Business Administration

Degree Types
A.S.-T
Mode of Study
Online

Prepare for or advance your career in areas of management, finance, or marketing

The Merced College Online Program in Business Administration 2.0 provides students with the opportunity to complete all degree and transfer requirements fully online. The short term courses allow students to continue in the workforce while taking the next step toward advancing their career and fulfilling their educational goals.

Program Description

The American economy offers ever-increasing opportunities in business careers and Merced College provides training in a variety of business fields. The suggested courses of study prepare the student for immediate employment in business. This Business Administration Program is designed to prepare students who plan to obtain their Associate of Science in Business Administration degree and complete coursework to transfer to a California State University (CSU). Students take classes to complete general education requirements and combine business classes in accounting, computer science, and business law to complete the General Business program. Upon transferring to a four-year college or university, students may choose a concentration in areas such as accounting, business, education, executive secretarial administration, finance, management information, marketing, and real estate.

Preplanned Course Schedule
1st Semester
Fall

  • ENGL-01A
  • MATH-10
  • BUS-10 (9wks)
  • CLDV-01 (9wks)
 2nd Semester
Spring

  • BUS-18A
  • ENGL-13 (9wks)
  • COMM-01 (9wks)
  • ECON-01 (9wks)
  • ECON-02 (9wks)
 3rd Semester
Summer

  • BIOL-01/L
 4th Semester
Fall

  • ACTG-04A
  • ASTR-01 (9wks)
  • MUSG-14 (9wks)
  • ETHN-20 (9wks)
  • POSC-01 (9wks)
 5th Semester
Spring

  • MATH-15
  • ACTG-4B
  • HIST-17A (9wks)
  • HIST-17B (9wks)
  • 39k-208k

    Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $39,000 to over $208,000 with an average salary of $111,000.

  • +12.2%

    Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2019 to 2029.

Degrees/Certificates

Merced College Online offers the following degree in Business Administration:
Business Administration 2.0 (AS-T)

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Students will complete their programs 100% online with the same group of students, working to attain the same degree and building a sense of community and support along the way.

Students will develop advanced skills that will benefit them in the workforce, and will earn an Associate for Transfer (AS-T/AA-T), eligible to transfer into the CSU or UC system with junior status to complete their baccalaureate degree. 

From start to finish, students will have a dedicated support team to ensure ease of navigation of enrollment, financial aid, and assistance with academics and technology.

Students will receive full access to a variety of campus resources and services offered online and in-person to increase their success.

Students will receive an Apple iPad and keyboard to use while enrolled (while supplies last).

Tuition may be free for first-time, full-time students. Generous financial aid packages are available to those who qualify.

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