Ventura College

AS in Business Administration

Business degrees provide the student with an educational foundation in leadership, ethics, communication, project management, decision-making, and management. Because of the broad scope of subject matter, business is excellent preparation for a wide range of career paths, including accounting, business management, non-profit management, finance, teaching, and entrepreneurship.

The Business Department at Ventura College offers a wide range of programs, degrees, certificates, and proficiency awards in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Management, Business Administration for Transfer, Social Media Marketing, Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Business Office Skills. These programs lead to career opportunities in a variety of industries. Coursework in the business program prepares students for baccalaureate transfer, career entry, and growth into managerial positions. Students can also select from an array of courses that will provide an entrepreneurial foundation to help them start their own business. Many of the degrees and certificates are stackable so that students can complete multiple awards by taking a few additional courses and enrich their professional portfolio.