The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business* degree program explores fundamental business principles and topics such as marketing, accounting, finance, and globalization. Courses such as Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility provide learners with the skills they need to be valuable contributors to organizations. It’s a good time to focus on your future—discover how University of Phoenix can help you gain business insights today. University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with concentrations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals. The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business focuses on the topics of business, global business, accounting, economics, finance, and marketing. In this degree program, students will explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. Students will also discuss the effects of culture and ethics in current global and domestic business environments. Some course activities include SWOT analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review of the relationship between marketing and sales, and implementation of basic financial planning techniques. Nine weeks in length, courses are offered in pairs, or "blocks," designed to complement each other. In these courses, emphasis alternates weekly between reading and online discussion one week and a work project the next. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.

You’re supported from day one through graduation. Graduation Teams at University of Phoenix are just one way that you’ll know we’re committed to your success. They support you by helping you enroll, advising you throughout your academic journey here and answering your questions about finances so that you’ll have the tools you need to complete your studies and earn your diploma. Develop in-demand, 21st century skills. The curriculum development team at University of Phoenix works with business leaders to develop degree programs that provide knowledge that is relevant now. Be prepared with a degree program developed for business today. Take courses that focus on business fundamentals. Our Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business degree program courses offer a foundation of business theories combined with an examination of what’s happening in the world of business today, so you can put your knowledge into practice in today’s world. Working learners provide learning opportunities. Many students are working learners, enriching the discussions in classroom settings. Topics typically focus on relevant business themes supported by real-world examples, which means you’re learning about business today.