Business Adminstration

Whether your career goal is to start your own business, to work in private enterprise, a non-profit, or government agency, to advance your career in an existing business, or to continue your education at a four-year institution, the Business Administration program can be a stepping stone on your path to success. The program provides outstanding career opportunities by giving you skills you need to succeed.

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WHY CHOOSE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM?
Organizations operate on business principles. A degree in business prepares you to work in a variety of for-profit as well as not-for-profit settings, including manufacturing and service environments. Ivy Tech offers four different degree options in Business Administration. Three of these options, the Technical Certificate, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Science, are also available through distance education.

All business students are required to complete a common core of five classes that focus on business principles and concepts as well as fundamental accounting and computer skills necessary for successful employment or transfer to a four-year degree. Students preparing for immediate workforce entry will take additional professional and technical courses needed to successfully compete in the job market.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
First Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Bank Tellers, Customer Service Representatives, Human Resources Assistants, Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks, Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks, First Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Sales Representatives

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Science, Associate of Science via Ivy Tech Online, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Science via Ivy Tech Online, Technical Certificate, Technical Certificate via Ivy Tech Online, and short- term Certificate. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

CERTIFICATE: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(21 credits)

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

Completion of the Human Resources Management Certificate leads to preparation for Human Resource Certification, employment and/or completion of an associate degree. Visit the HR Certification Institute website for the eligibility requirements for the certification process. Program and Employment Information

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 31 credit hours)

The Technical Certificate in Business Administration can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills. Program and Employment Information

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Business Administration will give you the knowledge and skills for career entry or advancement in a current job. With the business electives in this degree you can choose an area of emphasis such as management, marketing, human resources management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and international business.

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in fundamental areas such as accounting, economics, and mathematics. The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration transfers to all Indiana public institutions and to many of the private colleges and universities. Graduates will also earn the Transfer General Education Certificate.

To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

IVY TECH ONLINE DEGREE OPTIONS

You also have the option to earn an Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Technical Certificate via Ivy Tech Online, completely online options. This virtual option provides students with the same content and knowledge as our traditional program, but is delivered entirely through our distance education delivery system.

• Technical Certificate in Business Administration via Ivy Tech
  Online (31 credits)

• Associate of Applied Science In Business Administration via
  Ivy Tech Online (Minimum of 60 credit hours)

• Associate of Science in Business Administration via Ivy Tech
  Online (Minimum of 60 credit hours)