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*Note: Argosy University, Seattle is no longer accepting new students in this program.
Program Overview
The Associate of Science (AS) in Business Administration degree program combines an introduction to the various business functions with coursework in general education. The curriculum is designed to help students acquire a broad range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, effective interpersonal communication, research, diversity appreciation, global sustainability, and problem solving. The AS in Business Administration degree program is intended to enable students to acquire the foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies that can be applied towards entry-level employment, as well as providing the basis for continuation towards a bachelor’s degree in business for interested students.
Program Learning Outcomes
The AS in Business Administration degree program is designed to develop the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Program Outcome One: Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Demonstrate college level skills pertaining to listening, reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing. Interpret non-verbal communication in order to understand the true message being delivered. Analyze and apply skills of interpersonal effectiveness to everyday interaction by using observation, active listening, and questions.
Program Outcome Two: Knowledge and Basic Application
Explain the fundamental concepts of business administration and define the roles and responsibilities of the functional areas of business leaders and teams. Define the attributes of an effective team member and leader and explain when to use a team or individual for projects within the organization. Describe basic team strategies, motivation, and how to reach goals under difficult situations; and apply concepts and frameworks to solve problems.
Program Outcome Three: Critical Thinking
Identify and describe business problems and propose appropriate solutions. Integrate analytical and problem solving skills to formulate conclusions and make business decisions. Access appropriate qualitative and quantitative information to make informed business decisions.
Program Outcome Four: Research
Demonstrate basic research skills – both traditional and technology based–to methodically gather and sort through relevant information, and develop analytical and reporting skills. Research information in order to make informed decisions and identify critical information that is missing. Generate well informed recommendations which will support the organization and its mission.
Program Outcome Five: Ethics and Diversity
Describe the ethical framework that managers and employees operate under in a business situation, and the professional ethics and behavior expected within the organization. Categorize the benefits and constraints of diversity within and across organizational settings, and personal biases that might hamper progress. Identify the professional and ethical values that govern specific courses of action.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or GED documented by one of the following:
- Official or unofficial high school transcript (except in Georgia and Tennessee)
- High School Diploma (except in Georgia and Tennessee)
- State issued high school equivalency (home school) (except California)
- Official General Educational Development (GED) document
- Official Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) document
- Official High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) document
- Official college transcript from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences that shows proof of high school graduation or an appropriately certified foreign institution that shows proof of high school graduation
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- Official college transcript from a completed associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
- A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, English Language Proficiency Policy .
Other Admission Requirements
All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative will help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
- Completed Application for Admission Form
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 60 credit hours as follows
- 42 credit hours general education curriculum requirements
- 18 credit hours business core requirements
- An Argosy University GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Satisfactory completion of general education curriculum requirements with a grade of “D-” or better
- Satisfactory completion of business core course requirements with a grade of “C-” or better
- A minimum of 15 credit hours completed at Argosy University
- A completed Petition to Graduate Form submitted to campus administration
Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the AS in Business Administration degree program are required to successfully complete 60 credit hours distributed as follows: general education curriculum requirements, 42 credit hours; business core requirements, 18 credit hours.
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