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Business Administration A.A.

The Business Administration Associate of Arts is designed for students who intend to complete their first two years of study before transitioning to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree. The curriculum focuses on building foundational knowledge in accounting, economics, and management while developing essential skills in business communication and critical thinking.

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Program Information

The Business Administration A.A. is for students seeking to complete the first two years of a four-year program. Completed coursework can then be transferred to a four-year institution where a bachelor’s degree may be earned with the completion of additional coursework.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Demonstrate competence discovering, applying, and thinking critically about basic business, accounting, and computing concepts and trends.
  • Apply appropriate practices and principles to solve business problems.
  • Generate effective artifacts of business communication using multiple methods (oral, written, graphic, and electronic).
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team/work group.
  • Analyze business principles and practices.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

 
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Program Facts

60-64Total Credits
2Years to Complete
OnlineOnline or In-Person

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Program Contacts

Faculty

Joshua Paiz
Assistant Dean
 jpaiz@frederick.edu
 301.624.2804

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st floor
 admissions@frederick.edu
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
 financialaid@frederick.edu
 301.846.2620

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