Business Administration, A.A.

2 Years On Campus Associate-degree Program

Texas Wesleyan University

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration at Texas Wesleyan University provides a foundation in business principles, economics, finance, statistics, communication, and analytical thinking, helping students build skills for entry-level business opportunities or continued university study. Designed for students interested in how organizations operate and make decisions, the 60-credit-hour program combines general education with introductory business coursework and offers a pathway toward completing a bachelor’s degree.

Curriculum Structure

The catalog specifies credit-hour requirements and recommended courses rather than a fixed year-by-year sequence. The following is a suggested learning progression, not an official semester-by-semester plan.

Year 1: Building Academic and Communication Skills

Students begin by strengthening their written and verbal communication through Composition I, Composition II, and Fundamentals of Speech. College Algebra, Basic Concepts of Wellness, and foundational science courses help develop quantitative reasoning, academic confidence, and a broader understanding of the world.

Year 2: Developing Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills

Students deepen their understanding of business through Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, Advanced Business Applications, and Principles of Economics I and II. Business Statistics introduces quantitative approaches to business questions, while elective choices allow students to explore areas such as technology, ethics, communication, and social sciences.

Focus Areas

Business fundamentals, financial literacy, economics, business statistics, quantitative reasoning, communication, technology and problem-solving, ethical leadership, general education, business decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop foundational business knowledge, strengthen written and oral communication, apply mathematical and statistical reasoning, understand basic financial and economic concepts, build problem-solving skills, and explore ethical and social considerations relevant to business environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The catalog identifies the degree as an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and specifies university-wide graduation requirements. No separate program-specific professional accreditation is identified in the supplied catalog information.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

No program-specific employability ranking or graduate employment statistic was identified in the supplied catalog. Texas Wesleyan provides career development and internship support through its Career Services office.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The program develops practical foundations through business applications, statistics, finance, economics, and communication coursework. Students can complement their academic learning with career counseling, internship searches, and employment opportunities supported by Texas Wesleyan Career Services. The catalog does not specify dedicated laboratories, software, field trips, or program-specific group projects for this associate degree.

Students can build practical experience through the following opportunities:

Business Applications: BUA 2310 – Advanced Business Applications introduces applied business learning.
Business and Financial Foundations: Introduction to Business and Personal Finance provide introductory exposure to business operations and financial concepts.
Quantitative Skills: Business Statistics and College Algebra develop analytical and numerical reasoning.
Internships: Students may pursue off-campus experiential learning opportunities. For-credit internships require consultation with a faculty advisor and use of Handshake for the search and application process.
Career Development: Career Services offers career counseling, job-search guidance, resume and cover-letter support, and employer connections.
Handshake: Students can access job postings, employer listings, internship tracking, career events, resume uploads, and career-counselor appointments.
Student Employment: On-campus employment offers opportunities to develop professional habits, responsibility, accountability, and workplace skills. Positions are subject to application and selection.
Academic Support: The university's Academic Success Center provides academic assistance, including tutoring and study resources.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides a starting point for students interested in business support, customer service, finance-related assistance, and administrative work. It also creates a foundation for continuing toward a bachelor’s degree, where students can pursue more specialized business studies and broaden their career options.

Potential career paths include:

Administrative Assistant
Business Support Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Sales Representative
Marketing Assistant
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Financial Services Representative
Office Coordinator
Operations Assistant

These are potential entry-level pathways, not guaranteed job placements or specific graduate outcomes published for this degree.

Opportunities and Support

Career Services: Students can access career counseling, job-search assistance, employer connections, and professional development support.
Employment and Internships: Handshake provides job and internship listings, employer information, career events, resume uploads, and counselor appointment scheduling.
University–College Transfer Pathway: Texas Wesleyan's TCC to TXWES Pathway offers advising and a structured route for eligible Tarrant County College students to complete an associate degree and transfer to Texas Wesleyan to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Employment Statistics and Salary: No verified program-specific employment rate or salary figure for the A.A. degree was identified in the supplied catalog or official sources reviewed.
Accreditation Value: The supplied catalog does not identify a separate professional accreditation for this associate degree. Students should confirm the accreditation status of any bachelor’s program they later pursue.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete at least 60 credit hours, earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, complete the required university requirements, and earn at least 30 hours or 50% of the degree credit hours (whichever is greater) at Texas Wesleyan.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the A.A., students may pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related business field. Texas Wesleyan's transfer pathway provides an established route for eligible Tarrant County College students to continue toward a bachelor's degree, with advising support to help plan transferable coursework.