Pre-Business Administration
AA
Why study 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 pre-business administration, you can begin to take ownership of your professional career and help your future organization achieve its goals.
If you decide to get a degree in pre-business administration, you will be gaining a baseline understanding of the important skills that are essential to success in a professional setting. These skills will be able to transfer and elevate you when entering into your Bachelor’s level program. You will have a strong foundation that will help you pick up on more complex concepts as you advance through your academic career.
What is a Pre-Business Administration degree?
Pre-Business Administration is an online associate degree program that focuses on the basic curriculum needed for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in business. The program is transfer-oriented and is ideal for the student who is considering a bachelor’s degree, but who wishes to pursue the first two years in an online environment. This program is designed so students can earn their Associate of the Arts degree and transition seamlessly into the Carl H. Lindner College of Business (LCoB) at the University of Cincinnati or transfer to another Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the University of Cincinnati’s online Pre-Business Administration Associate 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.
Prerequisites
Freshmen:
You are currently a high school senior or have a high school diploma, GED or home-school equivalent.
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.
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.
Application
Fill out the online application. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.
Transcripts
Transcripts can be sent through online systems such as Parchment or eScrip-Safe to the University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Office of Admissions. This is the preferred method. These transcripts must be official copies of the student’s record. Submit official transcripts or GED scores to:
University of Cincinnati Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 210091
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091
Electronic submissions can be sent to admissions@uc.edu.
Submit all official transcripts for every school attended. Learn more about requesting your transcripts.
For questions regarding admissions, please email onlineenrollment@uc.edu
Career Outlook
Pre-Business Administration is an online associate degree program that focuses on the basic curriculum needed for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in business. The program is transition-oriented and is ideal for the student who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The program is designed so students can earn an Associate of Arts degree and transition to the Carl H. Lindner College of Business (LCoB) at the University of Cincinnati or transfer to other Bachelor of Business Administration programs.
What can I do with an Associate degree in Pre-Business Administration?
Students who choose the Pre-Business Administration Associate Program as a career field will be qualified for entry-level positions in business firms, government, and nonprofit organizations. Generally, these positions will be in accounting, finance, marketing, production, purchasing, and human resources. Potential job opportunities could include, but are not limited to: Relationship Banker, Customer Service Associate, Sales Support Specialist, Store Manager, Sales Consultant, Sales Supervisor.
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In order to graduate from this program, a student must:
- Complete all required course work and program requirements.
- Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
- Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
- Meet the residency requirement of 20 semester credit hours.
- File formal application for the degree by the posted deadline of graduation semester.
We accept transfer applications all year long, and you may start the online Communication program in any semester, provided your transcripts arrive in time to be evaluated before the start of your first semester.
If you have not taken college-level English or mathematics, you will need to complete the placement process.
Transfer students must also supply official transcripts from each previously attended institution of higher education. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by one the six regional accrediting agencies. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other institutions will be processed after the student’s file is complete. Credits transferred from another institution may not fulfill specific requirements for the degree.
Current UC students may transfer into this fully online program by completing the application for change in college and program form. You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress and to verify that you have met all prerequisites.
In order to be admitted to University of Cincinnati, you must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.
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Application Deadlines
For specific deadline information visit the Admissions webpage.
Contact Information
University of Cincinnati Online
57 West Daniels Street
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(833) 556-8611
onlinerecruitment@uc.edu
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