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Why Choose One of Liberty University’s School of Business AA Degrees?
If you are a business professional or are considering a career in business for the first time, you may be wondering how to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for success. Liberty’s online associate degrees in business can help give you relevant training for competitive industries.
Earning an associate degree in business management can provide you with a lifetime of benefits. While you may be prepared to begin a degree program, you want that program to offer a worthwhile educational experience that supports your academic and professional development.
Liberty’s School of Business offers several Associate of Arts (AA) degrees that can help you prepare to pursue a variety of job positions. Whether you’re passionate about accounting, general business, or information systems, Liberty has an associate degree for you. Each of our School of Business’ associate online programs features 8-week courses, no set login times, and no required intensives, so you can earn your degree from the comfort of home and stay committed to the things that matter most – like your job, family, and community.
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- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Online Business AA Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA) in Accounting
Liberty’s online Associate of Arts (AA) in Accounting can help prepare you for a bachelor’s degree program or for work in an accounting firm.
Associate of Arts (AA) in Business
Liberty’s online Associate of Arts (AA) in Business can help prepare you for career growth or a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Associate of Arts (AA) in Information Systems
Liberty’s online Associate of Arts (AA) in Information Systems can help prepare you for a bachelor’s degree as well as work with network technology.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of an Associate’s Degree in Business
At Liberty, you can strengthen your research skills and accomplish something remarkable. Completing a program isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why completing an online program is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks.**
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online Dec. 18, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (viewed online Dec. 18, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online Business Associate’s Degrees
How can I prepare to be a leader in the business world?
Your associate degree is a practical first step on your path. With an AA in business administration or a related online associate degree program, you can demonstrate your advanced skills and build a career. You can also potentially transfer your completed associate courses into a bachelor’s degree, which can give you even greater opportunities.
At Liberty, our focus is to build up men and women who are following God’s calling to be employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs who exemplify Christian principles. We don’t just train tomorrow’s workers – we train principled, ethical professionals whose passion for what they do is reflected in their work and how they treat others.
Is a degree from Liberty valuable?
Our school is time-tested, proven, and accredited. As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985, Liberty understands that you need a quality education to further your career. Liberty’s School of Business is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which means that it has met the standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
When should I pursue an online associate degree from the School of Business?
If you have your high school diploma or GED, you can apply to one of our associate degrees right away!
An AA in accounting, information systems, or an online business administration associate degree is a great way to get on track toward a career and can potentially help you become a more marketable job candidate before you pursue your bachelor’s degree. With our convenient online classes, you can still work and be active in your community while you earn your AA in business degree.
Earning your online associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, or information systems from Liberty can help you prepare to pursue entry-level job positions in a number of career fields.
What will you study in our associate degree programs?
Our accounting, information systems, and business management programs each offer field and degree-specific training that can help you develop important knowledge. Whether you’d like to prepare for your bachelor’s degree in accounting, pursue a career as a web developer, or explore job positions in business management, Liberty can help you achieve your career goals.
In our Associate of Arts in Accounting, you will study business computer applications, statistics, financial, managerial, and intermediate accounting. You will also study business law, marketing, and an accounting subject of your choice!
Our associate degree in business administration also covers business computer applications, statistics, financial accounting, and managerial accounting. In addition to these subjects, you will also study business communications, business law, international business, principles of management, and economics.
Our Associate of Arts in Information Systems features courses in business law, business management, information sciences and systems, and application programming. In this degree program, you will also study web architecture and development, business data communication systems, database management, system analysis and design, and economics.
What are some career options with an online associate degree from Liberty’s School of Business?
Accounting (AA) Degree
An associate’s degree in accounting can help you pursue a number of job positions. In addition, our AA in Accounting can also be an excellent stepping stone to our bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Data Analysis. Credit hours from our AA in Accounting can potentially transfer into our BS in Accounting and Data Analysis – giving you the possibility of pursuing further education in the future.
Below are a few career fields that are commonly associated with someone who has an Associate of Arts in Accounting:
- Corporate accounting
- Education
- Government
- Nonprofit sectors
- Public accounting
Note: our Associate of Arts in Accounting is not designed to prepare you for the CPA exam. If you’re interested in becoming a certified public accountant, see our Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Data Analysis.
Business (AA) Degree
An associate degree in business management online can help prepare you for a number of career fields, as can an associate in accounting or an associate degree in information systems. By partnering with Liberty for your online associate degree in business administration, you could pursue the following career options upon graduation:
- Administrative assistant
- Customer service representative or supervisor
- Human resource management specialist
- Project manager
- Sales manager
The breadth and scope of our AA in Business can also prepare you for one of our bachelor’s degrees in business. Credit hours from our AA in Business can potentially transfer into our BSBA degree program – no matter which specialization you choose.
Information Systems (AA) Degree
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in information systems, Liberty’s Associate of Arts in Information Systems can help you pursue the following job opportunities:
- Application analyst
- Computer support specialist
- Database administrator
- Information systems manager
- Systems analyst
- Web developer
What are the benefits of an online associate degree from Liberty University?
Our online degree programs offer students many great benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. Additionally, most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Our business programs are offered in 8-week course formats, with 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times!
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