Business, AA

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College of Eastern Idaho’s Associate of Arts in Business degree is the first milestone to a 4-year business degree. The program offers transferrable business core and general education credits, affordable education, flexible schedules, and a state-of-the-art education.

Transfer credits: An associate degree in business can provide you with a strong foundation in business fundamentals. All business credits earned during your 2-year degree at CEI are transferrable to universities throughout Idaho and beyond. This can help you save time and money.
Cost-effective: By completing the Associate of Arts in Business at CEI, students can save money on tuition and other expenses associated with attending a four-year institution for the first two years of their education. Additionally, students may be able to qualify for financial aid, scholarships, or grants that can further reduce your educational expenses.
Job opportunities: An associate degree in business can provide you with valuable skills and knowledge that can help you secure entry-level positions in a variety of industries, including finance, marketing, and sales. This can be a great way to gain practical experience while you work toward your bachelor’s degree.
Flexibility: The CEI business department offers flexible schedules, online courses, and part-time options. This can be beneficial for students who are working or have other responsibilities outside of school.
State of the Art Education: Your business degree will be provided by business professionals with a deep understanding of the latest trends and practices in the business world. The business program emphasizes the use of technology in modern business and provides students with state-of-the-art technology in our business labs. The business instructors provide opportunity, skills, networking, and dedication to their students.

CEI follows the traditional business core model to give students a strong foundation in general business and general education best prepare our students to transfer to a university business program. Upon completion of CEI’ s Business Associate of Arts Degree, students will graduate core certified in general education and with a firm foundation in business core classes.

The businesses courses are designed to provide you with the necessary business core courses, including: accounting, economics, management, and statistics. These business courses are the cornerstone to a 4-year business degree from the following:

Idaho State University
University of Idaho
Lewis Clark State College
Boise State University
Brigham Young University Idaho
And many other universities

The Associate of Business from CEI is the jumpstart into a bachelor degree program to a transferrable university. The business degrees have a variety of specialization options such as: accounting, finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, and general business. The business program at CEI allows you to obtain the foundational business core classes so you can transfer at a junior-level into a 4-year bachelor business degree.

Program Requirements

Pass Classes: Once accepted into the Business transfer program, students must pass their courses with a minimum grade of C- (70%) or higher.

Application Materials

Students must submit all of the following application materials for review.

Application for admission
Official High School/GED transcript
Official transcripts from ALL colleges previously attended
Math and English placement scores

Once all application materials are received, admissions will evaluate the student’s application to ensure it is correct and complete.

Program Costs

In addition to tuition and fees, students can expect to pay an estimated $1,200 for books and supplies.

Additional Information

CEI is a Microsoft-based campus. As such, we strongly recommend that all hardware used for CEI classes (such as laptops) have the capability to run Microsoft software. All students have access to download Microsoft 365 software for free, including Word and Excel, which are used extensively in the Business and Industry. Chromebooks and iOS based are not recommended for the Business program.
Students should work with the University transfer office as they develop their individual learning plan to ensure credits taken at CEI are transferred without additional cost.Students should work with the University transfer office as they develop their individual learning plan to ensure credits taken at CEI are transferred without additional cost.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of business principles and be able to integrate the core functions of business.
Develop the qualities of professionalism in the work place, through learning of effective communication, personal accountability, and ethical practices.
Apply effective leadership, team building, and project management proficiency in diverse environments.
Use contemporary information technologies as tools to accomplish professional tasks effectively.
Acquire an appreciation for continued education in formal, individual, and/or collaborative settings to develop career potential and professional fulfillment.