About the Program
The Associate of Arts in Business is designed specifically for high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education. This innovative dual enrollment program provides students with a solid foundation in business principles and prepares them for advanced study or immediate entry into the workforce.
Students complete 66 credit hours with a "C" or above average, including 30 hours within the Business program and 36 hours of general education requirements. This accelerated pathway gives ambitious students a head start on their college education and professional development.
Accelerated Learning
Complete college-level business courses while in high school, giving you a significant head start on your higher education journey
Cost-Effective
Earn college credits at reduced cost, saving time and money on your overall education while building valuable business knowledge
Transfer Ready
Credits seamlessly transfer to four-year programs, providing a strong foundation for bachelor's degree completion in business or related fields
Why Choose the Business Associate Degree Program?
The Associate of Arts in Business provides early entry into the business world while keeping doors open for continued education. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions and have the foundation needed for bachelor's degree programs.
Entry-Level Business Roles
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Associate
- Office Coordinator
- Data Entry Specialist
- Retail Supervisor
Transfer Opportunities
- Business Administration Bachelor's
- Marketing Degree Programs
- Economics Major
- Accounting Programs
- Management Studies
- Entrepreneurship Programs
Financial Services
- Bank Teller
- Insurance Agent Assistant
- Loan Processing Assistant
- Financial Services Representative
- Credit Union Associate
- Investment Firm Assistant
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Small Business Owner
- Franchise Operations
- Online Business Entrepreneur
- Family Business Management
- Freelance Business Services
- Local Business Consultant

Course Descriptions
The Associate of Arts in Business provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental business concepts, management principles, and practical skills. This dual enrollment program allows motivated high school students to earn college credits while building a strong foundation for their future academic and professional success.
Our curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for immediate workforce entry or seamless transfer to four-year institutions. Students develop critical thinking skills, business acumen, and professional competencies essential in today's competitive marketplace.
Course Descriptions: Business, A.A.
The Department of Economics offers The Associate of Arts Degree in Business for high school students to earn college credits. The program is designed for the students who are selected to take college level classes while attending high school. Students must complete 66 hours with a “C” or above average. 30 hours are within the Business program and 36 hours are general education requirements. The courses for the Associate Business degree are as follows:
Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)
The Department of Economics offers The Associate of Arts Degree in Business for high school students to earn college credits. The program is designed for the students who are selected to take college level classes while attending high school. Students must complete 66 hours with a “C” or above average. 30 hours are within the Business program and 36 hours are general education requirements.
The Department of Economics offers The Associate of Arts Degree in Business for high school students to earn college credits. The program is designed for the students who are selected to take college level classes while attending high school. Students must complete 66 hours with a "C" or above average. 30 hours are within the Business program and 36 hours are general education requirements. The courses for the Associate Business degree are as follows: Associate of Arts in Business
The trigonometric functions: formulas, theorems, solving equations, and applications will be developed. Offered every semester.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): MAT 103 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR QUALIFYING PLACEMENT TEST SCORE.
This course is an introduction to the foundations of statistical thinking and exploratory data analysis. This course is designed to help students acquire fundamental skills in organizing, displaying, reading, and interpreting data including the use of standard computer software, such as the BIDP package to analyze their data. The computer analytic skills are taught in a two-hour computer applications lab which meets once a week. Offered every fall; this course is required of all majors within the School of Social Sciences.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): MAT 103, OR MAT 106, OR ADVANCED LEVEL MATH WITH A "C" AVERAGE.
This is a basic course in business which will consider various applied aspects of running a business. This is Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
This course provides a broad introduction to marketing concepts, the role of marketing in society and the firm, and the various factors that influence marketing decision-making. It seeks to help students develop insights about creative selection of target markets and blending decisions related to product, price, promotion, and place (i.e. The marketing mix) to meet the needs of a target market.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): BUS 161
This course is a study of the functioning of the legal system as a framework for modern business. The law of contracts, bailment, and commercial paper will be considered during the first semester. BUS 261 Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
This course prepares students to be managers by stressing the following points: planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
The primary objectives are to familiarize students with the vocabulary of management science, to acquaint Them with some of the capabilities of management science in various types of managerial situations and to develop an ability to construct and analyze simple management science models to make good decisions.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
Other Courses
Students must complete 9.0 (3 courses) credit hours from the following courses:
The first semester focuses on basic accounting conventions and methodology for the preparation and use of financial data. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
The second semester focuses on interpretation of accounting to other aspects of firm, and the strengths and limitations of accounting as a tool of management are also explored. Offered every Fall.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): ACC 151
This is an introductory course concerned with the financial functions of business and how they can be carried out effectively. Topics such as the management of assets, short- and long-term sources of funds and capital budgeting principles will be covered. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): ACC 152, SSD 215, AND MAT 104
This course is designed as a basic introductory course in economics. The course introduces and covers basic concepts of economic theory such as demand and supply, national income, economic growth, interest, inflation, business cycle, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy. The course also discusses macroeconomic policy and current economic events. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): MAT 103 AND ENG 102
This course is designed to familiarize students with core microeconomics concepts such consumer behavior, the theory of the firm, decision-making, and market equilibrium. The course also discusses the elasticity of demand, elasticity of supply, utility maximization, production and cost functions, profit maximization, and market structures/organization. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): MAT 103 AND ENG 102
This course is a survey of the role and purpose of money, banking institutions, control of the money and capital markets, international monetary arrangements, and other topics concerning the impact of money and financial institutions.
CREDIT: 3 Semester Hour(s)
PREREQUISITE(S): ECO 211 AND ECO 212
Start Your Business Education Early
Get ahead of your peers by earning college credits in high school through our Associate of Arts in Business program. Build a strong foundation for your future success while saving time and money on your overall education.