AA/AS in Business Administration, Management and Operations

Odessa College's associate degree in Business Administration lays groundwork in the essentials of business. It is organized so credits carry over cleanly to public universities in Texas, where students can major in fields like accounting, finance, marketing, management or human resources. Coursework covers financial and managerial accounting, marketing, legal and ethical issues, economics at both the small and large scale, workplace communication, and analysis that supports decisions. Lessons combine concepts with practice and prepare students for junior-level classes. The degree appeals to people seeking a low-cost start to college or still deciding on a business direction. Advisors help each student select classes that match the university and major they have in mind. Some graduates take entry-level jobs such as administrative assistant, sales coordinator or customer service supervisor, while many continue toward a bachelor's degree in a specialty such as accounting or management.