Business - AB

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education

The Associate of Business (AB) degree provides a strong foundation in general business principles, equipping students with essential skills in bookkeeping, business communication, small business management, data analysis, marketing strategies, customer engagement, professionalism, and sales. In addition to general education requirements, the program offers flexible learning options, ensuring accessibility throughout the State of Utah. Graduates will be prepared for employment in small businesses and entry-level management roles.

This degree is designed to stack with aligned technical business certificates from Utah’s Technical Colleges, including programs offered at USU Blanding, USU Eastern, and USU Moab, allowing students to build on their existing credentials.

The AB degree also serves as a pathway to multiple bachelor’s degree programs. Students planning to continue their education should complete the degree while incorporating specific business courses tailored to their intended bachelor’s program. Early consultation with academic advisors is strongly recommended to ensure completion of the appropriate prerequisites.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 60
Credits of C- or better: 50
Total credits taken at USU: 20
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
General Education Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Economic Principles (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

Accounting/Bookkeeping (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following:

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
APEC 2120 - Small Firm Accounting Basics 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1111 - Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2010 - Financial Accounting 4 credit(s)
BUSN 2020 - Managerial Accounting 4 credit(s)
BUSN 2800 - Computerized Accounting 2 credit(s)
TEBP 1000 - Basic Financial Principles 3 credit(s)
TEBP 1300 - Accounting I 2 credit(s)
TEBP 1350 - Computerized Accounting 3 credit(s)
TEBP 2190 - Accounting II 2 credit(s)
TEBP 2320 - Accounting III 2 credit(s)

Data/Spreadsheets (2 credits)

Select 2 credits from the following:

BUSN 1410 - Spreadsheet (Excel) 2 credit(s)
DATA 1100 - Excel for Business Analysis 1 credit(s)
DATA 2100 - Data and Information in Business 3 credit(s)
TEBP 1140 - Spreadsheets 2 credit(s)

Management (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following:

APEC 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2310 - Small Firm Management 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1010 - Business Principles (BSS) 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1021 - Personal Finance 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1310 - Introduction to Business Management 2 credit(s)
BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR) 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2710 - Entrepreneurial Mindset 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2720 - Introduction to Project Management 3 credit(s)
ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
FCSE 1021 - Personal Finance 3 credit(s)
FCSE 1350 - Financial Literacy (BSS) 3 credit(s)
TEBP 1650 - Management Principles 2 credit(s)
TEBP 1840 - Business Productivity 3 credit(s)
TEBP 2000 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit(s)

Marketing (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

APEC 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3 credit(s)
BCIS 1340 - Digital Video Production 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1091 - Business Presentations 2 credit(s)
BUSN 2201 - Digital Marketing Concepts 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2620 - Digital Marketing 3 credit(s)
MSLE 2650 - Adobe Graphic Design 2 credit(s)
TEBP 1150 - Presentations 2 credit(s)
TEBP 1700 - Marketing I 3 credit(s)
TEIT 1340 - Digital Video Production 3 credit(s)

Leadership and Professionalism (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following:

BUSN 2390 - Organizational Behavior (HR) 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2590 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 2 credit(s)
BUSN 2200 - Professional Communications 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)
MSLE 2500 - Business for Good: Making an Impact through Social Entrepreneurship 2 credit(s)
MSLE 2750 - Enhancing Happiness in Your Life and Career 3 credit(s)
TEBP 1200 - Professionalism 3 credit(s)
TEBP 1500 - Business English 1 credit(s)
TEBP 1550 - Business Communications 3 credit(s)

Directed Business Electives (3 credits)

Select any additional 3 credits from the lists above or select 3 credits from the courses listed below:

BCIS 1300 - Website Design 3 credit(s)
BCIS 2500 - Web Business 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2020 - Managerial Accounting 4 credit(s)
BUSN 1405 - Word Processing 2 credit(s)
TEBP 1000 - Basic Financial Principles 3 credit(s)
TEBP 1130 - Word Processing 2 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 60

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