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Online Business Associate Degree Programs

Associate degrees online in Business from accredited distance learning college and university programs.

Business Associate'sIf you see your future in business, earning an online Associates degree can be a great career move.

Business careers include everything from office administration to sales and marketing, customer service and human resources, accounting, finance and more.

Whether or not you will need a Bachelor's degree or higher to achieve your long-term career goals, earning an online Associate's degree now can help you: (cont.)

  • Advance in your present job or qualify for a better position
  • Earn credits toward a Bachelor’s degree in business
  • Learn fundamental business skills in areas such as accounting, marketing and management that will help you advance in any profession
  • Enhance your critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Explore potential new career options

Our accredited colleges and univerities offer Associate's degree programs in business that are designed for working adults who need maximum scheduling flexibility. Full-time students attending traditional on-campus programs typically earn an Associate's degree in two years, but many students complete their Associate's degree online in less time.

An Associate's degree in business typically requires 60 credits. If you intend to go on to complete your Bachelor's degree, earning an Associate's degree enables you to satisfy many of your general education requirements. You also may be able to declare a different major for your BA or BS degree and have all or most of your credits apply.

Important: Associate's degrees are either transfer or vocational degrees. If you want your credits to be apply toward a Bachelor's degree, make sure that you choose an Associate's program that offers a transfer degree. If your goal is to acquire specific job skills and you don-t need the credits to be transferable, a vocational or profession Associate's degree may be your best choice.

You'll find online Associate's degree programs to put you on the right track for a wide variety of business careers, including:

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Administration
  • Acquisition and Contract Management
  • Applied Management
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Business Systems Administration
  • Communication Arts
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management
  • Information Technology
  • Internet Marketing
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Office Systems
  • Project Management
  • … plus many others

Explore your options for an Associate's degree in business and request more information today. The respective college or university will help you make sure that your program is the best choice for your academic and career objectives.

Select Associate Business Degree Program:

Liberty University Online

  • Associate of Arts in Accounting
    Gain the skills you need to succeed in financial, managerial, governmental and non-profit accounting, auditing and taxation, through the Associate of Arts in... Read More
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Colorado Technical University

Kaplan University

University of Phoenix

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting helps students develop a foundation of knowledge related to accounting in terms of business strategy... Read More
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  • Communications (Associate's)
    Students enrolled in this concentration will develop a foundation for understanding and practicing the effective exchange of information, ranging from interp... Read More
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  • Foundation of Business (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Foundations of Business focuses on the topics of business, accounting, economics, finance and marketing ... Read More
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  • Hospitality, Travel and Tourism (Associate's)
    This concentration helps students build a foundation of knowledge in an array of food service, lodging management and tourism settings. Courses emphasize the... Read More
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Western International University

  • AA in Business
    Whatever field you decide to pursue, you have to begin with an understanding of business. It's the core of any career and a good way to gain an edge on worke... Read More
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American InterContinental University

Benedictine University Online

  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    YOUR BUSINESS EDUCATION STARTS HERE.Whether you're launching your post high-school education or are repositioning yourself in the marketplace, the online Ass... Read More
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Grantham University

  • AA - Business Management
    The Associate of Arts in Business Management provides the student with basic management theories and best practices. Students identify principles related to ... Read More
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  • AS - Business Administration
    The Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides the student with a basic knowledge of science, technology, and market commercialization. The studen... Read More
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Strayer University

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Accounting program prepares an accounting student to be a bookkeeper, an accounts receivable or payable clerk, and other entry-level... Read More
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  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Business Administration program is designed to provide the latest information and technology in the field of management to prepare s... Read More
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  • Economics (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Economics program is designed to provide current and relevant knowledge of economic principles and policies. It prepares students fo... Read More
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  • Marketing (Associate's)
    The marketing program seeks to prepare the student for careers in all aspects of marketing, from the small sole proprietorship to the large corporation. Grad... Read More
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Virginia College

  • AS - Accounting Specialist
    The Accounting Specialist Program is designed to meet the needs of those students who work in the accounting field or who are presently employed and want to ... Read More
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  • AS - Business Administration
    Are you interested in a career in business but not sure where to start? Do you have some skills that may be useful, but want to work toward reaching your ful... Read More
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  • AS - Human Resource Management
    The Human Resource Management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's wo... Read More
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Saint Leo University Online

Baker College Online

Everest University Online

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The Associate in Science in Accounting program introduces students to the principles of accounting and prepares them for entry-level positions in the busines... Read More
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  • Applied Management (Associate's)
    The Associate in Science in Applied Management program offers the specific training needed to advance a career in business management. Courses are focused on... Read More
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  • Business (Associate's)
    The Associate in Science in Business porgram offers introductory courses in business, marketing, finance, human resources, applied business law and principle... Read More
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Bryant & Stratton College

  • AAS - Accounting
    The Accounting program at Bryant & Stratton College provides the technical and critical skills needed to excel in the field of accounting.  Followin... Read More
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  • AAS - Administrative Assistant
    The Administrative Assistant program trains students to meet the many challenges of the electronic office. Students develop specialized knowledge in automate... Read More
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  • AAS - Business
    Develop a broad range of skills in management, critical thinking, human relations, and information technology – indispensable assets in the modern business e... Read More
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  • AAS - Human Resources Specialist
    This comprehensive Human Resources Specialist program prepares students for a variety of positions in Human Resources, including staff recruitment, compensat... Read More
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International Academy of Design and Technology

Post University Online

Stevens-Henager College Online

Ashford University

  • Business (Associate's)
    Earn your Associate of Arts in Business degree from Ashford University. Prepare yourself for entry-level work in the field of business, and be on a path to a... Read More
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  • Organizational Management (Associate)
    Take charge of your future! With your Associate of Arts in Organizational Management from Ashford University, you earn your basic credentials as a supervisor... Read More
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South University

  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program offers students exposure to the responsibilities of managing a business. Students gain an ... Read More
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  • Hospitality Management (Associate's)
    The Associate of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Hospitality Management is designed to prepare students for entry-level and first... Read More
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Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Associate of Science in Business Online
    The Associate of Science in Business Online (ASBO) program consists of 62 credits of coursework which includes both business and liberal arts curricula. The ... Read More
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Academy of Art University

  • Advertising (Associate's)
    Academy of Art University instructors guide students through design, copywriting and account planning. They help them build an inspiring portfolio of work to... Read More
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Ohio Christian University

Bay State College

  • AS Business Management - General
    At one point or another, everyone daydreams about starting their own business. But if you’re ready to make that dream real, Bay State College has the answer—... Read More
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  • AS Business Management - General
    At one point or another, everyone daydreams about starting their own business. But if you’re ready to make that dream real, Bay State College has the answer—... Read More
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Columbia Southern University

Bryan College

Hodges University

Salem University Online

Penn Foster College

  • Associate Degree in Retail Management
    The Retail Management Associate Degree Program provides a thorough background in the functional areas of retail management, finance/accounting, marketing, bu... Read More
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  • Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising
    Learn the business, product development, and fashion merchandising skills you need quickly and conveniently with Penn Foster's Fashion Merchandising program.... Read More
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  • Associate Degree in Health Care Management
    There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Health Care Management. The Penn Foster College Health Care Management Associate Degree Program helps ... Read More
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  • Associate Degree in Accounting
    Get started toward a challenging career in Accounting — such as Staff Accountant, Assistant to the Controller, Buyer, Purchasing Agent — to name a few. Start... Read More
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  • Associate Degree in Business Management
    Earn you Associate of Science Degree in Business Management — such as production supervisor, sales manager, office manager, or fashion buyer in manufacturing... Read More
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  • Associate Degree in Human Resources Management
    Study Human Resources Management - at home, at your own pace.You'll learn about Employee benefits; Compensation management; Labor relations; Interpersonal co... Read More
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