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:
At the Certificate Level: |
At the Associate's 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 Degree for Transfer | Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU. |
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree | Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units. |
COA = Certificate of Achievement | Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript. |
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate | Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts. |