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Business (ABus)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. 520401

Description

Program Synopsis Business, Associate of Business (ABus) 


Program Location: Signal Peak, Aravaipa, Maricopa, Superstition Mountain, and San Tan Campus.


Course Objective: 
Description: The Associate of Business (ABus) Degree suits students who plan to transfer to the university to earn a baccalaureate degree in Business-related areas, such as Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Human Relations, Marketing, and Public Administration.

AGEC courses are transferable to all three Arizona public universities provided students earn a grade of C or better. 

Competencies to be achieved: To be provided by division. 

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): 
Tuition (In-State) 60 x $75 = $4,500  
Tuition (Out of State) 60 x $150 = $9,000 
Additional fees and cost to be provided by division. 

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): 
BUS201 – The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business + Connect 
ACC100 – College Accounting, Chapters 1-27 (Looseleaf) w/Cengage Now v2 
ECN201 – CAC Macro: Principles + Achieve  
ACC201 – Financial and Managerial Accounting w/Access 
CIS120 – Test Out Office Pro 
ECN202 – Microeconomics: Principles for a Changing World w/Access (Looseleaf)  
ACC202 – Financial and Managerial Accounting w/Access 
BUS208 – Introductory Business Statistics (OER) 
ENG101 – Fall Textbook Selection Pending per Barnes & Noble Website 
MAT211 – No Textbook Required – Using Open Educational Resources 
ENG102 - Fall Textbook Selection Pending per Barnes & Noble Website 
MAT215 - No Textbook Required – Using Open Educational Resources 
PHI105 – Fall Textbook Selection Pending per Barnes & Noble Website 
And whatever books are required for the other required classes 

Direct Website link to the program:  
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/BusinessABusMap.pdf

Additional information:  
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: No licensing requirements 

Other requirements needed: No other requirements needed   

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): 
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/ 


Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) 
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector) 
Yes or No: No 
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: 

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) 
Yes or No: Yes 
Career Pathway: Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Completing the A.A.S. degree and the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements provides a pathway to attend an Arizona public university in the future. 


Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) 
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions. 

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes. 


Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); https://hlcommission.org? 

Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA.) Not Tracked at this time. 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

64

Hours

60

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Central Arizona College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona

Local WIB

2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal

Name of Credential

Business (ABus)

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell Grant; Scholarship

Refund Policy

See synopsis.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes -

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$2,000.00

In-State Tuition

$4,500.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$9,000.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$6,500.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$11,000.00

Demand Occupation(s)

11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers
$26.74 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

Phone Number

(520) 494-5444

Web Address

https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/BusinessABusMap.pdf

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024

Created

Apr 04, 2024

Renewal

Aug 16, 2026

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