Online Associate of Applied Business in Business Applications Technology
The Associate of Applied Business in Business Applications Technology program is a fully online, two-year degree program. After graduation you’ll be prepared to enter the technology-driven workforce with in-demand skills including communication, critical thinking, data analysis, software proficiency and problem-solving.
What is Business Applications Technology?
Business Applications Technology is the study of how businesses use data and technology in their operations. If you are an early adopter who embraces the latest technology and would like to utilize it in the modern business environment, this program is for you.
Professionals who earn an Associate degree in Business Applications Technology perform tasks like:
- Facilitate scheduling
- Organize and maintain files
- Provide customer service
- Advise vendors and co-workers
- Manage projects
You’ll get hands-on experience with real-world applications using computer programs and business solutions like:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Tableau
You’ll also gain experience with the video, audio, photography, illustration, animation, and web features of the Adobe Creative Suite of software applications.
Business Applications Technology Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- Advance Your Career: obtain the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a broad spectrum of careers.
- Bachelor Degree Transition Program: seamlessly transition into UC’s (100% online) Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) and complete your bachelor’s degree in two years!
Flexibility
- 100% online
- Option to transfer credits
- Multiple program start dates per year
Support from Application to Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
Admission into the University of Cincinnati’s online Associate of Applied Business in Accounting Technology degree program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.
First-Year:
- You are currently a high school senior or have a high school diploma, GED, or home-school equivalent.
- As a first-year student, you will need to take an English and mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These tests do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete placement tests before you register for English or mathematics courses. All placement tests are given free of charge.
Transfer:
- Transferability is based on school accreditation, course/content comparability (including evaluation of practical assignments), year taken, and final grade.
- Submit all official transcripts for every school attended. Learn more about requesting your transcripts.
- If you have earned fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits, you must submit high school transcripts as part of your transfer application.
Complete the online application and submit a $50 application fee.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Transfer Course Credit
The University of Cincinnati requires all students to complete at least half of the program through UC, meaning a maximum of 30 credits can be transferred for this program.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 | First Half Summer 2026 | Second Half Fall 2026| First Half |
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026 July 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
- The University of Cincinnati and all of its regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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