500X330 – AAS General Business 2Business majors are in high demand, as organizations seek employees who have the practical skills to organize, plan and manage the varied activities within a business. The Associate of Applied Science in General Business program at the University of St. Thomas can help improve job prospects and earning potential.

This 100% online program is designed for students who desire to learn the fundamentals of general business, entrepreneurship, and those who seek additional certifications for immediate employment and career upskilling. Students can earn their associate degree within 2 years, and will gain knowledge and skills in critical thinking, communication, information literacy, and professional responsibilities with a unique focus on leadership skills and ethics.

This is a 60-hour program, with each course representing 3 credit hours. Dual credit opportunities are available for Cybersecurity, Drug and Alcohol Counseling, General Business and Networking Technology.
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20
Fortune 500 Companies

IN HOUSTON

Source: Greater Houston Partnership

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$67,710
Annual Median Wage

FOR U.S. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL JOBS

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Prepare For Your Career In Business

500X330 – AAS General Business 1UST’s Associate of Applied Science in General Business degree will provide the foundational coursework in the major areas of business, such as accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing.  This program is in partnership with the Cameron School of Business and is AACSB Accredited— the most respected accrediting body in business education worldwide.

Graduates of the AAS in General Business program will be prepared with career-ready skills, including:

  • Identify essential management skills necessary for career success.
  • Prepare a business plan.
  • Be proficient in oral and written communication.
  • Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives.
  • Be ethical decision makers, using the principles of Catholic Social Justice.
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