Both the A.S. degree in Business and the B.S. degree with a major in Business Administration, Marketing, and Management are general business programs designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge of business that can prepare them for positions in a variety of business settings. Taken alone or together, these degrees can open doors to new career possibilities in small business and corporate settings.

The A.S. in Business from the partner institutions is designed for possible employment at the associate degree level and for transfer to a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or management. A student who completes only the A.S. degree will be prepared for a variety of entry-level careers in business. The A.S. can also position you very well to complete a B.S. degree. Completing this program with the recommended courses that satisfy the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum will satisfy both the General Education requirements for any Metropolitan State University bachelor’s degree, and also satisfy the foundation and some of the business core requirements for the Business Administration, Management, and Marketing majors. For more details regarding an A.S. in Business contact a partner institution.

Many positions in business, especially at the supervisory and management level, require a bachelor’s degree. A degree in Business Administration, Management, or Marketing can provide you with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. Through the required courses, you will develop the skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learn the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, finance, and management information systems. You can expect to acquire the organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary for anyone accepting management responsibilities. The Business Administration major is the most general and flexible major offered by the College of Management, enabling you to tailor the program to your interests by selecting major elective courses from any subject taught by the College of Management.

Business Administration, Management, or Marketing graduates can expect a dynamic and challenging career in ever-changing economic and global conditions. A business degree will help you to prepare for employment opportunities and for promotions. You will be prepared for positions with titles such as “supervisor,” “department manager,” and “agency director” in private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government.

For more information about these programs and career possibilities, follow these links:

1. What is an A.S. in Business?

2. What is a B.S. with a major in Business Administration?

3. What is a B.S. with a major in Management?

4. What is a B.S. with a major in Marketing?

5. I’m not sure these programs are what I’m looking for. What other degree options might I consider?

6. Online career exploration provides tools for clarifying your career interests and goals and deciding which academic program is right for you.

7. Minnesota e-folio helps you develop a personalized portfolio to show employers what you can do for them. This is a free and easy-to-use tool you can customize to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and accomplishments.

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