Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Business, Associate of Business (ABus)
Program Location: Signal Peak, Aravaipa, Maricopa, Superstition Mountain, and San Tan Campus.
Course Objective:
Description: The Associate of Business, Liberal Studies degree suits students who plan to transfer to the university to earn a baccalaureate degree in Business-related areas, such as Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Human Relations, Marketing, and Public Administration. Contact an academic advisor for assistance.
AGEC courses are transferable to all three Arizona public universities provided students earn a grade of C or better.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Demonstrate knowledge of the practice of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing in the business environment. (Understanding Level)
* Research, locate, and evaluate business information in order to support evidence-based decisions. (Evaluating Level)
* Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution. (Evaluating Level)
* Analyze the impact of decisions and activities on the financial position of an organization. (Analyzing Level)
* Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (Creating Level)
* Recognize ethical, legal, and global dimensions in business practice and how business integrates social responsibility into operations/decision making. (Understanding Level)
* Use team collaboration to solve business problems. (Applying Level)
* Develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to transfer to and succeed at a university or college with junior status in business. (Creating level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 60 x $75 = $4,500
Tuition (Out of State) 60 x $150 = $9,000
Additional fees and cost to be provided by division.
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Different professor's require different books, prices may vary.
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/BusinessABusMap.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: No licensing requirements
Other requirements needed: No other requirements needed
Grievance Resolution Policy
https://centralaz.edu/student-support-and-care
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
Tuition Refunds | Central Arizona College Calendar
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Completing the A.A.S. degree and the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements provides a pathway to attend an Arizona public university in the future.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); https://hlcommission.org?
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA.) Not Tracked at this time.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Name of Credential
Business (ABus)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See synopsis.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes -
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,000.00 Prices may vary since different professor's require different books.
In-State Tuition
$4,500.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,000.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$11,000.00
