If your goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in the field of Business, then the Associate of Business (ABus) degree from NPC is the smart way to start. You'll complete the same foundational courses you would take in your first two years at a university but at a tenth of the cost!
NPC's ABus degree is guaranteed to fully transfer to any of Arizona's three public universities, so you'll enter as a junior. Best of all, that's two years of college with no debt!
The ABus business core of 18 credits includes courses in accounting, quantitative methods, macro and micro-economics, and the legal, ethical, global, and regulatory environment of business. You'll have the fundamental knowledge to move right into your preferred university area of study.
Completion of this two-year associate degree in Business also provides direct employment possibilities in a variety of job positions.
- Learn about transferring credits from community college to a university at AZtransfer.
- See list of NPC transfer course options.
- For more information about transfer degrees, please contact an NPC Academic Advisor. Also, see the current NPC College Catalog and class schedule.
Labs and Classrooms
The Business and general education courses required for the Associate of Business (ABus) degree are offered via technology-connected classrooms, traditional lecture and online.
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Entry Requirements
The ABus degree requires a grade of C or better in Calculus I (MAT 221).
Work Environment
Most people in business work full-time, depending on the time of year. Overtime can occur at budgeting and busy tax times.
Salary
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics identified a range of $50,230 to $119,290 a year, depending on various types of business employment.
Potential Job Titles
Accountant, Financial Advisor, Marketing Professional, Commodities Trader, Human Resources, Loan Officer, Real Estate Agent, Manager.
Articulations
The NPC Associate of Business degree is a transfer degree. The general education component of the ABus degree fulfills the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-B). When completed, the 36 credits of the AGEC-B will transfer to the three public Arizona state universities as a block that meets all lower division general education requirements.
Locations
Contact Information
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Room 123
Holbrook,
AZ 86025
NPC Business Studies
Northland Pioneer College
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