Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration
San Bruno, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: An Associate in Science degree in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) at Skyline College prepares students to transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. The programme covers core business principles and general education; a grade of C or better (or Pass) is required. Courses run in person and through the Global Online Learning (GOL) programme.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can move into roles in finance, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurship, consulting, and non-profit. Transfer to a CSU may let students finish a bachelor's with up to 60 units remaining, helping progression into leadership, corporate, or public-sector careers or academia.
An Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Business Administration, or similar major. The Skyline College Associate in Science degree in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T in Business Administration 2.0) will expose students to the core principles and practices in the field of Business. Our degree meets the needs of students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university in the major of Business and those interested in learning the principles of Business as a means of integrating this knowledge into their chosen profession.
Students completing an AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a Skyline College counselor for further information about university admissions and transfer requirements. A grade of "C" or better, or "Pass" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, is required for each course applied to the major. Some major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements.
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.
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.
Required Core Courses
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Principles of Macro Economics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Business Law
- Introduction to Business
or
- Business Communications
- Applied Calculus I
or
- Mathematical Analysis for Business
or
- Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
- Statistics
or
- Introduction to Statistics
Total Required Major Units: 26 - 29
Advising Note: Prior to transfer, students should be fluent with functions and applications of spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel. Many CSU campuses require that students complete BUS. 103 Introduction to Business Information Systems (C-ID BUS 140), or an equivalent course, as a major requirement. Students should review the major requirements for their CSUs of choice as they plan for transfer.
General Education - Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Starting Fall 2025, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) became the singular general education pathway for California Community College students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for transfer to both the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC).
Up to (6) major course units may be double counted to apply to meet general education requirements. This degree does not require the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements.
Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum requirement of 60 CSU transferable units.
Please refer to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Describe and apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
- Assess accounting principles to prepare financial statements.
- Examine the law and the legal environment as it relates to business operations, including its ethical implications.
- Evaluate the basics of information technology and apply software applications to enhance efficiency of business functions.
- Create effective oral and written business communications utilizing modern communication technologies for a diverse workforce.
- Describe basic economic concepts and how they affect business.
Career paths include:
- finance,
- business administration,
- marketing,
- entrepreneurship,
- consulting,
- non-profit