Business–General Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
This degree program is designed to develop and foster those skills and understandings which can be utilized for employment in an increasingly challenging business environment. The curriculum provides students with a broad preparation for a career in business. Business courses are included which provide a solid background for future promotion in a chosen occupational area. The degree is designed for students who do not plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
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
Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeper
Budget Consultant1
Buyer
Conciliator
Credit Analyst1
Employment Interviewer
Hospital Administrator1
Sales Agent
Trust Officer1
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Bachelor Degree or higher required.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-109 | Elementary Accounting | 3-4 |
| or BUS-120 | Financial Accounting | |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-115 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS-125 | Business Law: Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS-128 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS-161 | Business Internship | 1-3 |
| BUS-195 | Principles of Money Management for Success | 3 |
| BOT-174 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3-4 |
| or CIS-110 | Principles of Information Systems | |
| ECON-110 | Economic Issues and Policies | 3 |
| or ECON-120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Total Units | 25-29 | |
Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Business–General. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.