Business Administration
The Business program is constantly updated to stay relevant to today's industry standards, ensuring our students will be prepared for the ever-changing business world. Students gain a strong knowledge of the core concepts and principles of business, as well as hands-on computer time to learn important accounting and analytical skills to build a solid base for their professional career.
Core Business classes include:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Law
- Economics-Micro & Macro
- Statistics or Finite Math
Related electives include:
- Principles of Business
- Principals of Marketing
- Computer Concepts & Information Systems
- Small Business Management
- Human Relations in Organizations
- Principals of Management
Business Majors go into a variety of careers. Some examples are:
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At the Certificate Level: |
At the Associates Level: | At the Bachelor's Level and Beyond: |
| Bank Associate/Teller | Account Director | Financial Analyst |
| Bookkeeper | Production Supervisor | Human Resources Director |
| Data Management | Marketing Specialist/Director | Project/Operations Manager |
| Non-Retail Sales Supervisor | Financial Planner | Business Development |
| Administrative Assistant | Property Management | College Professor |
| Customer Service | Human Resources Generalist | Senior Accountant |
Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.
| AA-T / AS-T = Associate of Arts / Science for Transfer | AA / AS = Associate of Arts / Science | COA = Certificate of Achievement |
| Transfer degrees facilitate a clear transfer pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree, requiring both major preparation and a general education pattern that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree. | This degree requires students to complete requirements in an academic major and Columbia College’s General Education breadth and activity requirements. | COA in a General Education Pattern (CSU or IGETC) are designed to streamline lower-division general education requirements for transfer to UC, CSU, or other universities. |
