Business Administration

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BUILD A SOLID BUSINESS FOUNDATION FOR YOUR FUTURE BACHELOR’S DEGREE.

Gain the essential knowledge and skills you need to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in accounting, business management, finance and other business-related fields.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Associate Degree in Business Administration

If your goal is to complete your associate degree at NOVA and continue on to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration, the Associate of Science (AS) Degree in Business Administration is a great choice for you. After completing your NOVA associate degree, you’ll have a solid foundation to major in accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems and marketing, among others.

Length
Two Years
Credits
60-62
Locations
Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge, Online
Curriculum Details

WHY STUDY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT NOVA?

Expert Business Administration Faculty

You’ll learn from NOVA faculty who are extraordinary educators as well as experienced in the business world. They care about you and want you to succeed — at NOVA and in your future.

Relevant Business Administration Courses

You’ll learn to analyze business data and apply accounting techniques to interpret the health of a business. You’ll also gain essential communication skills through writing practices and speeches. 

Affordable Business Administration Education

You’ll save money by completing your first two years of study at NOVA. You may even be eligible for NOVA scholarships, helping offset the cost of your business administration associate degree. 

Accreditations

Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree in business administration.

Business Administration Career Outcomes

The goal of NOVA’s Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration program is to prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. You’ll have a firm foundation to complete your bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in fields like accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems and marketing. Earning your associate degree in business administration may also help you land jobs in management, sales, supervision, banking, business analytics, marketing, human resources, accounting, finance and management information systems.

Credits and
Transfer Info

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.

Transferring

Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.

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