Business Administration/ Description

Increasing use of technology and organizational restructuring results in the need for employees to have higher levels of business knowledge and computer and other associated skills. The Business Administration program is designed to meet these current business and industry trends. It also serves as a broad entry-level starting point for those individuals who are transitioning into a new career.

Students are taught to create, implement, and use business, accounting, and information systems that are essential for organizations to accomplish their mission and goals. Students learn to solve problems both manually and with the aid of information technology. The program prepares its graduates for entry-level positions such as accounting technician, administrative assistant, computer support specialist, office manager or assistant office manager, administrative services manager or assistant administrative services manager, retail manager, human resources technician, marketing assistant, executive assistant, and bookkeeping or accounting assistant in a variety of business enterprises, government agencies, and organizations. In addition, the program provides an opportunity for technicians and other skilled workers to benefit from an education in business, entrepreneurship, and management principles. A required internship is incorporated into the curriculum for AAS options.

Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree may choose from two options. These options give students a solid foundation in management, information systems, accounting, analytical, and communication skills. The General Option develops knowledge in various areas of business, accounting, and entrepreneurship. The Accounting Option builds additional accounting skills. Students may also choose to obtain a Business Administration certificate.

For students who elect to major in multiple Business Administration AAS degree options, courses will be offered in the same sequence and semester that they are regularly taught.  Accounting courses with the ACC course prefix may not be duplicated to satisfy program requirements for completion of multiple Business Administration AAS degree options.  See a Business Administration advisor for information on how long it will take to complete multiple degree options.

It is a graduation requirement of the Business Administration (BUS) program for students to earn a grade of “C” or better in all “Core Curriculum” and “Program Requirements” courses.

For more information and to view admissions requirements, visit https://statetechmo.edu/program/associate-of-science-business/

To view program outcome data, visit https://www.statetechmo.edu/business-administration-program-facts/.