AS - Business
The Associate of Science degree with a major in Business program is designed either to be a degree in general business or provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations, and business case studies.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of decision-making from a Christian worldview.
- Develop an academic foundation for the completion of a business-related baccalaureate degree.
- Develop a knowledge base that demonstrates exposure to liberal arts instruction.
- Integrate basic business principles, concepts, and skills.
The major in Business at Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to be a degree in general business and to provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field.
The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, and business case studies. Courses are primarily three credit hours, and each course is a required component of the program (core) and should be taken in sequence.
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum and locations offered as necessary
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the associate degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
- Submission of all required items for the admissions process as outlined in the "application procedures" section of the application packet.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the DeVoe School of Business may be granted as follows:
- Credit must have been earned at a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education with a minimum grade of "C."
- Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business.
- Students must complete at least 30 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with an associate degree with a major in Business from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of the core requirements.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in ENG-140, ENG-141, and MAT-109. Failure to achieve a “C” in any of these courses will require repeating the course until a “C” is achieved. (The “repeated courses” policy as found in the Academic Information section does not apply in this case.)
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required in order to receive a diploma.
Business - Program of Study
Core Courses
ENG-140, ENG-141, and MAT-109 must be passed with "C" or higher.
