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0505.00The AS-T in Business provides a broad base in the discipline and introduces students to the fundamental principles and basic analytical tools of business. The program prepares students for a broad range of opportunities in the area of business. The completion of this degree provides preparation for upper division work for students seeking to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business from a California State University (CSU). The program offers students a foundation in business operations and management, accounting, economics, mathematics, computer science, and business law. An Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer is awarded for satisfactory performance in major courses, as well as completion of general education and graduation requirements.
The Associate in Science in Business 2.0 for Transfer Degree Requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.
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 institutions.
Pasadena City College may certify a maximum of 37-39 units as having fulfilled the CSU lower division general education requirements.
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, and active listening.
Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Degree
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | ||
| ACCT 001A | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| ACCT 001B | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BUS 012A | BUSINESS LAW | 3 |
| ECON 001A | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| or ECON 001AH | HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | |
| ECON 001B | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| or ECON 001BH | HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | |
| BUS 014A | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS - FINITE | 4-5 |
| or BUS 014B | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS - CALCULUS | |
| or MATH 005A | SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I | |
| or MATH 005AH | HONORS SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I | |
| STAT 015 | STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | 4 |
| or STAT 018 | STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| or STAT 050 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| or STAT 050H | HONORS ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| BUS 009 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3 |
| or BUS 011A | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Required Subtotal | 28-29 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
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