Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration
San Mateo, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,512 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for a 12-unit semester | 376 USD per unit | non-inclusive of miscellaneous fees
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Key Summary
About: Students learn core business functions—marketing, finance, management, operations, business information systems, business law, and human resources—in the Associate of Science degree in Business Administration. The degree prepares you for careers in marketing, global business, management, finance, or general business. Study on campus at College of San Mateo in the San Francisco Bay Area or fully online via the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program. CSM provides hands-on learning and transfer pathways, with 74% of students transferring to UC San Diego and other universities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in management, marketing, human resources, operations, administration, international business, finance, accounting, and economics.
Students will gain an understanding of the functional areas of business, including marketing, advertising, finance, management, operations, business information systems, business law, and human resources. It will prepare students for a career in business focusing on areas such as marketing, global business, management, finance, and general business.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Major Requirements
Total Required Major Units: 35
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Evaluate and analyze financial statements.
- Develop an understanding of the law and the legal environment as it relates to business operations, including its ethical implications.
- Identify the basics of information technology and its uses in business.
- Create effective oral and written business communications utilizing modern communication technologies.
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
An AS Degree in Business Administration prepares students for careers in business fields such as management, marketing, human resources, operations, administration, international business, finance, accounting, and economics.
Build your English skills while earning credits toward your degree through the IESL Pathway Program at Cañada College. No English proficiency test score is required to apply to IESL.