College of Business & Information Technology # Online associate business degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Prepare to launch your career in business Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively apply business principles and tools in an organizational setting with an online associate business degree. Develop a solid foundation in topics like accounting, business management, communication, organizational behavior and information systems to prepare you for a career in business. _The good news?_All our courses are 100% online and only 5 weeks long. That means you’ll have the flexibility to start your online associate business degree program any time of the year and when it fits your busy schedule. It’s a smart, convenient way for busy, working adults like you, to build essential business skills while preparing for job opportunities. ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Find the business associate degree for you 12 The number of times a year you can start your degree based on your schedule. 60 > credits The number of credits required to complete an online associate of business degree with UOPX. 2 > years The program length for an online associate of business degree with UOPX is 2 years. [See start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Skills you’ll develop with core associate of business degree courses --- ### ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS - Problem-solving - Productivity [See the A.A. with a Concentration in Business Fundamentals](/online-business-degrees/business-fundamentals-associate-degree.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your professional profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Outlook for workers with an associate of business degree ### Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Business Fundamentals BLS CATEGORY: Administrative services and facilities managers JOB GROWTH: 4**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm)job growth for administrative service and facilities manager occupations is projected to be**as fast as average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Administrative Manager - Office Manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Online associate business degree course requirements --- ### Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals You’ll take**6**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills needed to thrive in the business world. These core courses include topics like: principles of accounting, business communications, organizational behavior for managers and more.  [See all courses](/online-business-degrees/business-fundamentals-associate-degree.html#courses) ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition.  > Learn about federal financial aid From tuition to living expenses, financial aid helps with grant money and low-interest loans.. [Learn about federal grants and loans](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) > Credit for Prior Learning Explore over 200 savings opportunities to earn college credit for skills you’ve gained through work and life experiences. [More about credit for experience](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) > Transfer Credits Your prior eligible credits can cover a portion of your associate degree to help you graduate quicker. [More about transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) > Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) --- ## Student experience “I found that University of Phoenix is geared towards working adults, so I was able to spend time with my family and still maintain a 4.0 GPA. Don’t wait. Do something for yourself!” **—Tasha S.**_AABFN, 2020; CERT/HRM, 2021; BSB/HR, 2021_ Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your online associate business degree Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you’ll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee - No SAT, GMAT or essay required - Our[risk-free trial](/cmp/risk-free.html)lets eligible students try out University of Phoenix for three weeks with no financial obligation [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Kathryn Uhles, MSP, MIS Dean, College of Business and Information Technology [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-kathryn-uhles.html) ### Natalie Pratt, MBA, MC, MEd Associate Dean, College of Business and Information Technology [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-natalie-pratt.html) ## Institutional accreditation University of Phoenix has been[continually accredited](/about/accreditation.html)by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org)since 1978. ## Online associate business degree  FAQs Expand AllCollapse All ### How long does it take to get an associate business degree? Associate degree programs typically take two years to complete. But you may be able to save time and money on your associate business degree by [transferring eligible credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) from an accredited institution or applying to have your relevant [work and life experiences](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) evaluated for potential credit toward your degree.  ### What’s the benefit of earning an online associate business degree? Having an associate degree has become an increasingly important way to gain the knowledge and critical skills today's workers need to stay competitive in growing fields like business, healthcare, and information technology. The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics projects that job growth for administrative services and facilities managers are[expected to grow as fast as average](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)— by 7% between 2021 and 2031.[1]So if you’re looking to build knowledge and career-relevant skills, an online associate business degree could help. [1] The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates. ### Can I get my associate business degree online? Yes, all our courses are available 100% online. Where most colleges expect you to take several courses at once, here you take one course at a time over five weeks in an innovative, virtual, asynchronous learning environment. You and your peers will engage in discussions, assignments and learning activities. 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