Ashford University student working on her Associate's Degree

Associate of Arts in Business

Earn your Associate's degree online and get started on a path to a better future. Discover the perfect stepping stone toward success in the business world with your Associate of Arts in Business degree.

Degree Focus

Your classes will focus on topics that are important in today's workplace, such as communications, management, marketing and computer literacy. You'll find this degree will form the foundation of a Bachelor's degree should you choose to continue with your education.

Career Opportunities

Prepare yourself for entry-level work in the field of business with this 61-credit program.

Admission Requirements

  • Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. Qualified applicants will self-certify as to their high school education on the application for admission. Ashford University may also require, at its discretion, that an applicant or student provide a high school transcript, high school diploma, and/or evidence of passing the GED. If no high school degree was earned, applicants may be admitted with a minimum of 60 transferable credits from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies.
  • Technology capabilities (minimally, students must have a computer with the following features and system configurations: Platforms: Mac OS X 10.2 or greater or Windows 2000, NT, or XP or greater; Hardware: 256 Mb RAM, CD-ROM, and 1 Gb free disk space; Productivity Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; Web Browser: Firefox, Netscape 6 or greater, Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater, Safari, or Opera; Networking: 56k dialup modem, DSL, or cable modem; and Email: Outlook, Outlook Express, Mac Mail, Eudora, Entourage, or Yahoo/Hotmail/Google mail.)
  • The following additional platform and hardware requirements apply when using ebooks: Platforms: Mac OS X 10.4 or higher, Windows XP with service pack 2 or higher, or Vista; Hardware: 512 Mb RAM, CD-ROM, 1 gHz processor, and 1 Gb free disk space; 1024x768 screen resolution or larger.
  • English Language Requirement

Transferability

  • Credits with grade of C- or above from a regionally or approved nationally accredited college or university.
  • A maximum of 43 semester credits from a regionally or approved national accredited college or university
  • A maximum of 30 semester credits can be transferred through any combination of military, National Testing Programs and non-collegiate instruction with ACE credit recommendation

Degree Requirements

  • Completion of University's general education requirements, including competencies
  • Completion of 61 credits with a cumulative 2.0 GPA - You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University (residency requirement).

Upon completion of your Associate's degree at Ashford, you have the ability to transfer your credits towards earning your Bachelor's degree in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Economics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Communication Studies
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education Administration
  • Education and Public Policy
  • English Language Learner Studies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health and Human Services
  • Health Care Administration
  • Health Care Studies
  • History
  • Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Operations Management and Analysis
  • Organizational Management
  • Political Science and Government
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations and Marketing
  • Social & Criminal Justice
  • Social Science
  • Social Science w/ Education concentration
  • Sociology
  • Sports and Recreation Management

Online format

You'll take your classes one at a time for 5 weeks each, accelerating your path to completion. Complete your weekly course assignments when and where it's convenient for you thanks to the asynchronous online environment. You'll appreciate that the class content is delivered in a high-tech format.

Cost**

You will appreciate that Ashford offers one of the lowest tuition rates available online. Your tuition is $354 per credit. You will also be responsible for fees to enroll. Call today to learn more at 866-711-1700.

Payment Options

  • Cash Plan – 100% of tuition and fees paid prior to each course start date
  • Tuition Reimbursement – If your employer offers a tuition reimbursement plan, we'll work with you to apply this great benefit toward your education
  • Financial Aid – You may be eligible for financial aid. Talk to an enrollment advisor to find out if you meet the requirements to qualify
  • Direct (Employer) Billing – If you work for a company approved for direct billing, you may qualify for this payment option
  • Military Tuition Assistance – Includes active duty service and Veteran's Administration Benefits, such as GI Bill and Vocational Rehab if you qualify. Click here for more information on military benefits

If this program sounds like it will fit your personal and professional goals, contact us at 866-711-1700 to learn more, or click here to request additional information.

* Tuition costs subject to change without notice.