Earn Your Associate of Science in Business 100% Online
Prepare for an exciting career in business with our 100% online degree program
Flexibility and Convenience
Earning your Associate of Science in Business degree at Murray State College Online is convenient, flexible, and affordable. With no set class times and no visits to campus, you can log in when it fits your schedule, so you can fit your education into your life, not the other way around.
Learn New Skills
Whether you go on to earn a bachelor’s degree or enter the job market right away, Murray State College Online will give you the skills you need to find success in today’s competitive job market.
Affordable and Accessible
With generous transfer credit policies and low tuition, you can earn your degree at an affordable price and gain the skills and knowledge you need to continue your education or advance in your career. Log in from anywhere when it’s convenient for you.
Why Choose Murray State College?
Murray State College has been setting students up for success since 1908. Our goal is to prepare our students to succeed in whatever future they wish to pursue. Whether they continue to advance their education or enter the workforce, our graduates move forward with the proper tools and skills needed to be successful in life!
Program Requirements and Course Details
Associate of Science in Business
Murray State College designed the online Associate of Science in Business to help students gain the knowledge, problem-solving skills, and positive attitude necessary to successfully adapt and function as members of an ever-changing business community at the local, national, and global level. Students are taught how to recognize the dynamics at play and identify the impact of new concepts
and technologies in the workplace.
Coursework involves the analysis of business case studies where students apply the principles of accounting and economics for sound fiscal decision-making and management principles for excellent, effective, and efficient business practices. Additionally, students gain an awareness of the correlation between maintaining a healthy lifestyle and success in the business environment.
With an emphasis on the value of good ethical standards in business, the necessity of open-mindedness and respect varying points of view, and the interpersonal skills necessary for productivity in a team environment, students can apply what they learn right away in their current roles while also preparing for promotional opportunities and career advancement.
Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the program may obtain employment in the following roles:
- Account Manager
- Sales Manager
- Content Writer
- Human Resource Specialist
- Payroll Specialist
Graduates may also consider transferring to a four-year institution for further study and to prepare for professional careers in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management and Leadership
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Marketing
38–41 credit hours in general education courses
23 credits hours in program core and recommended electives courses
If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit,
please contact Online Admissions at 580.319.5453 or online@mscok.edu
Associate of Science in Business Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1213 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HST 1483 | US History to 1877 (or) HST 1493 US History since 1877 | 3 |
| GVT 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| PHS 1114 | General Physical Science (or) other science course | 4 |
| BIO 1114 | General Biology (or) other lab science course | 4 |
| MTH 1483 | Mathematical Functions (preferred) or MTH 1513 Precalculus (Alg) | 3 |
| ECO 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BC 2113 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CIS 1113 | Computer Applications or displayed proficiency | 3 |
| COL 1211 | Success Strategies | 1 |
| Any approved Health, Wellness, and Human Performance Course | 2 | |
| Humanities Courses to be selected from electives | 6 |
Program Core Requirements
| ACC 2103 | Fund. Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 2203 | Fund. Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BM 1103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECO 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Recommended program electives | 11 |
Recommended Electives
Select a minimum of 11 credits from the options below:
| ACC 2303 | Computerized Accounting | |
| BM 2533 | Small Business Ownership/Mg | |
| BM 2723 | Spreadsheet Applications | |
| BUS 2763 | Professional Development | |
| ECO 2603 | Business & Economic Statistics | |
| FIN 2633 | Personal Finance |
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