Business Administration (Associate)

Make a move.  To truly compete in today’s business world, you need the broad business knowledge and interpersonal skills acquired only by a top-notch education. At JIU, we understand taking that first step toward your education may be daunting.  That’s why our Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree program was specially created to provide a focused, robust curriculum while giving you the flexibility and convenience you need to fit your busy lifestyle.  Offered in a dynamic, fully online format, our program gives special attention to developing critical thinking and writing skills to increase your value in the marketplace. You will acquire business fundamentals and learn effective strategies that can be put into practice in any corporate environment.  We offer a carefully balanced workload for full-time students so they still have time to meet their other personal and professional commitments.  This enables you to earn your degree in as little as 20 months! 

Beyond the basics.  As a JIU student, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Total Professional Advantage™ seminar, which enhances your academic experience with a host of career-building tools and exercises. You will emerge from your program confident and fully prepared to move your life forward.  And because JIU is regionally accredited, you may easily matriculate into any of our bachelor degree programs or transfer your credits to another accredited institution, should you decide to pursue your education further.