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Grow Beyond the Basics—Build a Career That Leads.
If you’re ready to move from supporting the business to running it, the Business Administration Associate Degree from Rockford Career College is your next step. This fully online program goes beyond entry-level training to help you develop leadership, strategy, and advanced administrative skills.
You’ll study topics like management, budgeting, marketing, human resources, and communication—giving you the tools to step into supervisory roles, support business operations, or even launch your own venture. Whether you’re coming in with some experience or building off a diploma, this program helps you grow into the professional you want to become.
It’s time to elevate your skills, expand your career options, and prepare for a future in business leadership.
Strategy Meets Execution in Business Training
This associate program builds on foundational knowledge and dives deeper into decision-making, leadership, and financial planning.
What You’ll Learn in the Business Administration AAS:
Business Leadership & Supervision: Learn how to lead teams, solve problems, and manage day-to-day operations with professionalism and confidence.
Advanced Financial Management: Explore budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting used in corporate and nonprofit environments.
Human Resources & Team Dynamics: Understand how to recruit, train, and support a high-performing workforce.
Strategic Marketing & Communication: Study branding, digital marketing, and customer messaging strategies.
Organizational Planning & Ethics: Build skills in long-term planning, compliance, and workplace decision-making.
Each course is designed to help you think like a leader and act like one, too.
Move Into the Roles That Shape Business Success
An associate degree in business administration opens doors to more advanced and better-paying roles across industries. Graduates are prepared for leadership, coordination, and administrative management positions that go beyond front-line work.
Career paths may include:
Office or Business Manager
Operations Coordinator
Human Resources Assistant
Project Administrator
Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
This is your time to step up and step forward.
To succeed in the program, we encourage students to:
Take ownership of their time, goals, and learning process
Commit to quality, professionalism, and critical thinking in every assignment
Engage with classmates and instructors to build leadership and communication skills
Apply business principles to real-world case studies and group projects
Show initiative—this program is about leading, not just completing tasks
You’re preparing for roles where people rely on your judgment. Let’s start now.
Whether you’re moving up from a diploma or returning to school with real-world experience, this program helps turn your ambition into action.
To be eligible for the Business Administration AAS program, students must:
Be at least 17 years old (students under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the enrollment agreement)
Hold a diploma or certificate in business or a related field
Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 from previous coursework
Submit official transcripts for review
Complete a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment to ensure success in an online environment
Our admissions team is here to make the process smooth, supportive, and tailored to your goals. Let’s move your future forward—together
Flexible. Focused. Future-Ready.
This associate degree completion program is delivered 100% online and designed to fit around your life. You’ll study in five-week modules, usually taking two classes at a time with weekly deadlines.
Expect to spend 12–15 hours a week on coursework, including:
Assignments and case studies
Online discussions and group projects
Exams and skill-building exercises
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You’ll also have access to instructor office hours, tutoring, and career services. You’re not doing this alone—we’ve got your back.
Q: What’s the difference between a diploma and an associate degree?
The diploma focuses on core administrative skills. The associate degree expands into management, leadership, finance, and planning—ideal for those seeking advancement or leadership roles.
Q: Are the Business Administration programs available online?
Yes, both the diploma and associate degree are 100% online, making them flexible and accessible for working adults.
Q: Do I need a diploma to enroll in the associate degree program?
Yes. Students must have completed a business-related diploma or certificate with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Transcripts are required.
Q: Is this a good program if I want to start my own business?
Absolutely. The curriculum includes marketing, operations, budgeting, and leadership—everything you need to build or manage a small business
Next Session Starts: September 8, 2025
Our Business Administration Associate Degree is designed for people who already have 53 credit hours in a business-related concentration.
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Why Choose Rockford Career College?
Our Business Administration Associate Degree is designed for people who already have 53 credit hours in a business-related concentration.
We’ll Help You Invest in Your Future
Rockford Career College offers financial aid for those who qualify, and our financial aid team will walk you through every option available—so you can focus on building your career
Rockford Career College
(A Branch Campus of Stautzenberger College-Maumee)
1130 S Alpine Rd #100,
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 965-8616
or (888) 680-6682
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