500X330 – AAS General Business 2

Business majors are in high demand, as organizations seek employees who have the practical skills to organize, plan and manage the varied activities within a business. The Associate of Arts in General Business program at the University of St. Thomas can help improve job prospects and earning potential.

This 100% online program is designed for students who desire to learn the fundamentals of general business, entrepreneurship, and those who seek additional certifications for immediate employment and career upskilling. Students can earn their associate degree within 2 years, and will gain knowledge and skills in critical thinking, communication, information literacy, and professional responsibilities with a unique focus on leadership skills and ethics.

UST also offers an online Certificate in Social Media Marketing for those looking to enhance their knowledge and skills of running successful social media campaigns for businesses and organizations. This six-course program is online and may be completed in two Summer mini sessions.

This is a 60-hour program, with each course representing 3 credit hours. Dual credit opportunities are available for Cybersecurity, Drug and Alcohol Counseling, General Business and Networking Technology.
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Prepare For Your Career In Business

500X330 – AAS General Business 1UST’s Associate of Arts in General Business degree will provide the foundational coursework in the major areas of business, such as accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing.  This program is in partnership with the Cameron School of Business and is AACSB Accredited— the most respected accrediting body in business education worldwide.

Graduates of the AA in General Business program will be prepared with career-ready skills, including:

  • Identify essential management skills necessary for career success.
  • Prepare a business plan.
  • Be proficient in oral and written communication.
  • Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives.
  • Be ethical decision makers, using the principles of Catholic Social Justice.
Certificate in Social Media Marketing

social_interaction_500x330Social media marketing jobs are in demand.  And while many are social media savvy, there’s a lot to learn about how to successfully run social media marketing campaigns for businesses and organizations.

The Certificate in Social Media Marketing program at the University of St. Thomas’ Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies is now accepting applications. This program includes six courses offered in an online asynchronous format and can be completed in as little as two compressed track sessions.

Students will learn about the components of a social media marketing campaign, the types of applications and content used for social media marketing, and how to audit and plan successful campaigns.  It will also provide students with practical experience and the certification necessary to serve as a social media specialist within an organization.

In addition, the certificate course provides students with 18 credit hours in General Business. These courses can be used towards the completion of an Associate of Arts in General Business, and credits can be transferred to a four-year degree, if desired. 
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*Please note: This is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa status or I-20 form through this program.