Business Administration – Associate of Arts and Sciences (AA&S)

Program: Business Administration
Award: Associate of Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: 216
CIP Code: 24.0101
Length: 62 credit hours, 4 semesters. Variable (Designed for both part-time and full-time students). All program courses can be completed by distance learning.
Locations: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield, Online
Lead Faculty: Mary Ann Howell

Summer 2024 is the last semester for which students can enroll in the AA&S Business Administration degree. Students currently enrolled in the AA&S Business Administration or who enroll in this degree plan in Summer 2024, have until Spring 2027 to complete this degree. Students wanting to change their degree plan to the AS Business Administration should consult their advisor. Students enrolling in Camp in Fall 2024 or thereafter who want to complete a Business Administration degree will be enrolled in the AS Business Administration.

Purpose

This program of study is recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field.

This program is aligned with the Transfer Virginia [Program Name] common curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor and review program options using the Transfer Virginia Portal, TransferVA.

Student Learning Outcomes

In addition to the VCCS general education outcomes and core competencies, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate accounting principles/application to various businesses which covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting.
• Identify, compare, and evaluate various economic principles.
• Communicate effectively in business situations.