Business is the study of the practices and products of commerce. Areas of concentration for this degree can include business management, business law, marketing, finance, business ethics, and business communications. Students will take courses in business as well as related fields required for business majors.
This degree is designed to:
-Prepare students for transfer to non-CSU, four-year institutions by offering or requiring business-related courses, in addition to those required for the AS-T degree in business administration, that fulfill either transfer or elective requirements for the University of California or other private institutions;
- Ensure that students interested in using the AS in business as their terminal degree receive sufficient education in business-related issues; and/or
- Prepare students for professional careers or otherwise enhance their personal growth. The degree requires completion of 60 semester units.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Business A.S. Degree will:
- Develop an understanding of how to communicate effectively within business organizations.
- Develop an understanding of the need for critical and analytical skills relating to business.
- Know the functions of business management and their impact on organizational performance.
- Understand the environments that impact on organizational growth.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting - Honors | |
| ACCT 102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT 102H | Managerial Accounting - Honors | |
| BUS 130 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Business Law and the Legal Environment I | 3 |
| or BUS 160H | Business Law and the Legal Environment I - Honors | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 1 | 4 | |
| Calculus I: Late Transcendentals 2 | 5 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 3 | 4 | |
or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Income Tax Accounting | 4 | |
| Business, Ethics and Society | 3 | |
| International Business | 3 | |
| Principles of Money Management | 3 | |
| Business Communications | 3 | |
| Business Law and the Legal Environment II | 3 | |
| Small Business Management | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management | 3 | |
| Introduction to Management | 3 | |
| Elements of Marketing | 3 | |
| Advertising | 3 | |
| Microcomputer Applications I | 4 | |
| Introduction to Microsoft Office Applications | 3.5 | |
| Real Estate Principles | 3 | |
| Real Estate Practice | 3 | |
| Total Units | 27-29 | |
- 1
MATH 180 is degree applicable with or without MATH 080. If taken with MATH 080, only the units for MATH 180 will be counted towards the degree.
- 2
MATH 190 is degree applicable with or without MATH 090. If taken with MATH 090, only the units for MATH 190 will be counted towards the degree.
- 3
STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT S1000. If taken with STAT S1000, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4-5 |
| MATH 180 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences or Calculus I: Late Transcendentals or Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| ACCT 101 or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting or Financial Accounting - Honors | 4 |
| BUS 130 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ACCT 102 or ACCT 102H | Managerial Accounting or Managerial Accounting - Honors | 4 |
| BUS 160 | Business Law and the Legal Environment I | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 4 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science without Lab | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ACCT 110 | Income Tax Accounting or Business, Ethics and Society or International Business or Principles of Money Management or Business Communications or Business Law and the Legal Environment II or Small Business Management or Human Resources Management or Introduction to Management or Elements of Marketing or Advertising or Microcomputer Applications I or Introduction to Microsoft Office Applications or Real Estate Principles or Real Estate Practice | 3-4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| BUS 132 | Business, Ethics and Society or Income Tax Accounting or International Business or Principles of Money Management or Business Communications or Business Law and the Legal Environment II or Small Business Management or Human Resources Management or Introduction to Management or Elements of Marketing or Advertising or Microcomputer Applications I or Introduction to Microsoft Office Applications or Real Estate Principles or Real Estate Practice | 3-4 |
| ECON C2002 or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or History of Women in the United States | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Citrus GE Area E: Personal Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Total Units | 63-66 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.