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Business Administration Associate’s Degree
An affordable path to prepare for a career in business administration, accounting, finance, or marketing. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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Associate Degree in Business Administration
The AA and AS in Business Administration programs are designed to provide students with a foundation body of knowledge involving a command of the basic language and skills of the business environment. This education will enable graduates to critically analyze business information and be engaged in business decision-making processes thereby contributing to their professions, communities, and organizations.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,280
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students will utilize accounting software such as MS Excel to construct and evaluate accounting data.
Students will learn to compare economic data.
Students will formulate business communications that reflect ethics in the business environment.
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This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of financial accounting concepts. It includes the study of the accounting cycle, the preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements, and the study of fundamental accounting principles.
This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts. It is a continuation of ACC 201 as a decision-making tool. It includes introductions to concepts, principles, and procedures used by managers for planning, control, and other business decisions.
An introduction to the theory of macroeconomics through an examination of the nature and operation of the American economic system. The study will include the economic components of the American and international economy, supply and demand, the circular flow diagram and gross domestic product, fiscal policy, monetary system, and monetary theory and policy.
A multi-faceted course including an overview of computer architecture, an overview of digital security, ethical issues in computing, application software (including word processing, electronic spreadsheet, presentation, and database software) to facilitate business productivity. In addition, the student will use a hands-on approach to develop algorithms and multimedia computer programs using an object- oriented, graphically-driven, programming language using common programming data structures and event driven tasks. This course will have an emphasis on the development of algorithmic and critical thinking skills.
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About This Program
The AA and AS in Business Administration programs are designed to provide students with a foundation body of knowledge involving a command of the basic language and skills of the business environment. This education will enable graduates to critically analyze business information and be engaged in business decision-making processes thereby contributing to their professions, communities, and organizations.
Degree Program Coordinator
Dr. Russell Spears, rspears@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Earning an AA or AS degree in business will prepare students for employment opportunities and meet educational requirements for continuation towards a bachelor degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or marketing. Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be able to transfer credits to a 4-year BA or BS degree program in Business Administration. Business degree majors consistently remain in the top ten careers with jobs in marketing, accounting, and finance.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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