207 Business and Management Associate Programs

The Associate in Business degree is designed as a Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) for transfer with junior standing to baccalaureate institutions. It is generally pursued by students who plan to transfer to a four-year university as a business major after completing their first two years at Peninsula College.

San Jose City College offers an Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Business Administration. The Associate in Arts, Business Administration Major meets the lower division course requirements necessary for San Jose State Universitys BS-Business Administration with concentration in Accounting, Accounting and Management Information Systems (a formal dual concentration), Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Manufacturing Management, Marketing. A grade of "C" or better is required for all coursework in the major.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A C grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses.

The world of business management is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic place to spend your career. At Gateway, Business Management students will learn how the business world functions from a marketing, financial and organizational point of view. In the fast-paced business world, keeping up requires a manager to be knowledgeable in a variety of subjects. A Business Management degree will help set graduates apart from other employees; better preparing them to advance into management roles. Gateway’s Business Management courses are tailored by a business advisory committee, which is comprised of professionals in the regional job market. Therefore, classes address the most current trends in business today. Students will also benefit from Business Management instructors who are seasoned professionals -- many have more than 20 years of experience in the field.

Do you tend to take charge in group settings? Do people say you are a natural leader? This degree will give you the skills for employment in a variety of business settings or help you start your own company. You’ll learn management theory, human resources management, accounting, and other quantitative methods, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. You’ll become a successful supervisor, able to solve problems and control costs. An internship will help you practice and hone your skills in a real-world business environment.

The Business Management Associate's Degree is designed to offer mid-level training in the management field for working professionals seeking career advancement.

The online, tuition‑free Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) provides a practical foundation in core business topics, accounting, management, economics, and statistics through a fully asynchronous, competency‑focused curriculum. Designed for working adults and students seeking a pathway to a bachelor’s degree, the degree is 100% online with no live lectures and a pay‑as‑you‑go assessment model.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A C grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The Business and Workforce Development Division continues to focus on vocation training in Business. The programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career and may want to continue to complete a Bachelor’s degree.

The Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (BUS DTA/MRP) degree is designed for students who are majoring in Business and transferring within Washington State. Completion of this degree fulfills lower division general education requirements for completion of a bachelor’s degree and prerequisites for the Business major.

The Business Assistant Associate's Degree offers an advanced layer of core training for business and office assistants for a variety of duties. The business assistant curriculum enriches the chosen career of all who work in a professional office setting.

The AS degree in entrepreneurship is for students seeking to become new business owners, to update their skills as current business owners, or to work for a small business.

The Business Administration program prepares students to apply business principles and techniques in various career settings (domestic, international, electronic, etc.) to gain perspective on business situations affecting personal and working lives. Students will learn about buying, selling, and production of goods and services; understanding business organization; general management; employee motivation strategies; and basic accounting principles, as well as economic and marketing principles. Completion of the Business Administration: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC).

Play an important role in any company with this degree. You’ll gain skills in leadership, human resources, teamwork, quality, finance, marketing, operations, labor relations, and business law. You’ll also study employee training, problem-solving, and safety. In addition, you will develop your writing and speaking skills to become an effective communicator.

The Business Management (BUS) program is designed to develop the professional and business skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive, demanding, and changing business environment. The Business Management program includes instruction in business and management, leadership, professional selling, business law, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, accounting, and computer systems and applications. 

The ASBA program provides a solid foundation in business fundamentals, helping students build essential skills in management, marketing, finance, and operations. Ideal for those starting their business education, this program prepares graduates for entry-level roles or continued study toward a bachelor’s degree.