Business - Associate in Science

Fall 2020

Catalog Description

The core curriculum for the Business Associate in Science Degree involves completing the courses below and the general education requirements. Students may enroll in one of the three areas of concentration: General Business, Management, or Marketing. Only one Associate in Science Degree in Business may be earned.

Career Opportunities

This program intends to prepare students for new employment or promotions in the fields of management, supervision, marketing, finance, international business, or other areas of business administration. While all classes in the program transfer to four-year universities at least as electives, the program is not intended to prepare a student for transfer. If your main goal is transfer to a four-year school, consider completing the AS-T in Business Administration for Transfer instead.
TOP Code 0506.40 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship*
CIP Code 52.0703 - Small Business Administration/Management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program the student should be able to:
  1. Understand and apply generally accepted accounting principles to prepare financial statements
  2. Develop understanding of the law and the legal environment as it relates to business operations, including ethical considerations.
  3. Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies.
  4. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.

Required Core Courses:
0.0
3.0-4.0
BUS 1A
Financial Accounting (Historical)
4.0
OR
BUS 7
Accounting for Small Business (Historical)
3.0
BUS 10
Business Law (Historical)
4.0
BUS 12
Introduction to Business (Active)
3.0
BUS 16
Business Mathematics (Historical)
3.0
BUS 22
Introduction to Management (Historical)
3.0
BUS 36
Introduction to Marketing (Historical)
3.0
BUS 40
International Business (Historical)
3.0
3.0
CAS 50
Introduction to Computer Application Systems (Active)
3.0
OR
CAS 54
Microsoft Excel (Active)
3.0
OR
CSCI 8
Computer Literacy (Active)
3.0
Concentration Select one from the three areas of concentration below. Only one A.S. degree in Business may be earned
9.0
Concentration 1 - General Business (Select a minimum of 9 units from the following list of courses)
0.0
Select a minimum of 9 units from any other business or entrepreneurship classes
 
BUS 1B
Managerial Accounting (Historical)
4.0
BUS 20
Law and Society (Historical)
3.0
BUS 21
Human Resource Management (Historical)
3.0
BUS 26
Small Business Management (Historical)
3.0
BUS 28
Human Relations in the Workplace (Historical)
3.0
BUS 43
Personal Financial Planning (Active)
3.0
BUS 50A
Skills for Supervisors (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50C
Interviewing for Success (Active)
1.0
BUS 50D
Resumes and Job Application Letters (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50J
Time Management Skills (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50K
Listening Skills (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50L
Careers in Business (Active)
1.0
BUS 50M
Workplace Diversity (Active)
1.0
BUS 50N
Dealing with Difficult People (Active)
1.0
ENTR 1
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Active)
3.0
ENTR 5
The Entrepreneurial Mindset (Active)
3.0
ENTR 20
Marketing for Entrepreneurs (Active)
3.0
ENTR 30
The Business Plan (Active)
3.0
Concentration 2 - Management
0.0
BUS 21
Human Resource Management (Historical)
3.0
Select a minimum of 6 units from the following options:
 
BUS 1B
Managerial Accounting (Historical)
4.0
BUS 26
Small Business Management (Historical)
3.0
BUS 28
Human Relations in the Workplace (Historical)
3.0
BUS 50A
Skills for Supervisors (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50C
Interviewing for Success (Active)
1.0
BUS 50D
Resumes and Job Application Letters (Active)
1.0
BUS 50J
Time Management Skills (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50K
Listening Skills (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50L
Careers in Business (Active)
1.0
BUS 50M
Workplace Diversity (Active)
1.0
BUS 50N
Dealing with Difficult People (Active)
1.0
BUS 50P
Quality Customer Service (Active)
1.0
1.0-6.0
BUS 95
Work Experience (Historical)
1.0-3.0
OR
WEXP 95
Work Experience (Historical)
1.0-6.0
1.0
BUS 96
Work Experience Seminar (Historical)
1.0
OR
WEXP 96
Work Experience Seminar (Active)
1.0
ENTR 1
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Active)
3.0
Concentration 3 - Marketing
0.0
BUS 34
Introduction to Advertising (Active)
3.0
ENTR 20
Marketing for Entrepreneurs (Active)
3.0
Select a minimum of 3 units from the following options:
3.0
BUS 26
Small Business Management (Historical)
3.0
BUS 32
Retail Store Management (Historical)
3.0
BUS 50A
Skills for Supervisors (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50C
Interviewing for Success (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50D
Resumes and Job Application Letters (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50J
Time Management Skills (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50K
Listening Skills (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50L
Careers in Business (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50M
Workplace Diversity (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50N
Dealing with Difficult People (Historical)
1.0
BUS 50P
Quality Customer Service (Historical)
1.0
1.0-3.0
BUS 95 (same as WEXP 95)
Work Experience (Historical)
1.0-3.0
OR
WEXP 95
Work Experience (Historical)
1.0-3.0
1.0
BUS 96 (same as WEXP 96)
Work Experience Seminar (Historical)
1.0
OR
WEXP 96
Work Experience Seminar (Active)
1.0
ENTR 1
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Historical)
3.0
The above listing is a suggested sequence only. Some courses may have prerequisites. Students may take courses in any sequence except where a prerequisite applies.
REQUIRED MAJOR SPECIFIC G.E. REQUIREMENT.
0.0
BUS 14
Business Communications (Historical)
3.0
Unit Calculations
60.0
Major Requirements
34.0-35.0
General Education
19.0
Electives (Degree applicable units as needed)
 
Total: 60.0