Business Administration

Get the skills necessary to land a management position, run a small business, or continue your education.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration covers a broad field of business fundamentals such as accounting, economics, finance, and marketing. Students learn both management and leadership skills. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Upon successful completion of general education and specific program courses, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to apply management, marketing and accounting concepts to improve operational performance and aid in decision-making skills.

WHERE: Lafayette Campus

Learn how to:

  • use basic accounting principles and concepts by completing a simulation of the accounting cycle; 
  • prepare a business plan;
  • apply written, oral, and nonverbal communication techniques;
  • apply ethical reasoning to business situations.

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS

Want to learn a new skill from the comfort of your home and on your schedule? Ed2Go offers a variety of busines courses, such as business writing, accounting fundamentals, or management, to help you advance your career or business.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Business Administration program know how to communicate and use technology effectively.They also demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social, global, and economic environments of business.

Whether you want to work as a bookkeeper, office support specialist, customer service representative, or in management, SoLAcc will prepare you for life in business after graduation. Our Business Administration program also provides a strong foundation to continue onto a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution.  

Average Salaries:

  • Entry-level Management - $44,730
  • Bookkeeper - $43,370
  • Office support specialist - $40,400
  • Customer Service Representative - $37,480

(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2023)

financial aid

Students enrolling in this program are eligible for the following financial aid options:

contact

To discuss program details and enrollment, please contact:

Dr. Nancy Kinchen

Department Chair and Professor, Business and IT

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