Columbia College Associate in Business Administration
Columbia College prepares you to help businesses profit.
Residential classes
Aug
30
next start date
16
week semester
5
year locked-in tuition
Online & night classes
Jun
28
next start date
8
week sessions
$375
undergraduate tuition
Available program formats: Online: AS In class: AS
Prepare for a business career at Columbia College
An associate degree in business administration provides a fundamental understanding of business. Study economics, finance, accounting, marketing and management. Additionally, you'll receive a foundation in liberal arts and sciences.
Opportunities to study:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Statistics
Explore business administration at Columbia College
An Associate in Science in Business Administration prepares you to entry-level positions in fields such as finance, human resources, event planning and marketing. For those already in the workforce, an associate degree in business administration may open opportunities for advancement. Students can also opt to continue on to a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Some possible paths include:
- Business consulting
- Business development
- Business event planning
- Business operations
- General management
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Purchasing
Associate vs. Bachelor: What's the difference?
Associate degree programs focus primarily on general education and can typically be completed in two years. Graduates are prepared to either enter the workforce or transition into a bachelor's program. Bachelor's degree programs provide advanced study in a specific subject area and can increase career opportunities.
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Find your path
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Questions about admissions? Call the main line.
Main line: (573) 875-8700
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Department phone: 573-875-7535
Office: New 101
Email: BA@CCIS.edu
Your degree starts here Take these courses
Available program formats
- General education requirements 21 credit hours
- Core requirements 12 credit hours
- Electives 12 credit hours
- Total degree requirements 60 credit hours
Some courses you may take
Study of accounting and reporting concepts, standards, and procedures applicable to city, county, and state governments, the federal government, and not-for-profit institutions. Prerequisites: 9 hrs. of accounting.
Exploration of the challenges involved in multinational and international business. Prerequisites: Junior standing, MGMT 230. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
Provides knowledge that helps non-business and business students effectively manage their personal financial affairs. Topics include personal financial statements, budgeting, tax planning, investing and savings, insurance, real estate and retirement planning.
Culminating experience capstone course for majors in business administration. Requires case/report writing and the ability to integrate material from previous courses to analyze and resolve complex business strategic planning problems. Completion with a grade of C or higher required. Prerequisites: Senior status, completion of a minimum 33 hours of core requirements including FINC 350, and at least six hours of upper-level courses within the identified major.
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