Business Administration, A.S.T.

Students who complete the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, which can be achieved through transfer.

Please refer to Graduation Requirements for more information on transfer degree requirements

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Students who complete the Business Administration AS-T degree will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution with the required business, accounting, economics, math, and other learning.
Students who complete the Business Administration AS-T degree will have learned the fundamentals of legal systems, and social, ethical, and political forces affecting the development and operation of businesses.
Students who complete the Business Administration AS-T degree will be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately in writing and orally.

Required Courses:

ACCT 1A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units
ACCT 1B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units *
ECON 4 PRINCIPLES (MICRO) 3 Units *
ECON 2 PRINCIPLES (MACRO) 3 Units *
BUS 14 - LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Units
or
BUS 12 - BUSINESS LAW 3 Units

List A: Select one of the following courses (3-5 units)

MATH 11 A BRIEF COURSE IN CALCULUS 5 Units *
MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Units *

List B: Select two of the following courses or any course from List A not already used (6-9 units)

CIM 1 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4 Units
BUS 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 Units
or
BUS 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3 Units

Total Units for the Major: 27-29

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.