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The general business degree is typically an associate of arts or science (AA or AS) degree deigned for transfer to a four year college or university. At the four year school, the student can then major in a specific branch of business (accounting, marketing, finance, etc.). The associate degree in accounting is usually an associate of applied science degree (AAS), and usually designed as a terminal degree, not meant for transfer, but to give the student all the expertise necessary to enter the workforce immediately after completion of the program.