ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Online)
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Study Options
Online
On Campus
When you earn an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Monroe College’s School of Business and Accounting, you’re getting more than a degree. You’re building the skills you need to succeed not only in entry-level jobs in business, but throughout your business career.
Monroe’s Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). That means that we not only prepare you for the challenges of today’s business world, but that we continuously improve our curriculum to meet the changing needs of tomorrow.
And you can do it all using the technology of tomorrow. We offer a fully-online associate degree program that assures you receive the same quality education that you would on campus. We know you have obligations — to your job, to your family, and more. Many of our students do. That’s why we created a program that can help you move your life forward without leaving your responsibilities behind.
Read on to learn what an online Associate Degree in Business Administration can do for you.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that an associate degreecan increase your chances of employment by 25% (as opposed to having only a high school diploma). As businesses themselves grow more complex, so do the business skills you’ll need to stay ahead. Monroe’s online business administration associate degree will give you the tools you need to keep up with ever-changing business trends.
Online Curriculum
When you earn your Business Administration Degree online, you’ll take the same business courses that our on campus students do. You’ll also study with the same expert facultyat the School of Business and Accounting. As a Business Administration major, your instructors will be marketing managers, human resource professionals, project managers, senior business executives, and more.
They’ll share their experiences with you as they help you to build skill sets in:
Project management
Principles of marketing
Macroeconomics
Reading and generating financial reports
Evaluating and developing budgets
Business Administration students can also choose an area of concentration within their major. You’ll be able to specialize in:
Finance
Human resources
Accounting
Sports management
Business law
Marketing
You’ll learn the hard and soft skills you’ll need to thrive in the world of industry — and employers will know it.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Business Administration Associate Degree Online?
Online students can earn their AAS in Business Administration in just four (4) semesters — less than a year and a half when completed full-time on Monroe’s three (3)-semester academic calendar..
AAS Business Administration Requirements:
60 total credits
18 credits of major-related courses
12 credits of major-area component courses
30 credits of general education and related courses
The School of Business and Accountingalso offers on-campus and hybrid programs for students who want to take advantage of in-person classes.
Online classes are still unfamiliar to a lot of people. They might be to you, too. That’s why we give our students the chance to try online learning before committing to a full course load.
The online module allows you to take just two (2) classes over a 7½-week period (just half as long as a standard 15-week semester). You can then apply the credits you’ve earned to the rest of your degree — even if you choose to continue your studies on campus instead of online.
In this exciting capstone course, Business Administration majors put their skills into practice as they master business communication skills, résumé and cover letter preparation, job search and networking skills, and develop proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office applications. By the end of the course, students will have created a career portfolio with samples of their work to be used as a visual representation of students' abilities, skills, knowledge, and professionalism.
Applicants to the Business Administration Associate Degree online must submit:
Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
How Much Does a Business Administration Degree Cost?
At its core, entrepreneurship is about creating value: by providing goods and services of value, you gain something even more valuable in return. That’s what it means to invest in an education, too — and at Monroe, we aim to create as much value for youas possible.
In other words, we work hard to create value for our students. But you don’t have to take our word for it: for years, U.S. News and World Report has named Monroe one of the Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. We’re proud of that reputation — and we do everything we can to maintain it.
With an online Business Administration Degree, you’ll be ready to pursue entry-level positions that can lead to management tracks in marketing, sales, insurance, finance, and even esports. They include jobs like:
Executive assistant
Human resources coordinator
Business office manager
Customer relationship associate
Payroll and benefits associate
Marketing coordinator
Sales representative
Monroe graduates have worked in both government agencies and the private sector, at prestigious companies that include:
Many of our Business Administration graduates continue on to a more advanced business degree, like Monroe’s Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or the MBA program at the King Graduate School.
Professional Opportunities
While your studies may be online, as a Business Administration major you’ll have the option to gain hands-on experience with a for-credit internship. In the past, Monroe students have found internship placements at organizations including:
That’s only the beginning. Our location in the New York City metro area gives us access to dozens of Forbes 500 companiesin one of the great business capitals of the world. Business Administration majors can also grow their network through clubs and organizations:
By earning your Business Administration degree, you’ll be ready to enter an exciting world of commerce and industry. You’ll be ready to make things happen — not just for your business, but for yourself. And you can do it now, from the comfort of your own home, on a schedule that fits your life.
