$765 Per credit*
Jump Start Your Career With an Associate Degree in Business
The NYU SPS DAUS Associate Degree in Business delivers a flexible program that provides you foundational knowledge in business.
The program’s highly practical courses are taught by business practitioners who understand the dynamic trends in industry. With a curriculum designed for career advancement across the business industry, this two-year degree program will prepare students for job prospects via a solid foundation in business skills, business administration, business administration, interpersonal communication, management theories, and business principles.
Jump Start Your Career With an Associate Degree in Business
Tuition*
# of Credits
60 credits
Study Options
Online - degree can be completed 100% online
Onsite - degree ccan be completed on campus
Hybrid - degree can be completed both online and on campus
Online | Onsite | Hybrid
Fall | Spring | Summer
Full-time | Part-time
Maximum Transfer Credits
30 credits
*See NYU Bursar site for more info.
7%
job growth 2024-2034
$56.2K
median salary
100%
working and/or in school
17,954
alumni of NYU SPS DAUS division
Why This Degree?
Real World Experiences
Gain hands-on experience by tackling problems facing today's organizations, at home and abroad.
Applied Learning
Courses are designed to tackle real world problems as part of the curriculum. Students have the opportunities to work with real-world clients, solve real problems in course assignments, and work in co-ops, work study and apprenticeships.
Learn More About Applied Learning
Global Field Intensives (GFI)
SPS offers a range of GFIs for students to explore and engage with businesses in that host location. Students meet with companies, explore the culture of the location, and interact with local residents.
Learn More About Global Field IntensivesWhere You’ll Go
From SPS, a wide range of career paths are open to graduates.
Companies hiring for this degree
- Walmart
- Marriott International
- Accenture
- Randstad
- TMX Finance
- Aaron's
- Walgreens Boots Alliance
- Elevance Health
- Bank of America
- Siemens
- Verizon Communications
- Humana
- Hudson Group
- CDM Smith
- Carter's
- Best Buy
- The Hertz Corporation
- Aston Carter
- Goodwill
- Sherwin-Williams
Top roles for this degree
- Accountants
- Customer Service
- Store Managers
- Operations Managers
- Project Managers
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Recruiters
- Technical Support
- Operations Supervisors
The above data is sourced from Lightcast
Faculty
Our professors are experts in the classroom, and what they teach comes directly from experience in business operations, business management, and organizational development in the business environment.
View Faculty DirectoryInvestigate what you want to study and what your goals are, if you don’t already know it."
Pierre Lacour
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify for admission into the NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies?
Applicants to our Associate and Bachelor's degrees must have completed some college credit in order to apply to the summer or fall semesters. Applicants who have not completed any college coursework may apply to the spring semester. Learn more about the admission process and requirements.
What can I do with an Associate of Applied Science Degree?
The benefits of earning an AAS in business can include increasing your earning potential, gaining greater job security, having additional career options, and/or advancing in your current career.
Is an associate degree affordable?
NYU SPS offers special pricing for its associate degrees that make them comparable to public community colleges in New York. If you are eligible for Pell or TAP, your tuition could be low or no cost. Generous financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify and seamless credit transfer can help you to earn your degree faster, reducing cost and time to a degree.
In addition, starting with this low cost of an associate degree puts you half-way toward earning a bachelor’s degree, thereby reducing the cost of earning that credential.
Is a business education worth it?
A business associate degree at DAUS is an interdisciplinary business administration program that introduces the social sciences and humanities as well as providing the foundational courses in a traditional business degree, such as accounting, finance, and marketing.
What are the admissions requirements for an AAS in Business?
How do I qualify for Guaranteed Admission?
To qualify for guaranteed admission, associate degree in business candidates must have maintained a 2.8 GPA in high school and meet one of the following criteria:
NYC public school graduate
United States active service member or veteran
What is the difference between an AA and an AAS degree?
An associate of arts (AA) focuses on a liberal arts-based general education, while an associate of applied science (AAS) hones in on business and science.
Can I afford this NYU degree?
Yes: NYU associate degrees are comparably priced to community colleges, and if you are eligible for Federal Pell grants or New York State TAP and start in the spring semester, NYU SPS will make up any difference between tuition and your government aid. You will complete the associate degree at no out-of-pocket tuition cost and be halfway done with an NYU SPS DAUS bachelor’s degree. Continue automatically into the DAUS bachelor’s degree without reapplying or losing credits. Learn More
How does starting with an associate degree help me earn an NYU bachelor’s degree?
At NYU SPS, starting with an associate degree from the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) gets you halfway to a DAUS bachelor’s degree at a reduced cost. If you are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant or New York State TAP, you may be able to complete the associate degree with no out-of-pocket tuition cost. You will gain career momentum from the associate credential, which you can put to work right away. Progress automatically, without reapplying or losing credits, into a DAUS bachelor’s degree. With or without additional financial aid for the bachelor’s program, you will earn the most affordable NYU bachelor’s degree.
