Join the Academic Accelerator for Business at American University! Gain credits and cultural experience in just two semesters. Apply now!
The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) may be completed in as few as two semesters and is designed specifically for students who are ready to succeed in immersive English-speaking classrooms. The Academic Accelerator program gives students a firsthand, practical, and cultural understanding of the American University campus and the Washington, DC, area through its contextual curriculum. They may enter the program in the spring or fall and progress into year two of their undergraduate education with up to a full year’s worth of academic credits. Depending on their intended degree, they may choose their elective curriculum in social sciences, humanities, or the sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides students with a sound understanding of the major functional areas of business while focusing on the communication, teamwork, and real world problem solving skills needed for successful professional careers. The first two years of study focus on the General Education Program and additional coursework to develop the necessary background knowledge, skills, and competency that apply to the study of business. The foundation work includes courses in college writing, mathematics (applied calculus and statistics), economics, and cross cultural communication. The business core courses emphasize broad business functions, global perspectives on commerce, and the essential role of technology in the marketplace. It also provides background in the production and marketing of goods, the financing of products and organizations, and the management of people and enterprises.
