Associate of Science in
Business
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Associate of Science in Business Program Details
Total Credits
60
Transfer Credits
42
Program Duration
2 Years
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Real-World Practitioners
Learn from experienced business professionals. Your goals are unique, and your business education should be, too. Potomac’s faculty and staff bring the depth of knowledge you need to thrive.
Classes That Work with You
Continue your education without skipping a beat in your current role thanks to flexible online study. You can also choose to take some classes in person, if you’re near Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia—whatever fits your schedule.
Associate of Science in Business Overview
Our Associate Degree in Business is a two-year program that gives students the broad, exhaustive business background that is necessary to productively navigate the standard goals of an organization or corporation.
What You Will Learn
Core Curriculum
University of the Potomac graduates are given extensive courses that teach them how to efficiently supervise a company’s human, physical and capital assets.
Courses and Curriculum
Associate of Science in Business - 60 Credits
- COMP 110 Computer and Office Applications
- ENGL 101 English Composition I
- ENGL 102 English Composition II
- GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
- MATH 106 College Mathematics
- MATH 110 College Algebra
- ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
- ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business
- BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- ECON 201 Principles of Economics
- FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
- MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business
- MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
12 credits elective courses
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Business will be able to:
- Critique the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable quantitative and qualitative tools/methodologies.
- Explain management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and respond to the impact of change on business sustainability.
- Organize a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal,
operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures. - Prioritize assessments of business problems and opportunities that result in recommendations for courses of action.
General Admission Requirements:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Associate’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
Ready to Get Started?
Start preparing for new opportunities in business with our Associate of Science in Business degree program. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!