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Department Chair: Judie Golden

BUSINESS (BUS) Judie.Golden@missioncollege.edu
business.missioncollege.edu Dean: Jeff Pallin

Associate in Science in Business Core Curriculum Courses Required: Units

Administration for Transfer (AS-T) ACC 001A Financial Accounting 4.0

The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer
(AS-T in Business Administration) is designed to provide a clear
pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer
and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Business
Administration. California Community College students who are
awarded an Associate in Science in Business Administration for
Transfer (AS-T in Business Administration) are guaranteed admission
with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority
admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program
that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority
does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer
(AS-T in Business Administration) offers a challenging and well-
balanced distribution of business courses, specially selected to meet
the requirements of transfer institutions. The curriculum provides
essential knowledge and skills in the financial, management, and
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ACC 001B Managerial Accounting 4.0
BUS 028A Business Law I 3.0
ECN 001A Principles of Macroeconomics 3.0
ECN 001B Principles of Microeconomics 3.0
List A - Select one (1) course: Units
MAT 010 Elementary Statistics 4.0
MAT 012 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 4.0
List B - Select 6-8 units from the following: Units
Any math course not selected from List A 4.0
BUS 021 Introduction to Business Computing AND 3.0
BUS 021L Introduction to Business Computing Lab 1.0
BUS 051 Introduction to American Business 3.0
BUS 078B Business Communications 3.0

marketing facets of business. Students can pursue their interest

in several specialized areas of business (global business, human
resources management, project management, and business Required Units for the Major: 27.0-29.0
computing) through their choice of business electives.
Completion of General Education Requirements as needed to reach 60 units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Total Required Units: 60.0
• Students will analyze business situations involving legal issues
and determine best course of action.
• Students will compare and contrast the role and function of
systems and application software in business.

Career/Transfer Opportunities:
Career opportunities include the following: project supervisor,
supply chain manager, business owner, operations manager, retail
manager, finance executive, and human resource manager. Transfer
opportunities include certified completion of either the California State
University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE-B) or the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

To earn this degree, students must meet the following

requirements:
1. Completion of the following major courses with grades of C or
better.
2. Completion of a maximum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units
with a grade point average of at least 2.0.
3. Certified completion of either the California State University
General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE-B) or the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Note: Completing courses that satisfy CSU’s U.S. History, Constitution

and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer is highly
recommended.

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Associate in Science in Business
The Associate in Science in Business is a two-year program
designed for students who intend to seek employment directly after
its completion. The curriculum provides essential knowledge and
skills in the financial management, and marketing facets of business.
Students can pursue their interest in several specialized areas of
business (global business, human resources management, project
management, and business computing) through their choice of
business electives.
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Students will analyze business situations involving legal issues
and determine best course of action.
• Students will analyze business situations and determine best
course of action.
Career/Transfer Opportunities:
Career opportunities include the following: project coordinator,
buyer, bank employee, retail manager, non-profit coordinator, human
resource specialist, and sales representative.
To earn this degree, students must meet the following
requirements:
1. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of
2.0.
2. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with
a grade of C (or P) or better.
3. Completion of the AA/AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B
or IGETC.
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Dean: Jeff Pallin
Required Courses: Units
BUS 021 Introduction to Business Computing 3.0
BUS 021L Introduction to Business
Computing Laboratory 1.0
BUS 028A Business Law I 3.0
BUS 051 Introduction to American Business 3.0
BUS 078B Business Communications 3.0
BUS 118 Human Resources Management 3.0
Elective Courses (15 units): Units
BUS 010 Global Business 3.0
BUS 023 Social Media Marketing 3.0
BUS 037 Fundamentals of Project Management 3.0
BUS 038 Applied Project Management 3.0
BUS 040 Professional Selling 3.0
BUS 052 Fundamentals of Financial Investing 3.0
BUS 054 Small Business Start Up and Management 3.0
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BUS 056A Marketing Principles 3.0
BUS 061 Business and Society 3.0
BUS 064B Business Math 4.0
BUS 102 Leadership 3.0
BUS 115 Operations Management 3.0
Up to a maximum of six (6) non-Business units may substitute for the Business
electives listed Accounting, Computer Applications & Computer Information
Systems.
Required Units for the Major: 31.0-32.0
Completion of General Education Requirements as needed to reach 60 units.
Total Required Units: 60.0
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business.missioncollege.edu Dean: Jeff Pallin

Certificate of Achievement in Core Curriculum Courses Required: Units

Business Computing BUS 021 Introduction to Business Computing 3.0

The Certificate of Achievement in Business Computing is designed
to prepare students with the necessary computing skills to work in
business. This program requires successful completion of 16 or more
units of coursework, as outlined below. Upon successful completion,
the program is noted on the student’s college transcript in the
certificate/honors section, informing future employers, admissions
offices to colleges, and professional institutions that the student has
received specialized training in business computing. Students will
learn the skills and knowledge necessary to work with operating
systems, create spreadsheets, generate reports, and manage files.
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Students will apply information system terms and concepts.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet, word
processing and presentation program.
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BUS 021L Introduction to Business Computing 1.0
Choose a minimum of 12 units from the following: Units
BUS 025 Introduction to Systems Analysis 3.0
BUS 027 Starting an e-Business 1.0
BUS 082A Business Spreadsheets Using Excel 3.0
BUS 083A Business Presentations Using Powerpoint 3.0
BUS 086 Building Business Websites 3.0
CAP 045A Introductory Microsoft Project 1.0
CAP 046D Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 1.0
CAP 046E Intermediate Microsoft Powerpoint 1.0
CAP 062B An Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1.0
CAP 063B Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2.0
Total Required Units: 16.0

Career/Transfer Opportunities:
Career opportunities include the following: office clerk, administrative
assistant, help desk technician, and analyst.

To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum

required courses with a grade of C (or P) or better.

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BUSINESS (BUS) Judie.Golden@missioncollege.edu
business.missioncollege.edu Dean: Jeff Pallin

Certificate of Achievement in Core Curriculum Courses (Required): Units

Entrepreneurship and Small Business
This certificate program will provide students with an opportunity to
develop their entrepreneurial skills with an understanding accounting,
marketing, finance, leadership, business law, management and as
they relate to business ownership. Graduates of this program will
seek employment as business owners, freelancers, and consultants
in areas such as the arts, accounting, hospitality, music, information
technology and programming.
BUS 054 Small Business Startup and Management 3.0
BUS 109 Business Law for Entrepreneurs 2.0
BUS 111 Entrepreneurship Mindset 3.0
BUS 112 Business Modeling 3.0
List A Select one (1) course: Units
BUS 114 Entrepreneurship Finance OR 2.0
ACC 060 Computerized Accounting: Quickbooks 3.0

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will assess the feasibility of a business concept in the
current local market along with its strengths and weaknesses.
• Students will develop a business plan with components from
each of the core courses that demonstrates the importance of
planning before launching a business venture.
List B – Select one (1) course: Units
BUS 022 Principles of E-Business 3.0
BUS 023 Social Media Marketing 3.0
BUS 056A Marketing Principles 3.0
BUS 084 Internet Marketing 3.0

• Students will illustrate the entrepreneurship fundamentals in

the areas of finance, accounting, marketing, management, Total Required Units: 16.0 – 17.0

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communications, mindset, and the legal environment.
• Students will build and manage teams of people with
complementary skills.

Career/Transfer Opportunities:
Career Opportunities include the following: Business Owner, Art
Freelancer, Music Freelancer, Financial Service Professional,
Business Development Lead, Software Programmer and B2B Account
Manager.

This program requires successful completion of 16 or more units

of coursework, as outlined below. This certificate offers students
a unique combination of courses that prepares students with the
necessary skills required to be a business owner, freelancer or
consultant.

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