Business Administration, Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts in Business Administration degree program meets the general education requirements (42 MOTR Credits), and, offers a seamless transfer into business programs at four-year colleges and universities.  This program provides students the opportunity to complete the first two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree in business or a business related field. 

Cost of Attendance.  For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES. 

Program Career and Salary Information.  Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest. 

The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.

Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.   

At the completion of the program, students are expected to:

1. explore and integrate ideas and concepts from diverse fields of academic study to further academic, personal, and professional inquiry. \\n
2. use quantitative and qualitative skills to define problems, and communication skills to propose solutions.
3. identify and apply contributions from a range of academic disciplines to conceptualize and explain enduring and contemporary business issues.
4. analyze the ethical implications of choices that reflect diversity of cultural, religious, economic, or historic perspectives or experiences.
5. explain how the primary functions of business interact to achieve organizational goals.
6. analyze and apply internal and external sources of data to propose solutions for strategic decision making.

Program of Study 

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Students who have completed dual credit courses must complete this examination. Students who participated in Early College or other dual enrollment programs, transfer students, and previously enrolled students are exempt from this requirement.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2020, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements.  Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.