APPLIED BUSINESS ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM – ASSOCIATE
APPLIED BUSINESS ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM – ASSOCIATE
Who Is the Online Associate in Business Degree Designed For?
The applied business program is a great fit for anyone who wants to gain a broad foundation of professional skills to prepare for entry- to mid-level careers in business. The associate degree is also a great jumping off point for those who may be interested in eventually pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business and advance to management and leadership roles in their jobs.
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Why Earn Your Online Associate Degree in Business at UAF?
- Learn from expert faculty and course instructors (including business owners and professionals) who bring real-world business insight and experience to the classroom.
- Earn industry-recognized microcredentials in Microsoft Excel, Hootsuite, and Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
- Take part in a variety of collaborative, hands-on learning assignments that connect classroom learning to real-world projects.
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In our Introduction to Business course, you’ll get to explore various aspects of business, with an Alaskan perspective, as you’re guided through an interactive book that also contains gamification.
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Earn your degree online at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and prepare for employment and leadership in your chosen field. Offered at in-state tuition for students across the nation, our fully online degrees give you the flexibility you need to balance work, family and education.
Cost breakdown for the online associate degree in business
The estimated cost for the applied business program based on current rates is $18,030. Your actual costs will depend on your concentration.
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
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Where leadership begins: Applied business and accounting at UAF
Where leadership begins: Applied business and accounting at UAF
Jobs With an Associate Degree in Business
Earning your associate degree is a great start for your business career, and can open the door to many different job opportunities. An associate degree can also increase your earning potential beyond the average pay rate. Whether your goal is to work for a Fortune 500 company or start your own small business, this program will prepare you with the skills and training to succeed. Examples of several high-demand (and well paying) jobs you can get with an associate degree in business include:
- Account manager
- Executive assistant
- Sales supervisor
- Human resources specialist
- Store manager
- Customer service associate
What can you do with an associate degree in business?
Our graduates go on to successful careers in a wide range of business fields, including:
- Entrepreneurship
- Business management
- Tourism
- Human resources
- Public administration
- Office administration
- Banking
- Financial services
- Marketing
Associate Degree in Business Requirements
Required classes for the online associate degree in applied business cover topics such as personal and business finance, accounting, customer service, marketing and public relations, business law, and management. From there you’ll have the opportunity to concentrate your degree in one of the following areas:
- Administrative management
- Applied management
- Computer applications
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Healthcare management
- Human resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Public management
- Recreation and guiding management
- Tourism
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