Business Administration A.A.

Degree Overview

The goals of the Associate of Arts in Business Administration are to provide basic knowledge in the core areas of business, serve as a base for further study in a four-year program or prepare graduates to more quickly enter the workforce.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to describe introductory concepts in accounting, economics, management and marketing.
  • Students will be able to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
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Accreditation

The Vucurevich School of Business at the University of Sioux Falls has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

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100% Online Option

USF’s fully online business administration program offers the same academic rigor as the on-campus experience but with added flexibility for students balancing work, family and other commitments.

  • Fully Online & Flexible: Complete coursework at your own pace with mostly asynchronous classes, while still engaging with faculty and peers in meaningful ways.
  • Real-World Learning: See how theory and real-world application come together to build confidence and practical skills.
  • Value-Focused Tuition: Pursue a quality education with access to grants and scholarships to reduce your cost.
  • Supportive Online Community: Small class sizes, personalized faculty support  and available services ensure you’re never navigating the journey alone.

This program is ideal for students seeking a flexible, affordable and supportive degree path—all while balancing life’s demands.

Outcomes

Graduates with a degree in business administration can pursue diverse career paths, including roles such as financial analysts, who assess financial data to guide investment decisions, or marketing managers, who develop strategies to promote products and services. They may also work as human resources specialists, overseeing recruitment and employee relations, or as management consultants, advising companies on operational improvements. 

Other opportunities include positions in sales, operations management, entrepreneurship and supply chain management, where they can apply their skills in areas such as negotiation, strategic planning and leadership to drive business success.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $63,907
  • Job Postings: 72,654

Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for sales manager positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

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Courses

Student Development

Complete the following course:

SDV100

The USF Experience

(1.0 s.h)

Theology

Complete the following course:

THE140

Introduction to the Bible

(3.0 s.h)

Written Communication

Complete the following courses:

ENG112

Information Literacy and Rhetorical Purpose

(3.0 s.h)

ENG111

University Writing and Rhetorics

(3.0 s.h)

Fine Art or Creative Art

Complete one of the following courses:

CST210

Acting I

(3.0 s.h)

MUS203

American Music Styles

(3.0 s.h)

MUS151

Applied Music: Instrumental

(1.0 s.h)

MUS141

Applied Music: Instrumental

(0-1.0 s.h)

MUS131

Applied Music: Piano

(1.0 s.h)

MUS121

Applied Music: Voice

(1.0 s.h)
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Science or Mathematics

Complete 4 s.h. of the following courses:

MAT204

Calculus I

(4.0 s.h)

NSC121

Earth Science

(2.0 s.h)

BIO101

Environmental Biology

(4.0 s.h)

MAT202

Finite Math

(3.0 s.h)

BIO100

General Biology

(4.0 s.h)

CHE111

General Chemistry I

(4.0 s.h)
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History

Complete one of the following courses:

HIS121

United States History Since 1877

(3.0 s.h)

HIS120

United States History to 1877

(3.0 s.h)

HIS104

World History 1200-Present

(3.0 s.h)

HIS103

World History to 1200

(3.0 s.h)

Social Science

Complete one of the following courses:

PSC211

American Federal Government

(3.0 s.h)

SOC201

Fundamentals of Sociology

(3.0 s.h)

PSY201

General Psychology

(3.0 s.h)

ENG368

Language and Society

(3.0 s.h)

ECO213

Macroeconomics

(3.0 s.h)

ECO212

Microeconomics

(3.0 s.h)
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