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DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM LENGTH

Program Tuition: $4,482.00 Program Materials: $ 750.00 Total Cost: $5,232.00

Total cost is inclusive of all required materials and fees. Total cost assumes the completion of all courses in the program. Transfer credits reduce time and cost. Per course cost is $872, included in totals above.

PROGRAM COST

AAS - Business Administration CIP Code: 52.0201 (NCES.ed.gov)

Award Level – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

Program Duration: 30 months Semester Credits: 60 hours Contact Hours: 900 Est. outside Study Hours: 1,800

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration expands on the knowledge gained in the certificate programs by including instruction in the principles of marketing, customer service, business law and ethics, leadership, financial management and project management; including practical application utilizing Microsoft Project, and QuickBooks among other software. Completion of the course will prepare the graduate to function in a technology driven business environment.

PROGRAM LENGTH PROGRAM COST

Program Tuition: $14,940.00 Program Materials: $ 2,500.00 Total Cost: $17,440.00

DESCRIPTION

Upon successfully completing this program the graduate should qualify to fill entry-level positions in the IT department of small to large organizations, or an entry level position within a firm in the IT sector.

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POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

To better prepare our graduates for entering the work force in their chosen field, ABTU aligns select courses within each program, to industry certification exams. Upon completion of Associates of Applied Science in Business Administration, students are prepared to attempt the following certification exams:

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) – MS Office 2016 Core

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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AAS – Business Administration Program Layout

General Ed Requirements Only 5 general education courses

are needed in the areas of communications, math, and

natural/social sciences. These courses form essential knowledge

and skills in communications, math, and natural/social sciences.

Business Core

The core of the Business Administration program gives

students an introduction to key aspects of business operation

including general office functions, accounting, marketing, and

project management. Business and Technology are becoming

inseparable compliments to one another, so each of these concepts

are introduced in combination with commonly used industry

software and technology to give students the hands on practical

skills required to thrive in the technology driven business world.

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IT Concentration

The IT concentration is designed to provide the student with an

understanding of commonly used business software/hardware, and how to best utilize, maintain, and

troubleshoot those systems.

Code Title Credit Hours CIB-110 Intro to Business 3 CIB-115 Business Office Procedures 3 CIB-200 Accounting Fundamentals 3 CIB-210 Accounting in QuickBooks 3 CIB-220 Marketing Essentials 3 CIB-230 Principles of Customer Service* 3 CIB-240 Team Leadership 3 PMM-200 Microsoft Project 3 BLE-400 Business Law & Ethics* 3 FIN-400 Contemporary Financial Mgt 3

Total: 30

CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 3 CIS-130 Microsoft Access 3 CIT-150 HTML Website design 3 CIT-220 Introduction to e-Commerce* 3 CST-200 Principles of Info Security 3 Total: 15

CIS-100 IT Fundamentals 3

CIS-110 Microsoft Office 3

Mathematics – 1 course 3

Communications – 1 course 3

Soc Sci/GenEd Elective – 1 course 3

Total: 15

Gen Ed course listings available on page 116.

*Indicates this course requires a proctored final exam.

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the graduate should be able to:

Learning Outcome Courses

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and basic ability to use computer software.

CIS-100

Compose professional documents using Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software) and integrate the applications.

CIS-110 CIS-120 CIS-130

Explain the concepts of functional areas of a business office operation and maintenance.

CIB-115 CIB-110 CST-200

Apply knowledge of accounting principles and processes to business situations and managerial decision making.

CIB-200 CIB-210 BMA-400

Apply marketing principles to formulate effective marketing plans or solutions to marketing issues.

CIB-220 CIS-400 ISM-400 BGM-400 MKR-300 MKM-300 MAD-300 MKS-400 SMK-400

Evaluate consumer behavior that affects buying decisions and customer service.

CIB-230 BCB-300

Develop management knowledge and skills required in organizational decision-making and managerial strategy.

PMM-190 BOB-300 ESB-300 BSM-400 CIB-240 HRM-300

Apply decision support tools to business decision making. STS-300 STS-310 FIN-400 PMM-200 BIS-400 CIS-230 CIS-240

Evaluate the legal, ethical, and economic environments of business. ECN-400 ECN-410 BLE-400

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

~4-5 Years ~2.5 Years 9 Months GO! ~6-7 Years

All credits earned at each level are applied to the next level as you advance.

Business Specialist Certificate

18 credits

Technical Certificate

+12 credits 30 Credits Total

Associate’s Degree

+30 credits 60 Credits Total

Bachelor’s

Degree +60 Credits

120 Credits Total

MBA +36 Credits

156 Credits Total

15 Months