An associate's degree in business administration prepares graduates to begin or advance their careers in the business world. Generally, course work for a business administration associate's degree covers the fundamentals of business, management, critical thinking, project planning and implementation, business software and communication.

Course work for a bachelor's of business administration covers management principles and practices such as the following:

☛ Organizational leadership

☛ People management

☛ Strategic planning

☛ Business-oriented computer applications