Jump into Business Administration
The Associate in Science (AS) in Business Administration and Management prepares students for careers across a wide range of industries, including retail, service, government, insurance, and manufacturing. This versatile degree also provides a solid foundation for students interested in starting or managing a small business.聽
The program includes three specialized concentrations:聽
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Risk Management
Careers
The A.S. in Business Administration prepares students for roles such as:聽
- Business Supervisor/Manager
- Retail Manager
- Insurance Agent (with Risk Management concentration)
- Customer Service Representative
- Small Business Owner
- Administrative or Office Manager
- Marketing or Sales Associate
Students completing the Risk Management track are eligible to receive up to three Florida insurance licenses without taking state exams:聽
- 4-40 Resident Customer Service Representative
- 20-40 Resident Personal Lines Agent
- 2-15 Resident Life and Health Agent
Skills
Applicants Interested in this degree should possess:聽
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Basic Math & Finance Skills
- Technology Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Customer Service
- Professionalism
What We'll Teach You
You will learn career-ready fundamentals such as:
- Principles of accounting, marketing, and finance
- Strategic and ethical decision-making
- Business law and technology applications
- Entrepreneurial innovation and small business startup
- Risk management and insurance fundamentals
- Leadership and team management skills聽
Program Information
Duration: The AS in Business Administration consists of 60 credit hours and can be completed in 2 years with full-time enrollment. The program is designed for both full-time and part-time students. Courses are offered in online and traditional formats to accommodate students鈥� varying schedules and learning preferences.聽
Curriculum: The AS in Business Administration program includes courses in Financial Accounting, Business Law, Ethics in Management, Marketing, and more. Specific Concentration courses include Small Business Management, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Business and Property Insurance, and more.
Degrees & Certificates
AS in Business Administration and Management聽includes concentrations in:聽
- Business Management
- Risk Management Entrepreneurship
College Credit Certificates (CCCs): Students may earn stackable certificates that align with the AS degree.聽 Baccalaureate Pathway: AS graduates may seamlessly transition to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Supervision and Management at 加藤视频.
Academic & Career Pathways
加藤视频's Academic and Career Pathways are structured educational plans guiding students through their courses toward specific career goals, providing a clear route to employment or further education, making their studies more efficient and focused.聽
Explore the dynamic world of Business and Technology at Florida SouthWestern State College, home to our AS in Business Administration. This pathway enriches your understanding of business operations, innovation, and technology, preparing you for a multitude of career options.聽Visit the 加藤视频 Pathways Page for more information.
How to Apply
Prospective students should check 加藤视频's admission portal for application guidelines and submit their application along with the necessary documents. Once accepted, you will be assigned an advisor who will help you register.聽聽聽聽 If you are interested in the AS in Business Administration, you can apply directly to the program. You can also apply to the Associate in Arts degree in General Studies and speak with your advisor about incorporating business administration courses into your studies.
Contact
For more information, contact 加藤视频鈥檚 School of Business & Technology at sbt@fsw.edu.