Business Administration, A.A.
Potomac State College
The online Associate of Arts in Business Administration from WVU Potomac State College provides a solid foundation in business principles and technology skills. This program prepares you for a variety of careers in today's rapidly changing global business environment.
Cost:
$268 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
20 courses / 60 credits
Duration:
Two years (full time) / 8-week terms
Dates:
Next Start: January 12, 2026 Admission Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Learning Format:
Online asynchronous
Program Overview
Explore Your Pathways to Success
The online Associate of Arts in Business Administration from WVU Potomac State College provides a strong foundation in business principles and technology, preparing you for a wide range of careers or continued study in today’s global economy. With a flexible, customizable curriculum, this program is ideal for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree or enter the workforce with confidence.
- Comprehensive Business Core: Study key subjects like micro and macroeconomics, accounting, statistics, sociology, and computer applications.
- Flexible & Transferable: Complete 60 credit hours online and seamlessly transfer to WVU’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics or other four-year institutions.
- Tailored Learning: Choose electives that align with your interests or apply toward a future minor.
- Global Perspective: Prepare for international business environments with recommended foreign language coursework.
- Career & Academic Readiness: Build the analytical, financial, and communication skills needed for success in business or further education.
Curriculum
As a student in this program, you must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of required and elective courses. Given today’s global business environment, it is highly recommended that you consider taking a minimum of six credit hours in a foreign language. You may use credits earned at other institutions and the electives can also be used toward a minor of your choice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation from this program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply basic accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements.
- Demonstrate effective writing skills that are necessary for success in business.
- Formulate professional oral communication presentations.
- Utilize technology which includes industry-recognized software packages and social media.
General Education Foundations
- F1: Composition & Rhetoric
- ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 / or ENGL 103 Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research / Accelerated Academic Writing, 3-6 credit hours
- F2A/F2B: Science & Technology, 4-6 credit hours
- F3: Math & Quantitative Reasoning, 3-4 credit hours
- F4: Society & Connections, 3 credit hours
- F5: Human Inquiry & the Past, 3 credit hours
- F6: The Arts & Creativity, 3 credit hours
- F7: Global Studies & Diversity, 3 credit hours
- F8: Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree), 9 credit hours
- GEF Elective Requirements (2, 5, 6, and 7), 12 credit hours
- ENGL 101: Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric
- ENGL 102: Composition, Rhetoric, and Research (GEF 1)
- Select one of the following (GEF 3):
- MATH 124: Algebra with Applications, 3 credit hours
- MATH 126: College Algebra, 3 credit hours
- STAT 211: Elementary Statistical Inference, 3 credit hours
- CS 101: Intro to Computer Applications (GEF 2), 4 credit hours
- PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology, 3 credit hours
- SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (GEF 8), 3 credit hours
- ACCT 201: Principles of Accounting I, 3 credit hours
- ACCT 202: Principles of Accounting II, 3 credit hours
- ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics (GEF 4), 3 credit hours
- ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics (GEF 8), 3 credit hours
- ENTR 102: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, 3 credit hours
- BCOR 199: Introduction to Business, 3 credit hours
- BCOR 299: Business Communication, 3 credit hours
- WVUE 191: First Year Seminar, 1 credit hours
- Unrestricted Elective, 4 credit hours
Connect With Us
Katie Nicholas WVU Potomac State College
(304) 788-6857 Katelyn.Nicholas@mail.wvu.edu
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Admissions Process and How to Apply
- Review the requirements for the program and learn what materials are needed to apply.
- Create an account, start your application and follow the instructions.
- Submit your application.
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
- File the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the June deadline to determine eligibility for funding and scholarships.
- Inquire with your employer about potential financial support for continuing your education.
Careers and Employment
The online Associate of Arts in Business Administration program will prepare you with a solid foundation in essential business principles, including accounting, economics, marketing, and management. You will gain the skills to understand business operations and make informed decisions, setting the stage for entry-level roles or further education toward a bachelor’s degree.
You will complete practical assignments that connect theory to real-world business challenges, giving you hands-on experience that employers value. This program will position you for roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or Sales Coordinator, and you will be prepared to advance into higher-level positions or transfer into a four-year program.
Career Paths
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Representative
- Retail Store Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Account Manager
- Human Resources Assistant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator
- Financial Services Representative
- Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner