Business Administration Associate Program

Get the Skills to Be a Business Administration Professional

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRAINING

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The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration equips students with a broad-based foundation in business administration by preparing them with the necessary skills to contribute to the overall success of a business or an organization.

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Relationships
  • Startup Strategies
  • Business Law
  • Communications

Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree in Business Systems Management, students can pursue careers in a number of fields, including business management, social media marketing, marketing, advertising, banking, personal finance, and entrepreneurship.

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BUSINESS SYSTEMS COURSES

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The goal of this Associate of Science Degree program is  to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity.

Managerial courses emphasize human values and techniques for establishing a sense of responsibility to employers, employees, and other stakeholders while building strong relationships.

Marketing and social entrepreneurship courses demonstrate the role of marketing in business and provide students with adaptive skills and tools to think creatively and develop innovative business ideas and solutions.

Finance and accounting courses equip business students with the primary concepts and skills necessary to understand budgeting and funding and to evaluate the cash flow within an enterprise.

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Where You Could Be After Completing This Program

Business Systems professionals plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, human resources, accounting, marketing, facilities planning and maintenance, purchasing and event planning.

Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree in Business Systems Management, students can pursue careers in a number of fields, including business management, social media marketing, marketing, advertising, banking, personal finance, and entrepreneurship.

  • Administrative Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Office Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Entrepreneur

Career Opportunities

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The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. The Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program offered at Laurus College can help prepare graduates for a variety of careers that include, but are not limited to the list of careers that may be listed under the following SOC codes (for more information on a particular SOC code, visit www.onetonline.org).

With so many professional opportunities available to people with the right qualifications, Laurus can prepare you for a career that will take you to that next level in life.

MEET THE BUSINESS SYSTEMS FACULTY

Dennis Bagay

Instructor

Issy Graham

Instructor

Jesse Bates

Interim Director of Business

Kasey MacNair

Instructor

Lyn Stangeland

Instructor

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Director of Education

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Instructor

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Traci Henderson

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Wendy Flores

Director

Career Opportunities

Is Professional Training for a Rewarding and In-Demand Career in Business Administration Right for You? For immediate questions, call 805-267-1690

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Is a Career in Business Administration Right for You? Find Out!

Take the “Laurus College Business Administration Training Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete!

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The best way to see if Laurus College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself.

Career Opportunities

Is Professional Training for a Rewarding and In-Demand Career in Business Administration Right for You?
For immediate questions, call 805-267-1690

Take Our Quiz

Is a Career in Business Administration Right for You? Find Out!
Take the “Laurus College Business Administration Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete!

Book a Tour

The best way to see if Laurus College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself.

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL GROW WITH US

As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Economics
  • Personal Selling and Branding
  • Human Relationships
  • Business Law
  • New Product Development
  • Technology and Marketing
  • Small Business Management
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Business Start-up Strategies
  • Accounting
The goal of this Associate of Science Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity.

LEARNING GOALS

Upon completion of the Business Administration Associate of Science degree, students should be able to:
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  • Explain the fundamental principles of business, including the role of regulations, economics, ethics, and social responsibility.
  • Examine various approaches to management and leadership.
  • Analyze the role that human motivation and relationships play within an organization.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of marketing and the impact of technology.
  • Plan and create entrepreneurial collateral, including a comprehensive business and marketing plan.
  • Create, analyze, and interpret communications in business applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues, theories, and applications of business administration.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
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Program Length
The Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program is 100 quarter credits and can be completed in two (2) years if the student attends all terms consecutively.

Instructional Methods
The Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program is practical application and involves intense online interactive learning. All classes are lecture based with learning activities and practical application laboratory for students to enhance their skills and abilities. Interactive virtual classrooms are part of the instructional process at Laurus College. Instruction may be supplemented with guest speakers in class.

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Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
Students in the Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program complete challenging projects and assignments by using creative problem solving skills. Students communicate ideas through written and oral presentations in various courses throughout the program.

Completion Requirements
Students wishing to obtain the Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) from Laurus College need to meet all program completion requirements. Students must have completed a minimum of 100 quarter credits, and be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to be eligible for the Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.).

PROGRAM INFORMATION

As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
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Program Length
The Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program is 100 quarter credits and can be completed in two (2) years if the student attends all terms consecutively.

Instructional Methods
The Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program is practical application and involves intense online interactive learning. All classes are lecture based with learning activities and practical application laboratory for students to enhance their skills and abilities. Interactive virtual classrooms are part of the instructional process at Laurus College. Instruction may be supplemented with guest speakers in class.

Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
Students in the Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program complete challenging projects and assignments by using creative problem solving skills. Students communicate ideas through written and oral presentations in various courses throughout the program.

Completion Requirements
Students wishing to obtain the Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) from Laurus College need to meet all program completion requirements. Students must have completed a minimum of 100 quarter credits, and be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to be eligible for the Business Administration, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.).

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We Have a Lot to Offer You

We Have a Lot to Offer You!

We offer Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees. The courses at Laurus College are taught online by experienced professionals from the field, and our college is known for its friendly learning environment and supportive staff and instructors who will feel like family.

You can even connect with faculty, classmates, and staff in person by visiting one of our locations: Atascadero, Chula Vista, Las Vegas, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria.