Associate Degree - Business

San Jose City College now offers the fastest and most effective way to transfer to a California State University (CSU).

We are proud to announce the Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) Degree in Business Administration! ​

No longer will a student be confused by the various entry requirements of the different CSU Business schools. Now, just 60 units, within the approved courses and the required general education courses, a GPA of 2.0, and you’ve made it! Talk to a Counselor or Business instructor today about this great opportunity!

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 want to continue to complete a Bachelor’s degree.

• Are you stepping up to assume more responsibility?
• Getting promoted into a better job position, or planning on starting your own business?

These courses are designed to give you the boost you need and improve your confidence areas of specialization. The programs below lead to either an AS Degree in Business and earn Completion Certificates along the way.

Management

Consider the ever-changing business environment. Here you will learn the fundamentals of management, human relations, leadership, marketing, and the impact of international diversity. Career options could be an entry-level supervisor in virtually any kind of business.

• ACCTG 020 Financial Accounting - 5 units – OR –
• ACCTG 101 Bookkeeping for Small Business - 3 units
• BUS 071 Legal Environment of Business - 3 units
• BUS 082 Introduction to Business - 3 units
• BUS 113 Principles of Management - 3 units
• BUS 135 Human Relations and Leadership - 3 units
• CIS 041 Introduction to Computer Information Systems - 3 units

Choose 18-20 units from the following:

• ACCTG 021 Managerial Accounting -5 units
• BUS 068 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management - 3 units
• BUS 112 Advertising, Promotion, and Sales - 3 units
• BUS 120 Marketing Principles - 3 units
• BUS 124 International Marketing - 3 units
• BUS 126 Retail Management - 3 units
• ECON 010A Principles of Macroeconomics Theory - 3 units
• ECON 010B Introduction to Microeconomic Theory - 3 units
• ENGL 001B English Composition - 3 units
• MATH 061 Finite Mathematics - 3 units
• BUS 060 Fundamentals of Business Statistics* - 3 units– OR –
• MATH 063 Elementary Statistics* - 3 units

*Students may take MATH 063 or BUS 060, but not both.

Major Requirements - 36 to 40 units
General Education Requirements - 24 units
Physical Activity - 1 unit

Total Required Units - 61 to 65 units

Marketing

In the competitive business environment one skill remains constant—the ability to market. Designed for entry into an exciting career, completion will allow you to seek employment in marketing or sales in a variety of domestic and international businesses. Career opportunities would be in marketing, product research, account management, and retail sales.

• ACCTG 020 Financial Accounting - 5 units – OR –
• ACCTG 101 Bookkeeping for Small Business - 3 units
• BUS 071 Legal Environment of Business - 3 units
• BUS 082 Introduction to Business - 3 units
• BUS 112 Advertising, Promotion, and Sales - 3 units
• BUS 120 Marketing Principles - 3 units
• CIS 041 Introduction to Computer Information Systems - 3 units

Choose 12-14 units from the following:

• ACCTG 021 Managerial Accounting - 5 units
• BUS 068 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management - 3 units
• BUS 113 Principles of Management - 3 units
• BUS 124 International Marketing - 3 units
• BUS 126 Retail Management - 3 units
• BUS 135 Human Relations and Leadership - 3 units
• ECON 010A Principles of Macroeconomics Theory - 3 units
• ECON 010B Introduction to Microeconomic Theory - 3 units
• ENGL 001B English Composition - 3 units
• MATH 061 Finite Mathematics - 3 units
• BUS 060 Fundamentals of Business Statistics* - 3 units– OR –
• MATH 063 Elementary Statistics* - 3 units

*Students may take MATH 063 or BUS 060, but not both.

Major Requirements - 36 to 40 units
General Education Requirements - 24 units
Physical Activity - 1 unit

Total Required Units - 61 to 65 units