Degree(s)
Transfer:
A.S.-T in Business Administration for Transfer
(using General Education Requirements Option B or C)
See Also:
A.A. in Liberal Arts - Business & Technology Emphasis
Non-Transfer:
A.S. in Business Administration
(with General Education Requirements Option A)
Certificate(s)
Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Business Administration
Certificate in Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Employment Concentration Certificate(s)
Business Information Analysis
Project Management Concentration
Program Description
The Business Department offers an Associate in Science in
Business Administration for Transfer degree. The Business
Administration curriculum is designed for students who are
interested in an encompassing formal business education. The
A.S.-T in Business Administration for Transfer degree will
assure preparation and readiness for transfer to the CSU system.
The Business Department also offers a non-transfer Associate
degree in Business Administration structured around a set of
core courses enabling students to develop a general business
perspective and skills. The program offers students the
knowledge and skills necessary to understand the changing
global and domestic business environment and to prepare
students for success in their professional careers.
The non-transfer Accounting Certificate is designed to prepare
students for entry-level positions in accounting in public and
private sector areas in industry such as small business, public
accounting, financial service, wholesale trades, government
and nonprofit. The student will have an understanding of
fundamental accounting and business concepts and gain
valuable skills needed in the evolving and competitive job
market. Entry-level opportunities include but not limited to
positions in accounts receivable/payable, general bookkeeping
and accounting, payroll, income tax preparation, cost
accounting, and a number of trainee/internship positions. This
certificate also provides a path to higher level education. The
Accounting Certificate requires the completion of 24-27 units
of which 18 are in required courses. Additional 6-9 units must
be chosen from a list of selective courses. The certificate will
take at least one to two years to complete.
The non-transfer Certificate in Business Administration provides
a broader theoretical overview and approach to the business
world. The Business Department is committed to providing
a broad and flexible professional education. Recognizing the
importance of Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Finance,
and Marketing in the business community; these areas provide
students with learning opportunities relevant to everyday
business and consumer decisions.
Transfer students may earn an Associate degree in Liberal
Arts with an area of emphasis that includes Business and
Technology. This degree path is designed to accommodate the
differing requirements for a wide variety of transfer institutions
and provides an efficient means to achieve transfer goals and
career success.
For individuals currently working within these listed fields,
there may be potential for salary and/or career advancement.