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General Business (AAS)

Prepare for career entry or advancement in accounting, business, management and marketing. Students develop knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in todays dynamic business environment. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø offers Associate of Applied Science degrees for direct entry into the business world or an Associate of Business degree that transfers to four-year institutions.

Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science Business degree is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful manager.

Students will be able to:

  • Articulate and demonstrate their personal employment related knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Evaluate the impact of various economic systems and policies.
  • Summarize, record, analyze, interpret and communicate accounting and financial information for decision-making.
  • Devise, implement and evaluate managerial decisions, actions and outcomes.
  • Apply technology to aid in communications and decision-making.
  • Present research, data, analysis and conclusions through written and oral means.
  • Describe the changing landscape of the global market and its impact on the United States.
  • Summarize the impact of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues within contemporary business.
  • Develop business, financial and marketing plans for established and emerging businesses.

Required Courses


Course Title Units
Total Requirements 60 Units
Core Business Requirements 24 Units
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 273 Business Law I 3