Associate of Arts in Business
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts
degree with specializations in business, accounting, information
technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human
services management, communication, psychology, and
paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum
provides a foundation and overview within the academic
disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics,
life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the
development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and
information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in
the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts
degree represents an important milestone for many students as
they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts in Business specialization focuses on the
topics of business, global business, accounting, economics,
finance, and marketing. In this program students will explore
fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem
solving strategies to real life scenarios. Students will also discuss
the effects of culture and ethics in current global and domestic
business environments. Some program activities include SWOT
analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review
of the relationship between marketing and sales, and
implementation of basic financial planning techniques.