Possess practical business knowledge.
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General Information
The Mini Bachelor of Business Administration (Mini BBA) program is a professional certificate focused on the fundamentals of business. It is designed to produce graduates who possess the practical knowledge and the associated critical thinking skills desired in today’s competitive business world. Students will be grounded in the study of business, personalized by the selection of a curriculum chosen by each student to fit their experience and needs.
Degree programs from Aston American University are primarily designed to serve the education needs of working adults with the flexibility and support of a modern online institution. The Mini Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is designed to prepare students to continue their studies in the full BBA program.
Objectives/Outcomes
Students who complete the Mini BBA Certificate Program will be able to:
1. Professionally communicate in the English language clearly, accurately, and analytically.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills to properly analyze global business opportunities, utilizing content-specific knowledge to make and implement successful business decisions.
3. Collaborate within a technological environment which demonstrate microeconomic and macroeconomic competence in the field of international business.
4. Comprehend introductory American accounting and financial principles governed by GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) by analyzing reports and data.
5. Evaluate the components of a global marketing plan for an organization, based upon a thorough assessment of potential markets and competitors for a given product or service.
6. Identify ways to navigate effectively in the highly-competitive global economy.
Program Requirements
- One (1) prerequisite course (BUS305 Introduction to Business) required: (1 course, 3 credits total);
- Choose any four (4) from the following core courses: (4 courses, 12 credits total).
The Mini Bachelor of Business Administration program requires 15 completed credits:
(5 courses, 3 credits each).
| COURSE # |
CHOOSE 4 FROM THE FOLLOWING CORE COURSES | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUS305 | [ REQUIRED ] Introduction to Business | 3 |
| 2 | BUS360 | Principles of E-Commerce | 3 |
| 3 | BUS370 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| 4 | FIN300 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| 5 | HRM310 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| 6 | MGT335 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| 7 | MGT350 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| 8 | MKT300 | Marketing | 3 |
| 9 | MGT300 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| 10 | MGT340 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| 11 | BUS200 | Business Communication | 3 |
| 12 | BUS320 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| 13 | ACT300 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
| 14 | ECON300 | Economics | 3 |
| 15 | BUS330 | International Business | 3 |
| 16 | BUS380 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| 17 | MGT360 | Operations Management | 3 |
| 18 | CRT100 | Critical Thinking, Decision-Making | 3 |
| 19 | MGT320 | Production and Systems Management | 3 |
| 20 | MGT390 | Project Management | 3 |
Transfer of Credits from Other Schools
No transfer credits allowed.
Academic Calendar
Aston American University’s Mini BBA program takes approximately six (6) months to complete. The academic year consists of four (4) semesters with two to four (2-4) courses per semester. Courses are based on a flexible and self-learning structure to accommodate each student’s business and personal responsibilities.
Exam System and Course Passing
Students are required to pass a final examination at the end of each course. A minimum score of 70% on the final examination is needed in order to successfully pass the course.
E-Learning System
The e-learning system is an online educational management system with tailored course materials where students and lecturers interact. Course materials include: presentations, readings, videos, assignments, quizzes, and a final exam. Following enrollment, a unique username and password will be issued for each student to access the e-learning platform. Students of Aston American University may login the system with their username and password.
