Associate of Science in Business Administration (A.S.B.A.)
The Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree program aims to prepare students to begin or advance their careers in the business world. The program provides students with a basic understanding of business through an appropriate blending of business and general education. It also introduces the principles of the Christian worldview. The ASBA degree program can also be a major step towards completing a bachelor’s degree. All courses completed from the IAU ASBA degree program shall be waived for the IAU BBA degree program.
Program Learning Objectives (PLO)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Develop basic writing skills. (ILO1)
- Develop basic oral presentation skills. (ILO2)
- Demonstrate basic elements of critical thinking to analyze issues, solve problems, and make business decisions. (ILO3)
- Integrate learning in the areas of general education, accounting, economics, management, and technology. (ILO4)
- Identify Christian ethical implications of business practices. (ILO5)
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Admission Requirements
Education: IAU requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) test, or the successful completion of 12 semester units earned at an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends any experiences, including but not limited to, internships, externships, volunteer, or part or full-time professional experience in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.
Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.
Maximum Total Credit Awarded is 45 units:
- Transfer Credit (TRC): 45 units
- Standardized Exam Credit (SEC): 45 units
- Prior Experiential Learning Credit (PEL): Of the first 60 semester credits awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits.
Completion Time
| Program | Full Time
Standard (Yrs) |
Part Time Standard (Yrs) | Full Time 150% (Yrs) | Part time 150% (Yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S.B.A. Degree | 2.5 | 5 | 3.75 | 7.5 |
Curriculum
| A.S.B.A. Program Requirements | Semester Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General
Education Component 5 Courses 15 Semester Hours |
English | 1
Required Course 3 Semester Hours |
|
| ENG 100 English Composition | 3 | |
| Math & Science
| 2 Required Course 6 Semester Hours |
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| BUS 150 Business Math | 3 | |
| ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Social Science | 1
Required Course 3 Semester Hours (Choose 1) |
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| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 110 Art and Culture | 3 | |
| Religion | 1
Required Course 3 Semester Hours (Choose 1) |
||
| REL 100 Introduction to Religion | 3 | |
| REL 110 Introduction to the Bible | 3 | |
| Professional
Component 10 Courses 30 Semester Hours |
ACC 100 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business | 3 | |
| BUS 110 Business Communications | 3 | |
| BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| ECN 200 Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECN 210 Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| INT 150 Computer Applications | 3 | |
| MGT 200 Supervision | 3 | |
| Internship
Component 2 Semester Hours |
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL). | 2 |
| Elective
Component 13 Semester Hours |
The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any undergraduate courses (100-499) that are not already a requirement. | 13 |
| TOTAL A.S.B.A. | 60 | |
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Graduation Requirement
- Complete 60 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
- F-1 students must maintain lawful status.
Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201
Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General
Job Outlook and Salary: Business
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
| 11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
| 11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
| 11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
| 11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
| 11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
Other Undergraduate Courses
Concentrations
Finance
CIP Code 52.0801
Courses Required (9 units)
- FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance (3 units)
- FIN 400 Intermediate Financial Management 1 (3 units)
- FIN 410 Intermediate Financial Management 2 (3 units)
- FIN 420 Financial Markets And Institutions (3 units)
- FIN 430 Intro To Investments (3 units)
- FIN 440 Financial Statement Analysis (3 units)
Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
CIP Code 52.0901
Courses Required (9 units)
- HTT 200 Introduction To Hospitality Tourism (3 units)
- HTT 205 Introduction To Hotel Management (3 units)
- HTT 210 Introduction To Aviation Mangement (3 units)
- HTT 300 Global Tourism Concepts (3 units)
- HTT 310 Hospitality And Tourism Marketing * (3 units)
- HTT 320 Organizational Behavior For The Hospitality Industry * (3 units)
- HTT 400 Economics Of Tourism * (3 units)
- HTT 410 Planning And Developing Tourism (3 units)
- HTT 420 Hospitality And Strategic Management * (3 units)
*Course substitution for Common Professional Component Course
Marketing
CIP Code 52.1401
Courses Required (9 units)
- MKT 300 Marketing (3 units)
- MKT 310 Pricing Strategies (3 units)
- MKT 320 Small Business Marketing and Strategy (3 units)
- MKT 400 Public Relations (3 units)
- MKT 410 Advertising (3 units)
- MKT 420 Consumer Behavior (3 units)
Quality and Cost Effective
Undergraduate
Hybrid/Online
2.5 Years
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I would recommend IAU to anyone looking for a great school. There’s wide flexibility of classes at IAU, so you won’t be sitting in a classroom all week long –but when you are in class, the size is appropriate and the professors will always be there to ensure you understand exactly what’s being taught. Their diploma is respected and the price is more than reasonable. Don’t hesitate to apply!
Kutyba AlexisA.S.B.A. 2019 Student