Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA)

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DESCRIPTION

The Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree program aims to prepare students to begin or advance their careers in the business world. The program provides students with a basic understanding of business through an appropriate blending of business and general education. It also introduces the principles of the Christian worldview. The ASBA degree program can also be a major step towards completing a bachelor’s degree. All courses completed from the IAU ASBA degree program shall be waived for the IAU BBA degree program.

 

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

1. Develop a basic foundation in general education fields of study and demonstrate developing engagement with critical thinking.
2. Acquire a basic foundation in the business field.
3. Demonstrate developing written and oral communication skills.
4. Demonstrate a developing ability to integrate learning across disciplines and experience.
5. Demonstrate a developing understanding of ethical reasoning with regard to how Christian teachings, ethical principles, and core personal values are involved in business decision-making.

 

MODE OF INSTRUCTION

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Education: IAU requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) tests, ability-to-benefit exam (ATB), or the successful completion of a degree program. The degree must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Professional Experience: IAU recommends any experiences, including but not limited to, internships, externships, volunteer, or part or full-time professional experience in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.

Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.

Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires writing skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not had their secondary education taught in English, they will be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write and speak English.

Maximum Total Credit Awarded is 45 units:

• Transfer Credit (TRC): 45 units
• Standardized Exam Credit (SEC): 45 units

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COMPLETION TIME

Program	Standard (Yrs) Full Time	Standard (Yrs) Part Time	150% (Yrs) Full Time	150% (Yrs) Part Time
Associate Degree	2.5	5	3.75	7.5

CURRICULUM

ASBA Program Requirements		Units
General Education Module 8 Courses 24 Units	COM 100 Introduction to Mass Communication	3
	ENG 100 English Composition	3
	BUS 150 Business Math	3
	ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science	3
	PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology	3
	SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology	3
	SOC 110 Art and Culture	3
	Select 1 Religious Studies Course
	REL 100 Introduction to Religion	3
	REL 110 Introduction to the Bible	3
Major Module 10 Courses 30 Units	ACC 100 Financial Accounting	3
	ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
	BUS 100 Introduction to Business	3
	BUS 110 Business Communications	3
	BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
	ECN 200 Microeconomics	3
	ECN 210 Macroeconomics	3
	INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology	3
	INT 150 Computer Applications	3
	MGT 200 Supervision	3
Elective Module 6 Units	The Electives Module requirement can be fulfilled by taking any undergraduate courses that are not already a requirement. Undergraduate course codes are 100-499.	6
ASBA Total Units		60

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete 60 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
2. Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
3. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
5. F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

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52.0201) Business Administration and Management, General

* Source: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=52.0201&g=Go

SOC	Occupation
11-1011.00	Chief Executives
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00	Sales Managers
11-3011.00	Administrative Services Managers
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
11-3071.01	Transportation Managers
11-3071.02	Storage and Distribution Managers
11-9021.00	Construction Managers
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers
11-9199.03	Investment Fund Managers
11-9199.04	Supply Chain Managers
11-9199.07	Security Managers
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Project Managers
13-1051.00	Cost Estimators
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary

CAREERS BEGAN BY IAU ASBA STUDENTS

Account Manager (11-1021), Accounts Payable (13-2011), Administrative Assistant (43-6010), Assistant Manager (11-9199), Book Keeper (43-3031), Financial Planner (11-3031), Shipping Assistant (43-5071).

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