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Business Administration

 

Allied American University (AAU) offers both an associate and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Allied’s program grounds you in the fundamentals of business by exposing you to both the theories and practices of this dynamic field. The program features courses on such important topics as business law, marketing, economics as well as the essentials of management.

In today’s rapidly changing economy, a degree in Business Administration will give you the necessary tools to compete in the business world. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration may, for example, work as an accounting manager, marketing director, office manager or sales manager.

Click here to learn more about the career paths of Business Administration graduates.

Associate in Business Administration

 

Program Description

The purpose of the Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration is to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry and non-profit organizations. The program is designed for students who seek to acquire a complete framework in basic business concepts and skills in order to contribute and create solutions for contemporary business problems. Upon successful completion of general education and specific program courses, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to apply management, marketing and accounting concepts to improve operational performance and aid in decision making skills. Students will be prepared to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

 

Program Objectives

1. Develop analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems
2. Demonstrate a foundation of business knowledge and technical skills that supports and facilitates lifelong professional development
3. Use critical thinking, creative and logical analysis, strategies and techniques to solve complex business problems
4. Implement and apply current technical solutions to business activities, systems and processes
5. Apply sound management principles to the functions of planning, organizing, coordinating and decision making to business operations

Enter AAU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree program without further academic preparation

 

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

 

Program Description

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration is to prepare students for entry-level management positions in business, industry and non-profit organizations. The program provides the foundational background for students seeking to acquire a high-level of knowledge from a broad base of business concepts to create solutions to contemporary business problems. Students will acquire the critical knowledge and skills needed to integrate management, marketing, accounting, and finance concepts to develop strategies to improve short-, medium-, and long-term organizational performance.

 

Program Objectives

• Analyze the external and internal influences on business institutions and practices
• Identify the structures in business organizations that can be managed for productivity
• Differentiate the roles and tasks of business leaders and professionals in business, industry and non-profit organizations
• Use technology and other resources to remain current in the student’s chosen business field
• Make effective business decisions using appropriate analytical and critical thinking processes
• Identify and analyze legal and/or ethical issues that arise in business practices and institutions
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills in a business environment
• Enter a graduate level program without further academic preparation

 

	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
Semester 5
	BUS210	Business Statistics I	3
	ECN320	Principles of Microeconomics	3
	Elective*	Level 200	3
	Elective	Level 300	3
	Elective	Level 300	3
		Semester Credit Hours	15
Semester 6
	BUS260	Business and Society	3
	BUS331 or BUS254	Business Law II or Ethical Decision Making for Business	3
	ECN321	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
	Elective	Level 300	3
	Elective	Level 300-400	3
		Semester Credit Hours	15
Semester 7
	BUS364	Organizational Behavior	3
	MGT305	Quality Management	3
	MGT320	Leadership in Organizations	3
	Elective	Level 300-400	3
	Elective	Level 400	3
		Semester Credit Hours	15
Semester 8
	FIN335	Financial Management and Analysis I	3
	MGT494	Strategic management	3
	BUS499	Senior Capstone	3
	Elective	Level 400	3
	Elective	Level 400	3
		Semester Credit Hours	15
		Total for Semesters 5-8	60
		Total for Semesters 1-8	120

*At least 15 electives must come from ACC, BUS, ECN, FIN, ISY, MGT, MIS, MKT

Business Administration: Your Career Paths

We understand you want a career instead of another job. You are focused on earning your Business Administration degree so you can enter the work world with real credentials. As a graduate of Allied American University (AAU), you will have the background to pursue a number of exciting careers.

Depending on your level of education, here are just some of the careers that Allied American University graduates can pursue:

Small Business Manager

Run the day-to-day operations of a small business. Oversee company employees while charting the company’s direction in such important areas as sales, marketing, budgeting and hiring. Rely on the financial, accounting and economic courses you had at AAU to grow your business.

Accounting Manager

You are the go-to person for senior management when they need details about the financial status of the organization or else you may manage a team of accountants perfecting the company’s annual budget.

Marketing Manager

Plan the marketing strategy for your company! Identify new markets where your company’s products and services can shine. You’ll work closely with members of the sales department to ensure the company’s profits are maximized.

Sales Manager

Guide the sales plan of your company. Establish goals for your sales representatives and implement training programs to improve their skills. Analyze the company’s sales statistics and determine whether your company is maintaining proper inventory levels.

Financial Analyst

Help business owners and managers estimate the size and cost of future projects. You’ll analyze the factors that can influence the successful launch of a new product or service.

Purchasing Agent

If shopping comes naturally to you, maybe this is the career for you. Purchasing agents buy the products and services that companies require. Help companies maximize their bottom line by getting them the best deal on the market.

Property Manager

Manage residential and commercial properties, helping to create a successful partnership between owners and tenants. Enjoy a career that allows you to work wherever property is bought and sold.

AAU graduates may also pursue a career as a business development manager, internal auditor, new business manager or credit analyst to name just a few more possibilities.

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