An associate degree may help you prepare to enter the workforce or a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from CTU is designed to do both.

In this program, you can work to build a strong base of fundamentals that can help you enter today’s competitive business world. You can also study key business administration techniques, including critical-thinking and decision-making skills and incorporate that knowledge with important communication skills.

• Program Credits: 93
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) is a 93-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. It consists of 57 general education credit hours and 36 credit hours devoted to the business administration core.

This introductory program to business administration focuses on fundamental principles of business including accounting, marketing, law, and management. The program is designed to provide a foundational approach for students interested in general business opportunities. The ASBA program aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. (1/14/2025)

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes

ASBA Program Learning Outcomes:

• Apply fundamental principles in diverse business situations
• Interpret business data using critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Apply ethical principles to business decision-making.
• Identify the impact of organizational change from a business perspective.