Associate of Science in Business (ASB) Accelerated

In just over two years (or less, depending on transfer credits) you could have your associate of science degree in Business from Medaille College—without having to quit your current job.

Relevant and challenging, your general education curriculum includes liberal arts courses that will not only help you develop stronger critical thinking and writing skills, but will also help you gain insight into American society, globalism and technology. Your business courses will give you a strong background in business fundamentals, including accounting, human resources and negotiating, that you can put to work immediately.

As pioneers in adult education, Medaille College has developed relevant business programs that will begin to enhance your life—and your career—right now.

Associate of Science in Business Degree Highlights

• Earn your degree by attending class one or two evenings a week.
• Complete hands-on business projects and share ideas.
• Incorporate your workplace experience into classroom discussions and learn from others’ experiences.
• Learn in small classes from faculty with real-world business experience.
• Receive academic and professional mentoring from Medaille professors.
• Transition easily into Medaille’s Bachelor of Business Administration program.

Duration: The Associate of Science in Business is a 60-credit, two-year (or less, depending on previous transfer credits) program offered one or two evenings a week at Medaille College’s Amherst or Rochester, New York campuses.

Meet Business Program Faculty

Robert Nesslin, MA, MS
Susan C. Steffan, MBA
Larry Robinson, MA, MArch

Careers of Associate of Science in Business Degree Graduates

Medaille ASB graduates go on to pursue their bachelor’s degrees and receive enhanced employment opportunities.

Other Medaille College Undergraduate and Graduate Business Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening Program)

Bachelor of Business Administration Fast Forward (Accelerated Day Program)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Information Administration

Bachelor of Science in Education (Rochester)

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

Master of Organizational Leadership

Master of Business Administration

Computer Crimes Investigation Certificate

International Assembly For Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Accreditation

Medaille College's business and business-related programs at the
Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester Campuses have received specialized
accreditation through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas. The IACBE promotes and
recognizes excellence in business education in colleges at both the
undergraduate and graduate level.

The business programs on the Amherst and Rochester Campuses in the following degrees are accredited by IACBE:

• Associate of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is currently under
review for accreditation by IACBE. The Bachelor of Business
Administration in Information Systems has been recently added and
accreditation by IACBE is pending. The IACBE reviews new programs only
after two years of outcomes assessment data has been accumulated. 

The IACBE requires that every member disclose their learning outcomes
assessment. The assessment results can be found in our annual report
linked below. 

IACBE Annual Report 2011-12