Associate of Applied Business - Business Management is an Associate Degree program (100% Online) offered by Global Tech College in Toledo, OH. The program takes 2 years (up to 26 months) to complete, with a total tuition of $35,712.
Program Overview
The Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Business Management is a 96 quarter credit degree offered online through Interactive Distance Learning. It gives students the skills for career growth in business management fields, with courses designed to foster entrepreneurial skills, creative problem solving, effective communication and independent thinking.
Students study business principles and practices with specific training in management and information systems, human resources, small business, and project and quality management. Alongside the business core, the degree adds payroll accounting, principles of marketing, international business, macroeconomics and microeconomics, computer concepts, advanced Microsoft Office with Copilot, two English composition courses and History of Western Civilization.
The program is designed for entry-level or mid-level positions. Graduates are prepared for roles such as accounting assistant supervisor, accounts payable or receivable coordinator, administrative coordinator, customer service supervisor, office coordinator, office supervisor or staff services coordinator, or to start their own business.
What sets this Program apart
- General education included. English Composition 1 and 2, History of Western Civilization and two economics courses round out the degree.
- Built around entrepreneurship. Courses are designed to foster creative problem solving, effective communication and independent thinking, with small business management and starting your own business part of the curriculum.
- AI in the business curriculum. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Business Communication with AI teach how AI tools affect operations, communication and ethics.
- Microsoft Office with Copilot builds Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills for document creation, presentations and data analysis.
- Live online classes with monthly starts, capped at 20 students per section, and course books included through Cengage Unlimited.
Admission Requirements and Process
Applicants are considered based on academic qualification, attitudes toward continuous quality learning, and good character. GTC’s selection of students is also based on matching personal characteristics and career goals with the school’s philosophy and programs.
General Requirements
- Minimum age 17Prospective students must be 17 years old and above.
- High school diploma or GEDProspective students must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent/GED. Applicants must submit a copy of their official high school transcripts, diplomas, or GED certificates.
- Government-issued identificationA certified copy of the applicant's driver’s license or identification card, passport, or document indicating US legal residency.
- Test results if requiredExaminations results, or their equivalent, and any other tests scores which may be required.
- International diploma equivalencyInternational students must submit an equivalent high school diploma approved by authorities in their home country. All documents must be a notarized English translation.
- Computer skills and equipmentStudents applying to attend via Interactive Distance Education (IDL) should have a functional knowledge of personal computers and access to the proper equipment, including a…
Application Process
- 1Speak with an admissions representativeThe admissions representative asks prospective students questions to determine if they will be able to dedicate enough time to study, their goal in enrolling, their employment path and any past experiences relevant to higher education.
- 2Complete the GTC Application FormContact the Admissions Office to complete the GTC Application Form. A fully refundable $100.00 registration fee and a $25 refundable application fee are required for processing.
- 3Submit your admission documentsProvide a certified copy of your ID, your official high school transcripts, diploma or GED certificate, and any examination results that may be required. All fees and forms must be received by the enrollment date indicated on the GTC calendar.
- 4Complete the Ohio Student Disclosure FormThe Ohio State Board requires all incoming students to complete an online Ohio Student Disclosure Form.
- 5Apply for financial aid (FAFSA)Financial aid eligibility is based on need, which is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Admissions Department for more information on how to apply.FAFSA Code for Toledo: 042690
- 6Register with Admissions and Student ServicesIncoming students must register with the Admissions Department and with Student Services. All students must meet with their Student Services Advisor and/or the Registrar before enrolling in any course.
Program Schedule
Monthly starts, quarter terms. GTC offers open enrollment with a new cohort starting every month; the 2026-2027 academic calendar lists starts such as July 6, August 3, September 8, October 5 and November 2, 2026. Each 12-week parent term is divided into two six-week sessions, and courses run within those sessions. A student taking 12 or more quarter credits is full time, 9 to 11 credits three-quarter time and 6 to 8 half time, with a maximum of 16 credits a quarter.
How classes meet. Classes are delivered by Interactive Distance Learning: live online classes on Microsoft Teams, with interactive MindTap activities counted as laboratory work. Online class sections are capped at 20 students. Students meet a Student Services advisor at least once each term, are expected to keep at least 80% attendance, and must finish within the time allowed by the satisfactory academic progress policy. A leave of absence can last up to 180 days in a 12-month period. The catalog publishes full-time, three-quarter-time and half-time example schedules for every program.
The Associate of Applied Business - Business Management is 96 quarter credits and 1,728 clock hours. The program can be completed in about two years of full-time study; a full-time student can finish within twenty-six months by taking nine quarters of three courses and one quarter of two.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you attend a school that has been independently evaluated for educational quality.
Global Tech College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). It is licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools (Registration #12-11-2002T), and its programs are approved for VA education benefits by the Ohio State Approving Agency.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Toledo Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (96 quarter credits at $372 per credit) | $35,712 |
| Technology fee ($25 per credit) | $2,400 |
| Registration fee (the consumer handbook calls this the application fee) | $100 |
| Application fee (the consumer handbook calls this the Ohio Student Disclosure Form fee) | $25 |
| Total program cost | $38,237 |
Tuition is $372 per quarter credit, $1,488 for a four-credit course, and fees are charged by quarter. For distance education the consumer handbook adds a $25 per credit technology fee, making each four-credit course $1,588 and the program’s tuition and technology fees $38,112. The two enrollment fees are the same amounts in both documents, but they are described differently: the catalog calls them a fully refundable $100 registration fee and a $25 application fee, both refunded if you cancel within 7 days, while the consumer handbook calls them a $100 application fee and a non-refundable $25 Ohio Student Disclosure Form fee. A $7.50 transcript fee can also apply. Course books and online resources come through Cengage Unlimited, included in tuition and fees; the catalog puts the retail list price of this program’s textbooks at $3,710.
Paying for school. GTC’s programs are Title IV approved, so eligible students can use Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans; list federal school code 042690 on the FAFSA. The programs are also approved for VA education benefits for eligible veterans and dependents. Students who are not eligible for federal aid can use deferred payment plans, and payments can be made by cash, check, money order or credit card. Payment or scholarship documents are due before each quarter’s classes start. GTC’s consumer handbook also publishes a sample cost-of-attendance budget with estimated living expenses, and students get free loan repayment counseling through IonTuition.
Cancellations and refunds. You can cancel your enrollment agreement within 14 calendar days of signing, before classes start, for a full refund of tuition and refundable fees, paid within 30 days; applicants who are not accepted, and students who never start, are also refunded. After that, refunds for a withdrawal are prorated by your last date of attendance within the 12-week term, following the same calculation as the federal Return of Title IV Funds and applying to every student regardless of funding source. GTC charges no administrative, withdrawal or cancellation fee.
Curriculum
Twenty-four courses, each 4 quarter credits and 72 clock hours, for a total of 96 quarter credits and 1,728 clock hours: two accounting courses, fifteen business and economics courses, AI and business communication, three computer courses and three general education courses. The table follows the catalog’s program listing, not the order students take courses; some courses have prerequisites.
The required courses below are from Global Tech College's published catalog.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Total | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting 1 | 72 | 4 |
| ACC 104 | Payroll Accounting | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Business Law | 72 | 4 |
| AI 101 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 103 | Banking Operations | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 104 | Business Math 1 | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 106 | Organizational Behavior | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 107 | Principles of Marketing | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 108 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 109 | Introduction to Business | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 110 | Project Management | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 111 | Total Quality Management | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 112 | Small Business Management | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 113 | International Business | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 114 | Human Resource Management | 72 | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Macro-Economics | 72 | 4 |
| EVS 101 | Environmental Science | 72 | 4 |
| CS 101 | Computer Concepts | 72 | 4 |
| CS 112 | Microsoft Office with Copilot | 72 | 4 |
| CS 113 | Microsoft Office Advance with Copilot | 72 | 4 |
| COM 102 | Business Communication with AI | 72 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 72 | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2 | 72 | 4 |
| HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization | 72 | 4 |
| Totals | 1,728 | 96 |
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting 1 | 4 |
| ACC 104 | Payroll Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Business Law | 4 |
| AI 101 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| BUS 103 | Banking Operations | 4 |
| BUS 104 | Business Math 1 | 4 |
| BUS 106 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BUS 107 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| BUS 108 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| BUS 109 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BUS 110 | Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 111 | Total Quality Management | 4 |
| BUS 112 | Small Business Management | 4 |
| BUS 113 | International Business | 4 |
| BUS 114 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Macro-Economics | 4 |
| EVS 101 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| CS 101 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CS 112 | Microsoft Office with Copilot | 4 |
| CS 113 | Microsoft Office Advance with Copilot | 4 |
| COM 102 | Business Communication with AI | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2 | 4 |
| HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| Totals | 96 |
Career Outcomes
The catalog maps the business programs to the O*NET occupation First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers. Job titles it names include accounting assistant supervisor, accounts payable or receivable coordinator, administrative coordinator, customer service supervisor, office coordinator, office supervisor and staff services coordinator, as well as starting your own business.
Graduates can look for roles in offices of all kinds, from small businesses to banks, retailers and service companies, where supervising administrative work, handling payroll and accounting tasks, coordinating projects and communicating with customers are daily work. GTC does not publish graduation or job placement rates on its website or in its catalog, and it does not guarantee employment.
What to expect as a Global Tech College student
Global Tech College was founded in 2012 and is based at 5555 Airport Hwy, Suite 130, Toledo, Ohio, its only location. The college teaches business and technology job skills with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and English is the language of instruction. In Toledo it has two computer classrooms with 20 internet-connected computers, a conference room, administrative offices and free parking; it does not provide housing.
Most study happens online. Students receive the online course books and resources their program needs through Cengage Unlimited, included in tuition and fees, and have free access to an online library of about four million titles. Student Services helps with registration, advising and course planning, tutoring is available, and students with disabilities can request accommodations through the academic affairs office. Faculty are evaluated every year under ACCET and Ohio State Board standards, and small class sizes are intended to give each student individual attention.
GTC’s programs are approved for VA education benefits, and the college offers IonTuition, a free student loan repayment counseling service, to its students.