Top Code: 0505.00
This area of emphasis is primarily intended to prepare students to transfer to a university and earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. The study of Business gives the student an understanding of the social and economic environment in which we live and provides a common body of knowledge for all students who specialize in any business field. It is the purpose of this area of emphasis to develop in students the interpersonal, technical, and managerial competence necessary for successful performance in business, industry, government, and education. Students who choose this field of study will accomplish several objectives. The first of these is to prepare for lifelong professional careers in commerce, finance and industry, as well as for management careers in the public and non-profit sectors. A second objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain professional, entry level positions in one or another functional area of the business enterprise, or in some particular field of business. The primary objective, however, is transfer in the field of Business Administration. Specialized options in a bachelors’ degree program such as accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, information systems, and other specializations are widely available in CSU, UC, and private schools.
Please Note: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific transfer institutions.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate a productive working knowledge of the basic functions of a business enterprise, including: accounting, entrepreneurship, economics, business law, finance, human resource management, ethics and marketing.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process in a business and professional setting, including: written, oral, non-verbal, electronic communication, and active listening.
Requirements for the area of emphasis
Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. All courses must be numbered 001–099. Students must complete at least 18 units chosen from the courses listed below:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum of 18 Credits of the following: | ||
| ACCT 001A | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 5 |
| ACCT 001B | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| ACCT 010 | BOOKKEEPING-ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| SURVEY OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| BUS 002 | PERSONAL FINANCE | 3 |
| BUS 009 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3 |
| BUS 010 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 011A | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| BUS 012A | BUSINESS LAW | 3 |
| BUS 012B | BUSINESS LAW TRANSACTIONS & ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| BUS 014A | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS-FINITE | 4 |
| BUS 014B | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS-CALCULUS | 4 |
| BUS 016 | BUSINESS COMPUTATIONS USING TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ECON 001A | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 001B | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| MATH 005A | SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I | 5 |
| STAT 015 | STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | 4 |
| or STAT 050 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.