AS - Business
The Associate of Science degree with a major in Business prepares students for entry level business positions and provides a foundation for individuals desiring to pursue a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field. Foundational business areas such as economics, law, accounting, marketing, and global business will be presented. Students will learn how to apply global perspectives, ethics, and information management skills to business decision-making. A biblical framework that guides business and personal interactions will be emphasized throughout the program of study.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Develop foundational business analysis skills.
- Apply global perspectives to business decision-making.
- Demonstrate effective communication of ideas and facts.
- Apply information management skills to business decision-making.
- Develop ethical solutions for business decision-making.
- Integrate a biblical framework that guides business and personal interactions.
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. Courses are primarily three credit hours, and each course is a required core component of the program and should be taken in sequence.
This program provides a foundation for students desiring to continue their education at IWU to complete a bachelor's degree in business. The courses in this associate program will satisfy at least 24 hours out of the 30 general education hours required at the bachelor level and will also apply toward the 120 hour degree requirement.
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.
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 college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
- Credit documented on a JST or CCAF transcript for training received in any MOS, NEC system, AFSC, and Coast Guard Ratings.
- Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business.
- Associate programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies require a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in the academic major to be taken at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Assessed credit for certification requirements may be granted through IWU’s assessment of prior learning process for the following:
- Corresponding coursework documented on a transcript/certification from a recognized national, state, county, or municipal training council or academy.
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 60 semester hours.
- Completion of the core requirements with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements)
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required in order to receive a diploma.
Business - Program of Study
AS - Foundational Courses
| GEN-111 | Foundations of Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Core Courses
| BIS-225 | Software Tools | 3 |
| BUS-150 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS-105 | Introduction to American Business | 3 |
| ECO-205 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| HRM-235 | Project Management in Human Resources | 3 |
| BUS-225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ACC-203 | Accounting for Business | 3 |
| MKG-220 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUS-301 | Principles of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS-230 | Foundations of Global Business | 3 |
| BUS-274 | Business Case Study | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
