Shape Your Future in Business: Gain the Knowledge to Lead and Succeed
Columbia College’s Business Administration Program equips students with essential skills to navigate and succeed in the modern business world. Through hands-on learning, industry-focused courses, and expert faculty guidance, this program prepares future professionals to take on leadership roles with confidence.
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
About the Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration:
Business Administration Associate Degree
Business Administration Associate Degree
Initially, the program starts with an “Introduction to Business” to cover the concept of business and its importance to society. Moreover, there are business mathematics courses for students to understand the calculations they will often make during their employment. Next, it transitions into lessons on the principles of various facets of business. These facets include marketing, economics, and accounting so you can pivot as an early professional in the field. Afterwards, students take additional core courses to build their hard and soft skills, including computer application, business writing, and problem solving.
Then, after completing the core curriculum, students can take various business elective courses. Specifically, they can choose which realm of business they would like to specialize in. This includes a concentration in hospitality and tourism, as well as courses in finance. Moreover, there are even career development courses designed to enhance your job seeking abilities and ease your way into employment. Overall, our associate degree program prepares you for the professional environment and positions you as the ideal employment candidate in business.
Business Administration Associate Degree
- Specific courses can be found within the course catalog
- Courses completed working toward the associate degree can be transferred to the certificate program
Business Administration Associate Degree
The program starts with an “Introduction to Business” to cover the concept of business and its importance to society. There are also business mathematics courses so students can understand the theory and process behind the calculations they will often make during their time of employment. Next, it transitions into lessons on the principles of various facets of business. These facets include marketing, economics, and accounting so you can pivot as an early professional in the field. Afterwards, students take additional core courses to build their hard and soft skills, including computer application, business writing, and problem solving.
After completing the core curriculum, students can take various business elective courses. Here, they can choose which realm of business they would like to specialize in. This includes a concentration in hospitality and tourism, as well as courses in finance. Moreover, there are even career development courses designed to enhance your job seeking abilities and ease your way into employment. Overall, our associate degree program prepares you for the professional environment and positions you as the ideal employment candidate in business.
Business Administration Associate Degree
- Specific courses can be found within the course catalog
- Courses completed working toward the associate degree can be transferred to the certificate program
Career Prospects
Currently, there exists a high demand for business professionals, including skilled administrators to manage finances, operations, and strategies. Consequently, having such skill set opens the door to job opportunities in various sectors. This includes healthcare and government, as well as small businesses, or even becoming an entrepreneur! Moreover, by leveraging their skills, they can create successful ventures and obtain a significant return on their educational investment. Ultimately, graduating with a degree in Business Administration from Columbia College opens a world of career opportunities in the Washington DC Metropolitan area.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of administrative services managers is estimated to grow 5% from 2022-2032, which is faster than the average for all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).
Columbia College’s Students Services Department offers individual guidance towards student’s careers and an extensive database of job opportunities with our renowned partners, resulting in a high employment rate of our graduates.
Tuition & Financial Aid
We believe in making education accessible to all, and that starts with transparent pricing. Our program’s total cost is just the beginning, with numerous opportunities for scholarships, financial aid, and veterans’ benefits available to support you throughout your academic journey.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
- $2,702.50 / session
Financial Aid
Financial Aid & Veterans’ Benefits may be available to those who qualify. CLICK HERE to check if you qualify for it.
Presidential Scholarships are also offered. CLICK HERE to check the available scholarships
