Applied Business and Technology Solutions
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts program in Applied Business and Technology Solutions is designed to meet the needs of workforce learners who wish to complete an undergraduate degree in business. This degree program enables students to quickly access accounting, business analytics, computer information systems, economics, finance, management, marketing, process management, and business ethics courses, and directly connect what is taught in the classroom to their working environment.
Program Description
The program allows students to customize their degree to their working environments through emphasis areas. Applied internship courses in the program enable students to put what they are learning into practice.
At a Glance
- College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic, West Valley, or Online, ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
- Math intensity: Moderate
Curriculum
The curriculum for the program can be viewed in the 2025-2026 curriculum archives.
Concurrent Program Options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Admission Requirements
- General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
- First-year
- Transfer
- International
- Readmission
Tuition Information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students ready to change their major should submit their request through the advising website.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
Global Opportunities
- Global experience: As globalization continues to impact the way business functions, study abroad programs provide students with valuable skills that employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a global perspective on business applications worldwide.
- Business students can participate in Global Education programs nearly anywhere in the world and gain valuable internship experience in many global business hubs.
Career Opportunities
The strong academic foundation in core business functions and customizability of this applied business and technology solutions program enables graduates to explore a variety of different fields. Example job titles and salaries include:
- Customer Service Manager: -0.3% growth, $66,140 median salary
- Food Service Manager: 6.0% growth, $42,010 median salary
- Human Resources Manager: 5.0% growth, $140,030 median salary
- Human Resources Specialist: 6.2% growth, $72,910 median salary
- Medical and Health Services Manager: 23.2% growth, $117,960 median salary
- Office Manager: 4.6% growth, $108,390 median salary
- Public Relations Manager: 5.0% growth, $138,520 median salary
- Public Relations Specialist: 4.8% growth, $69,780 median salary
- Restaurant Manager: 6.4% growth, $65,310 median salary
- Sales Manager: 4.7% growth, $138,060 median salary
Accelerated Programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
Concurrent Programs
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Joint Programs
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
New Programs
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Students can check back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
Online Programs
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees.
