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Whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce or seeking credentials to advance your career, earning an associate’s degree in business administration online at Purdue Global can help you establish your position in the field.
Through our comprehensive online business administration degree curriculum, you will have the opportunity to:
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Purdue Global’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
An associate's degree in business administration can help you begin a career in management and qualify for entry-level opportunities in a variety of fields such as customer service, retail management, and health club management.
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When you’re ready to further your education, your associate’s degree may bring you halfway toward earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Purdue Global.†
To enroll in the associate’s degree program, you must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete an orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration’s curriculum focuses on a solid management foundation and is designed to help you develop leadership and teamwork skills.
The curriculum is reviewed and revised continually by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the field of business.
Concentrations allow you to personalize your education by focusing your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from:
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Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
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97%
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
45%
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
231
Faculty publications in 2018–2019
More Than 50,000
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2018–2019
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2019. 2018–2019 academic year.
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*Purdue Global cannot guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy.
†The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy.
