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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATIONS
AABA in Business Administration

Make a move.  To truly compete in today’s business world, you need the broad business knowledge and interpersonal skills acquired only by a top-notch education. At JIU, we understand taking that first step toward your education may be daunting.  That’s why our Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree program was specially created to provide a focused, robust curriculum while giving you the flexibility and convenience you need to fit your busy lifestyle.  Offered in a dynamic, fully online format, our program gives special attention to developing critical thinking and writing skills to increase your value in the marketplace. You will acquire business fundamentals and learn effective strategies that can be put into practice in any corporate environment.  We offer a carefully balanced workload for full-time students so they still have time to meet their other personal and professional commitments.  This enables you to earn your degree in as little as 20 months! 

Beyond the basics.  As a JIU student, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Total Professional Advantage seminar, which enhances your academic experience with a host of career-building tools and exercises. You will emerge from your program confident and fully prepared to move your life forward.  And because JIU is regionally accredited, you may easily matriculate into any of our bachelor degree programs or transfer your credits to another accredited institution, should you decide to pursue your education further.

Who should enroll:

The ideal student, interested in pursuing an Associate of Arts in Business Administration, is someone who:

  • has a desire to continue or pursue education in Business Administration;
  • wants to contribute to the effectiveness in their organizations;
  • is looking for a great start in a business career;
  • has a goal to develop essential fundamental business administration skills that include effective communications, superior analytical skills, ethical leadership, and global awareness.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
60 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success6 Credits
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
SOC 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART 101Art Appreciation
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 102English Literature
IT 102Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH 101College Mathematics
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI 203Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA 101Introduction to Business
BBA 110History of Business
BBA 204Legal Environment of Business
BBA 210Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA 211Introduction to Management
BBA 212Technical Writing
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 201Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses