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American National University’s Business Administration diploma program is designed to prepare you with knowledge of basic business concepts, skills, and techniques required in today’s ever-changing business environment. American National University’s Business Administration diploma program is designed exclusively for students and professionals who have previously earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree:

• recent college graduates seeking a career in business.
• experienced professionals seeking a career change in business and management.

As a skill credential, this diploma program has been created to provide additional training to accompany your existing degree(s) to make you stand out in the workplace. An earned associate degree or higher from an accredited institution is required to be enrolled in any skill credential program.

If you do not already possess a degree, look into our Business Administration Accounting associate degree and Business Administration Management associate degree programs.

Your Learning Experience

American National University’s Business Administration diploma program will expose you to a wide variety of business and management topics, administrative skills, and practical tools that will assist you in dealing with situations within a business-related career. You will also gain:

• A solid foundation in basic principles of a business environment and an introduction to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration.
• Professional skills in high demand by employers like teamwork, communication, customer service, multitasking, and problem solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and commonly used spreadsheets

The business administration diploma program is designed to help build leadership and communication skills and to equip program graduates with a foundational knowledge of business principles and practices. In this program, students receive training in both theoretical concepts and the application of concepts to business-specific situations. The material learned throughout this program can be put to immediate use in your current workplace and can serve as a strong foundation to build on if you decide to switch your career path.

Upon successful completion of this degree program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the functional areas of business – specifically in human resources, marketing, accounting, business law, management, and computer applications.
2. Recognize the underlying ethical, legal, and sustainability implications inherent in business situations and apply that knowledge to make responsible decisions.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of computer applications and proficiency with the managerial and financial applications of Internet technology, including the application of management principles and financial/accounting principles.
4. Participate in team projects, research, and demonstrate leadership skills.
5. Formulate sound business decisions utilizing appropriate mathematical, quantitative techniques and/or decision-making.
6. Deliver effective written and oral business communications including a written business report and an oral argument that is logical, compelling, and clear to the target audience.

Where could your degree take you?

• Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist
• General Office Worker
• Payroll Clerk
• Retail Sales
• Assistant Office Manager

Check out our “Not-What-You-Would Expect” Guide to Business to learn more about this high-demand field.