Williamson College of Business Administration

Associates Degree

The Benefits of An Associate Degree

The associate degree has distinctive earning potential in the job market. According to the Department of Labor, jobs created between 1984 and 2000 will demand higher level skills. Employers hire two-year college graduates knowing they have the training necessary to do the job. Some companies have tuition reimbursement programs to help students earn their college degrees.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

An Associate Degree with a concentration in accounting and finance will qualify you for junior accountant positions in corporations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, real estate, and other financial institutions. Career opportunities in management include: small business management, personnel manager trainee, computer operator, office management, entrepreneurship, and government agencies. Marketing covers many areas in sales, media, real estate, and advertising and public relations.

WCBA ADVANTAGES

TWO PLUS TWO
Students who attend the Williamson College of Business Administration can earn an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration and continue towards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree without the loss of credit.

FACULTY
Of the 39 full-time faculty members in the WCBA, 80 percent hold a doctoral or terminal degree in their field. Practical business experience, emphasis on applied research and instructional development, and significant professional activities enhance the effectiveness of the faculty.

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
The WCBA Professional Practice Program offers students the option of obtaining an internship or cooperative education placement. The work experience may take place at local, regional, or national sites, depending on career goals.

CAREER SERVICES
The Office of Career Services provides professional assistance to students in career exploration and employment placement. Coordinators will aid in career planning and decision making, conduct mock interviews, and review resumes. This office is a valuable asset to WCBA students.

ADVISEMENT
The WCBA Advisement Center houses three professional advisors. Evening hours are available. Call for an appointment. Advisors and faculty will help you navigate through your college experience.

CREDIT BY EXAM
The WCBA recognizes that some students possess skills based on experiences and interests that may permit them to test out of designated introductory courses. Students who successfully complete these exams receive credit but do not pay tuition for these courses.

CONVENIENT SCHEDULING
A significant number of courses are offered during the day, evening, and weekend that will provide students with a variety of scheduling options.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University offers an Associate Degree in Business (A.A.) with concentrations in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and labor studies. Courses required for the Associate Degrees in Business Administration:

General Degree Requirements
English Composition
English Literature
Health Education
Humanities Electives
Math Science Electives
Social Studies Electives

Business Course Requirements

Accounting (Financial & Managerial)
Dynamics of Business Economics (Micro & Macro)
Marketing
Legal Environment of Business
Management
Microcomputer Applications
Statistics

Concentration Course Requirements

Courses include the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, or labor studies.

ACCREDITATION

Youngstown State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the Department of Education of the State of Ohio. The Williamson College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs and is a candidate of accreditation with the AACSB - the association of management education.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The WCBA, in addition to the University's financial aid programs, offers over $40,000 in scholarships specifically for WCBA students and incoming freshman. Scholarships are awarded yearly and are generally based on financial need.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

First quarter freshmen who are admitted to YSU will be accepted into the WCBA associate degree program. Transfer students both within and outside of YSU must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 to transfer into the WCBA.

Application Deadlines

Fall Quarter August 15
Winter Quarter November 15
Spring Quarter February 15
Summer Quarter May 15

SUCCESS STORIES

"After I received my associate degree in business management technology, I was promoted to office manager at LaRussa Italian Food where I prepare sales presentations and design labels, coupons, and flyers. The courses in the associate program helped me improve my communication and computer skills, and I now have a better understanding of accounting procedures. I am currently enrolled in the baccalaureate program where I will earn an advertising art degree." --Jane Garchar '95

"My associate degree enabled me to obtain my position as treasurer of the Poland School District. It also laid the foundation for me to earn a baccalaureate degree after legislation was passed that made a four year degree necessary. The baccalaureate degree served to enhance my abilities for my position." --Donald Stanovak '96

For further information regarding the WCBA Associate degree in Business, please call the Advisement Center at (330) 742-3066, fax (330) 742-1459 .
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Youngstown, OH 44555

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