Associate of Arts in Business, A.A.B.

Andy Corbus, M.B.A., Director

The Associate of Arts degree in Business (AAB) provides business foundations for working adults who are in the early stages of the college experience. It prepares learners for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program described above.

Program Objectives

The Olivet Nazarene University AAB graduate is prepared to

1. Build a broader perspective of the world through exposure to various liberal arts studies such as literature, biology, economics, communications, history, and psychology.
2. View general studies as essential in the development of a well-rounded mind and person.
3. Develop basic skills in math and English as preparation for advanced learning in business.
4. Review the liberal arts while focusing attention toward the relevancy of business topics in today’s commercial world.
5. Apply critical thinking skills to identify problems and to develop problem-solving abilities.
6. Apply theoretical concepts to real-life business situations for both quantitative and qualitative solutions.
7. Develop effective decision-making skills based upon an understanding of the total enterprise, social responsibility, and business ethics.
8. Clarify and develop an individual philosophy of ethics, both personal and professional, and apply it to managerial situations.
9. Access and utilize current technology.

64 hours