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Business—Online Degree at SMC
SMC’s online business program is designed to grow your skills as a business leader. Our online courses offer the same rigorous curriculum as in-seat classes but with the flexibility and convenience of virtual learning from home or wherever you prefer. You choose a full- or part-time curriculum based on your needs, and dedicated advisors follow you throughout the program to help keep you on track and answer any questions you may have.
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About the Degree
Instilling confidence in your skills is a key aspect to this program. Students entering the online business program program generally stay with the same group of students, which encourages exceptional peer collaboration. You’ll work in teams and individually to develop business plans, build marketing strategies, and practice financial planning strategies while also learning how to maximize efficiency, motivate employees, conduct market research, and more.
The online AAS in business is designed to help you gain entry-level employment in business. It is a two-year transfer program that allows you to complete the first half of a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. The curriculum meets Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements and will transfer to institutions nationwide. Students have gone on to top schools like University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
Upon graduation, you can enter the business world or transfer to the four-year program of your choice.
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What You’ll Learn
View curriculum guide for the Associate in Applied Science in Business.
View curriculum guide for the Associate in Arts in Business.
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What Can I Do With a Business Degree?
Business majors learn how to effectively run a business and may get jobs in any area related to business operations, including sales, marketing, human resources, management, finance, law, and more.
Because business is a broad field, you’ll be able to apply your degree to many applications in any industry. Business professionals might manage the operations of a sports venue, track the finances of a non-profit, lead a sales team, or develop marketing strategies to effectively position an organization in the marketplace. Below is a sample of some careers that can be obtained with a business degree.
Careers and Salaries Career Option Salary Administrative Services Manager: $96,940
Budget Analysts: $76,540 Fundraisers: $57,950 Human Resources Specialists: $61,920 Market Research Analysts: $63,790 Sales Manager: $126,640 Training and Development Specialists: $61,210 Top Executives: $104,690 2019 median pay. Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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