers

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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.

Earning an Associate Degree will do more than just help you land the career you want. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, professionals with an Associate Degree earn an average of 20% more per week than employees with only a high school diploma. 

So what are you waiting for? Jumpstart your career today with a degree in Business Administration and move closer to achieving your goals.

Associate of Science in Business Administration Curriculum

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Curriculum

Individual courses are the building blocks of each degree program. Course requirements are structured to ensure that student study encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches, with an appropriate balance maintained among the three curricular components that comprise a liberal arts education:

General Education
Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree must complete the following 9 courses to fulfill the
General Education requirements.

 

Major Courses Required

Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Credits
BUS 1101
Principles of Business Management
None 3
BUS 1102
Basic Accounting
BUS 1101 3
BUS 1103
Microeconomics
BUS 1101 3
BUS 1104
Macroeconomics
BUS 1101 3
BUS 1105
Business Communications
None 3
BUS 2201
Principles of Marketing (proctored course)
BUS 1101 3
BUS 2202
E-Commerce (proctored course)
BUS 1101 3
BUS 2203
Principles of Finance 1
BUS 1102 3
BUS 2204
Personal Finance
BUS 1101 3
BUS 2207
Multinational Management
BUS 2201 3

Electives

Students pursuing an associate of Science degree may choose additional elective
courses beyond those specified in the General Education requirements, and/or select introductory
courses in other majors and/or take additional courses in a student’s major that may not be required
for the degree.

Associate of Science in Business Administration Program Requirements

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Program Requirements

The Associate of Science requires the completion of at least 60 semester credits, including general education courses and all courses listed for the course requirements in the major.

  • Complete a minimum of 60 approved credits
  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in all coursework attempted at Northampton University (USA)
  • Earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses taken in the major area of study
  • Complete all requirements for the Associate’s Degree in no more than 25 terms of active enrollment excluding any periods of separation from the University
  • Complete the 5 required proctored exams 

Northampton University (USA) has five terms in its academic year, each ten weeks in length. Students must complete all requirements for the Associate’s Degree in no more than 25 terms of active enrollment.

 

Grading Policies and Practices

The University insures that students are issued grades in a timely fashion and that grades are determined in a manner that is accurate, fair, and consistently applied in accord with established standards. At the conclusion of each term of study, students may check their grades in their unofficial academic record in the Student Portal. Since the unofficial academic record is a permanent record of a student’s academic performance, including course selections, grades, and credits earned toward a degree, it must be correct at all times. Students who believe an error has been made on their academic records should be in contact with the Office of Academic Affairs at academic.affairs@northampton.ac.

 

Students are encouraged to speak to their Course Instructors if they wish further clarification of their grades, would like to discuss their assessments, or are considering requesting a grade change. Students with further complaints regarding alleged unfair or improper grading at Northampton University (USA) and who are unable to reach a resolution with their Course Instructor may request a Grade Appeal form from the Office of Academic Affairs.