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Students seeking to further their knowledge of business may seek a Business Administration (General) Associate of Arts degree. Students complete Finance and Economics courses, amongst other courses to complete their associate's degree in business.

Related Occupations

Students who complete this program enter entry-level business jobs in business administration and management. Students who wish to continue their education may elect to pursue their bachelor's degree in business in efforts to progress their education on the path to their future career.

Fast Facts

  • The business Program at Limestone has specialized business accreditation through the Association Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
  • Most of the fastest-growing fields are related to degrees in business.
  • Students are able to use what they learn through business internships.
Related Faculty
Paul LeFrancois
Paul LeFrancois

Professor of Economics|Dean, School of Business & Professional Studies

Michael Scharff
Michael Scharff

Professor of Business Administration/Management|Department Chair of Management, Marketing, & Legal Studies

Kevin Ihetu
Kevin Ihetu

Associate Professor of Business Administration/Accounting

Theresa Coates
Theresa Coates

Associate Professor of Business Administration

Tonya Keller Adair
Tonya Adair

Lecturer of Business Management

Janet L Bartholow
Janet Bartholow

Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Finance

Teresa Carter
Teresa Carter

Instructor of Business & Marketing

Andrew Cook
Andrew Cook

Professor of Business Administration

Terrance Cusaac
Terrance Cusaac

Lecturer of Business Administration

Renee Dyer
Renee Dyer

Assistant Professor of Business Finance

Sharron Terrell
Sharron Terrell

Lecturer of Economics

Gerald Turner
Gerald Turner

Lecturer of Business Administration

Angela Williams
Angela Williams

Assistant Pofessor of Accounting|Department Chair of Accounting, Finance, & Economics

Course Requirements
AC207 - Financial Accounting
MA116 - Mathematics for Business and Economics
MG300 - Principles of Management
MK300 - Principles of Marketing

Requirement Notes

Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses A total of 62 credit hours The required courses listed below** (12 credit hours) An Economics course from EC203 or 204 (3 credit hours) Additional Business courses from Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Legal Issues, Management, Marketing. (6 credit hours) * This major includes one AWE course (3 credit hours) **Note: For students transferring a math course prior to enrollment at Limestone, MA 115 or above.

Financial Aid Information

Undergraduate Costs for 2020-2021

Semesters

FALL 2020
August - December

SPRING 2021
January - April

TUITION
(Maximum 18 semester hours)		$12,600$12,600
Day Student Fee$550$550
ROOM$2,282 - $3,195
depending on housing choice		$2,282 - $3,195
depending on housing choice

Housing Options

  • Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Double Occupancy: $2,282 per semester
  • Brown Residence Hall - Double Occupancy: $2,609 per semester
  • Off-campus Student Housing (Agape House, Griffith, Landon House, Smith House, The Cedars, Walton Ridge ): $2,546 per semester
  • Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
  • Brown Residence Hall - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
BOARD (MEAL PLAN)$2,393$2,393
  • Certain courses may require additional Laboratory or Music Fees - see Academic Catalog for details
  • Students who enroll in fewer than 12 semester hours are classified as part-time students. Part-time students pay $1050.00 per credit hour.
  • Students who wish to audit a course are assessed a $50.00 per credit hour fee.
  • Textbook costs vary by course. Students have the option to order books from the University's textbook vendor directly from their course schedules posted in the Halo.

Online Program Costs for 2020-2021

Tuition

Classroom Sessions
  • $1323 per course (3 semester hours)
  • $1764 per course (4 semester hours)
  • Lab Fees (computer lab courses) - Variable
Internet Terms
  • $1323 per course (3 semester hours)
  • $1764 per course (4 semester hours)
  • Identity Verification Fee - $5

Military Discounted Tuition

Classroom Sessions
  • $729 per course (3 semester hours)
  • $972 per course (4 semester hours)
  • Lab Fees (computer lab courses) - Variable
Internet Terms
  • $729 per course (3 semester hours)
  • $972 per course (4 semester hours)
  • Identity Verification Fee - $5

Miscellaneous

Directed Study or Coordinated Study
  • $1323 (3 semester hours)
Graduation Fee
  • $125 - covers the application for graduation and cost of your diploma, official transcript, and cap & gown rental

Note: A few courses require a material fee that includes book & learning materials. You will see this fee when registering for the course in the Limestone Portal.

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