<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Associate of Arts in Business Administration program is designed to provide you with knowledge of accounting, marketing, personnel administration, and general management practices. In addition, the curriculum is intended to teach you about such concepts as microeconomics, macroeconomics, business operations, promotional techniques, and pricing strategies. You will also have the chance to examine industry laws and regulations as well as ethical standards. This program is offered at select Strayer University campuses and online. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You may be decisive and possess great problem-solving skills. In addition, you may have been a class official, team captain, or group leader in your high school. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program requires the completion of 90 credit hours, including 22.5 credits of core requirements, 36 credits in the major, 22.5 credits in general studies, and nine elective units. Students will choose elective courses with the assistance of an academic advisor. </p> <p><u>Business Administration Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 100</td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105</td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105</td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 107</td><td> Fundamentals of E-Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 302</td><td> Principles of Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 309</td><td> Business Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 100</td><td> Principles of Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 100</td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 100</td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 100</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>Major Component Elective</td><td>Choose one course from one of the courses in the BBA concentration.</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215</td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101</td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100<br /> <br />PSY 105</td><td>The Individual and Society<br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110<br /> <br /> SCI 115 </td><td>Introduction to Physical Science<br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100</td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td><br /> <br /></td><td>Selected in consultation with an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After earning your associate's degree in business administration you could go on to work for not-for-profit organizations, government sectors, business offices, or retail corporations. You could work in business-to-business sales, consumer sales, business operations, purchasing, or customer service. </p> <p>Entry-level job titles that you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Sales professional </li><li>Manager-in-training </li><li>Administrative assistant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you want to continue your education, you could enroll in a bachelor's degree program, which could help you develop your leadership skills or gain specialized skills in a business subfield. If you decide to continue toward a Bachelor of Business Administration program, you may be able to apply all of your associate degree credits toward this major. Strayer University offers business major specializations in such areas as finance, marketing, human resources management, and health services administration. </p> <p>Strayer University also offers the following related majors: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in International Business </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Economics</li></ul>