Business Administration

Keiser University uses a focused one-class-at-a-time model: you take a single course over consecutive four-week terms, with new classes starting every month. The Associate of Arts in Business Administration comprises 60 credit hours across 20 courses and takes approximately 20 months to complete at a full-time pace (time to completion is an estimate and varies with transfer credits and course load).

Courses are available on-campus, online, and in a hybrid format, with evening and weekend options for working adults at select campuses. Up to 12 credits of eligible transfer credit may apply. Small classes (roughly a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio) support personalized attention. There is no clinical or externship requirement; students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in their courses to progress.

The curriculum combines 24 credit hours of business major courses - covering accounting, business law, financial management, entrepreneurship, management, human resources, and marketing - with 36 credit hours of general education in communications, computers, economics, English, humanities, mathematics, natural science, and the behavioral/social sciences. The full course sequence is listed below.

Required Courses

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester based on your scheduled credit hours. At the full-time rate (12-17.99 credits), tuition is approximately $12,408 per semester (Keiser Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Disclosure; subject to annual review). Completing the 60-credit-hour program at a typical full-time load of about 15 credits per semester spans roughly four semesters, for an estimated program tuition of about $49,632. There are one-time enrollment charges of a $55 application fee and a $145 registration fee. Keiser does not publish a program-specific lab or resource fee for this program; confirm current charges with Financial Services.

Financial aid is available for students who qualify, including the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Florida programs such as FSAG and EASE; institutional scholarships; and veterans and military education benefits. The FAFSA (School Code 015159) must be completed each year. Estimate your personalized cost with the Net Price Calculator at https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/NPC-index.html.

Estimated total program tuition of about $49,632 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles across a range of industries, with opportunities in office management, sales, marketing, human resources, and business operations. Typical positions include administrative assistant, office manager, sales manager, marketing assistant, and executive assistant.

The degree also serves as a foundation for continued education - credits transfer into Keiser's Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration for students who wish to advance toward higher-level management and professional roles. This is a general business degree and does not lead to a professional license or certification exam.

Expect a focused, one-course-at-a-time rhythm: you concentrate on a single subject during each four-week term rather than juggling several classes at once. Coursework blends business fundamentals - accounting, business law, financial management, marketing, management, and human resources - with a well-rounded general education core, and emphasizes practical application through projects and case-style work.

Classes are small, so you can expect personalized attention from faculty who bring real business experience. You choose the format that fits your life - on-campus, online, or hybrid, with evening and weekend options at select campuses. Plan to keep a "C" or higher in your courses to stay on track, and expect a roughly 20-month path to the degree at a full-time pace.