Associate of Business Administration (ABA)
The Associate of Business Administration (ABA) degree program aims to prepare students to begin or advance their careers in the business world. The program provides students with a basic understanding of business through an appropriate blending of business and general education. It also introduces the principles of the Christian worldview. The ABA degree program can also be a major step towards completing a bachelor’s degree. All courses completed from the IAU ABA degree program shall be waived for the IAU BBA degree program.
Why Choose the ABA Program?
The business world requires individuals who can understand organizations, communicate effectively, solve problems, work with others, and make responsible decisions. The ABA program is structured to help students develop these foundational capabilities. Through a balanced combination of business and general education, students can gain an understanding of how businesses operate while developing transferable skills that can be applied in a variety of professional settings.
The ABA program can be a suitable choice for students who:
• Want to begin their higher education in business.
• Are interested in management, entrepreneurship, or business operations.
• Want to develop foundational business knowledge and professional skills.
• Are looking for an associate-level qualification before pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Want to prepare for entry-level opportunities in the business sector.
• Plan to continue their education toward a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Administration and Management, General
Administration and Management, General
Program Learning Objectives (PLO)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Deliver effective oral presentations.
- Apply advanced critical thinking to solve complex business challenges.
- Evaluate ethical dilemmas and propose solutions based on Christian ethical frameworks.
- Research, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources for business decision-making.
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Curriculum
Tuition Fees
Graduation Requirement
- Complete 60 semester hours of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
- F-1 students must maintain lawful status.
Quality and Cost Effective
Student Testimonials
Getting my education at IAU was a great experience. I was able to do an internship at IAU where I got the opportunity to build stronger relationships with the administrative staff. The staff was really helpful during my internship by teaching me some creative skills, as well as giving me opportunities to strengthen my administrative support skills. I just want to say thank you all!
Danielle Cristina Da Silva
ABA
