Associate of Science in Business

Associate of Science

Cornerstone University’s Associate of Science in Business Studies degree is an accelerated academic program taught from a Christian worldview. The program, designed for working adults, provides an extensive study of several disciplines:

  • Written and oral communication
  • Basic business principles
  • Other liberal arts courses

This program is completed in two steps, and each step can be completed in approximately one year. The program can serve as a foundation for the completion of the business-related bachelor’s degree.

Admission Requirements

  • A completed application and a $40 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and a copy of official military transcripts, if applicable
  • Graduation from high school or successful completion of GED
  • A minimum of two years full-time work experience since high school
  • Students whose primary language is not English must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79-80 (Internet-based test)
  • A minimum of 20 semester hours of transferable, college-level credit from accredited colleges/universities for the Step II program

Courses

Step I 

Course
IDS-100 Foundations of Inquiry
ENG-118 Introduction to Writing and Research
COM-111 Foundations of Speech Communication                  
BUS-217 Introduction to Global Business
REL-102 Christian Foundations
BUS-241 Personal Financial Planning
PSY-111 General Psychology
HIS-115 American Studies
KIN-100 Foundations of Wellness
PHI-211 Philosophy in Culture
Total Credits and Weeks		 Credits     
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
 
Weeks
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
52

Step II*

Course
MGT-233 Leadership Skills
ENG-223 Introduction to Literature
MKT-251 Principles of Marketing
REL-232 Gospel Literature
MAT-120 Contemporary Math
MGT-232 Entrepreneurship
FAR-211 Introduction to Fine Arts
REL-231 Mosaic Literature
SOC-211 Current Social Issues
SCI-119 Contemporary Issues in Science and Technology     
BUS-234 Current Problems in Business: Case Studies
Total Credits and Weeks

 

Credits    
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
31

 

Weeks
6
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
6
4
57

 

*Effective July 1, 2014.

Associate Degrees