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Degrees in Business Administration
CO, CA, AAS / 9-61 credits
The Business Administration program offers a range of certificates and AAS degrees.
Certificates of Competence: Certificates designed for students and community members who wish to acquire or upgrade their skills and knowledge.
Certificate of Achievement: One-year Certificate of Achievement that provides essential skills and knowledge in business, communication, writing, and mathematics.
Associate in Applied Science: Two-year Associate in Applied Science that serves as preparation in the areas of business management, marketing, and sales.
Certificate of Competence
For Program worksheets, go to the Forms & Downloads section on the Business Programs Website.
MKT 285 (3cr): Internet / Social Media Marketing
BUSN 150 (3cr): Introduction to Business Computing
BUSN 261 (3cr): Web Page Construction Fundamentals and Marketing
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Business Management is a certificate designed to provide students with essential skills and knowledge in business. This certificate also provides a foundation for those wishing to continue on to the Associate of Applied Science degrees.
For Program worksheets, go to the Forms & Downloads section on the Business Programs Website.
Requirements for Certificate of Achievement (CA): 30 credits
Business 120(3) Business Technology 150 or ICS 101(3), Management 120(3),122(3), Marketing 120(3), Business Communication Oral 130(3) English 100(3)*, MATH 103 or higher(3)**, ECON 130(3), BLAW 200(3)
* Note: ENG 22 may be substituted for the Certificate of Achievement for those not going on to the AAS degree.
**Note: MATH 82 may be substituted for the Certificate of Achievement for those not going on to the AAS degree.
Associate in Applied Science
Two-year Associate in Applied Science that serves as preparation in the areas of business management, marketing, and sales.
• Transferable courses for four-year business programs at UH Maui College, UH Mānoa, UH West Oahu, and other institutions.
For Program worksheets, go to the Forms & Downloads section on the Business Programs Website.
AAS Degree Requirements
- At least 60 credits with a 2.0 or higher
- No more than 30 credits taken for CR/NC grades
- Grade C or better is required in the following:
- ENG 55 or higher
- COM 145 or BUS/COM 130
- Accounting
Those interested in a baccalaureate (4-year) program:
- Take the appropriate mathematics sequence early in order to complete the required course(s).
- Schedule an appointment to see a counselor about specific requirements for entrance to baccalaureate programs.
Note: Not all Business Administration courses will transfer and fill baccalaureate requirements. Baccalaureate programs additionally have specific GPA entrance requirements that may be higher than 2.0. Students should elect letter grades (A, B, C, etc).
Contact a Business Programs Counselor to develop an academic plan that will identify the courses you will take each semester until you have earned your degree.