The online A.S. in Business uses an overview of general management theory, you will understand the fundamental concepts of economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior.
Credit Hours: 60 | | Tuition Cost
What is the Organization and Business Administration option?
An Associate Degree in Business with an option in Organization and Business Administration is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in various aspects of business operations and management. This degree program combines fundamental business knowledge with specialized coursework focusing on organizational principles, administrative processes, and leadership skills. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. in Business Management or related degree.
Why study the Organization and Business Administration option at UNH College of Professional Studies?
This organization and business administration option covers a solid understanding of essential business concepts such as marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, and entrepreneurship. The option will also delve deeper into the field of organization and business administration, exploring topics like organizational behavior, strategic planning, project management, and effective communication. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to our B.S. in Business Management or a related degree.
Potential Career Areas
- Sales Manager
- Logistician
- Property Manager
- Employer Relations Manager
- Project Coordinator
Course Highlights
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of Management
- Financial Accounting
- Principles of Marketing
...and more!
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 60-credit associate degree toward an 120-credit bachelor’s degree. Ask your advisor for details!
Curriculum & Requirements
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 402 | Excel | 2 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| ACCT 532 or ECO 470 or HRM 420 or MGMT 569 or MKT 510 | Financial Accounting or Principles of Economics or Human Resource Management or Budget Management or Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| ENT 500 or ECO 470 or ECO 580 or HRM 420 or MGMT 595 or MGMT 625 or MKT 510 or OPS 570 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset or Principles of Economics or International Economics or Human Resource Management or Practicum in Management or Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management or Principles of Marketing or Operations Management | 4 |
| HRM 420 or ACCT 532 or MGMT 569 or ECO 470 or MKT 510 | Human Resource Management or Financial Accounting or Budget Management or Principles of Economics or Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two of the following: Also may take ENT 500 or HRM 420 if these courses aren't used to fill a different major requirement. | 8 | |
ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | |
ECO 580 | International Economics | |
MGMT 595 | Practicum in Management | |
MGMT 625 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management | |
MKT 510 | Principles of Marketing | |
OPS 570 | Operations Management | |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Degree Requirements
Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major and Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Business | ||
| APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 402 | Excel | 2 |
| MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Students should not take both ACCT 532 and MGMT 569 as part of their major elective group. | ||
ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | |
or ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | |
or HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | |
or MGMT 569 | Budget Management | |
or MKT 510 | Principles of Marketing | |
| Option in Organization and Business Administration | ||
| Select three of the following: | 12 | |
ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | |
or ECO 580 | International Economics | |
or ENT 500 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset | |
or HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | |
or MGMT 595 | Practicum in Management | |
or MGMT 625 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management | |
or MKT 510 | Principles of Marketing | |
or OPS 570 | Operations Management | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor. Students will need 60 credits total to graduate with an associate degree.
- Attain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in business.
- Evaluate ethical principles that guide businesses.
- Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.