Business Administration: AS Degree
The Business Administration Associate Degree is designed to provide students with a broad basis and foundational background in business. The degree focus on the practical skills necessary for students to work in a variety of positions in business. Employment opportunities include bookkeeper, sales, ad agency staffer, office manager, supervisor, banking and investment staffer, marketing department staff and real estate agent.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
- Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications to solve business problems.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT-125 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| ACCT-126 | Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| BUSI-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSI-105 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSI-142 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSI-148 | Leadership for Effective Organizations | 3 |
| BUSI-251 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUSI-297 | Personal Money Management | 3 |
| COMS-165 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Total Units | 37 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern and the Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.