Business Administration

Looking for an engaging career in Business? You could make a difference in many fields as a Business Administration professional. At Asher College, the Business Administration program can get you trained and on the path to an exciting career through hands-on training, flexible schedules, and support from dedicated instructors.

Business Administration professionals play a vital role in organizations and companies, both large and small. As a Business Administration professional, you are responsible for overseeing important day-to-day operations. Tasks include implementing budgets, preparing reports for senior management, as well as overseeing the activities of employees.

The AAS-BA program is available via Hybrid or Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) delivery. Asher College's implementation of IDL/Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program. Students enrolled in an IDL eligible program or courses do not have an on-campus attendance requirement but are encouraged to come to campus to complete coursework, take exams or meet with faculty.

All General Education courses for the Associates of Applied Science degree programs are taught in IDL delivery. Students are monitored by Academic Activities and Regular Substantive Interaction with faculty.

How Asher College Prepares You for a Rewarding Career. Asher College’s Business Administration program gets you relevant career skills that can be used immediately upon graduation. Having expert Business Administration training is a great way to get noticed by potential employers who are always looking for qualified professionals.

This program is specially tailored to you, thanks to a flexible, blended schedule to help you reach your career training goals, with distance learning options available as well. Classes are available during the day, evening, and even on the weekends to fit your life schedule. You’ll be supported every step of the way, ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed.

Industry Relations. We bring in plenty of guest speakers to give you insight into the industry that you intend to break into. Get inside tips from industry employers, alumni, and people who work in the field on how to create opportunity for yourself.

Build Career Success Skills. Your time at Asher won’t just be devoted to learning the technical skills of your chosen profession — we also prepare you for the job search with interview tactics, communication skills, resume preparation, and cover letter writing. An Asher College instructor will work with you one-on-one to develop these skills so that you’ll feel confident about pursuing your career once you graduate.

When the student is interested in pursuing admission, they must meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Representative or Veteran School Certifying Official and provide proof of eligibility. Following completion of these steps, if the prospective student meets the admissions requirements, as demonstrated through the interview and the ability to meet the financial obligations, they are eligible for admission.

Program prerequisites: High School Diploma, HS Equivalent or Proof of Eligibility. An entrance exam is required only for the Pharmacy Technician and AAS Pharmacy Technology programs (catalog addendum, January 1, 2026).

Student status. Full time = 24 hours/week; ¾ time = 18 hours/week; Half time = 12 hours/week.

Program length. Full time = 82 weeks; ¾ time = 88 weeks; Half time = 103 weeks.

Start dates. Asher College utilizes an open enrollment policy with classes beginning every other Monday (Monthly Class Starts at the Sacramento campus); program end dates are calculated prior to enrollment and vary by start date, program and hours per week. The next start date listed for the Sacramento campus is November 2, 2026. The online General Education courses begin every first Monday of the Month.

Attendance. Minimum attendance (catalog addendum): part-time hybrid students complete 12 hours of work per week with 8 hours on campus, ¾-time hybrid students 18 hours with 12 on campus, and full-time hybrid students 24 hours with 16 on campus.

Class times. Day, Evening and Weekend hours available.

Holidays. Asher College closes campus for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Program cost. Sacramento Catalog (eff. Jan 1, 2026) tuition and fee schedule (p.112): tuition $26,193; registration fee $200; books $1,057; total $27,450. Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) fee: $0.00. The schedule of total charges for a period of attendance and an estimated schedule of total charges are the same.

Payment methods. Check, credit card, third party payments, federal loans and grants, private loans and other methods are accepted. Terms are dependent upon agreement with students and any third-party participants. TFC Credit Corp. processes and manages Asher student notes.

Federal financial aid. Asher College participates in Federal Pell Grants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford (Direct) Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and Cal Grants are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission. While filling out your FAFSA connect to Asher College with the code 040573.

Veterans education benefits. Military Benefits Accepted at Asher College include Chapter 31, 33, and 35. Each Campus also accepts GI Bill®, Chapter 31 and is eligible to accept the military spouse My Career Advancement Scholarship program.

Asher Advantage Scholarship. Available based on financial need; students fill out a FAFSA and a Scholarship Request Form. Sacramento can approve per quarter 16 scholarships up to $30,000. Scholarships are disbursed to the tuition account once the student has completed 80% of the program with a 2.75 GPA or better; no cash is disbursed in place of the scholarship.

Net Price Calculator. https://asher.edu/net-price-calculator/

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

The AAS-BA degree program is appropriate for basic supervisory or management positions including:

• Administrative Coordinator
• Administrator
• Administrative Director
• Business Administrator
• Administrative Manager
• Business Manager
• Administrative Officer
• Facilities Manager
• Administrative Specialist
• Office Manager

Skills you get in the program can be applied to a variety of settings, giving you the flexibility to pursue a career in many interesting business environments. Upon completion of the Business Administration Degree program, you will be qualified for supervisory or management positions, including:

• Administrative Coordinator
• Administrative Director
• Business Administrator
• Business Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Office Manager

School Performance Fact Sheet, Sacramento campus, calendar years 2023 & 2024. On-time completion: 2023: 6 of 14 students graduated on time (43%); 2024: 6 of 9 students graduated on time (67%). Job placement: 2023: 3 of 5 graduates available for employment were employed in the field (60%); 2024: 5 of 5 graduates available for employment were employed in the field (100%). This fact sheet is filed with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

Hybrid Delivery Model. Asher College’s implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards, and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program. Students are provided with any physical course material needed prior to beginning a course and have access to all lesson plans and digital course material for any currently enrolled course or previously taken course through the student portal.

Convenience & Support. Hands-On Learning in On-Campus Learning Labs, Community Interaction On-Campus & Online, and Personalized Support When & How You Need It. Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday.

A Career Services Department Dedicated to Your Success. We provide the highest level of support to students each and every day. At Asher College, you’ll be known by name, and your professional goals will be embraced by our career training faculty and staff. We offer free tutoring and comprehensive career services assistance designed to help you land that perfect position after you graduate.

The Sacramento campus. Asher College’s Sacramento Campus opened its doors in 1998. We offer you the kind of focused education and training that sets the vocational college apart from traditional schools. Asher has built solid connections with employers throughout Sacramento and surrounding counties. Some employers we partner with include: Robert Half Technology, Envisions RX, CVS, Blue Shield, PG&E, State of CA, Intel, Sutter Health, and Coram Healthcare.