Associate of Science in Business Administration

Effective February 2024, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Denver South(Aurora) location.

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 fundamental principles of business including accounting, marketing, law, 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. (1/14/2025)

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.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Outcomes

ASBA Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply fundamental principles in diverse business situations
2. Interpret business data using critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills.
4. Apply ethical principles to business decision-making.
5. Identify the impact of organizational change from a business perspective.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS105	Interpersonal 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
HIST120	Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present	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
BUS115	Introduction to Business	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
MGM255	Management Fundamentals	4
MGMT235	Business Law I	4
MGMT298	Capstone: Associate in Business	4
MKTG225	Introduction to Marketing	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Business & Management

Degree Level

• Associate