Associate of Science in Business Administration

The Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) is a 93-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. It consists of 57 general education credit hours and 36 credit hours devoted to the business administration core.

This introductory program to business administration focuses on human resources, accounting, marketing, and management. The program is designed to provide a foundational approach for students interested in general business opportunities. The ASBA program aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Outcomes

The ASBA program prepares the student to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the functional areas of management
• Apply business skills and analytical problem-solving to support organizational objectives

ASBA program competencies:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of management.
• Apply appropriate concepts and principles of business administration to participate in effective, ethical decision making.
• Explain the nature and role of business in global markets.
• Employ tools, principles, and techniques of continuous process improvement in order to achieve quality and excellence in the workplace.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS105	Interpersonal Communication	4.5
	or
COMS201	Technical and Professional Writing	4.5
	or
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
ECON210	Principles of Macroeconomics	4.5
ECON212	Principles of Microeconomics	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
	or
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	57

Courses: Core

ACCT201	Accounting I	4
ACCT202	Accounting II	4
HRMT215	Management of Human Resources	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
MGM255	Management Fundamentals	4
MGMT235	Business Law I	4
MGMT295	Associate Capstone: General Business Applications in a Global Environment	4
MKTG225	Introduction to Marketing	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Business & Management

Degree Level

• Associate