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Associate of Applied Science in Business

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Overview

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration (AAS) program provides students with skills in general education, technology and business necessary to succeed in today’s competitive environment. The program prepares graduates to assume entry level business management positions and enhances the knowledge and skills of those students who are currently employed, by developing the ability to acquire and apply business administration, leadership and managerial skills. The Associate’s program serves as a foundation for students to develop a firm knowledge of business and serves as a pathway to seek advanced degrees.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a foundation of applicable skills and knowledge that promotes lifelong learning and academic and professional achievement.
  • Demonstrate analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems.
  • Develop their personal leadership style in relationship to the situation.
  • Evaluate ethical business behaviors and relate them to business policies.
  • Demonstrate the use of critical thinking and decision making techniques to solve complex business problems
  • Analyze the effects of globalization on their work environment.
  • Implement and apply technical solutions to business activities, systems and processes.
  • Analyze and promote marketing plans for successful product launch.
  • Prepare a financial cost analysis for a business, a product or a service.
Program Highlights

* Total cost of the program including application fee, library fee and graduation fee. Tuition Rates are subject to change. Textbooks provided for free.

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Curriculum

For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.

(* Indicates recommended course of study.)

Core Courses And Seminars

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
ACC 2301 Accounting I 3.00
ACC 2302 Accounting II 3.00
MTH 1301 Algebra I 3.00
MTH 1302 Algebra II 3.00
BUS 2320 Business Math 3.00
CIS 1301 Computers and Technology 3.00
SCI 1301 Earth Science 3.00
ENG 1301 English Composition I 3.00
ENG 1302 English Composition II 3.00
BUS 3303 Financial Management 3.00
BUS 3304 Information Systems Management 3.00
BUS 2301 Introduction to Business 3.00
BUS 3302 Leadership 3.00
BUS 2310 Macroeconomics 3.00
BUS 3301 Marketing 3.00
BUS 2311 Microeconomics 3.00
ADM 1000 Skills for Academic Success 3.00
HIS 1310 US History I 3.00
HIS 1311 US History II 3.00

Elective Courses

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
COM 1310 Business Communication 3.00
PHL 1310 Critical Thinking 3.00

Prerequisite Course

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
ORT 1000 Bachelor Level Orientation 0.00

Program Summary

Program Description

Introduction and application of quantitative and qualitative business research methodologies involving real world case studies and academic research assignments throughout the completion of the core curriculum of the associate level degree programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admission Requirements

  1. An official high school transcript or its equivalent
  2. Military service members and veterans may provide: (1) DD Form 1966 - Record of Military Processing, (2) DD Form 214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. or (3) Military Branch records that document high school graduation or equivalent. 
  3. Home schooled students must provide an official transcript issued by a governmental authority or school supervisor that attests to the successful completion of a state approved program considered to be equivalent to an accredited high school diploma or GED certificate.
  4. Transfer students may provide an official transcript from an accredited postsecondary institutional in which at least twelve (12) semester hours have been successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher in each course. Apollos University reserves the right to verify high school completion and can still require proof of the completion. Transcripts of previously earned credit to be evaluated for possible transfer to an Apollos program. NOTE: unofficial transcripts will be accepted to expedite transfer credit evaluation. However, official transcripts must be submitted within the first semester by students who are admitted to the University.
  5. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  6. Successful completion of the AU Orientation Program Class

CONDITIONAL STATUS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
All undergraduate applicants are reviewed by qualified evaluators. Those who do not meet the specific requirements above or who only have documents provided by a family source may be eligible to enroll conditionally as a non-degree seeking student. While on conditional status, students will be required to successfully complete all of the following courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each, or the student will be subject to academic dismissal:

  • ADM 1000 Skills for Academic Success
  • ENG 1301 English Composition I
  • MTH 1301 Algebra I
  • HIS 1310 US History I

APPLICANTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGE IS OTHER THAN ENGLISH

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following:

  1. Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test (IELTS) A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS) or 44 on the PTE** Academic Score Report.
  2. A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test;
  3. A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
  4. A minimum B1 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge;
  5. A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit with an average grade of “C” or higher at an appropriately accredited accredited college or university where the language of instruction was English;
  6. A transfer transcript indicating a grade of “C” or higher in an English composition course from an appropriately accredited* college or university; or
  7. A high school diploma completed at an appropriately* accredited/recognized high school (where the medium of instruction is English). 

*accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities. 
** Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). For more information on this test, visit www.pearsonpte.com.

Transcripts not in U.S. equivalency must be evaluated by an organization such as one that is a member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org) or an Apollos University approved organization or individual. It is recommended that the applicant work with the Admissions Office to ensure that the company performing the evaluation is acceptable.

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY

The applicant can request that credits previously completed at other universities be considered for transfer into Apollos University. The applicant seeking the transfer of credits will need to provide written notification to the Admissions office containing the course name, catalog number, and date completed for each course along with a copy of the course description and the name of the university where the credit was earned. Transferable credits must be approved by the Registrar who performs a review of the courses, accepting only those whose course description, course-learning objectives, and program objects match the AU course(s) and program. If necessary, the Registrar will request the applicable associate chair to review the material to help ensure there is a match between the transfer credits and the requirements of the Apollos degree program. The Registrar may require the applicant to provide additional information in order to help support the evaluation process. In addition to the official transcript from the previous university, additional types of information may include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Syllabi of courses being considered for transfer credit.
  2. Official catalog(s) covering the dates the courses were taken. The number of possible transfer credits allowed is based upon the following requirements. Associate degree programs: 1. Undergraduate courses for which a grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher from an institution as defined above can be considered for transfer.
  3. A maximum of 45 credits of undergraduate level course may be transferred into the associate level programs. a. In addition, credit earned on national examinations such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or in military institutions may be considered for transfer. In order to evaluate prior work, Apollos University must have official transcripts of college work, official transcripts of CLEP results, and or a certified copy of the DD-214 for military schooling or 5454R Evaluation of Military Training. Apollos has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university, so all request for credit transfer into an Apollos degree program must be reviewed as described above.
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Graduation Requirements

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

AAS Total Program Required Credits: 60 Credits with an average of a C grade.
  • General Education Credits (30 Credits)
  • Business Administration Credits (30 Credits)
AAS Program Prerequisite Course(s) Prerequisite Courses:
Undergraduate Orientation Program (0 Credits)
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Affordable & Flexible Payment Options

Beside the affordable & flexible payment options that Apollos offerred, there're also several options available.

  • Employer Payment Plan

    Under this plan, the student works with their organization to establish billing and payment parameters where the organization pays for part or all of the student’s tuition and fees.

  • Private Loan Plans

    Under this plan, the student works with their organization to establish billing and payment parameters where the organization pays for part or all of the student’s tuition and fees.

  • External Scholarship Plan

    Under this plan, the student works on their behalf to foster external scholarships to help pay for tuition and related materials. Courses will typically not be authorized to take until External Scholarship funding is accepted by Apollos.

  • Organizational Tuition Reimbursement Plan

    Under this plan, the student works with their organizations Human Resources department to pay for outstanding tuition and fees. This requires the student put a credit card on file. Apollos will offer the student a 60-day deferment from the 1st day of billing after which the credit card will be charged if payment has not been received. Apollos will provide the student supporting documentation such as a receipt and/or invoice for courses as well as grade card needed to supply Human Resources with proof of attendance.

  • Tribal Aid Plan

    Under this plan, the student must have established lines with the tribe in question. A voucher or payment will be required with terms 90-days net from the first date of billing.

Option I

Pay as class(es) are taken
I will be billed when I register for new classes and pays full price of the class before the class starts.
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Option II

Pay in two equal payments as I register for a class(es)
I will be billed when I register for a new class(es) and will pay one half (1/2) of the tuition and any fees upon registration. The second half will be paid 30 days later. No interest will be charged on the unpaid balance.
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Option IV

Initial $300 payment with monthly payments of $300
Make a down payment of $300.00 toward the total tuition for the program in a single payment by the date of acceptance. The remaining balance will be paid at $300.00 per month, beginning one month from the official enrollment date. No interest will be charged on the unpaid balance.
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Note: As of 1 July 2019, Option 3 is no longer available to new students.

Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At Apollos University, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, Learning Partnerships and more.

  • Transfer Credits Accepted
  • Textbooks Included
  • Remote Proctoring Included
  • Payment Options
  • Learning Partners Discount
  • Scholarships

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