Business Administration for Transfer Degree 2.0 Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

Program Overview

The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) from Skyline College prepares students for transfer to a CSU campus with a major in Business Administration. The program provides a foundation in core business principles, including accounting, law, economics, and communication. Graduates are equipped with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills for success in upper-division coursework and future careers in business.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) from Skyline College is designed for students who plan to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Business Administration or a similar field.
The program provides a solid foundation in the core principles and practices of business, preparing students for success in upper-division coursework and future careers.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the AS-T in Business Administration 2.0, students will be able to:
• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Assess accounting principles to prepare financial statements.
• Examine the law and legal environment as it pertains to business operations, including its ethical implications.
• Utilize information technology basics and apply software applications to enhance the efficiency of business functions.
• Create effective oral and written business communications utilizing modern communication technologies for a diverse workforce.
• Describe basic economic concepts and their impact on business.

Outline:

• Required Core Courses (26-29 units):
• ACTG 121: Financial Accounting (4 units)
• ACTG 131: Managerial Accounting (4 units)
• ECON 100: Principles of Macro Economics (3 units)
• ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics (3 units)
• BUS.
201: Business Law (3 units)
• BUS.
100: Introduction to Business (3 units) OR BUS. 401: Business Communications (3 units)
• MATH 241: Applied Calculus I (5 units) OR BUS.
120: Mathematical Analysis for Business (3 units) OR MATH 251: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5 units)
• BUS.
123: Statistics (3 units) OR MATH 200: Elementary Probability & Statistics (4 units)
• General Education: Students must complete either the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Potential career paths for graduates include:
• Finance
• Business administration
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Consulting
• Non-profit
• Opportunities: Graduates may find opportunities in a variety of industries and organizations.
• Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for success in upper-division coursework and future careers in the field of business.