Business

  • AA
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Gain a broad foundation in business principles, communication, and critical thinking.

An associate's degree in business can open many opportunities for students. The student may continue with higher education at a four-year institution or choose to look for employment in different business areas in accounting, management, marketing, banking, or sales.

An AA in business equips students with basic business skills and covers general education requirements for a Bachelor’s degree.

Application Deadline

Next Apply Date

3/10/26

Next Start Date

8/20/26

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Degrees & Certificates

Associate of Arts

AA
An Associate of Arts (AA) in Business prepares the student with the necessary core curriculum and a basic knowledge of foundational components of business administration. An AA in Business serves as the first two years of a bachelor degree and is best suited for students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution.

Length

60 Credit Hours
4 semesters on average

Costs

In District Tuition: $1,155 per semester for 15 credit hours

Mode

In-Person or Entirely Online

Prerequisites:

Accreditation

College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles such as administrative assistant, customer service supervisor, sales associate, or office coordinator, and the degree also offers a strong pathway for transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

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