Associate of Arts in Business
Earn your Associate's degree online and get started on a path to a better future. Get the foundation you need to succeed in the business world with your Associate of Arts in Business degree.
Degree Focus
Your classes will focus on topics that are important in today's workplace, such as communications, management, marketing and computer literacy. You'll find this degree will form the foundation of a bachelor's degree should you choose to continue with your education.
Career Opportunities
Prepare yourself for entry-level work in the field of business with this 61-credit program.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law or 60 transferable credits from an appropriately accredited post-secondary institution
- Technology capabilities (minimally, students must have a computer with the following features and system configurations: Platforms: Mac OS X 10.2 or greater or Windows 2000, NT, or XP or greater; Hardware: 256 Mb RAM, CD-ROM, and 1 Gb free disk space; Productivity Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; Web Browser: Firefox, Netscape 6 or greater, Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater, Safari, or Opera; Networking: 56k dialup modem, DSL, or cable modem; and Email: Outlook, Outlook Express, Mac Mail, Eudora, Entourage, or Yahoo/Hotmail/Google mail.)
- English Language Requirement
Transferability
- Credits with grade of C- or above from a regionally or approved nationally accredited college or university.
- A maximum of 40 semester credits from a regionally or approved national accredited college or university
- A maximum of 30 semester credits can be transferred through any combination of military, National Testing Programs and non-collegiate instruction with ACE credit recommendation
Degree Requirements
- Completion of University's general education requirements, including competencies
- Completion of 61 credits with a cumulative 2.0 GPA - You must earn a minimum of 21 credits at Ashford University (residency requirement).
Upon completion of your AAB Degree at Ashford, you have the ability to transfer your credits towards earning your Bachelor's Degrees in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Health Care Administration
- Psychology
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Organizational Management
- Social & Criminal Justice
- Social Science w/ Education concentration
- Social Science
- Sociology
Online format
You'll take your classes one at a time for 5 weeks each, accelerating your path to completion. Complete your weekly course assignments when and where it's convenient for you thanks to the asynchronous online environment. You'll appreciate that the class content is delivered in a high-tech format.
Cost**
Your tuition is $262 per credit for 100 level courses and $337 per credit for 200-400 level courses. You will appreciate that Ashford offers one of the lowest tuition rates available online. You will also be responsible for fees to enroll. Call today to learn more at 866-711-1700.
Payment Options
- Cash Plan – 100% of tuition and fees paid prior to each course start date
- Tuition Reimbursement – If your employer offers a tuition reimbursement plan, we'll work with you to apply this great benefit toward your education
- Financial Aid – You may be eligible for financial aid. Talk to an enrollment advisor to find out if you meet the requirements to qualify
- Direct (Employer) Billing – If you work for a company approved for direct billing, you may qualify for this payment option
- Military Tuition Assistance – Includes active duty service and Veteran's Administration Benefits, such as GI Bill and Vocational Rehab if you qualify. For more information on military benefits click here
If this program sounds like it will fit your personal and professional goals, contact us at 866-711-1700 to learn more, or click here to request additional information.
* Tuition costs subject to change without notice.