This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into competitive analysis, strategic planning frameworks, and organizational assessment. Students build on foundational business knowledge to evaluate strategic options.
Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students build a strategic analysis for a real organization. Graduates are prepared for roles such as junior strategy analyst or business analyst.
BA 031Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
- Business ownership structures and formation
- Roles of key business functions
- Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
- The four Ps of marketing
- Segmenting and targeting audiences
- Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Effective presentation techniques
- Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
- The accounting equation and double-entry system
- Preparing income statements and balance sheets
- Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
- Time value of money principles
- Sources of business financing
- Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
- Principles of organizational planning
- Supervising and coordinating teams
- Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
- E-commerce business models
- Digital marketing and online customer engagement
- Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Employee training and performance management
- Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
SMB 105Foundations of Strategic Management
Introduces the basic vocabulary and frameworks of business strategy.
- What strategy means for an organization
- Basic strategic planning steps
- Levels of strategy
SMB 118Introduction to Business Analysis
Covers the fundamentals of gathering and analyzing business requirements.
- Requirements-gathering basics
- Analyzing current-state processes
- Documenting business needs
SMB 134Competitive Environment Basics
Introduces simple tools for understanding competitors and market position.
- Identifying competitors
- Basic SWOT analysis
- Understanding market position
SMB 250Competitive Strategy Analysis
Covers frameworks for analyzing industry structure and competitive advantage.
- Industry structure analysis
- Sources of competitive advantage
- Positioning strategy
SMB 362Strategic Planning Process
Walks through how organizations build and execute a strategic plan.
- Setting strategic goals and objectives
- Translating strategy into action plans
- Monitoring strategic performance
SMB 478Business Analysis Techniques
Covers advanced techniques for analyzing business problems and opportunities.
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Recommending strategic options
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.
An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.
Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.
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