Undergraduate

Train to become a paralegal through our legal studies program 

Associate of Science - Legal Studies (60 credits)

Pursue your path to studying law or train to be a paralegal through the only associate of science in legal studies in western Michigan. Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1994, Davenport University’s legal studies program is led by expert faculty with a range of experiences, from practicing attorneys who share current legal trends to those who have retired from law with decades of experience. Their varied backgrounds bring depth and diversity to the legal studies program and also provide you with internship and networking opportunities. 

Davenport understands students' schedules are hectic. To provide further flexibility within the legal studies program, we are transitioning to a fully online experience by offering 100% of courses in livestream format through our Global Campus. This allows you to stream and participate in classes from anywhere life takes you! And once you’ve completed your associate degree, you can easily continue studying law in Davenport’s bachelor of science in legal studies program — another ABA-approved paralegal program.

What are paralegals?

Under attorney supervision, paralegals prepare legal documents, interview clients and witnesses, summarize witness statements and much more. You can train to become a paralegal through Davenport’s ABA-approved paralegal program. Through internships and coursework, you’ll practice conducting investigations, do legal and factual research, draft documents and help prepare for and present at trials. By becoming a paralegal you’ll play an integral part of any legal team. 

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Through Davenport’s ABA-approved paralegal program, you'll take courses like business and legal ethics, litigation procedure, law office and case management technology and substantive practice areas of law. These courses combine legal theory with practical application in the real world. For example, you can gain experience while serving others by participating in the Davenport Estate Planning Services (DEPS) program, which provides free estate planning documents to underserved populations. 

Launch a career in finance

Associate of Business Administration - Finance (65 credits)

Receive broad exposure to foundational accounting principles through the associate of business administration (ABA) in finance program at Davenport University. The finance degree at Davenport holds specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) so you know you’re receiving high-quality, innovative instruction.

When you major in finance, you’ll learn from professors who hold the finance certifications you may be seeking, such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). These industry-experienced experts will help you build a solid business foundation and connect course concepts to experiences you may encounter in your future career.

At Davenport, you can earn an online finance degree through our Global Campus — or take in-person courses on our campuses in Warren and Grand Rapids. Accounting courses at Davenport balance theoretical understanding with hands-on learning opportunities. So, whether you choose to learn online or on campus, you’ll gain important connections through internships, job fairs, competitions and other networking experiences. 

What can you do with a finance degree?

Prepare for entry-level positions in the field of finance with an associate's degree from Davenport. You'll build a foundation for further studies in finance and related fields. Students will be able to analyze corporate and individual financial statements as well as identify economic trends. Students will also be able to interpret, analyze and synthesize financial investment data and give appropriate recommendations.

Explore classes for Davenport’s finance associates degree

Through rigorous and relevant coursework that was developed with an advisory board of finance industry leaders, you'll learn to develop and maintain accounting records, prepare financial statements and begin to use accounting information as a decision-making tool. Foundation courses introduce accounting theory and the business accounting cycle.

Earn a degree in business that's flexible and impactful

Associate of Business Administration (61 credits)

With the highly customizable associate degree in business administration from Davenport University, you can choose courses in up to four different business disciplines that best fit your professional goals. No matter which path you choose, you'll be introduced to modern business practices, helping you determine your focus for your future career in business. 

Davenport’s two-year business associate program gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into business with hands-on learning opportunities like internships. You’ll be well equipped for jobs as a retail manager, shift manager, assembly supervisor and more. The associate degree in business administration will also position you to continue on to your bachelor's in business. 

You can earn your online associate degree in business administration through Davenport’s Global Campus or on our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Midland.

Experience the real world with Davenport's associate of business administration

Through internships at places like accounting firms, advertising agencies and e-commerce companies, and through hands-on learning opportunities in the classroom, you'll gain real-world skills and experience that employers are actively seeking. If you have a passion for entrepreneurship, the associate in business can also help put you on the path to owning your own business. 

Explore classes for Davenport's associate degree in business administration

Through your business associate courses, you'll learn fundamental principles of business law, learn how to approach project management in a global environment and develop creative and critical thinking skills in relation to business ethics. Davenport will help you stand out in your search for jobs with an associate degree in business and give you a solid foundation toward your bachelor's degree in business.  

Land key accounting jobs with the ABA in accounting 

Associate of Business Administration - Accounting (64 credits)

Learn to use accounting as a decision-making tool through our associate of business administration in accounting at Davenport University. This career-focused associate of accounting is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and provides you with skills needed to develop and maintain accounting records and prepare financial statements. 

You'll learn from expert faculty members with professional experience in accounting, including management and other leadership positions. You’ll gain hands-on experience through service learning projects, such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). And through networking events, you’ll also make connections that could lead to accounting jobs in your future. 

You can earn your associate degree in accounting on the Warren Campus in Detroit, the W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids, or the Lansing Campus. You can also earn an associate in accounting online through Davenport’s Global Campus.

What can you do with an associate degree in accounting? 

Thrive in a field where accounting jobs are expected to rise at least 6% through 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Adding to the rising demand, the increasing tax and regulatory complexities create job opportunities across all industries for people who have the most up-to-date accounting practices, training and knowledge. Companies are also hiring accounting graduates to work in finance, opening up even more accounting jobs to you with your associate of accounting.

Explore classes for Davenport’s associate accounting degree

As early as your first semester at Davenport, you’ll take courses directly related to accounting, such as accounting foundations. In your second year of the associate accounting degree, your studies will intensify with accounting courses like accounting information technology, intermediate accounting, cost accounting, federal taxation and payroll and state tax. 

Learn to market for today’s competitive environment

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing (120 credits)

Gain the marketing and analytical skills you need to engage through social media, digital and web platforms with the BBA in marketing at Davenport University. Learn to create content, manage marketing plans and use data to drive decisions with a degree in marketing that reflects today’s rapidly changing industry. 

Become the marketing professional that companies are searching for to make their messages heard with a bachelor in marketing that’s accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

You can earn an online marketing degree through Davenport’s ground-breaking Global Campus or take your business and marketing degree courses on Davenport’s campus in Grand Rapids. With either path — or a blend of both — you’ll learn from Davenport faculty who bring experience from their careers in marketing to the classroom.   

What is marketing?  

The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines marketing as “the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners and society at large.” With a BBA in marketing, you’ll be prepared to help companies elevate their messages in today’s crowded and noisy marketplace.

With your Davenport BBA in marketing in hand, you’ll have business and marketing skills you can put to work immediately in your career in marketing. And since Davenport’s degree in marketing was developed with input from industry leaders, you can be sure you’re equipped with the knowledge and insights that today’s employers demand.

Explore classes for Davenport’s business and marketing degree

Davenport’s bachelor in marketing reflects what’s happening in real time in marketing with curriculum based on research, employer feedback and current marketplace trends. Learn from Davenport’s industry experts whether you’re taking in-person classes or earning your online marketing degree. Build your portfolio with in-demand marketing certifications embedded into your bachelor in marketing courses. Choose a general major in marketing or specialize in digital marketing and promotion or marketing technology.