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The Associate of Science in Business is designed for students wishing to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in business. A transfer agreement exists between East Arkansas Community College and certain four-year institutions across the state to assist students in transferring to those institutions. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 is required. The majority of occupational courses and all general education courses in this degree are considered transferable toward a baccalaureate degree.

 Career Opportunities    Annual Salary

EACC's Associate of Science in Business prepares students for entry-level employment in a business environment, or transfer to a four-year college or university. Students that complete a four-year degree in business are able to gain employment in a number of business focuses industry sectors, including for-profit administration. Some examples of regional occupations within this sector are:

  • General and Operations Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Administrative Service Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers
  • Transportation Managers
  • Storage and Distribution Managers
  • Construction Managers
  • Social and Community Service Managers
 

Arkansas Median Salary: $52,030

National Median Salary: $64,100

10 Year Projected Employment Demand: 22% Increase

*Bureau of Labor Statistics accessed through https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9151.00 

 

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Program Credential Credits to Credential Program Documents Program Cost

Associate of Science in Business

62 Associate of Science in Business $5,790.00*

Associate of Applied Science in Management

60 Associate of Applied Science in Management $5,790.00*

Technical Certificate in Business

30
Technical Certificate in Business
 

Technical Certificate in Business Administration

30 Technical Certificate in Business Administration  

Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship

30 Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship  

Certificate of Proficiency in Business

9 Certificate of Proficiency in Business  

Certificate of Proficiency in Entrepreneurship

15
Certificate of Proficiency in Entrepreneurship  

Certificate of Proficiency in Accounting

9 Certificate of Proficiency in Accounting  
Certificate of Proficiency in Economics 9 Certificate of Proficiency in Economics  
Certificate of Proficiency in Art as a Small Business
12 Certificate of Proficiency in Art as a Small Business  

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Discipline   Outcome
Business Objective 1   Students will communicate effectively in a business environment.
Business Objective 2   Students will use data for business decision-making.
Business Objective 3   Students will develop a global business perspective.
Business Objective 4   Students will acquire business vocabulary and demonstrate workplace skills.
EACC Mission Statement:
We provide affordable, accessible learning opportunities to promote student success and strengthen our community.
Core-Competencies of Student Learning
EACC's Core Competencies- Communicate, Think, Connect, and Achieve

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