The Business Administration program gives students general business knowledge in managerial controls, economics of business, human resources (personnel), labor relations, business risks, interaction of government and business law, production and distribution. They provide the foundations for areas of specialization, such as accounting, finance, or marketing management.

The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Business Administration provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors.

Learning Outcomes

• Meet the requirements for successful transfer to a UC/CSU program in Business Economics and/or Business Administration.
• Analyze the external environment of business as a means of assessing the threats and opportunities confronting businesses in the 21st century.
• Define, analyze and devise solutions for complex business problems and issues by using logical reasoning patterns.
• Demonstrate a comprehension of the legal and ethical issues confronting today’s contemporary organizations.