A.S. in Business
Elkins, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended, Distance Learning
Fast-track counseling
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Key Summary
About: Davis & Elkins College, a private liberal arts institution in Elkins, West Virginia, offers an A.S. in Business you complete in two years. This associate degree delivers a core in business administration, management, accounting, marketing, retail, payroll and customer-service skills. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship support applied learning and leadership.
Career Outcomes: Graduates find roles in insurance, retail, advertising, sales, government, consulting, health care and education. Typical titles include General Manager, Human Resource Manager, Retail Manager, Buyer, Sales Manager, Customer Relations Manager, Hospital Administrator, Advertising Director. The degree supports further study or transfer to a bachelor’s program.
Taking only two years to complete, this is an ideal degree to provide a well-rounded core of business courses that can be used to further one’s career in such areas as retailing, administrative services, upper management, payroll or accounting services, and fields related to customer services and marketing.
Introduction to Business
Business Communication and Culture
Business Ethics
Statistics for Business
Research Methods for Business
Business Law I
Business Law II
Not-for-Profit Leadership
Business Advanced GIS
Fundraising for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Business Internship
Independent Study
Not-for-Profit Independent Study
Business Strategies
Not-for-Profit Internship
In addition to needs-based assistance, many scholarships and grants are based on other criteria.
Scholarships
These are competitive financial awards that reduce your out-of-pocket cost of tuition. Candidates who apply for admission and are admitted to the College will be evaluated and considered. Additional steps may be required for some scholarships.
- U.S. resident from outside West Virginia (this scholarship is merit-based)
- West Virginia high school graduate
- Student athlete
- International student
- Member of the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
- Related to D&E alumni
- Veteran or dependent of a veteran
- Student of the performing arts
- American Legion Boys & Girls State participants
- Nursing student
Grants
This is money for college based on your financial need that you don’t have to pay back. Grants to help pay for D&E tuition are given by the federal government, the state of West Virginia, or by states West Virginia partners with in reciprocal grant programs.
Federal Grants
- Pell Grants
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Veteran Administration Grants
- TEACH Grants
West Virginia State Grants
- West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program
- West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship
Management majors have found employment in a variety of business careers, including insurance, retail, advertising, sales, government, banking, investments, entrepreneurship, consulting, marketing, health care, education, and other areas.
A few titles that recent graduates have held are: Health Care Administration, Health Costs Analyst, Hospital Administrator, General Manager, Human Resource Manager, City Manager, Retail Manager, Buyer, Sales Manager, Customer Relations Manager, and Advertising Director.