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Why Choose One of Liberty University’s School of Business AA Degrees?
If you are a business professional or want to pursue business careers for the first time, you may be wondering how to get the skills and knowledge you need to be successful. Liberty’s 100% online associate degrees in business can help give you the training you need to thrive in 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 degree program to offer a worthwhile educational experience that can help prepare you for career success.
Liberty’s School of Business offers several Associate of Arts (AA) degrees that can help you 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 feature 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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Available Business AA Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA) in Accounting
Liberty’s 100% 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 100% 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 100% 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 a Degree
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 April 23, 2024). 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 April 23, 2024). 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.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prepare to be a leader in the business world?
Your associate degree is a practical first step on your path to business success. 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 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 to a rewarding career that can 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.
You may be wondering about the typical AA in business administration salary, what sort of pay you can expect with an associate of accounting, or the average salary for an associate degree in information systems. Finding specific salary detail for each of these degrees is difficult — there simply isn’t enough accurate data available. What is available, however, are statistics that indicate a direct correlation between education level and earning potential.
Earning your online associates in business administration, accounting, or information systems from Liberty can help you pursue entry-level job positions in a number of career fields.
Apply online today, or contact an admissions counselor at (800) 424-9595!
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 set you apart from your peers. 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 in accounting degree can help you pursue a number of job positions. In addition, our AA in Accounting also can be an excellent stepping stone to our bachelor’s degree in accounting and data analysis. All 60 credit hours of our AA in Accounting can have the potential to be transferred 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. All 60 credit hours from our AA in Business can transfer seamlessly 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- 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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