Business Administration, A.S.

2 Years On Campus Associate-degree Program

Immaculata University

Program Overview

Immaculata University’s Associate of Science in Business Administration provides adult learners with a practical foundation in business operations, accounting, economics, management, and business technology. Designed for students seeking to begin or advance their careers while balancing other commitments, the program develops analytical, communication, and decision-making skills through flexible online or face-to-face learning options.

Curriculum Structure

The 60-credit associate degree combines major courses with liberal arts core requirements. The following is a suggested learning progression based on the published curriculum, not a fixed year-by-year university sequence.

Year 1 – Building Business and Academic Foundations

Students begin by developing essential knowledge in accounting, economics, mathematics, and written communication. Courses such as Accounting Principles I and II, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Business & Technical Writing introduce financial concepts, economic conditions, and the communication skills needed in professional business environments.

Year 2 – Applying Management and Business Skills

Students strengthen their understanding of organizational operations through Business Management and Leadership, Business Computer Applications, and Principles of Microeconomics. Business electives and quantitative courses help students develop practical analytical skills and understand how organizations manage resources, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions.

Focus Areas

Business operations, accounting principles, macroeconomics, microeconomics, business management, leadership, business computer applications, quantitative reasoning, professional communication.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop essential business administration knowledge, understand the relationship between theory and practice across accounting, finance, marketing, and economics, strengthen interpersonal and analytical skills, use technology strategically, and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical decision-making.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Immaculata University's business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation recognizes the university's business education standards and its commitment to quality teaching and learning.

Reputation (Employability and Recognition)

The program is designed for adult learners and offers online accelerated seven-week classes alongside selected face-to-face evening courses. Its flexible format, credit-transfer options, and Credit for Prior Learning opportunity help students build on previous academic or professional experience while preparing for further study or career development.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students develop practical business skills through applied coursework in accounting, business computer applications, management, and professional communication. The program emphasizes connecting business theory with real organizational situations, while flexible learning formats help adult learners balance education with work and personal responsibilities.

Students can build practical knowledge through:

Business Computer Applications: Develop technology skills for improving individual and organizational productivity.
Accounting Applications: Study accounting principles and financial and managerial accounting to understand business transactions and financial decisions.
Management and Leadership: Explore organizational responsibilities, management practices, and leadership principles.
Business Communication: Develop professional writing or speaking skills through Business & Technical Writing or Business & Professional Speaking.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical and analytical concepts through Math for Managers, Intermediate Math, or Applied Calculus options.
Credit for Prior Learning: Eligible students may receive credit for relevant workplace training and previously acquired learning.
Flexible Learning: Choose online accelerated seven-week classes or selected face-to-face evening classes to accommodate work and personal commitments.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Administration, A.S. program can pursue entry-level opportunities across business operations, sales, administration, logistics, and customer-facing roles. The degree also provides a pathway to continue studying at Immaculata University, allowing students to build on their associate-level foundation through a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.

Potential career paths include:

Business Administrative Assistant
Business Operations Assistant
Sales Representative
Customer Relations Representative
Logistics Coordinator

Students can prepare for these opportunities through:

Career Development: The program builds analytical, communication, technology, and decision-making skills relevant to business workplaces.
Professional Experience Recognition: Credit for Prior Learning may help eligible students receive academic credit for workplace training.
Flexible Study Options: Online accelerated courses and selected evening classes support adult learners balancing employment and education.
Accreditation: ACBSP accreditation provides an external quality framework for Immaculata's business education.
Career Outlook Information: The university lists career-related salary figures for event and convention planners, insurance sales agents, logisticians, real estate brokers and sales agents, and wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives. These are occupational figures, not guaranteed graduate salaries or program-specific employment outcomes.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue their education through Immaculata University's bachelor's programs in Business Management, Business Leadership, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, or Supply Chain Management. The associate degree's transfer and continuation pathways allow students to build toward a bachelor's qualification and further professional development.