The business world is waiting for you. Our leading-edge curriculum prepares you to blaze a trail in fields such as banking and lending, insurance, manufacturing, retail, advertising and marketing or real estate.
Learn from experienced and respected faculty who will equip you with a real-world understanding of business practices and the theories and concepts behind them. Study economics, finance, accounting, marketing and management.
An Associate’s degree gives you a forward-looking education in classical liberal arts and sciences, while introducing you to the creative and critical thinking skills you need to advance professionally and personally. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Columbia College.
Associate degree programs offer a focused exploration of general education subjects and can typically be completed in two years. Graduates are prepared to either shape their path in the workforce or advance to a bachelor's program. Bachelor's degree programs provide transformative study in a specific subject area to prepare you for new and leading-edge career opportunities.
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:
At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.
Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them— that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.