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Associate of Arts in Business

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Associate of Arts in Business

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Learn Foundational Business Skills with Liberty’s Online Associate Degree in Business

 

The business world offers vast opportunities for hard-working individuals, and Liberty University’s 100% online business associate degree provides you with the in-demand skills you need to take advantage of these opportunities. As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview.

As an accredited Christian university, Liberty also gives you business classes that are not only academically rigorous but also help you incorporate a biblical worldview into your professional life. At Liberty University, character matters—and this undergraduate business program can help you achieve success without compromising your values. 

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Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation

Liberty’s online associate in business degree can help enhance your résumé by providing formal education and helping you to qualify you for many entry-level roles ranging from accounting to marketing. The associate in business online program provides a marketable professional credential while you continue your education with a bachelor’s degree. 

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Online Associate Business Program?

  • Foundational business concepts such as the basics of accounting, communications, law, ethics, and statistics
  • Principles of international business that will help you navigate an increasingly global business market
  • In-demand skills in business administration that will help you be a better, more adaptable manager

Liberty University’s business associate online degree can help you build the confidence you need to seize the opportunities around you. Through the online A.A. in Business, classes are taught by business professionals with real-world, practical experience. This structure is designed to help equip you with knowledge and skills that could support your success in the business world.

You may also be interested in exploring our associate degree in accounting or our bachelor’s degree in business administration.

 
Related Career Positions

You can pursue a number of careers with an A.A. in Business, such as:

  • Account manager 
  • Administrative assistant
  • Business office manager
  • Customer service associate 
  • Executive assistant
  • Small business owner
  • Store manager 
Related Career Fields

Our A.A. in Business online can help prepare you for several entry-level positions in a number of fields, such as:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • General business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Statistics
  • Transportation/logistics

Associate Degree in Business Online Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online business degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • Liberty’s online A.A. in Business degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Programs and Schools (ACBSP).

A.A. in Business Online Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
60

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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