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Online Multidisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts Degree

An Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies degree from Grantham University can open doors to opportunities you haven’t even begun to imagine.

Through the convenience of our 100% online format, this degree program provides a core of general education studies – giving you a well-rounded education that positions you for success in a number of fields. And Grantham’s wide variety of open electives enables you to not only take classes relevant to your chosen career, but also transfer in college credits you’ve earned elsewhere, resulting in quicker time to graduation.

Multidisciplinary Studies Program Outcomes

At the successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Effectively, communicate, analyze, and synthesize knowledge from at least two disciplines

Present ideas in written and visual form across a variety of contexts

Use electronic, print and/or media information sources

Employ critical thinking skills to effectively solve problems

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Course Highlights & Curriculum

Credit Hour Breakdown

Total Credit Hours	62
Associate Degree	62

Curriculum Highlights

Course Number	Course Title
BA101	Introduction to Business
PA301	Introduction to Public Administration
CS101	Computer Concepts and Office Applications
EN101	English Composition
HU260	Strategies for Decision Making
PL401	Philosophy of Science & Technology

Full curriculum

Course	Title	Credits
BA101	Introduction to Business This introductory course provides students with a practical and concrete explanation of the concepts of business. Concepts, principles, and operations of the private enterprise system are identified in this course. Students compare and contrast sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and they learn the advantages and disadvantages of each. This course also discusses the functions of modern business management, marketing, and ethics and social responsibility. Human resource management is described as well as how employers can motivate their employees. Bookkeeping, accounting, financial management, and financial statements are also examined.	3
BA250	Personal Finance This introductory course provides the student with a basic understanding of personal financial planning. The course is designed to help students understand how to plan for a successful financial future for themselves and their families. The course offers a comprehensive treatment of financial planning to help students understand the complexities of today's financial world and evaluate their financial options through a formal decision-making approach.	3
CS101	CompConcepts and Office Apps Students explore the fundamentals of Microsoft Office 2010 including a broad understanding of the theories behind the applications. Students gain skills in Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft Access 2010 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Students achieve an appreciation for the application of these tools and develop a skill set in using the applications.	4
EN101	English Composition I This course develops written communication skills with emphasis on understanding the writing process, analyzing readings and practicing writing for personal and professional applications.	3
EN102	English Composition II This is a freshman college-level writing course designed to build on skills learned in EN101. The student is expected to complete writing assignments that spring from assigned reading material, which clearly evince an awareness of social issues. Upon successful completion of EN102, students should be competent in reading, reflecting on, and responding to literature using scholarly analysis, organizing clear and effective writing with a thesis statement, anticipating bias by viewing all sides of an issue, performing effective research using library resources, monitoring tone and using appropriate argumentative skills when pursuing a thesis, using MLA formatting guidelines for research papers, and avoiding plagiarism with careful documentation.	3
GP210	American Government I This undergraduate course provides an introduction to American government and politics. Topics include the concept of a constitutional democracy, federalism, first amendment rights, equal rights under the law, political culture, political ideology, interest groups, lobbying, and political campaigns and elections.	3
GU100	Student Success This required one-credit hour course introduces Grantham students to various strategies for learning and helps develop skills essential for succeeding in an online education program. Students complete selfassessments to become familiar with their learning styles and how to use their learning styles in online studies. Students successfully completing this course are more proficient in time management, reading skills, writing techniques, memory abilities, and test-taking strategies. Students learn how to navigate within Grantham University's online course learning environment, submit assignments, and where to go for academic assistance. GU100 is normally taken with level 100 or 200 courses that offer the most common challenges in working in an online learning environment. Students complete assignments in both courses simultaneously as a learning strategy for general education and entry-level knowledge acquisition while developing successful online study skills. Successful completion of G	1
HU260	Strategies for Decision Making This course is about becoming a better thinker in every aspect of your life: in your career, and as a consumer, citizen, friend, parent, and lover. Discover the core skills of effective thinking; then analyze your own thought processes, identify weaknesses, and overcome them. Learn how to translate more effective thinking into better decisions, less frustration, more wealth - and above all, greater confidence to pursue and achieve your most important goals in life.	3
MA105	College Algebra An introductory level course on the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include equations, polynomial and rational functions and graphing, and exponential and logarithmic functions.	3
Program and core:		26
Electives (12):		36
Total:		62

Additional online degree details

Degree level:	Associates
Delivery method:	Online
Availability:	Available
Starts:	Weekly

Career Information

10-year Job Growth

Employment of wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives is expected to grow by 16 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

2,118,900
1,830,000
2010
2020

Total number of new jobs and replacement jobs
Year total jobs is an estimate

Average Salaries

The breakdown of salary ranges you could expect to earn with this degree are below.

The top 10% earn$144,420
The median earn$73,710
The lower 10% earn$36,740

* Total compensation includes bonus. Salaries listed are dependent on prior experiences as well as the number of years of seniority.

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