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Associate Degree Programs

Start your academic journey or enhance your career prospects with our associate degree programs. Ideal for those seeking foundational skills or a stepping stone toward a bachelor’s degree, these programs offer practical, in-demand knowledge for today’s workforce.

Business

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Business Accounting Technology

The Associate of Applied Business in Accounting program is a fully online, two-year associate degree program that prepares students for a career as a professional in the field of accounting. The online program provides students with the flexibility to balance work and family obligations while advancing their education. The program also offers students a self-paced learning schedule that allows them to access course materials whenever works best for them.

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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.

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Business Management 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.

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Financial Management Technology

The Financial Management Associate degree will prepare you to help businesses capitalize on investments and securities in an entry-level position. This program is a fully online, two-year degree program.

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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.

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Marketing Management Technology

The Marketing Management Associate program prepares you for an entry-level role in marketing. After graduation, you’ll possess the skills to coordinate specific marketing functions such as customer service, promotions, or public relations. In this fully online, two-year degree program, you’ll gain the expertise in business and the understanding of marketing trends you need to be successful.

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Supply Chain Management Technology

The Associate of Applied Business in Supply Chain Management Technology program is a fully online, two-year associate degree program. Students will receive a fundamental introduction to the field of supply chain management in conjunction with basic business management technology success skills and a well-rounded general college education.

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Pre-Business Administration

Developing a foundation is critical to success in business.  A business’s ability to thrive is based on every person having the understanding to perform their tasks efficiently.  By receiving a degree in business administration, you can begin to take ownership of your professional career and help your future organization achieve its goals.

Communication

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Communication

Communication is the cornerstone of success in today’s interconnected world. The ability to relay key information to the right audience, enabling them to make informed decisions, is a valuable skill. Whether you are crafting compelling stories in a marketing agency or delivering a strategic communication plan in a corporate environment, conveying the right message effectively is crucial. The University of Cincinnati’s 100% online Associate of Arts in Communication is designed to help you master these skills, providing a strong foundation for your future success.

Education

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Early Childhood Care and Education

UC’s online Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECE) offers a program that prepares professionals to provide high-quality educational experiences for all children.

Whether you are in a preschool, Head Start program, child-care center, family childcare environment, or just interested in getting started in the field, our 100% online program is designed with working professionals in mind who want to advance their career without sacrificing responsibilities at work and at home. Our courses give you information and strategies that you can learn today and apply in the classroom tomorrow! This degree does not lead to Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5 licensure.

Health & Human Services

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Public Health

The Associate of Science Public Health program is a fully online, two-year associate degree program, which provides a foundation for a future career in health promotion, health education and disease prevention.

Health Care

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Health Information Systems

Health Information Systems (HIS) professionals manage health information and medical records to ensure data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and security. HIS professionals communicate regularly with doctors, nurses, administrators and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper management and storage of electronic health records (EHRs).

Professionals who earn their health information systems degree online can specialize in several different areas of healthcare including medical billing, coding, health information and EHR management, health administration, cancer registry management and more.

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Cancer Registry Management

Our 100% online, NCRA-accredited Associate of Applied Science in Cancer Registry Management prepares graduates to sit for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®) credential. University of Cincinnati classes and practicums are delivered with flexible scheduling and no campus visits required.

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Healthcare Management Technology

Our online associate degree in healthcare management program prepares graduates for a career on the business side of the healthcare industry. Individuals aspiring to a role in healthcare administration or interested in being a vital part of  medical business management (without patient contact) should consider this fully online, two-year associate business degree in healthcare.

Hospitality

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Hospitality Management

The online Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Hospitality Management provides a comprehensive foundation in hospitality and tourism, preparing students for exciting careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. UC’s online program features an industry-relevant curriculum and helps students build a strong foundation of knowledge and best-practice skills. Students will be equipped with the skills needed for success, including exceptional service, leadership, management, food and beverage safety, technology implementation, tourism management, and more. 

Information Technology

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Information Technology

The Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology program is a fully online, two-year degree program that develops the skills necessary to establish a career as a professional in the field of IT upon graduation.

Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Your interests and passions are unique, so your degree should be, too. The University of Cincinnati’s online Associate of Individualized Study in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) degree program is an educational pathway with multiple fields of study, allowing you to create your own major. The fully online AIS program is credit-transfer friendly, affordable, and provides the flexibility needed to apply previously earned credits towards a degree pathway individually designed for you. Let us help you complete the next step towards reaching your goals while still balancing other life responsibilities.

Law

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Law and Paralegal Studies

As the legal system becomes more complex, paralegals are in greater demand than ever and lawyers are increasingly turning to qualified paralegals to provide essential services. The University of Cincinnati’s online Associate of Applied Business in Law and Paralegal Studies equips graduates with the skills needed to start and advance dynamic careers in the legal sector.

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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer over 110 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.