Business Administration Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
This degree program is designed to provide students who choose to work toward a bachelor’s degree a well-balanced introduction to a professional career in business. The curriculum fulfills the lower division requirements for most majors in the School of Business Administration at San Diego State University and is typical of requirements at other four-year schools. For specific requirements, transfer students should consult the catalog of their selected institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply accounting concepts and methods to interpret financial statements for evaluating the financial position and performance of organizations.
- Recognize and appropriately respond to ethical and legal concerns relating to human resource and organizational management.
- Identify and analyze business problems or opportunities and effectively communicate recommendations for courses of actions.
Career Opportunities
Advertising/Marketing Manager1
Agricultural Marketing Specialist1
Banker1
Broker1
Consultant
Computer Operations Specialist1
Credit Investigator
Economic Forecaster1
Financial Analyst1
Hospital Administrator1
Import/Export Agent
Market Research Analyst1
Personnel Manager1
Real Estate Broker/Agent
Retail Manager
Securities Analyst/Trader1
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Bachelor Degree or higher required.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-121 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-125 | Business Law: Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS-128 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| ECON-120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-121 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH-160 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| MATH-178 | Calculus for Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Total Units | 32 | |
Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Elective: BUS-156 Principles of Management
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Business Administration. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.