Business Administration
- Associate of Science (A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, 100% Online
60-62 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
2 years (5 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Business Administration?
Step into a world of limitless possibilities, paving the way for a rewarding baccalaureate degree in business administration.
- Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge sought after by employers, providing you with a strong foundation for success in the business world.
- Study in a program that aligns with the Transfer Virginia Business Administration common curriculum.
- Unlock access to a multitude of Virginia colleges and universities that recognize the value of our Business Administration AS program.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Be the answer to the urgent need for qualified personnel in business administration to lead Virginia’s rapid business and industrial growth. Be at the forefront of this demand and become a valuable asset in a workforce faced with economic expansion.
Align yourself with the Transfer Virginia Business Administration common curriculum that ensures you are well-prepared to meet the requirements of your targeted four-year institution. Consult with our dedicated academic advisors, who are committed to helping you navigate the transfer process.
Contribute to any organization's success with this degree that serves as a stepping stone to a BA degree at a 4-year university. Arm yourself with the essential tools to address today's complex business challenges, providing a foundation in quantitative knowledge and management skills. Learn the efficient and ethical management of a company's assets, encompassing properties, personnel, and finances.
Roll up your sleeves and get to the hard work. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. Believe in your goals and you can do it!
Cristina Childers
Class Highlights
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
Study U.S. economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management.
BUS 274 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Introduces students to the principles of entrepreneurship, covering business models, responsibilities, and successful practices.
MKT 201 - Introduction to Marketing
Explore the discipline of marketing and the need to create customer value and customer relationships in the marketplace.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Business Administration program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to provide leadership for this economic growth. The Associate of Science degree with a major in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: As a graduate, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge sought after by employers. Your potential job roles extend to becoming a Manager or Administrative Assistant, providing you with a strong foundation for success in the business world.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: The following high school units are strongly recommended: four units of English, three units of college preparatory mathematics, and one unit of laboratory science. This curriculum requires courses in business, principles of economics and accounting, in addition to courses in mathematics, natural science, humanities/fine arts, and English which are usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate business administration curriculum.
PROGRAM NOTES: This curriculum requires courses in business, principles of economics and accounting, in addition to courses in mathematics, natural science, humanities/fine arts, and English which are usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate business administration curriculum.
This program is aligned with the Transfer Virginia Business Administration common curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor and review transfer options using the Transfer Virginia Portal, transfervirginia.org. With the assistance of their advisor, students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the institution to which transfer is contemplated. Students are advised to complete the AS degree at the community college, choosing courses that satisfy both the requirements of their targeted transfer four-year college, as indicated by the Transfer Portal, as well as the AS degree.
If students contemplate transferring to an out-of-state college, they should also make contact with the four-year college and consult that college’s catalog before deciding which courses to take.
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSFER INFORMATION: Additional information regarding transfer requirements for in-state colleges is available transfervirginia.org.
