BA Applied Business and Technology Solutions (ABTS)

In this degree program, students can 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.

Applied internship courses in the program enable students to put what they are learning into practice and emphasis areas allow students to further customize the degree to their working environments.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

120

Study method

Online or campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Not available

Campus

Polytechnic, West Valley campus

W. P. Carey School of Business

The W. P. Carey School of Business prepares tomorrow, business leaders to create positive global change through excellence and innovation. Ranked #1 for online undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2023) and #10 globally for its Executive MBA by Financial Times (2022), W. P. Carey is a leader in business education.

The school is also highly recognized for its operations, supply chain logistics and project management programs. W. P. Carey sparks positive change by educating students, producing groundbreaking research and engaging with communities to transform the world.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.

Courses at home university

Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred

from ACI to ASU

Students must earn a “C-” or

higher for courses to transfer to ASU

Graduation requirements at partner institution

Courses at ASU

Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU

English Composition I & II

General Education and Graduation requirements must be

met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Featured courses

MGT 380: Management and Strategy

Introduces the functions and applications of management in organizations, including controlling, decision making, leadership, motivation, planning and social responsibility.

ECN 221: Business Statistics (QTRS OR CS)

Introduces methods of statistical description, inference, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing and regression analysis with focus on business application.

MKT 390: Essentials of Marketing

Focuses on the nature and processes of marketing with an emphasis on practical application.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

The strong academic foundation in core business functions and customizability of this applied business and technology solutions program allows graduates to explore a variety of different fields.

Customer Service Manager

Food Service Manager

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)

Medical and Health Services Manager

Office Manager

Public Relations Manager (PR Manager)

Public Relations Specialist

Restaurant Manager

Sales Manager

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	May 1, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026