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Associate in Business Administration Online, Atlanta & Houston
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Business Administration
AIU offers an industry-relevant, online Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration degree program designed to help you work to develop the knowledge and skills needed to pursue entry-level opportunities in a variety of business settings. Along with key business knowledge, the liberal arts and business curriculum also focuses on critical thinking and communication skills that are essential for today’s business professionals.
Our real-world business administration curriculum offers the opportunity to build a foundation of knowledge, concentrated in areas such as accounting, marketing, and economics. Courses can help you work to develop a well-rounded knowledge base common to entry-level business professionals.
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Program Credits
90
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Atlanta,
Houston,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration Program Overview
AIU’s accredited online Associate of Arts degree program in Business Administration is designed to provide students with the fundamentals to assist them in the development of their academic goals. Our industry-relevant curriculum is accredited by ACBSP, a distinction that not all business administration programs possess.
While pursuing an online AA degree in Business Administration from AIU, we can help you work to build effective business writing and speaking skills. You could also study computer systems and applications used in today’s workplaces. Courses are structured to help students demonstrate an understanding about how businesses are organized, managed, and controlled.
Requirements to complete an online associate degree in business include general education courses, general electives, and core courses.
Online Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration Courses
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Course Number
Credits
General Education
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Microeconomics
ECON220
This course focuses on economic theory of the firm, resource allocation and price determination, the free market supply and demand mechanism, and the analysis of pure and imperfect competition models. This course focuses on economic theory of the firm, resource allocation and price determination, the free market supply and demand mechanism, and the analysis of pure and imperfect competition models. |
ECON220 | 4.5 | ||||
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Macroeconomics
ECON224
Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics introduced are GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth. Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics introduced are GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth. |
ECON224 | 4.5 | ||||
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English Composition I
ENGL106
In this course, students focus on developing writing skills through practice and revision of a variety of different types of essays. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation. In this course, students focus on developing writing skills through practice and revision of a variety of different types of essays. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation. |
ENGL106 | 4.5 | ||||
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English Composition II
ENGL107
In this course, students focus on research and developing writing skills through writing the ''argument'' essay. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation. In this course, students focus on research and developing writing skills through writing the ''argument'' essay. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation. |
ENGL107 | 4.5 | ||||
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General College Mathematics
MATH125
An introductory course designed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative reasoning skills through the use of standard mathematical operations and techniques as well as analysis of visual data. Students will be expected to identify, analyze, and solve problems in a variety of applied contexts for transfer toward academic, personal, and professional success. An introductory course designed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative reasoning skills through the use of standard mathematical operations and techniques as well as analysis of visual data. Students will be expected to identify, analyze, and solve problems in a variety of applied contexts for transfer toward academic, personal, and professional success. |
MATH125 | 4.5 | ||||
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Academic and Professional Success
UNIV103
This is a course for students who are new to university-level learning. Topics will include the theory and application of setting goals, managing time and money, developing self-awareness, enhancing interpersonal communication skills, and adhering to the rigorous standards of academic and professional writing. Additionally, students will be prepared to work autonomously and collaboratively in academic and professional settings. This is a course for students who are new to university-level learning. Topics will include the theory and application of setting goals, managing time and money, developing self-awareness, enhancing interpersonal communication skills, and adhering to the rigorous standards of academic and professional writing. Additionally, students will be prepared to work autonomously and collaboratively in academic and professional settings. |
UNIV103 | 4.5 | ||||
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Technology and Information Literacy
UNIV106
This course exposes students to foundational components of computer technology and information literacy. Students will learn how to recognize the difference between good and bad information as well as be able to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Utilizing computer systems and applications, students
will learn how to manage of data using a variety of computer applications used in the modern workplace to investigate, design, construct, and communicate responsibly. This course helps students improve technology and information literacy skills essential for success in the 21st century and increases the awareness of their impact on society. This course exposes students to foundational components of computer technology and information literacy. Students will learn how to recognize the difference between good and bad information as well as be able to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Utilizing computer systems and applications, students
will learn how to manage of data using a variety of computer applications used in the modern workplace to investigate, design, construct, and communicate responsibly. This course helps students improve technology and information literacy skills essential for success in the 21st century and increases the awareness of their impact on society. |
UNIV106 | 4.5 | ||||
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Interpersonal Communication
UNIV109
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of communication theory and effective interpersonal communication. It will assist students in the identification of how communication impacts an individual, and will help them develop techniques and competencies in diverse social and professional communication situations.
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of communication theory and effective interpersonal communication. It will assist students in the identification of how communication impacts an individual, and will help them develop techniques and competencies in diverse social and professional communication situations.
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UNIV109 | 4.5 | ||||
| General Education Elective (1) | 4.5 | |||||
| Humanities (2 Courses) | 9 | |||||
| Natural Sciences (2 Courses) | 9 | |||||
| 58.5 Total Credit Hours | 58.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Core
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Principles of Accounting I
ACCT205
This course introduces students to financial accounting. Students can learn the fundamentals of the accounting cycle. This course introduces students to financial accounting. Students can learn the fundamentals of the accounting cycle. |
ACCT205 | 4.5 | ||||
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Introduction to Business
BUSN105
This course provides students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed, and controlled. This course provides students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed, and controlled. |
BUSN105 | 4.5 | ||||
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Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
BUSN150
This course provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the business sector's relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course also provides an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule. This course provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the business sector's relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course also provides an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule. |
BUSN150 | 4.5 | ||||
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Principles of Marketing
MKTG205
Students will study and apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary market environment. The course will focus on marketing strategy and development of a marketing mix. Students will study and apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary market environment. The course will focus on marketing strategy and development of a marketing mix. |
MKTG205 | 4.5 | ||||
| 18 Total Credit Hours | 18 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Business Electives
A combination of any three 100, 200, or 300-level business courses
| 13.5 Total Credit Hours | 13.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes involved in the functional areas of business careers.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods involved in marketing.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of economic principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and the business economy.
- Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge of technology to adapt to a technologically advancing society and to use computer applications and systems as learning tools.
Classes Overview
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Introduction to Business
This course is designed to provide students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed, and controlled.
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Decision Making and Communication
This course concentrates on practical applications of communication theory in the forms of business correspondence, memoranda, and reports.
Principles of Marketing
Students will study and have the opportunity to apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary market environment. The course will focus on marketing strategy and development of a marketing mix.
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Principles of Accounting I
This course introduces students to financial accounting. Students can study the fundamentals of the accounting cycle.
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Aspects of Psychology
This course examines the discipline of psychology, both cognitive and psycho-social, covering topics such as perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, attitudes, psychological aspects of human sexuality, and psycho-behavioral pathology.
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Microeconomics
This course focuses on Economic theory of the firm, resource allocation and price determination, the free market supply/demand mechanism, and pure and imperfect competition models are analyzed.
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Presentation Essentials
This course focuses on preparing and delivering effective presentations. In addition, students have the opportunity to learn about presentation strategy and the creation of visual aids.
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Sociology
This course introduces students to the concepts, theory, and method of sociology. Students can develop a better understanding of society, culture, social institutions, social behavior, and other general social processes that operate in the social world.
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English Composition I
In this course, students focus on developing writing skills through practice and revision of a variety of different types of essays. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation.
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Macroeconomics
Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics introduced are GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth.
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Applied Business Mathematics
This course will cover mathematical applications commonly used in business and often encountered in retail, work, and social settings counting techniques and probability, mathematical modeling, and mathematics of finance and accounting. Topics to be addressed include financial math, consumer math, probability, mathematical modeling, and the related use of the internet and technology. Through the use of standard mathematical operations, financial formulas, exploring the deductive thought process, and critical‐thinking evidence, students will have the opportunity to identify, analyze, and solve problems encountered in everyday situations to support academic, personal, and professional success.
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Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
This course is designed to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the business sector's relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course is structured to provide an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule.
Course content subject to change.
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An online Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration is a degree program designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of business principles and practices through a fully online format. It explores accounting, marketing, management, and introductory business courses. Pursuing an online AA in Business Administration degree program offers the opportunity to develop a comprehensive introduction to the business world with the flexibility to study from anywhere.
Yes, you can earn an AA in Business Administration degree entirely online. AIU is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our online degree programs are designed to offer flexibility, allowing students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. In addition to our online programs, AIU also has campus locations in Houston and Atlanta.
- Administrative Specialist – Supports business operations by handling clerical tasks, managing records, and ensuring efficient office procedures.
- Construction Estimator – Analyzes costs and project requirements to develop accurate estimates for construction jobs and contracts.
- Facilities Manager – Oversees the maintenance and operations of buildings and workspaces to ensure safety, efficiency, and functionality.
- Program Management Analyst – Assists in evaluating and improving business programs by analyzing data, processes, and performance metrics.
- Sales Representative – Engages with customers to promote and sell products or services while building client relationships
Explore business-related job positions and descriptions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
To start on your path to pursuing an online Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration degree at AIU, follow these steps:
- Explore AIU’s accredited Associate of Arts degree program to understand the core business courses and opportunities available within the degree.
- Review the admission requirements, which typically include a high school diploma or equivalent—AIU does not require SAT or ACT scores for enrollment.
- Evaluate tuition and financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, or payment plans that may help make your education more affordable*.
- Submit your application before the next term begins — once accepted, familiarize yourself with AIU’s online learning platform and get ready to develop essential skills in accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation.
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
AIU’s online Associate of Arts degree program is designed to be completed in 24 months. However, the time to completion may vary based on factors such as course load, transfer credits, and any breaks taken during the program.
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